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{"bill_id":361095,"bill_number":"SB1558","title":"Urban Renewal; Counties; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the counties to enact ordinances to establish special purpose overlay districts for the purpose of urban renewal; Establishes an urban renewal task force to investigate urban renewal needs and to propose solutions on the state and county levels; makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1558/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361097,"bill_number":"SB1557","title":"CIP; 22nd Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-second senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1557/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361099,"bill_number":"SB1556","title":"Counties; Rail Transit Station Development","description":"Exempts developments within a half-mile radius of rail transit stations undertaken by qualified developers from generally applicable requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1556/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361101,"bill_number":"SB1554","title":"Board of Education; Staff","description":"Requires the board of education to hire an executive director. Allows executive director to hire staff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1554/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361103,"bill_number":"SB1553","title":"DOE; Emergency Hires; Teacher Licensure Requirements","description":"Makes permanent statutory provisions that: (1) reduced the maximum employment period for teachers hired on an emergency basis by DOE from 4 years to 3 years; and (2) require those unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis prior to 7/1/08, to attain licensure within 4 years from the date of employment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1553/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361105,"bill_number":"SB1552","title":"Employment; E-verify","description":"Requires all employers to use the e-verify system to verify that an applicant is eligible to work in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1552/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361106,"bill_number":"SB1551","title":"Freedom of Information; Significant Privacy Interests","description":"Clarifies that a license applicant does not have a significant privacy interest in records that show relevant experience, trade examination results, or adequate bonding. Makes such information contained in government records subject to disclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1551/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361108,"bill_number":"SB1550","title":"Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credits","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credits to increase the tax credits to unspecified percentages and dollar amounts and to provide additional non-refundable tax credits for qualified media infrastructure projects in certain qualifying counties; provides an additional tax credit for qualified special or visual effects and animation production costs; raises the tax credit caps to unspecified amounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1550/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361110,"bill_number":"SB1549","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Commercial Vessels; Development","description":"Permits commercial permits in Ala Wai and Keehi small boat harbors. Authorizes a process for a public-private partnership to develop a portion of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Specifies process for establishing moorage fees. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1549 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1549/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361112,"bill_number":"SB1548","title":"Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Care Costs; Price Limits","description":"Beginning 7/1/2012, limits inpatient and outpatient hospital care costs for major hospitals having 200 or more beds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1548/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361114,"bill_number":"SB1547","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Exemptions; Rights-of-Way","description":"Makes permanent the exemption from environmental impact statements for certain actions involving infrastructure within an existing public right-of-way or highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1547/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361116,"bill_number":"SB1546","title":"Sunshine Law; Public Meetings","description":"Ensures that due consideration is given to government efficiency when construing the sunshine law; establishes a reasonableness standard for implementation of the sunshine law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1546/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361118,"bill_number":"SB1545","title":"Office of Information Practices; Board of Information Practices","description":"Establishes a board of information practices not subject to section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to comment on proposals and reports of the director of information practices, including administrative rules, budgets, and legislation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1545/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361120,"bill_number":"SB1544","title":"Elections; Boards of Registration; Appointment","description":"Increases the membership of the boards of registration from three persons to five persons and sets deadline for appointment of the additional members. Requires that all board members be in good standing within their respective political parties. Requires that no more than three board members be affiliated with the same political party and requires at least one non-partisan board member to serve on each board of registration. Prohibits individuals who have served in a leadership or staff position for any political party within eighteen months prior to nomination from being appointed to a board of registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1544/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361122,"bill_number":"SB1543","title":"Elections; Boards of Registration; Appointment","description":"Increases the membership of the boards of registration from three persons to five persons and sets deadline for appointment of the additional members. Requires the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives to each nominate one person to each board of registration. Requires that all board members be in good standing within their respective political parties. Prohibits individuals who have served in a leadership or staff position for any political party within eighteen months prior to nomination from being appointed to a board of registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1543/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361124,"bill_number":"SB1542","title":"Dogs; Humans Bitten By Dogs; Destruction or Removal of Dog","description":"Establishes an exemption to the \"two-bite\" rule for the removal or destruction of a dog by allowing a court to order the removal or destruction of a dog which has only bitten a human being once when the injury caused by that one bite is so severe that it results in serious bodily injury to the human being regardless of whether the bite was unprovoked.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1542/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361126,"bill_number":"SB1541","title":"Legislative Appropriations","description":"Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1541/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361128,"bill_number":"SB1540","title":"Tax Clearance; Professional or Vocational License","description":"Requires a tax clearance before a professional or vocational license may be issued or renewed. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1540/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361131,"bill_number":"SB1539","title":"CIP; 24th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fourth senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1539/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361134,"bill_number":"SB1538","title":"Health Care; Dialysis Centers; Appropriation","description":"Directs the Department of Health, State Civil Defense, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii's Emergency Management Program, and the emergency services departments of the respective counties to report to the Legislature on the progress of implementing the recommendations of the statewide dialysis emergency plan. Appropriates funds to upgrade dialysis facilities and implement the plan. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1538 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1538/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361135,"bill_number":"SB1537","title":"Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Small Purchases; Construction","description":"Requires competitive bidding on small purchases of construction contracts for drilling and soil testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1537/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361137,"bill_number":"SB1536","title":"Traffic Records; Identity Theft; Expungement","description":"Authorizes the court to expunge traffic records for moving violations that were created under the wrong person's name when the person responsible for the record gave false information to the officer issuing the notice of violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1536/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361139,"bill_number":"SB1535","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (3)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2011-2013 to fund members of collective bargaining unit (3).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1535/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361142,"bill_number":"SB1534","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (2)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2011-2013 to fund members of collective bargaining unit (2).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1534/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361144,"bill_number":"SB1532","title":"Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Credits; Exemptions","description":"Repeals income, general excise, and other certain tax credits and exclusions, with certain exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1532/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361147,"bill_number":"SB1531","title":"CIP; 1st Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the first senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1531/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361150,"bill_number":"SB1529","title":"Correctional Facilities Development Study; Appropriation","description":"Directs DPS to prepare preliminary design and request for proposals for the design, development, and operation of a correctional treatment facility and to consider the undeveloped portion on the existing Halawa correctional facility as a possible site for the facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1529/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361151,"bill_number":"SB1528","title":"Shipboard Gaming","description":"Authorizes shipboard gaming on vessels in state waters. Establishes the Hawaii gaming board within DBEDT, an admission tax and a wagering tax, and a gaming fund for the deposit of fees, taxes, and fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1528/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361153,"bill_number":"SB1527","title":"Native Hawaiian Healers","description":"Creates requirements for licensure of native Hawaiian healers; Creates Board of Native Hawaiian Healing to be administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1527/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361155,"bill_number":"SB1526","title":"Assault; Medical Service Providers","description":"Expands the existing law that makes a person who is convicted of assaulting an emergency medical services provider guilty of assault in the second degree to include assaults on medical service providers in nonemergency settings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1526/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361157,"bill_number":"SB1525","title":"Hawaii One Call Center; Utilities","description":"Requires operators to notify excavators of the vertical depth of their subsurface installations to the extent and degree of accuracy that the information is available in the operator's records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1525/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361159,"bill_number":"SB1524","title":"CIP; 25th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-fifth senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1524/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361161,"bill_number":"SB1523","title":"Waiahole-Waikane Valley","description":"Transfers jurisdiction of Waiahole-Waikane valley and leases therein from the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to the Hawaii community development authority. Designates lands in Waiahole valley as important agricultural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1523/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361163,"bill_number":"SB1522","title":"Dogs; Large-scale Dog Breeding; Regulation","description":"Establishes requirements for licensure and regulation of large-scale dog breeders. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1522 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1522/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361164,"bill_number":"SB1521","title":"Aquatic Resources; UH; DLNR","description":"Allows UH to use staff of DLNR for security for coconut island. Exempts Hawaii marine laboratory refuge from obtaining state and county permits for repair and maintenance of facilities on coconut island. Effective 7/1/2050 and repeals 7/1/2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1521/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361166,"bill_number":"SB1518","title":"Historic Preservation","description":"Clarifies litigation rights and rights to attorney's fees in litigation involving historic preservation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1518/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361168,"bill_number":"SB1517","title":"Correctional Facilities Development Study; Appropriation","description":"Directs DPS to prepare preliminary design and request for proposals for the design, development, and operation of a correctional treatment facility and to consider the undeveloped portion on the existing Halawa correctional facility as a possible site for the facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1517/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361170,"bill_number":"SB1516","title":"Health Care; Administrative Procedures; Antitrust","description":"Exempts collaboration among all accident and health or sickness insurers, third party administrators, managed care plans, health care providers, and government agencies from state antitrust laws when the collaboration is intended to adopt uniform administrative procedures. Requires notice to be given to certain interested parties in advance of collaborative discussions. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1516/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361173,"bill_number":"SB1515","title":"UH Board of Regents; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii constitution, to limit the role of the board of regents of UH to appointing and removing the president of the university, and raising funds for the university.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1515/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361176,"bill_number":"SB1514","title":"Agricultural and Aquacultural Structures","description":"Exempts from the county building permit requirement construction of nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural structures on state lands and large privately-owned land parcels leased for agricultural or aquacultural operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1514/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361178,"bill_number":"SB1513","title":"License Fees; Milk","description":"Eliminates the application fee and license fees for milk producers, producer-distributors, and distributors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1513/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361180,"bill_number":"SB1512","title":"UH; Board of Regents; Meetings","description":"Reduces the minimum number of required annual meetings of the UH board of regents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1512/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361182,"bill_number":"SB1510","title":"Adoption; Records; Proceedings","description":"Amends provisions of the code relating to adoption records and the secrecy of proceedings and records, allowing access to adoption records by parties to the proceedings under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1510/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361184,"bill_number":"SB1509","title":"Forensic Mental Health Examination Reports; Confidentiality","description":"Requires courts to give copies of orders and mental health examination reports to the director of health when defendant is committed by court order. Specifies that mental health examination reports are confidential, subject to certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1509/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361186,"bill_number":"SB1508","title":"Kupuna Care; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates additional funding for the Kupuna Care program. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1508/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361188,"bill_number":"SB1507","title":"Acupuncture; Hawaii Medical Board","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii medical board to regulate the practice of acupuncture by its licensees; repeals the authority of the board of acupuncture to regulate the practice of acupuncture by physicians, osteopathic physicians, and physician's assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1507/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361190,"bill_number":"SB1506","title":"Health; Childhood Obesity Pilot Program","description":"Establishes the Childhood Obesity Pilot Program and requires insurers to cover childhood obesity as a billable provider visit for services rendered by participating health care providers. Requires the Department of Health to work with Hawaii Primary Care Association to develop parameters and implementation guidelines for the program. Requires the Childhood Obesity Pilot Program provider participants to submit a report to the Department of Health and the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2015 Regular Session. Effective July 1, 2040. (SB1506 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1506/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361191,"bill_number":"SB1505","title":"Accreted Lands","description":"Repeals the provisions of law that authorize only the State to register for or quiet title to accreted lands along the ocean.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1505/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361194,"bill_number":"SB1504","title":"Highway Lighting; Shielded Light Fixtures","description":"Requires, effective 1/1/12, that all new lighting fixtures installed on public highways to be fully or partially shielded, to minimize glare and light pollution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1504/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361196,"bill_number":"SB1502","title":"Public Employment; Relatives; Hiring; Appointment","description":"Prohibits a public official or public employee from appointing, employing, promoting, or advancing a relative within an agency over which the public official or public employee exercises control or the relative of another public official or employee employed by or exercising control over the same agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1502/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361198,"bill_number":"SB1501","title":"DOE; Internet Use Policy","description":"Requires the department of education to adopt the same internet use policy as used by the United States Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1501/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361200,"bill_number":"SB1500","title":"Anatomical Gifts; Acceptance","description":"Requires a person to whom an anatomical gift passes to accept or reject the gift if it is medically suitable for transplantation, therapy, research, or education. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 270, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1373).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1500/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361203,"bill_number":"SB1499","title":"Condominiums; Leasehold; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires condominium projects or associations of apartment owners to submit with their biennial registrations with the real estate commission data on the number of leasehold units in a project or association. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1499/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361207,"bill_number":"SB1498","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Rules","description":"Requires each state agency with rules affecting small businesses to submit an annual report to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board (Board) regarding the statutory changes that impact these rules, and the status of each amended or new rule for which adoption is pending. Requires the Governor to direct state agencies to work with the Board to develop internal processes to expedite rulemaking actions due to a change in applicable law. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1498 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1498/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361208,"bill_number":"SB1497","title":"CIP; 11th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 11th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1497/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361210,"bill_number":"SB1496","title":"Enterprise Zones; Lunar Research","description":"Adds development and operation of space exploration and lunar research related activities to the definition of \"eligible business activity\" under the state enterprise zone law. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1496 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 755).","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1496/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361212,"bill_number":"SB1495","title":"Weed and Seed Strategy; DLIR; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the weed and seed strategy under the department of labor and industrial relations. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1495/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361215,"bill_number":"SB1494","title":"CIP; 20th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twentieth senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1494/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361218,"bill_number":"SB1492","title":"DUI; Vehicle Immobilization; Penalties","description":"Provides that any person who operates a vehicle after the person's license has been suspended or revoked shall have their vehicles immobilized for the duration of the revocation period. Provides exceptions to immobilization for emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1492/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361220,"bill_number":"SB1490","title":"Service of Process; Access Policy","description":"Repeals the sunset date of Act 158, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which required condominium associations, planned community associations, and cooperative housing corporations to establish an access policy for civil process servers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1490/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361222,"bill_number":"SB1488","title":"Arbitration; Fees or Costs; Default","description":"Authorizes a default ruling against any party to an arbitration who fails to pay the arbitration fees or costs directed by an arbitrator or arbitration organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1488/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361223,"bill_number":"SB1487","title":"Education; School Closures","description":"Authorizes the department of education to close or consolidate existing schools in conformance with applicable administrative rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, HRS. Requires the department of education to give notice to affected schools of closure or consolidation; provided that an affected school may remain open if it meets certain requirements within one year of the notice of closure or consolidation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1487/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361225,"bill_number":"SB1486","title":"Workforce Development; University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Appropriation","description":"Enhances the workforce development capacity of Hawaii's community colleges by establishing a skilled worker and business development center to provide workforce training to meet the rapidly evolving needs of both employers and employees. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1486/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361227,"bill_number":"SB1481","title":"Obstruction of Public Access; Cause of Action","description":"Amends the offense of obstructing access to public property to include the installment of certain visual impediments. Creates a private right of action for a person to enforce the prohibition of obstruction. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1481/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361229,"bill_number":"SB1480","title":"Energy Efficiency Credits Trading; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to establish an energy efficiency credit program that will maximize cost-effective energy efficiency programs and technologies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1480/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361231,"bill_number":"SB1479","title":"Renewable Energy; Energy Storage Tax Credit","description":"Provides an income tax credit to qualified taxpayers for the installation of clean energy storage systems. Defines \"clean energy storage system\". Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1479/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361233,"bill_number":"SB1478","title":"Health; Partial-Birth Abortion Prohibited","description":"Prohibits partial-birth abortions, with exceptions. Provides for penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1478/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361236,"bill_number":"SB1477","title":"Charter Schools; Board of Education","description":"Eliminates the charter school review panel and transfers all of its duties, authority, and property to the board of education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1477/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361237,"bill_number":"SB1476","title":"Energy; BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC, establish a cogeneration facility and related energy production facilities for electrical output or biofuels energy, or both. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1476/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361239,"bill_number":"SB1475","title":"Employment; Exclusions; Athletic Contest Official","description":"Adds to excluded service under the Hawaii employment security law, service performed by any individual who serves in the capacity of an athletic contest official at a publicly-exhibited contest, including any person who acts as an umpire, referee, judge, linesperson, timer, score keeper, or other similar capacity who receives remuneration solely by way of a game fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1475/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361241,"bill_number":"SB1474","title":"Coffee Berry Borer Mitigation Program; Kona; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds in FY 2011-2012 and FY 2012-2013 to mitigate the effects of the coffee berry borer in the Kona region on the island of Hawaii. Requires DOA to submit a progress report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1474/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361243,"bill_number":"SB1473","title":"DHHL; OHA; Homeless; Pilot Program; Kanaka Village","description":"Requires DHHL to develop a pilot program to establish a kanaka village for homeless native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1473/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361246,"bill_number":"SB1472","title":"Important Agricultural Lands; Land Use Commission; Land Use","description":"Deletes provision that allows a farmer or landowner to designate up to fifteen per cent of the landowner's property in the agricultural district as urban, rural, or conservation land; removes restriction that prevents the land use commission from designating land as important agricultural land if the majority of the landowner's holdings are already designated as important agricultural land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1472/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361248,"bill_number":"SB1471","title":"CIP; 7th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the seventh senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1471/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361249,"bill_number":"SB1470","title":"State Rehabilitation Council; Membership","description":"Reduces the number of members on the state rehabilitation council from twenty-one to fifteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1470/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361251,"bill_number":"SB1469","title":"Health Care Services; Consolidation; Office of Health Care Assurance","description":"Consolidates the authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the department of human services and the department of health, as they relate to various health care services, to the office of health care assurance in the department of health on July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1469/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361254,"bill_number":"SB1468","title":"Hawaii Patient-Centered Health Home Pilot Program; Hawaii Medicaid Modernization and Innovation Task Force","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medicaid Modernization and Innovation Task Force that may design and implement the Hawaii Patient-Centered Health Home Pilot Program. Authorizes the establishment of an advance health care-directive program. Provides that managed care plans or providers offering services under QUEST programs may not modify reimbursement policies, guidelines, interpretation, or positions adopted by Medicaid or any agent without providing prior written notice to any affected health care provider. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1468 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1468/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361257,"bill_number":"SB1467","title":"Director of the Executive Office on Aging; Department of Health; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Clarifies that the director of the executive office on aging shall be a deputy director of the department of health; removes salary restriction. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1467/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361260,"bill_number":"SB1466","title":"Mental Health Services; Appropriation; Keiki Caucus","description":"Makes an appropriation for mental health services for adults, adolescents, and children, that have been eliminated or reduced in the past two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1466/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361262,"bill_number":"SB1465","title":"Teachers; Substitute and Part-Time; Compensation","description":"Establishes a new minimum pay rate for substitute and part-time teachers. Effective retroactive to 7/1/06.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1465/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361265,"bill_number":"SB1464","title":"Employment; E-verify","description":"Requires all employers to use the e-verify system to verify that an applicant is eligible to work in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1464/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361266,"bill_number":"SB1463","title":"Uniform Parentage Act; Assisted Reproduction","description":"Amends chapter 584, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish rules regarding the parental status of donors of eggs, sperm, or embryos and the requirements of consent to assisted reproduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1463/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361268,"bill_number":"SB1462","title":"Public Benefit Corporations; Organization","description":"Establishes an organizational and regulatory framework for public benefit corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1462/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361270,"bill_number":"SB1461","title":"School Choice Scholarship Program","description":"Provides students access to nonpublic schools through school choice scholarship program, which provides grants to eligible entities to allocate funds to eligible students for enrollment in nonpublic schools based upon financial need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1461/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361272,"bill_number":"SB1460","title":"Marijuana; Civil Penalties for Possession of One Ounce or Less","description":"Establishes a civil violation for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana that is subject to a fine of not more than $100, and establishes an adjudicatory structure for its enforcement. Deletes reporting requirements of board of education for students possessing one ounce or less of marijuana. Clarifies that medical marijuana patients and primary caregiver may assert affirmative defense to prosecution, criminal or civil, involving possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Excludes possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from authority of Hawaii paroling authority to require paroled prisoner to undergo and complete substance abuse treatment. Excludes possession of more than one ounce of marijuana from authority of courts to require a defendant to undergo and complete substance abuse treatment for probation violation. Clarifies definition of detrimental drug to exclude one ounce or less of marijuana. Excludes possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from offenses of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree and third degree. Clarifies a civil violation for possession of marijuana does not constitute a prior offense for purposes of the conditional discharge law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1460/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361274,"bill_number":"SB1459","title":"Medical Marijuana; Licensure of Producers, Processors, and Dispensers; Evaluation","description":"Establishes licensure of producers, processors, and dispensers of medical marijuana. Requires secure registration system. Reserves authority to regulate medical use of marijuana to the State. Directs the auditor to conduct a cost-benefit evaluation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1459/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361276,"bill_number":"SB1458","title":"Medical Marijuana Compassion Center; Pilot Program","description":"Establishes a comprehensive five-year medical marijuana distribution pilot program in an unspecified county. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1458 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1458/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361278,"bill_number":"SB1457","title":"Probate; Small Estate Closing by Petition Without Probate","description":"Authorizes the successor to a small estate to close the estate through a petition process, rather than requiring the successor to close the estate through probate. Allows the successor to obtain a court order covering both personal and real property. Applies to small estates worth $100,000 or less, where forty or more days have elapsed since the decedent passed away.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1457/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361279,"bill_number":"SB1456","title":"Renewable Energy; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Council; Reliability and Interconnection Standards","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Council to develop and implement grid reliability and interconnection standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1456/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361281,"bill_number":"SB1455","title":"Government Records; Purchasing Information; Contract Awards","description":"Provides that government purchasing information required to be disclosed under the freedom of information law includes bid schedules, contract awards, and any addendums and amendments. Requires the information to be posted on the contracting agency's website within one business day of availability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1455/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361283,"bill_number":"SB1454","title":"Homeowners Associations; Foreclosure","description":"Authorizes a planned community association or a condominium association to pursue nonjudicial foreclosure for outstanding liens; allows an association to acquire a unit through credit bidding at auction; specifies allocation of excess rental income. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1454/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361285,"bill_number":"SB1453","title":"Insurance; Prior Authorization; Prescription Medication; Working Group","description":"Authorizes a working group composed of stakeholders and convened by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii to consider issues relating to prior authorization for prescription medication and to make recommendations for future legislation. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1453 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1453/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361287,"bill_number":"SB1452","title":"Health Insurance; Tobacco Use Cessation","description":"Requires health insurers to provide coverage without co-payments or deductibles for specified types of tobacco use cessation methods. Effective date 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1452/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361289,"bill_number":"SB1451","title":"Farm to School Month","description":"Designates October as \"Farm to School Month\" in Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1451/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361292,"bill_number":"SB1450","title":"University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Student Member","description":"Increases the membership on the board of regents from fifteen to nineteen with five student members; requires that four student members represent the University of Hawaii Manoa, University of Hawaii  West Oahu, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the community college system, and one student member to serve atlarge.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1450/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361294,"bill_number":"SB1449","title":"Government","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Sunset Advisory Commission, comprised of members of the legislature and general public, tasked with regularly assessing governmental agency structures, functions, performance, and making recommendations and analyses on potential alterations for possible legislative action. Operates in conjunction with the legislature and auditor to perform assessment of governmental agencies according to a prescribed schedule to ensure regularity and consistency. Sets forth duties and responsibilities. Exempts certain agencies from scope of commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1449/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361298,"bill_number":"SB1448","title":"Tax Credit; Long-Term Care Insurance","description":"Establishes a tax credit for an unspecified percentage of the annual costs of long-term care insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1448/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361301,"bill_number":"SB1447","title":"Refusal to Provide Benefits; Solemnization or Celebration of Same-Sex Marriages; Civil Unions; Same-Sex Unions on Religious Grounds","description":"Exempts from liability a religious institution or religious or charitable organization operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious institution, that refuses to provide services or accommodations relating to the solemnization or celebration of a same-sex marriage, civil union, or other same-sex union on religious grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1447/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361303,"bill_number":"SB1446","title":"CIP; 18th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 18th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1446/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361305,"bill_number":"SB1445","title":"Public Employees; Criminal Conviction","description":"Deducts the period of time between the earliest instance of criminal conduct by a public employee and criminal conviction for the conduct from the calculation of credited service for purposes of pension benefits calculation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1445/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361307,"bill_number":"SB1444","title":"Agriculture; Lake Wilson; Water Quality; Assessment; Report","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a plan for the improvement of the water quality in Lake Wilson. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1444/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361309,"bill_number":"SB1443","title":"Agriculture; Important Agricultural Lands; Public Land","description":"Requires the departments of agriculture and land and natural resources to identify and map certain public lands to be considered for transfer from the department of land and natural resources to the department of agriculture. Establishes a timetable for the transfer of those parcels that have been identified and mapped. Requires the department of agriculture to identify, of those transferred public lands, which lands should be considered for designation by the land use commission as important agricultural lands. Clarifies that public lands that are transferred from DLNR to the department of agriculture shall be subject to the same standards for identifying and designating important agricultural lands, and that important agricultural land incentives shall not contradict or otherwise violate chapters 166 and 166E. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1443/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361310,"bill_number":"SB1442","title":"Agriculture; Waiahole Irrigation System; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds for improvements to the Waiahole irrigation system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1442/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361313,"bill_number":"SB1441","title":"Judicial Selection Commission","description":"Makes an appropriation to the judicial selection commission for staffing and operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1441/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361315,"bill_number":"SB1440","title":"Uniform Interstate Family Support Act","description":"Updates Uniform Interstate Family Support Act to reflect requirements of Hague Convention of the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance. Provides procedures for registration, recognition, enforcement, and modifications of support orders from countries that are parties to the convention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1440/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361317,"bill_number":"SB1439","title":"Arbitration Proceedings; Expenses","description":"Authorizes an arbitrator to award reasonable attorney's costs, in addition to fees and other expenses of arbitration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1439/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361320,"bill_number":"SB1438","title":"Dental Services","description":"Prohibits dental service organizations, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from requiring a dentist who provides services to its subscribers to accept a fee set by the plan for any services except covered services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1438/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361323,"bill_number":"SB1437","title":"Uniform Information Practices Act","description":"Clarifies circumstances under which complaints submitted to departments and agencies shall be made available to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1437/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361324,"bill_number":"SB1436","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; Living Wage","description":"Requires that the wage employees of a contractor providing services to the State of Hawaii and any of the counties be no less than the prorated hourly equivalent of the annual income necessary to meet or surpass the poverty threshold.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1436/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361326,"bill_number":"SB1435","title":"Smoking; Areas Prohibited; Penalties","description":"Increases penalties for smoking, including assault charges. Prohibits smoking in certain outdoor areas. Provides for tobacco settlement moneys to go towards education and enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1435/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361328,"bill_number":"SB1434","title":"Education; Minimum Attendance; Graduation Requirement","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a minimum number of days a public school student must attend school to be eligible for graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1434/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361330,"bill_number":"SB1433","title":"UH Tuition and Fees Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling","description":"Increases to $5,000,000 the cap on the amount of expenditures that the UH Board of Regents can authorize from the UH Tuition and Fees Special Fund for the promotion of alumni relations and generation of private donations for deposit into the University of Hawaii Foundation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1433/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361332,"bill_number":"SB1432","title":"College Savings Program Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a college savings program tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1432/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361334,"bill_number":"SB1431","title":"Gasoline Dealers; Cooperative Purchasing","description":"Allows gasoline dealers to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to acquire discounts on gasoline purchases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1431/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361337,"bill_number":"SB1430","title":"Gasoline; Retail Stations; Minimum Distance","description":"Increases the minimum distance between dealer-operated gasoline stations and new stations owned and operated by a manufacturer or wholesaler, from one-eighth of a mile to one mile.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1430/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361338,"bill_number":"SB1429","title":"Petroleum Industry; Unfair Trade Practices; Penalties","description":"Makes unfair trade practices by the petroleum industry subject to administrative rather than criminal penalties. Decreases the amount of fines imposed for each violation. Imposes fines for each day of violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1429/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361340,"bill_number":"SB1428","title":"Gasoline Cap; Automatic Reinstatement; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires the statutory maximum pre-tax wholesale gasoline price (gas cap) to be automatically reinstated for one month after average weekly prices exceed the gas cap for a certain period of time. Requires zone price adjustment information to be reported regularly to PUC rather than upon request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1428/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361343,"bill_number":"SB1427","title":"Legal Document Assistants; Licensing","description":"Establishes a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes detailing licensing requirements for legal document assistants who are not under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1427/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361345,"bill_number":"SB1426","title":"County Surcharge Tax; General Obligation Bonds","description":"Returns a portion of the county surcharge on GET and use taxes to the state general fund. Authorizes general obligation bonds to reimburse the city and county of Honolulu in fiscal year 2011-2012. Extends county surcharge for two years. Requires a memorandum of understanding between the State and city and county of Honolulu to return the funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1426/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361347,"bill_number":"SB1425","title":"Solid Waste Management; Landfills","description":"Prohibits the largest landfill as of 1/1/2011 in a county with a population greater than or equal to 500,000 from accepting municipal solid waste, beginning 7/1/17. Prohibits landfills in counties with populations less than 500,000 from accepting municipal solid waste after a date determined by council resolution. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1425/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361351,"bill_number":"SB1424","title":"Dogs; Tethering","description":"Creates an offense of confinement of a dog by tethering under prescribed circumstances with certain exceptions and establishes mandatory fines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1424/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361353,"bill_number":"SB1423","title":"Flood Insurance","description":"Requires insurers to make available flood insurance covering real and personal property under the same terms and conditions to properties located outside of designated flood zones as is available to properties located inside of designated flood zones; authorizes recovery for damages from a responsible party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1423/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361354,"bill_number":"SB1422","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Hawaiian Homes; Tax; Exemption","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to exempt real property under residential lease to native Hawaiians pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, from taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1422/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361356,"bill_number":"SB1421","title":"Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances","description":"Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for victims of drug overdoses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1421/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361358,"bill_number":"SB1420","title":"Health; Registered Nurse Staffing Plan","description":"No later than September 1, 2011, requires each acute care hospital and critical access hospital to establish a nurse staffing committee to develop a documented nurse staffing plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1420/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361360,"bill_number":"SB1419","title":"Special and Revolving Funds; Repeal Provisions","description":"Establishes provisions for automatic repeal of certain special and revolving funds beginning on June 30, 2011. Makes clarifying amendments to provisions pertaining to new special or revolving funds. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1419/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361362,"bill_number":"SB1418","title":"Application; Building Permit; Facilitated Application Process","description":"Establishes a joint hearing mechanism in the facilitated application process for building permits, and limits the liability of public entities or employees for issuing a building permit for a project that has been properly stamped and signed by a qualified professional.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1418/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361364,"bill_number":"SB1415","title":"Banyan Drive Development District; HCDA","description":"Establishes a new community development district located in the Banyan Drive area in Hawaii county and places it under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii community development authority. Requires the department of land and natural resources and the board of land and natural resources to deed over all fee simple interests and leases within the new district to the Hawaii community development authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1415/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361366,"bill_number":"SB1414","title":"Workers' Compensation; Repackaged Drugs and Compound Medications","description":"Restricts markups of repackaged prescription drugs and physician-dispensed premixed or prepackaged compounded medications to what is currently authorized for retail pharmacies under state law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1414/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361368,"bill_number":"SB1413","title":"Primary Elections; Participation","description":"Authorizes a political party to limit participation in the party's primary election to members of the political party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1413/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361370,"bill_number":"SB1412","title":"Department of Education; Anger Management","description":"Requires the department of education to develop and deliver an anger management education program in each public middle or intermediate and high school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1412/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361372,"bill_number":"SB1411","title":"Musical or Theatrical Production; Facility Infrastructure","description":"Provides tax credits for the investment, transportation expenditures, and certain payroll costs associated with a qualified live musical or theatrical production or qualified musical or theatrical facility infrastructure project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1411/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361374,"bill_number":"SB1410","title":"Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Leases; Submerged Lands; Request for Proposals","description":"Provides that state fast lands and submerged lands may be leased. Provides for the lease of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor pursuant to requests for proposals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1410/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361377,"bill_number":"SB1409","title":"Family Court; Custody","description":"Creates a presumption in favor of joint custody where parents have an existing joint custody equivalent relationship with the child and there is no finding of family violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1409/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361380,"bill_number":"SB1408","title":"Renewable Energy Enterprise Zones; Pilot Project in Kalaeloa","description":"Establishes renewable energy enterprise zones in the State to encourage the development of renewable energy technologies. Creates a 7-year pilot renewable energy enterprise zone in Kalaeloa.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1408/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361382,"bill_number":"SB1407","title":"Hawaii Marine Highway System; Establishment","description":"Creates the Hawaii Marine Highway System to be administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Creates the Hawaii Marine Highway System Fund. Requires DOT to adopt rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1407/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361383,"bill_number":"SB1406","title":"Reapportionment Commission; Member Selection; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the selection of members on the reapportionment commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1406/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361386,"bill_number":"SB1405","title":"Employee Meal Breaks","description":"Prohibits an employer who employs fifty or more employees from requiring its employees to work more than five continuous hours without a scheduled rest or meal period, unless a collective bargaining agreement otherwise contains provisions for employee meal breaks. Exempts employers who are the operators of a continuously operating facility that is regulated by an environmental permit, if an on-duty meal period is provided, and employers who are motor carriers. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1405/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361388,"bill_number":"SB1404","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Trustees; Election","description":"Provides for the election of the office of Hawaiian affairs board members through a system of nonpartisan primaries and general elections, to begin with the 2014 elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1404/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361390,"bill_number":"SB1403","title":"Kahana Valley; Residential Subdivision; DLNR","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to create a residential subdivision in the park, which shall be exempt from all laws and rules regarding zoning and construction standards for subdivisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1403/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361392,"bill_number":"SB1402","title":"Conservation and Resources; Resource Management; Opihi","description":"Establishes a ban on taking or harvesting opihi statewide, subject to open and closed seasons and traditional rights; establishes a five-year moratorium on the harvesting of opihi on Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1402/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361394,"bill_number":"SB1401","title":"Appropriation; Health Information Technology; Federal Matching Grants","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of health to participate in federal matching grant programs under the federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act that are associated with the development of health information technologies for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1401/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361396,"bill_number":"SB1400","title":"Psychologists; Prescription Authority; Pilot Program","description":"Creates a five-year pilot program that authorizes appropriately trained and supervised psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medication to patients in medically underserved areas. The program shall be repealed on June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1400/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361397,"bill_number":"SB1399","title":"Drunk Driving; Penalties; Forfeiture","description":"Increases penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Provides for forfeiture of vehicles if fines are not paid. Provides that proceeds from forfeiture go to the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1399/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361400,"bill_number":"SB1398","title":"Behavioral Health Services; Health Care Reform; Task Force","description":"Creates a two year behavioral health services task force to plan and implement health care reform specific to behavioral health. Task force to be repealed on June 30, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1398/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361402,"bill_number":"SB1397","title":"Renewable Energy; Geothermal Electric Credit","description":"Creates a geothermal energy pilot program that shall terminate no later than 12/1/2020. Creates an electric credit for consumers of electricity generated by geothermal energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1397/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361404,"bill_number":"SB1396","title":"Impact Fees; Exemption for Urban Core","description":"Prohibits counties from imposing impact fees for any development, or portion thereof, conducted within an urban core. Defines \"urban core\" as an urbanized area that has a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile and a total area population of more than 20,000 people.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1396/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361407,"bill_number":"SB1395","title":"Correctional Facilities; Public Safety","description":"Authorizes the director of public safety to establish a plan to redevelop correctional facilities through a partnership with a private developer in exchange for development rights. Requires the director of public safety to report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1395/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361409,"bill_number":"SB1393","title":"Agriculture; Aquaculture; Tax Credits","description":"Provides that dams and related reservoir areas designated as important agricultural lands shall be included in the total area calculation for important agricultural lands. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB1393 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1393/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361410,"bill_number":"SB1392","title":"Public Lands; Agriculture; Agricultural Enterprise; Lease or Sale","description":"Creates new regulatory provisions governing the lease or sale of public land to agricultural enterprises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1392/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361412,"bill_number":"SB1391","title":"Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority","description":"Transfers authority over the Hawaii natural energy institute (HNEI) from the University of Hawaii to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Establishes a HNEI research station at the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority ocean science and technology park.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1391/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361414,"bill_number":"SB1390","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Board Appointments and Terms","description":"Changes the representation qualifications for the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority board of directors. Clarifies the role of the research advisory committee and who may serve on the committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1390/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361417,"bill_number":"SB1389","title":"Solar Energy; Agricultural Lands","description":"Authorizes the use of solar energy facilities on class B and C agricultural land; requires the solar energy facility on class B and C land to provide for the energy requirements via a renewable energy source for the agricultural operations on the land on which the solar energy facility is established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1389/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361419,"bill_number":"SB1388","title":"Important Agricultural Lands; Transfer of Development Rights","description":"Authorizes the various counties to provide for the transfer of development rights from lands designated as important agricultural lands to other districts or parcels of land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1388/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361421,"bill_number":"SB1387","title":"Aquarium Aquatic Life; DLNR","description":"Enhances the regulation of aquarium aquatic life collection in the State by requiring DLNR to develop a list of aquatic species that may be collected or sold for aquarium purposes. Effective 6/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1387/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361424,"bill_number":"SB1385","title":"Education; Public School Lands; Leases; Tax Credit","description":"Permits the Department of Education, with the approval of the Board of Education, to lease certain public school lands for the development of affordable workforce housing rental units under specified conditions. Establishes the School Facilities Special Fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1385 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1385/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361425,"bill_number":"SB1384","title":"Kindergarten; Student Assessments; First Grade Prerequisites","description":"Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, requires children in public or private kindergarten programs to be assessed by an early learning educator prior to entering first grade to ensure the child is qualified to enter the first grade. Requires any assessment conducted by a private kindergarten program to be certified by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools or the early learning council. Requires children who do not attend kindergarten to be assessed by DOE prior to entering first grade in a public school. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1384/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361428,"bill_number":"SB1382","title":"Education; Post-Secondary Education; State Authorization; Federal Compliance","description":"Requests the auditor to examine the federal Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and make recommendations to ensure compliance of institutions offering post-secondary educational programs. Requires report to legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 132, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1382/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361430,"bill_number":"SB1381","title":"Hawaii Health Authority; Comprehensive Health Plan","description":"Extends by one year the deadline for the Hawaii health authority to submit to the legislature a comprehensive health plan for all individuals in the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1381/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361432,"bill_number":"SB1380","title":"Education; Closure and Consolidation of Schools; Tuition","description":"Allows public schools that have been designated to be closed for the purpose of consolidation to remain open subject to the imposition of tuition sufficient to cover the amount of cost savings that would have been realized from consolidation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1380/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361435,"bill_number":"SB1379","title":"Small Boat Harbors","description":"Defines the term \"regularly navigated\" regarding vessels moored in small boat harbors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1379/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361438,"bill_number":"SB1378","title":"Honey; Labeling; Origin","description":"Requires grocers to list the country of origin of all honey sold. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1378/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361440,"bill_number":"SB1377","title":"CIP; 10th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 10th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1377/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361441,"bill_number":"SB1376","title":"Information Practices; Undercover Officers","description":"Authorizes the release of names and salaries of undercover officers after five years from when the undercover officer ceases to work in an undercover capacity. Defines \"undercover capacity\" and \"undercover officer\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1376/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361443,"bill_number":"SB1375","title":"Instructional Days; Multi Track Public Schools","description":"Requires multi-track public schools to have a school year of at least one hundred seventy-one days or ninety per cent of the minimum days required of other non-charter public schools. Requires the Department of Education to submit to the legislature a plan to implement a school year for multi-track schools beginning with the 2015-2016 school year of ninety per cent of the minimum instructional days required of other non-charter public schools. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1375 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1375/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361445,"bill_number":"SB1374","title":"Home School Students; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home school students to participate in any extracurricular activities offered by a public school. Requires home school students to pay applicable activity-participation fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1374/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361447,"bill_number":"SB1373","title":"Concussion Evaluation Tool; High School Football; Appropriation","description":"Requires the DOE to implement a concussion evaluation tool for each high school student athlete participating in the sport of football statewide. Appropriates funds to implement use of the evaluation tool.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1373/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361449,"bill_number":"SB1372","title":"Renewable Energy; Solar Water Heating Requirement; Variances","description":"Transfers the power to grant variances on the solar water heater requirement for new construction from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the county planning departments. Eliminates the provision requiring that fees to administer the variances go to the energy security special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1372/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361452,"bill_number":"SB1371","title":"Public Financial Disclosure Statements; Boards and Commissions","description":"Requires members of certain boards and commissions to file financial disclosure statements. Requires redaction of value of financial interests prior to disclosure or duplication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1371/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361454,"bill_number":"SB1370","title":"Environmental Protection; Biodegradable Plastic Bags","description":"Requires businesses in the State to distribute only paper biodegradeable plastic or compostable checkout bags.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1370/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361455,"bill_number":"SB1369","title":"Water Wastage; Crime","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal wastage of water as a petty misdemeanor subject to a fine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1369/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361457,"bill_number":"SB1368","title":"Relating to Vehicle Audio Equipment","description":"Limits the installation of aftermarket motor vehicle audio equipment by prohibiting excessive sound amplification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1368/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361460,"bill_number":"SB1367","title":"Game Mammals; Hunting","description":"Repeals definition of \"game mammal\" and removes restrictions on the hunting of these animals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1367/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361462,"bill_number":"SB1366","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Feed-In Tariffs; Docket 2008-0273","description":"Supersedes language in public utilities commission docket no. 2008-0273 that would have required a seller of energy to submit a tax form that is not due and may not yet be prepared for several months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1366/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361465,"bill_number":"SB1365","title":"Cool Roofs; Residential Construction; Commercial Construction; Energy Conservation","description":"Establishes specific performance standards and mandates the use of cool roofs on all new residential and commercial construction in Hawaii beginning in 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1365/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361467,"bill_number":"SB1364","title":"Domestic Violence; Task Force","description":"Establishes a domestic violence task force to make recommendations to address domestic violence in Hawaii and then report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1364/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361470,"bill_number":"SB1363","title":"Environmental Protection; Plastic Checkout Bags; Fee","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a 10-cent fee for each single-use checkout bag provided to a customer. Allows for exemptions. Allows businesses to keep twenty per cent of the fees, subject to income and general excises taxes, for the first year. Requires fees to be collected on paper bags in counties that currently have ordinances banning plastic bags. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1363 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1363/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361471,"bill_number":"SB1362","title":"Health; Abortion; Opt Out","description":"Amends the definition of abortion within the opt out provisions of section 453-16 to include the use of chemicals or drugs to terminate the pregnancy of a nonviable fetus intentionally or unintentionally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1362/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361473,"bill_number":"SB1361","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes","description":"Amends the definition of community care foster family home to require that a community care foster family home be certified and in operation for not less than one year prior to being certified for a third client. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1361/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361475,"bill_number":"SB1360","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes","description":"Requires Community Care Foster Family Homes to have a primary caregiver as a certified nurse aide and a substitute caregiver as a nurse aide with a certain minimum number of continuing education hours for Community Care Foster Family Homes certified for a maximum of three clients; be certified and in operation for a year prior to being certified for a third client; and make various certifications and licenses available for inspection. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1360 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1360/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361477,"bill_number":"SB1359","title":"Penal Code; Dangerous Drugs; Bath Salts","description":"Defines \"dangerous drugs\" in the penal code to include mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, also known as MDPV.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1359/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361480,"bill_number":"SB1358","title":"Kulani Correctional Facility; Reopening","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop a plan to reopen the Kulani correctional facility, implement transfers, and house newly sentenced individuals by December 31, 2011. Report to 2012 legislature. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1358 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1358/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361482,"bill_number":"SB1357","title":"Public Safety; Return of Mainland Inmates","description":"Directs the Department of Public Safety to develop a master plan for the return of Hawaii inmates housed in mainland prisons. Report to 2012 legislature. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1357 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1357/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361483,"bill_number":"SB1356","title":"Tax Underpayments; Penalties","description":"Prohibits penalties for substantial understatements or misstatements, and erroneous claims for refund or credit from being added to tax underpayments on which certain other penalties are already imposed. Reestablishes the end of the month as the deadline for the filing and payment of various taxes. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1356 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1356/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361485,"bill_number":"SB1355","title":"GET; Out-of-State Business; In-State Business; Nexus Standard","description":"Creates a nexus standard for taxing out-of-state businesses on their business activities in Hawaii. Includes local affiliate agreements under the General Excise Tax (GET). Allows out-of-state and in-state businesses to file information regarding sales to residents of the State instead of collecting GET. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB1355 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1355/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361487,"bill_number":"SB1354","title":"Family Court; Joint Custody; Divorce","description":"Creates a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint custody in divorce child custody cases where parents have an existing joint custody relationship, there has been no finding of family violence, and joint custody is in the best interests of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1354/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361489,"bill_number":"SB1353","title":"Kawananakoa Middle School; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the renovation of the auditorium at Kawananakoa middle school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1353/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361491,"bill_number":"SB1352","title":"Condominiums; Foreclosure; Notice","description":"Repeals requirement that mortgagors or borrowers sign the conveyance document under an alternate power of sale foreclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1352/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361494,"bill_number":"SB1351","title":"Hawaii Mental Health Commission; Mental Health Services; Transfer of Authority; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii mental health commission, which is charged with creating a unified state mental health delivery service. Transfers the authority, duties, responsibilities and jurisdiction of the department of health, with respect to mental health, mental illness, drug addiction, and alcoholism, to the Hawaii mental health commission on July 1, 2013. Makes an appropriation to the department of health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1351/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361496,"bill_number":"SB1350","title":"Condominiums; Association Fees; Short Sales","description":"Imposes a cap and limitations on the amount and type of delinquent association fees that a condominium association may collect from the purchaser of an apartment that is a distressed property after a short sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1350/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361497,"bill_number":"SB1345","title":"State Health Planning and Development Agency","description":"Requires that the state health services and facilities plan be adopted in accordance with the rulemaking procedures of chapter 91, HRS. Establishes criteria for the plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1345/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361501,"bill_number":"SB1344","title":"Violent Crimes; DNA Collection; Arrests","description":"Requires DNA collection from those arrested for certain violent crimes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1344/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361504,"bill_number":"SB1343","title":"Preferential Electricity Rates; Agriculture","description":"Establishes a process for preferential rates for electricity used for agricultural activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1343/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361506,"bill_number":"SB1341","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Makes various revisions to the employees' retirement system. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB1341 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1341/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361508,"bill_number":"SB1340","title":"CIP; 16th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixteenth senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1340/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361511,"bill_number":"SB1339","title":"Drought Mitigation; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties for drought mitigation purposes. Requires the counties to report to the legislature on the status of drought mitigation projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1339/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361513,"bill_number":"SB1338","title":"Appropriations; University of Hawaii; CTAHR","description":"Appropriates $500,000 to the University of Hawaii CTAHR cooperative extension service to support the growth and sustainability of the agriculture industry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1338/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361514,"bill_number":"SB1337","title":"Agriculture; Livestock; Grant; Appropriation","description":"Provides a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, to the Hawaii Livestock Cooperative to stabilize operations at the cooperative's slaughter facility. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1337/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361516,"bill_number":"SB1336","title":"State Matching Funds; Counties; Agriculture; Appropriation","description":"Requires DOA to establish a program for state matching funds for expenses incurred by the counties in supporting agriculture. Establishes the state matching funds for county agricultural support special fund. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1336/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361518,"bill_number":"SB1335","title":"Invasive Species; Sterilization Program","description":"Makes an appropriation to implement a program created by the UH CTAHR department of tropical plant and soil sciences to produce sterile forms of invasive and potentially invasive ornamental plant species commonly used in Hawaii landscapes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1335/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361520,"bill_number":"SB1334","title":"State Budget","description":"State budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1334/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361523,"bill_number":"SB1333","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Conference Center Revolving Fund","description":"Reflect the change in authority of the program; provide maximize flexibility for the operation of the program and the needs of the conference hosts; effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1333/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361525,"bill_number":"SB1332","title":"University of Hawaii; Procurement","description":"Extends the exemption granted to the University of Hawaii (UH) from certain provisions of the Hawaii public procurement code to December 31, 2012. Requires additional reporting requirements. Permits review and investigation of complaints of UH procurement procedures by the Administrator of the Procurement Office. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1332 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1332/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361527,"bill_number":"SB1330","title":"University of Hawaii; Special and Revolving Funds","description":"Converts and repeals various University of Hawaii funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1330/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361528,"bill_number":"SB1326","title":"Highway; Cost Sharing; Utility Owners; Right-of-Way; Relocation","description":"Allow any utility owner whose facility occupies state highway rights-of-way to provide their share of costs up front to the affected state agency for encumbrance of funds in related contracts by way of an agreement to pay. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB1326 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1326/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361530,"bill_number":"SB1324","title":"Rental Motor Vehicle; Surcharge; Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund; Operations; Maintenance; Appropriation","description":"Adjusts the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax. Makes appropriation from the state highway fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1324 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1324/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361532,"bill_number":"SB1323","title":"Moped; Motor Scooter; Motorcycle; Instruction Permits","description":"Clarify laws relating to operating a moped, motor scooter, or motorcycle with an instruction permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1323/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361535,"bill_number":"SB1322","title":"Moped; Three-wheeled; Passengers; Age Requirement","description":"Requires passengers on a three-wheeled moped to be at least seven years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1322/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361537,"bill_number":"SB1321","title":"Commercial Driver Licensing","description":"Amends seven sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the commercial driver licensing process and driver medical requirements in order to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1321/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361539,"bill_number":"SB1320","title":"Commercial Driver Licensing; Alcohol Concentration","description":"Amends the portions of the respective statutes concerning alcohol concentration for commercial motor vehicle drivers to make them consistent with current language of federal regulations relating to commercial drivers licenses. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1320/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361542,"bill_number":"SB1319","title":"Taxation; Tax Improvement","description":"Makes various amendments to the tax laws including indexing income tax amounts for inflation; excluding pension income from income tax only for certain persons; eliminating the deduction for state income taxes paid; eliminating the income tax exclusion for certain persons involved in copyrights; and modifying the tax rate on timeshare occupants and modifying the tax base upon which these persons are taxed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1319/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361543,"bill_number":"SB1317","title":"Tax Administration; Fuel Tax","description":"Amends the fuel tax law to clarify that the entire fuel tax return is a public record available for public inspection; clarifies the statute of limitations for the assessment or refund of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1317/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361545,"bill_number":"SB1316","title":"Hawaii Income Tax; Conformity to Internal Revenue Code for 2010","description":"Makes conforming amendments to the Hawaii income tax law based upon amendments to the Internal Revenue Code made in calendar year 2010. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1316/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361547,"bill_number":"SB1315","title":"Impounded Vessels; State Small Boat Harbors","description":"Clarifies that all costs and expenses associated with the disposal of an impounded unauthorized vessel by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall be borne by the vessel owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1315/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361551,"bill_number":"SB1314","title":"Conservation and Resources Enforcement Special Fund","description":"Establishes the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the purpose of setting aside moneys to be used toward the protection of the State's natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1314/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361554,"bill_number":"SB1313","title":"Industrial Parks; Public Lands","description":"Provides the Department of Land and Natural Resources with flexibility in developing industrial parks in order to address the growing demand in the State for available industrial lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1313/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361557,"bill_number":"SB1312","title":"Legacy Land Conservation Commission","description":"Authorizes the Chairperson of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to designate a representative from the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to serve on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and authorizes the members of the Legacy Land Conservation Commission to elect their own chairperson. (SB1312 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 082, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1312/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361558,"bill_number":"SB1311","title":"Habitat Conservation Plans; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collect fees to cover the technical assistance program costs associated with habitat conservation plans, and adopt rules for establishing the fees. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1311 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1311/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361560,"bill_number":"SB1310","title":"Threatened and Endangered Species","description":"Removes the sunset date on the use of new safe harbor agreements, habitat conservation plans, and incidental take licenses as recovery options for conserving and protecting the State's threatened and endangered species.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1310/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361562,"bill_number":"SB1309","title":"Lieutenant Governor; Secretary of State Functions; Fees; Special Fund","description":"Establishes fees for services provided by the office of the lieutenant governor. Specifies the authority of the lieutenant governor to issue apostilles. Requires the auditor to analyze the establishment of a lieutenant governor special fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1309/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361564,"bill_number":"SB1308","title":"Corrections; Involuntary Medical Treatment","description":"Adds a section to chapter 353, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the mental health treatment of inmates and detainees in the custody of the Department of Public Safety. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1308/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361566,"bill_number":"SB1307","title":"Relating to Public Safety","description":"This measure amends section 353-61, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the Hawaii Criminal Justice Association, which no longer exists, from the panel that nominates members of the paroling authority. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1307/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361568,"bill_number":"SB1306","title":"Relating to Corrections.","description":"This measure amends Section 353-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to separate the intake service centers and reentry services within the department of public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1306/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361570,"bill_number":"SB1305","title":"Relating to Controlled Substances.","description":"This measure amends chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to bring the Hawaii statutes on controlled substances to be consistent with the federal laws on controlled substances, and increases the fee for the registration certificate for qualifying patients for medical marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1305/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361571,"bill_number":"SB1304","title":"Employment Security","description":"Provides for payment of interest due on Title XII loans from the Employment and Training (E&T) Fund. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to increase the E&T assessment in increments of .01 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1304/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361573,"bill_number":"SB1303","title":"Employment Security","description":"Appropriates 2009 special administrative transfer for payment of Unemployment Insurance administration expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1303/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361575,"bill_number":"SB1302","title":"Fair Housing; Reasonable Accommodations","description":"Specifies that reasonable accommodation in housing for persons with a disability includes accommodation of a service animal in accordance with federal law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1302/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361577,"bill_number":"SB1299","title":"Persons with Disabilities","description":"Allows the Disability and Communication Access Board to charge a fee to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with law. Establishes an accessible building design special account for moneys to be deposited from fees collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1299/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361580,"bill_number":"SB1298","title":"Mental Health Release on Conditions of a Person Found Unfit to Stand Trial","description":"Requires the department of health to provide a fitness restoration plan for defendants unfit to proceed with court proceedings and on conditional release. Allows department of public safety to take appropriate action on information shared regarding defendant compliance. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1298/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361583,"bill_number":"SB1297","title":"Conditional Release Timeframes","description":"Specifies that any person released on condition pursuant to section 704-411, Hawaii Revised Statutes and who was charged with a petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or violation, spend no more than one year on conditional release and requires that multiple conditional releases run concurrently.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1297/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361585,"bill_number":"SB1296","title":"Effect of Finding of Unfitness to Proceed","description":"Establishes specific time frames for a commitment or release on conditions when unfit defendants are charged with petty misdemeanors (60 days), and non-violent misdemeanors (120 days).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1296/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361586,"bill_number":"SB1295","title":"Greenhouse Gas; Emissions","description":"Extends various deadlines for the Department of Health to adopt rules to implement a greenhouse gas emission reduction plan. (SB1295 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1295/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361588,"bill_number":"SB1294","title":"Transfer of Youth to an Adult Correctional Facility","description":"Repeals section 352-28, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which authorizes the executive director of the office of youth services, with the approval of the family court, to transfer a committed youth from the Hawaii youth correctional facility to an adult correctional facility for disciplinary or other reasons. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1294/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361591,"bill_number":"SB1289","title":"Fees and Taxes; Safety and Health","description":"Promotes safety and health in Hawaii through increases in the liquor tax. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1289/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361593,"bill_number":"SB1287","title":"Information Technology; Chief Information Officer; Shared Services Technology Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the chief information officer to employ persons not subject to chapters 76, 78, and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes; transfers the shared services technology special fund from the department of budget and finance to the department of accounting and general services, specifies a percentage from special funds for deposit into the fund, and establishes a trust account in the fund; authorizes the chief information officer and comptroller to raise funds and accept donations for the fund; requires the chief information officer to submit annual reports; appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1287/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361596,"bill_number":"SB1285","title":"Capital Investments; Technology and Computer Systems","description":"Includes agency-wide technology and computer systems with an estimated useful life of greater than seven years as capital investments to allow financing with bond funds and depreciation as capital investments. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1285 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1285/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361598,"bill_number":"SB1283","title":"Relating to the Certification of Principals and Vice-Principals","description":"Amends section 302A-605, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to replace language regarding principal and vice-principal candidate qualifications that conflicts with the requirements of the Race to the Top grant. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1283/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361600,"bill_number":"SB1280","title":"National dental hygiene examination","description":"Amends the requirements of licensure for dental hygienists by specifying that the passage of the National Dental Hygiene Examination is a requirement for licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1280/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361601,"bill_number":"SB1279","title":"Insurance","description":"Amends the insurance code to comply with the federal Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2010 and to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to participate in a multistate cooperative to collect surplus lines premium taxes and fees and distribute them to the applicable states. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1279/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361603,"bill_number":"SB1276","title":"Insurance; Basic Health Program","description":"Requires legislative authorization for the establishment of a basic health program, pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Requires the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to undertake a feasibility study of establishing a basic health program in Hawaii and to report its findings. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 254, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1276/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361605,"bill_number":"SB1275","title":"Health Insurance Exchange","description":"Provides for the establishment of a health insurance exchange authority in response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 to facilitate the purchase and sale of, and provide a connection between buyers and sellers of federally qualified health insurance plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1275/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361609,"bill_number":"SB1272","title":"Insurance; Risk-Based Capital.","description":"Updates the Insurance Code to adopt revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners model laws and regulations for risk-based capital trend test for property and casualty insurers as required for National Association of Insurance Commissioners accreditation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1272/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361611,"bill_number":"SB1271","title":"Expenditure Ceiling; Grants and Subsidies; Public Notice","description":"Clarifies the type of public notice required for reporting the state growth rate and expenditure ceiling and the release of grants. (SB1271 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1271/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361613,"bill_number":"SB1269","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Calculation of Retirement Benefits","description":"Revises the method of computing Employees' Retirement System pension benefits for members who become members after June 30, 2012. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(H) Act 152, on 6/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1269/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361615,"bill_number":"SB1268","title":"Hawaii Employer Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Medicare Part B Reimbursements","description":"To eliminate Medicare Part B reimbursements for retired employee beneficiaries and the spouses of employee beneficiaries who are retired employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1268/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361616,"bill_number":"SB1267","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain levels of programs for education, human services, and health. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1267/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361618,"bill_number":"SB1266","title":"Transportation","description":"Provide for the issuance of grant revenue anticipation revenue notes and bonds or \"GARVEE Bonds,\" as provided for by the federal National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (the \"NHS Act\") and the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (\"SAFETEA-LU\") for legislatively appropriated transportation projects in the State","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1266/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361620,"bill_number":"SB1265","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Provides for retirement benefits for State and county employees who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1265/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361623,"bill_number":"SB1264","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Employer Contribution Rates","description":"Sets the rates for employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1264/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361625,"bill_number":"SB1263","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Qualified Military Service Benefits; Required Distributions","description":"Adopts language, regarding death benefits for Employees' Retirement System member on qualified military service, required to maintain the tax-qualified status of the Employees' Retirement System and adopts provisions, for the commencement of benefits, required to maintain the tax qualified status of the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1263/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361627,"bill_number":"SB1262","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Moratorium on Benefit Enhancements","description":"Institutes a moratorium on the enhancement of Employees' Retirement System benefits until the system's funded ratio is at least eighty percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1262/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361629,"bill_number":"SB1261","title":"Emergency Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide employer contribution amounts for plan year 20102011 for Hawaii employerunion health benefits trust fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining units (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), and (13) and their excluded counterparts. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1261/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361630,"bill_number":"SB1259","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 13 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1259/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361632,"bill_number":"SB1258","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 11 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1258/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361634,"bill_number":"SB1257","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 10 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1257/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361638,"bill_number":"SB1256","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 9 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1256/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361640,"bill_number":"SB1255","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 8 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1255/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361642,"bill_number":"SB1254","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 7 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1254/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361644,"bill_number":"SB1253","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 6 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1253/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361646,"bill_number":"SB1252","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 5 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1252/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361648,"bill_number":"SB1251","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 4 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1251/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361650,"bill_number":"SB1250","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 3 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1250/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361652,"bill_number":"SB1249","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 2 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1249/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361654,"bill_number":"SB1248","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 1 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1248/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361657,"bill_number":"SB1247","title":"Aloha Tower Development Corporation; Repeal; Appropriation","description":"Abolishes the Aloha Tower Development Corporation (ATDC). Transfers the ATDC assets to the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA). Establishes the Aloha Tower Complex under the jurisdiction of HCDA. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1247 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1247/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361658,"bill_number":"SB1246","title":"Act 73 of 2010; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Energy Security Special Fund; Agricultural Development Special Fund ($)","description":"Authorizes the revision of allocation from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax. Effective 07/01/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1246/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361660,"bill_number":"SB1245","title":"Biofuel Facility Incentive","description":"Modifies the existing tax incentive for ethanol production facilities to be available to other biofuel production facilities using locally grown agricultural feedstocks and removes the statewide production cap while retaining the per-facility incentive limit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1245/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361664,"bill_number":"SB1243","title":"Electric vehicles","description":"Clarifies the electric vehicle parking requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1243/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361667,"bill_number":"SB1242","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund","description":"Making an emergency appropriation out of the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund for the clean-up of a contaminated site. (SD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1242/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361669,"bill_number":"SB1240","title":"Low-Income Housing; Tax Credits; Loans","description":"Establishes a program for granting low-income housing tax credit loans in lieu of low-income housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to fund loans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1240/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361671,"bill_number":"SB1239","title":"Appropriations; Department of the Attorney General; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for operating expenses of state law enforcement agencies relating to the planning and operation of security services and activities for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1239/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361673,"bill_number":"SB1238","title":"Department of the Attorney General","description":"Amend sections 28-16 and 661-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enable the Attorney General to retain and deposit thirty-three percent of any recovery from any civil action or settlement of a civil claim initiated or prosecuted by the Attorney General to be used for staffing, expenses, equipment and training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1238/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361674,"bill_number":"SB1237","title":"Vital Statistics Records; Disclosure","description":"Authorizes the department of health to provide certain public health records to law enforcement officers to facilitate criminal investigations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1237/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361676,"bill_number":"SB1236","title":"Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Fingerprint Retention","description":"Allows the State to retain fingerprints of employment and licensing applicants for whom criminal history record checks are authorized statutorily so that the State can implement a statewide \"Rapback\" program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1236/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361679,"bill_number":"SB1235","title":"Power of Arrest; Federal Officers","description":"Adds the federal bureau of investigation and the United States immigration and customs enforcement to the list of federal agencies whose officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law. Removes the citizenship and immigration services from the list. Adds proper titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1235/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361681,"bill_number":"SB1234","title":"Pornography Offenses Against Children","description":"Amends the offense of promoting pornography for minors to include the dissemination of pornographic material to another person who is known to be or represents to be a minor under the age of eighteen; and adds the offense of promoting child abuse in the third degree to the information charging law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1234/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361683,"bill_number":"SB1232","title":"Child Support Enforcement","description":"Includes tribal IV-D agencies and foreign countries, as defined under federal regulations, as authorized agencies that services and information can be provided to and received from. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1232/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361685,"bill_number":"SB1231","title":"Antitrust","description":"entities to bring an action for damages notwithstanding the governmental entities' status as indirect purchasers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1231/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361687,"bill_number":"SB1230","title":"Penal Code; Domestic Violence Victim Protection","description":"To provide greater protections to victims of domestic violence who the court is already attempting to keep safe through protective orders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1230/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361688,"bill_number":"SB1229","title":"Criminal Homicide","description":"Includes in the offense of murder in the second degree acts committed with the intent to cause serious bodily injury to another person or create the strong probability of causing death or serious bodily injury to another person, which result in the death of another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1229/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361690,"bill_number":"SB1228","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361692,"bill_number":"SB1227","title":"Enhanced 911 Services; Surcharge; Fund; Board","description":"Establishes a single entity to administer enhanced 911 services for the State and expands the membership and responsibilities of the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1227/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361695,"bill_number":"SB1226","title":"Prevailing Wages; Enforcement","description":"Requires 1/10 of 1% of the total amount of public works contracts to be transferred into the prevailing wage enforcement special fund to be used by DLIR for the purposes of enforcing state prevailing wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361697,"bill_number":"SB1225","title":"Public Contracts; Bids","description":"Requires certain low bidders on public works construction contracts to provide the governmental contracting agencies with a projected breakdown of the hours of employees on the contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361700,"bill_number":"SB1224","title":"Contractors License Board; Public Hearings","description":"Requires the Contractors License Board to conduct public hearings for license applications and disciplinary proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361702,"bill_number":"SB1223","title":"Contractors; Licenses; Criminal History Record Checks","description":"Requires applicants and holders of a contractor license to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the contractors licensing board pursuant to rules adopted by the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361705,"bill_number":"SB1222","title":"Real Property Tax Assessment; Appeal; County Real Property Tax Review Board","description":"Provides each county the option of requiring persons appealing real property tax assessments to first appeal to the applicable county real property tax review board prior to appealing to the state tax appeal court. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361707,"bill_number":"SB1220","title":"Lanai; Fisheries; Resource Management; Funding","description":"Designates the Lanai community-based fishery resource management area. Establishes the Lanai community-based fishery resource management area advisory committee to develop a community-based fishery resource management area program to implement traditional fishery management practices on the island of Lanai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361710,"bill_number":"SB1219","title":"Lanaihale Watershed Management Plan; Lanai","description":"Requires private and available federal funding sources to implement the Lanaihale Watershed Management Plan. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to control and manage implementation of the Lanaihale Watershed Management Plan. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1219 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1219/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361712,"bill_number":"SB1218","title":"Temporary Small Business Revolving Loan Program; Lanai","description":"Creates a temporary small revolving loan program within DBEDT for small businesses on Lanai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361714,"bill_number":"SB1217","title":"Education; Virtual Learning Pilot Program; Lanai; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot project that expands the e-school program offered by the Hawaii virtual learning network and DOE to Lanai high and elementary school. Requires DOE to allow qualified online education providers to partner with the Hawaii virtual learning network. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1217/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361716,"bill_number":"SB1216","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Powers and Duties; Board of Trustees; Actuarial Assumptions","description":"Reduces the investment return yield rate assumption for the employees' retirement system for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, to seven and three-quarters percent and authorizes the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system to set the investment return yield rate assumption after June 30, 2011, based on recommendations of the actuary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361717,"bill_number":"SB1215","title":"Public Lands; University of Hawaii; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Legacy Center","description":"Creates a task force under the University of Hawaii Kapiolani community college to conduct a study of the feasibility of transferring the lands currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the University of Hawaii Kapiolani community college for a legacy center for the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. Report to legislature. (SB1215 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361719,"bill_number":"SB1214","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Pacific Power and Water Company, Inc.","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pacific Power and Water Company, Inc., with the planning, permitting, designing, construction, equipping, and operating of hydropower facilities throughout the State. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361722,"bill_number":"SB1212","title":"UH; Fiscal Autonomy","description":"Repeals the fiscal autonomy of the UH.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361725,"bill_number":"SB1211","title":"UH; Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the design and construction of phase II of the University of Hawaii center west Hawaii campus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361727,"bill_number":"SB1210","title":"CIP; Department of Water; County of Kauai","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the department of water county of Kauai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361729,"bill_number":"SB1209","title":"East Kauai Irrigation System; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued operation and maintenance of the east Kauai irrigation system. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361731,"bill_number":"SB1208","title":"Visitor Guide Liability; Publication Liability","description":"Requires authors and publishers of travel websites or guide book publications encouraging or inviting readers to trespass onto private property or through private property to access an attraction to be held liable for injuries sustained by the reader on the private property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361732,"bill_number":"SB1207","title":"Trespass; Websites; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force, attached to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes, to identify problem areas on the various islands related to trespass over privately held or public lands as the result of information published on visitor guide websites and in visitor guide publications; requires report to the 2012 legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361734,"bill_number":"SB1206","title":"Elections; Vacancies; New Candidates","description":"Clarifies how and when a vacancy relating to the election of party candidates occurs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361736,"bill_number":"SB1205","title":"Prostitution; Solicitation","description":"Makes it a misdemeanor to offer or agree to pay a fee to engage in sexual conduct within 750 feet of a school or public park. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361738,"bill_number":"SB1204","title":"Elections; Nomination Papers; Challenge","description":"Clarifies that the chairperson of a political party, and not an officer of the party, may make an objection to the validity of nomination papers; requires publication on state or county websites of a list of all candidates within twenty-four hours of the close of the filing deadline; establishes requirements for notice to the candidate of objections and any withdrawal of objections; deletes requirement for a political party to file a complaint in circuit court for prompt determination of the objection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361740,"bill_number":"SB1203","title":"Progressive Tax Reform Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force within the department of taxation to reform Hawaii's tax laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361742,"bill_number":"SB1202","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; Meal Breaks","description":"Requires that no employee be required to work more than five hours continuously without a scheduled interval of at least thirty consecutive minutes for a rest or bona fide meal period. Requires employers who do not provide a rest or meal break to employees to be liable to the employee affected in an amount equivalent to one and one-half hours for each thirty minute meal break the employee was not provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361745,"bill_number":"SB1201","title":"Contractors","description":"Requires contractors to submit a copy of the design affixed by the stamp of an architect or an engineer and other information as a condition to receiving a building permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361746,"bill_number":"SB1200","title":"Elections; Candidates; Residency Requirements","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require candidates for the state senate or house of representatives to be residents of the legislative district from which they seek to be elected for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the next general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1200/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361748,"bill_number":"SB1199","title":"HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Exemptions; Public Input","description":"Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation and housing project developers to seek input from the public, legislators, and neighborhood board members prior to the approval of an application for certain exemptions by the corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361750,"bill_number":"SB1198","title":"Civil Service; Legislature","description":"Subjects the clerk of each house and the directors of the partisan drafting agencies of each house to the State's civil service laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361753,"bill_number":"SB1197","title":"PUC; Smart-grid Management; Power Purchase Agreement","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to establish a grid reliability rate surcharge to electric utility companies to encourage the negotiation of new or existing power purchase agreements with renewable energy producers that do not contain an avoided cost rate and generally eliminate curtailment. Authorizes PUC to provide a higher rate of return to an electric utility company for capital investments made to support the integration of new renewable energy based power generation facilities. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1197 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-12 5:40PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361756,"bill_number":"SB1196","title":"Workers' Compensation Fraud","description":"Transfers jurisdiction over workers' compensation fraud from the department of labor and industrial relations to the insurance fraud investigations unit of the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361758,"bill_number":"SB1195","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Vote Count; Proposed Amendments","description":"Requires the affirmative vote of at least fifty percent of ballots that are voted either YES or NO (which do not include blank votes) and at least forty percent of all ballots that are voted at a general election (which do include blank votes) or an affirmative vote of a majority of ballots that are voted either YES or NO, which must constitute at least thirty percent of the total number of registered voters at a special election for the adoption of a proposed constitutional amendment. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 33","last_action_date":"2011-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361761,"bill_number":"SB1194","title":"Veterinary Medicine; License; Penalties","description":"Makes violations of the practice of veterinary medicine without a license a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361763,"bill_number":"SB1193","title":"Liquor; Discounts","description":"Makes it lawful to provide a discount for liquor purchases through coupons or mail-in rebates when made in combination with other merchandise. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361765,"bill_number":"SB1192","title":"Commercial Liability Insurance Policies; Construction Professionals","description":"Clarifies the laws relating to the interpretation of commercial liability insurance policies affecting construction professionals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361767,"bill_number":"SB1191","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Deficiency Judgments","description":"Prohibits foreclosing mortgagees in nonjudicial foreclosures from pursuing deficiency judgments against the borrowers. Prohibits junior lienholders from pursuing monetary judgments against the borrowers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361769,"bill_number":"SB1190","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Record Reviewer","description":"Requires a record reviewer for medical treatment provided for an injury covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy to possess sufficient specialized knowledge to assess the specific treatment at issue; makes the record review available upon request. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361771,"bill_number":"SB1189","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Amends amounts for motor vehicle insurance liability coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361773,"bill_number":"SB1188","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Amends amounts for liability coverage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361775,"bill_number":"SB1187","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Elected Attorney General","description":"Proposes amendment to article V, section 6, of the state constitution to provide that the attorney general be elected as a nonpartisan elected official rather than appointed by the governor. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Awana, Brower, Coffman, Luke, Morikawa, Nishimoto, Takai, Wooley voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Fontaine, Hanohano, C. Lee, McKelvey, Saiki, Souki, Takumi, Thielen voting no (9) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361776,"bill_number":"SB1185","title":"Procurement; Audit; Comptroller","description":"Requires the state procurement office to conduct random and compliance audits, including follow-up audits, to ensure compliance with the procurement code and report results to the legislature; makes comptroller ex officio nonvoting member of procurement policy board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361779,"bill_number":"SB1184","title":"Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure; Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes an infrastructure development loan revolving fund to be administered by the director of finance. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361782,"bill_number":"SB1183","title":"Public Lands; DLNR; Cooperative Agreements; Agricultural Uses","description":"Authorizes the board and department of land and natural resources to enter into cooperative agreements with any state department to manage and develop vacant public lands for agricultural purposes or uses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361784,"bill_number":"SB1182","title":"DOT; Use of Public Land for Revenue-Generating Purposes","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to develop and implement revenue-generating operations, programs, or developments, alone or in conjunction with another state department or agency or a private person or organization, on lands within the department's jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361787,"bill_number":"SB1181","title":"County Zoning","description":"Creates a temporary working group to study whether form-based code zoning should be implemented by the counties in place of or as an alternative to zoning practices. Report to legislature, county mayors, and chairs of county councils.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1181/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361789,"bill_number":"SB1180","title":"Land Use; Transferable Development Rights","description":"Authorizes certain development rights to be conveyed from owners in agricultural districts to certain owners of land in urban districts, subject to conditions. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361790,"bill_number":"SB1179","title":"Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax","description":"Establishes a tax on the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Creates a children's health promotion special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361792,"bill_number":"SB1178","title":"Mortgage Servicers; Commissioner of Financial Institutions","description":"Exempts mortgage services licensed as mortgage loan originators pursuant to chapter 454F from additional licensure under chapter 454M; provides for voluntary surrender of a license through notice to the commissioner and compliance with applicable federal law; corrects an internal reference. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361794,"bill_number":"SB1177","title":"Captive Insurance Companies","description":"Expands the types of related entities that may be affiliated with and insured by a pure captive insurance company; clarifies exceptions available to various classes of captive insurance companies; makes housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361796,"bill_number":"SB1176","title":"Lifebed Intelligent Medical Vigilance System; Mandatory Insurance Coverage","description":"Mandates health insurance coverage for use of the Lifebed Intelligent Medical Vigilance System as part of hospital care by all health and accident insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations after 12/31/11; sunsets July 1, 2015. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361798,"bill_number":"SB1175","title":"Nonjudicial Power of Sale Foreclosure","description":"Repeals authorization for nonjudicial power of sale foreclosure as contained in a mortgage instrument pursuant to section 667-5, HRS, and requires a foreclosing mortgagee to utilize either the judicial foreclosure process or the statutory power of sale foreclosure process containing additional consumer protections found in part II of chapter 667, HRS; makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361800,"bill_number":"SB1173","title":"Appropriation; Department of Education; Barbers Point Elementary School; Challenger Center Hawaii","description":"Appropriates funds to be used by the department of education for a grant to provide space education programming services at the Barbers Point elementary school for fiscal year 20112012. Requires Challenger Center Hawaii to submit a plan to the legislature to become financially self-sufficient for fiscal year 2012-2013 and thereafter. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361802,"bill_number":"SB1172","title":"Education; Multi-Track Schools; Instructional Days","description":"Exempts multi-track schools from required minimum of one hundred eighty instructional days; requires not fewer than one hundred seventyone days and one thousand eighty student instructional hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361804,"bill_number":"SB1170","title":"University of Hawaii; Loan Repayments","description":"Establishes the Hawaii medical doctor loan repayment program for University of Hawaii medical school graduates and medical school graduates with training from Hawaii based medical programs working in rural areas of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361806,"bill_number":"SB1169","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Development; Permits","description":"Increases the threshold amount for special management area minor permits and special management area use permits. Amends the definition of \"development\" to exclude the consolidation and re-subdivision of a parcel of land under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361809,"bill_number":"SB1168","title":"Tobacco Products; Minors; Use; Prohibition; Confiscation","description":"Prohibits use of tobacco products by minors. Authorizes law enforcement officer to confiscate tobacco products used by minors. Effective January 1, 2050. (SB1168 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361813,"bill_number":"SB1167","title":"Cable Television; Franchise Fees; Allocation","description":"Requires the DCCA to allocate the revenues derived from any collected franchise fees to specific entities by specified percentages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361815,"bill_number":"SB1166","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; General Fund; DBEDT","description":"Allocates a portion of the tax revenues from the transient accommodations tax that are deposited into the general fund to DBEDT for the department's operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361817,"bill_number":"SB1165","title":"Sentencing; Offenses Against the State","description":"Provides for threefold damages of any pecuniary gain derived from an offense against the State when the defendant is an employee of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361819,"bill_number":"SB1164","title":"Enterprise Zones; Renewable Energy","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" in Hawaii's enterprise zone program to include the production of electric power from renewable energy and owning, controlling, operating, or managing a seawater air conditioning district cooling project. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1164 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361820,"bill_number":"SB1163","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Health Risk Assessment; Deductible","description":"Mandates the board of trustees of EUTF to require that employee-beneficiaries of the employer-union health benefits trust fund who choose a health risk assessment do not pay an annual deductible and that employee-beneficiaries who choose not to undergo a health risk assessment pay an annual deductible of no more than $120. Applies to health benefits plans effective as of 1/1/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361822,"bill_number":"SB1162","title":"Information Privacy and Security Council; Appropriations","description":"Requires government agencies to develop mandatory training programs for agency personnel to whom disclosures of personal information are made or to whom access to the personal information may be granted; requires reports of security breaches to be submitted to the information privacy and security council; requires the council to be responsible for coordination of the implementation of guidelines by government agencies; makes the comptroller or state chief information officer chair of the council; authorizes the information and communication services division to provide training; appropriates funds for the council, personnel, and security tools. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361824,"bill_number":"SB1161","title":"Broadband; Permit Exemptions","description":"Exempts certain broadband infrastructure improvements from state and county permitting requirements. Exempts a person or entity from any requirement to upgrade or replace existing utility poles when using that pole to install new or improve existing telecommunications cables, under certain conditions that includes safety and engineering requirements. Allows public utilities and broadband providers to recover prudently incurred costs related to the planning, engineering, construction, installation, or replacement of utility poles. Establishes requirements for utilities in cases where access to a utility pole is denied. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB1161 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361826,"bill_number":"SB1160","title":"Public Assistance; Residency Requirement","description":"Requires an applicant or recipient of public assistance to be a resident of the State for at least one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361829,"bill_number":"SB1159","title":"Employment Security; Sole Proprietors","description":"Excludes sole proprietors from the employment security laws, but allows them to elect to be covered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361831,"bill_number":"SB1158","title":"Agriculture; Exceptional Use","description":"Creates the designation of exceptional use for certain agricultural activities; provides for special lease provisions for exceptional uses on public lands and in agricultural parks; provides priority consideration for applications for exceptional use by the land use commission and other agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361833,"bill_number":"SB1157","title":"Attorney's Fees; Workers' Compensation Claims","description":"Authorizes the assessment of reasonable attorney's fees to be levied on a party who brings, prosecutes, or defends a workers' compensation claim without reasonable grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361834,"bill_number":"SB1156","title":"Agribusiness Cooperative Program; UH; Task Force","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to convene a task force to conduct a study whether an agribusiness cooperative program should be established in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361836,"bill_number":"SB1155","title":"Agricultural Leases; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the long-term agricultural lease task force in the department of agriculture. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361839,"bill_number":"SB1152","title":"Important Agricultural Lands; Counties; Appropriation; LUC","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties for identifying important agricultural lands. Requires counties to submit maps and reports to the LUC no later than 12/31/14. Requires annual reports to the legislature by the LUC on the counties' progress.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361841,"bill_number":"SB1151","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; Renewable Energy","description":"Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to support and make land available for renewable energy projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361843,"bill_number":"SB1150","title":"Airport Security","description":"Prohibits the use of body imaging scanning equipment in airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361846,"bill_number":"SB1149","title":"Nuisance; Misdemeanor","description":"Makes the maintenance of a property nuisance a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361848,"bill_number":"SB1148","title":"Transportation Funding; Taxation; County Surcharge","description":"Discontinues the county surcharge on state tax for mass transit. Requires the city and county of Honolulu to return to the state all unexpended moneys distributed to it under section 46-16.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361849,"bill_number":"SB1147","title":"Counties; Eminent Domain Powers; Restriction; Public Use","description":"Restricts the eminent domain powers of the counties to ensure that private property, if acquired by a county through its eminent domain powers, is acquired only for public uses and not for private use. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361851,"bill_number":"SB1146","title":"Irrigation Repair and Maintenance","description":"Authorizes general obligation bond funds to be deposited into the irrigation repair and maintenance special fund for repair and maintenance of certain irrigation systems, and for additional personnel to improve irrigation system management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361853,"bill_number":"SB1145","title":"Department of Agriculture; Food Sustainability Standards; Appropriation","description":"Requires the State to attain certain food sustainability standards by enumerated deadlines. Requires DOA to monitor the State's progress in achieving the food sustainability standards. Requires DOA to report to the legislature annually. Appropriates funds to DOA. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361855,"bill_number":"SB1144","title":"Aquaculture; Commercial Leases; Taro","description":"Increases lease terms for aquaculture ventures from 35 to 45 years. Requires the DOA and the DLNR to conduct a review of the State's public land inventory and identify lands available and suitable for taro farming.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361857,"bill_number":"SB1143","title":"Agriculture; 4 Ag Hawaii; Buy Local, It Matters; Grant-in-Aid","description":"Provides a grant to the 4 Ag Hawaii nonprofit corporation to expand its \"Buy Local, It Matters\" campaign.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361859,"bill_number":"SB1142","title":"Agriculture; Agricultural Safety and Security Program; Bees; Research; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish a program to audit and certify that producers are following good agricultural practices. Specifies that the program is voluntary for producers. Requires the charge of fees and expenses. Establishes an Agricultural Practices Audit and Certification Revolving Fund for the Program. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and the counties for statewide bee hive research. Effective January 20, 2020. (SB1142 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 5:42PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361861,"bill_number":"SB1141","title":"Health and Human Services Delivery Plan; Procurement","description":"Requires the directors of DOH and DHS to collaborate with contracted health and human services providers to develop, and update annually, a health and human services delivery plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361863,"bill_number":"SB1140","title":"Health Care; Out-of-State Transfer; Notification; Developmental Disabilities; Long-term Care","description":"Requires health care facilities and providers to notify the state-designated advocacy services entity or agency prior to transferring an elderly or disabled patient to a treatment, rehabilitation, or long-term care facility in another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361867,"bill_number":"SB1139","title":"Community Health Centers","description":"Appropriates moneys from the community health centers special fund to be used by community health centers in the State. Directs the administration and the department of health to release funds to the community health centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361870,"bill_number":"SB1138","title":"Health Care Administrative Uniformity; Anti-Trust Exemption","description":"Protects collaborative discussions and potential agreements between health care providers, insurers, or other interested entities on uniform administrative standards regarding evidencebased medicine, clinical efficacy, and better quality procedures for health claims processing from unfair competition and anti-trust laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361872,"bill_number":"SB1137","title":"Emergency Room Physicians; Health; Health care; Tax Credit; Medicaid; Home Health Agencies; Licensing; Quality Assurance Committee; Prepaid Health Advisory Council; Social Audit; QUEST Expanded Access; Hawaii Health Corp; Notification to Legislature; DOH; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a tax credit for physicians who provide on-call services to emergency departments; creates the Hawaii health corps program; establishes health care-associated infection reporting requirements; expands definition of \"quality assurance committee\" to include interdisciplinary quality assurance committees; allows representatives of health care provider organizations to serve on the prepaid health advisory council; Requires rates for medicaid reimbursements to hospitals to be equal to rates for similarly related services; creates a tax credit for certain employers; creates presumptive medicaid eligibility for waitlisted patients; requires notification of intended changes to state medicaid programs; defines \"home health agency\"; appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361874,"bill_number":"SB1136","title":"Earned Time Program; Parole; Appropriation","description":"Establishes an earned time program that provides incentives for inmate rehabilitation; allows only non-violent drug offenders to become eligible for parole when they make consistent progress in certain programs. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361876,"bill_number":"SB1135","title":"Land Development; Permits","description":"Prohibits counties from issuing building permits for commercial or residential structures that are within one hundred feet downhill of any state-owned property with hillsides or cliffs with slopes of thirty degrees or more; allows for written waivers in certain situations; requires certain state agencies to report relevant information to the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361877,"bill_number":"SB1134","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; HI-5; Large Dealer; Redemption Center","description":"Requires certain retail dealers with more than seventy-five thousand square feet of interior space to operate redemption centers within one year of a governor's publication of a notice declaring that the statewide redemption rate for the preceding eight quarters has fallen below 75%. If the redemption rate falls below 75% in subsequent measurement periods, then larger retailers are required to resume operating redemption centers within six months of the governor's publication notice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361879,"bill_number":"SB1133","title":"Digital Media Enterprise Subzones; Tax Incentives; Investments","description":"Establishes digital media enterprise subzones as unspecified geographic areas surrounding University of Hawaii campuses that are also designated as enterprise zones. Establishes tax benefits for digital media infrastructure development and operation. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals digital media enterprise subzones and the related infrastructure tax credit on 6/30/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361881,"bill_number":"SB1132","title":"Digital Media Enterprise Subzones; Tax Incentives","description":"Establishes digital media enterprise subzones as unspecified geographic areas surrounding University of Hawaii campuses that are also designated as enterprise zones. Establishes tax benefits for digital media businesses that employ Hawaii residents. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals the digital media enterprise subzone and related development tax credit on 6/30/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361883,"bill_number":"SB1131","title":"Highway Modernization Program; Taxes; Fees; Pilot Programs","description":"Increases the state liquid fuel tax; state vehicle registration fee; state vehicle weight fee. Establishes the land transportation modernization special fund. Provides funding for a six-year comprehensive modernization program. Establishes the vehicle miles traveled pilot program and other pilot programs to test alternatives to the state and county system of motor vehicle fuel taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361885,"bill_number":"SB1130","title":"Hawaiian Language; Public Documents; Letterhead; Symbols; Emblems","description":"Requires that all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivision include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. Effective 1/1/2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361888,"bill_number":"SB1129","title":"Department of Transportation; Agricultural Purposes","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to designate unused or underutilized lands of the department of transportation for agricultural purposes and to enter into agreements with the department of land and natural resources and the department of agriculture to dispose of those lands as authorized by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361890,"bill_number":"SB1128","title":"Department of Transportation; Aquacultural Purposes","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to designate lands of the department of transportation for aquacultural purposes and to enter into agreements with the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361892,"bill_number":"SB1127","title":"Transportation; State Ferry System","description":"Establishes the Hawaii state ferry system and the Hawaii state ferry system special fund for the operation of a system to ferry people and cargo between the islands. Makes appropriation. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361894,"bill_number":"SB1126","title":"Animals; Elephants; Zoos","description":"Requires zoos in the State to house elephants in an area that is sufficient to live and roam. Takes effect 1/1/2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361897,"bill_number":"SB1125","title":"Condominiums; Dispute Resolution","description":"Extends the sunset date on the condominium dispute resolution pilot project and preserves the availability of mediation, arbitration, administrative resolution, and right of judicial appeal for disputes related to certain condominium matters. Effective June 29, 2050. (SB1125 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361899,"bill_number":"SB1124","title":"Boating; Motorized Vessels; Certification; Age Restriction","description":"Requires operators of motorized vessels on state waters to be certified and 15 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361901,"bill_number":"SB1123","title":"Sports; Office of Sports Development","description":"Creates the office of sports development within DBEDT.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361903,"bill_number":"SB1122","title":"Hawaii Civil Air Patrol; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii civil air patrol for tsunami patrol operations in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361905,"bill_number":"SB1121","title":"General Obligation Bond Declaration","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, section 13 of the Hawaii Constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361906,"bill_number":"SB1120","title":"Workforce Development; STEM Initiatives; Appropriations","description":"Appropriates funds to implement the requirements of sections 304A-1861, 304A-1862, and 304A-1863, Hawaii Revised Statutes; appropriates funds for the STEMworks project-based, service learning model; appropriates funds for projects demonstrating cost-effective outcomes in conjunction with improved student performance in STEM and creative media experiential learning programs; requires annual reports by the University of Hawaii, department of education, Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii, Inc., and department of business, economic development, and tourism. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361910,"bill_number":"SB1119","title":"Parking for Disabled Persons","description":"Allows qualified applicants to receive a second removable windshield placard upon request and verification of the applicant's disability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361912,"bill_number":"SB1118","title":"Workers' Compensation; Medical Examinations; Selection of Physicians","description":"Requires independent medical examinations and permanent impairment rating examinations to be performed by physicians mutually agreed upon by employers and employees or appointed by the director of labor and industrial relations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361914,"bill_number":"SB1117","title":"Family Court; Divorce","description":"Provides that the date of valuation of marital assets is the date of the dissolution of the marital partnership. Defines duties owed by parties to a divorce. Requires the court to consider dissipation when determining property division and support orders. Defines various terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361917,"bill_number":"SB1116","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission; Elected Members","description":"Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian homes commission by Hawaiian voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361919,"bill_number":"SB1115","title":"SPRB; Saint Louis School","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Saint Louis School. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361922,"bill_number":"SB1114","title":"Noncandidate Committees; Campaign Contributions; Expenditure Reports","description":"Adds new requirements regarding noncandidate committee registration and requires noncandidate committees to file late expenditures reports under certain circumstances. Requires noncandidate committees to make additional disclosures within their noncandidate committee reports. Repeals section 11-332, relating to reporting by corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361923,"bill_number":"SB1113","title":"Public Agency Meetings","description":"Authorizes the office of information practices to enforce chapter 92, public agency meetings and records, and to waive fees to access government records; requires executive meetings of boards to be properly noticed, and subject matter and discussion in an executive meeting to be announced in public upon reconvening of an open meeting; clarifies the reasons a board may hold a meeting closed to the public with the board's attorney, and that an agency shall not appeal an office of information practices' decision to disclose to circuit court; requires notice of state board meetings to be posted on the central state internet website and eliminates the requirement that notice of state board meetings be filed in the office of the lieutenant governor; authorizes notification of meetings and transmittal of meeting minutes by electronic mail; requires concurrence from the office of information practices rather than the attorney general for a board to hold emergency meetings for unanticipated events; allows audio or video recordings of board meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361926,"bill_number":"SB1112","title":"Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names","description":"Requires the chief election officer to establish procedures to select a letter of the alphabet by lot and arrange candidate names on ballots in alphabetical order of the last names, beginning with the randomly selected letter. Applies to elections in the next two year election cycle following effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361928,"bill_number":"SB1111","title":"Automatic Voter Registration","description":"Requires that all applicants for driver's licenses or state identification cards, if determined to be eligible, be automatically registered to vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361931,"bill_number":"SB1110","title":"Former Foster Youth; Housing","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and administer a program assisting former foster youth with housing options. Appropriates funds to develop and administer a housing assistance program for former foster youth. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361933,"bill_number":"SB1109","title":"Former Foster Youth; Medical Assistance","description":"Requires the department of human services to automatically enroll foster youth who age out of the system in an appropriate medical assistance program and automatically re-enroll these foster youth until they reach age twenty-six. Also requires the department of human services to develop a program to assist former foster youth maintain continuing medical care coverage after the age of twenty-six. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361935,"bill_number":"SB1108","title":"Individual Development Accounts; Appropriation","description":"Clarifies guidelines for individual development accounts and appropriates funds for fiduciary organizations to operate individual development account programs. Effective July 1, 2075. (SB1108 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361937,"bill_number":"SB1107","title":"Related Entity; GET Exemption","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax amounts received by a related entity. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB1107 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361938,"bill_number":"SB1106","title":"Health; Workplace Wellness; Pilot Program","description":"Creates a workplace wellness pilot program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1106 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361940,"bill_number":"SB1105","title":"Election Deadlines","description":"Establishes new election deadlines to comply with state primary election date required by federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361942,"bill_number":"SB1104","title":"Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Employees' Retirement System; Teachers","description":"Segregates teachers from all other employees for determination of employer normal cost, accrued liability contributions, and annual contributions by the State and counties to the employees' retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361944,"bill_number":"SB1103","title":"Civil Service; County Personnel Director","description":"Authorizes the counties to appoint their respective personnel director pursuant to their respective county charter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361946,"bill_number":"SB1102","title":"Liquor Commission; Liquor Administrator; Counties","description":"Authorizes the counties to appoint and remove their respective liquor administrators pursuant to their respective county charter. Provides powers and duties of liquor administrator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361948,"bill_number":"SB1101","title":"Nomination Papers; Candidates for County Elective Office","description":"Requires candidates for county elective office to submit an oath that the candidate has complied with all relevant provisions of the applicable county charter and county ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361950,"bill_number":"SB1100","title":"Maui County Package; Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a historic preservation income tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361952,"bill_number":"SB1099","title":"Taro Security","description":"Prohibits genetically modified taro from being developed, tested, propagated, released, imported, planted, or grown in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1099/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361955,"bill_number":"SB1098","title":"Fishing Rights and Regulations","description":"Prohibits the collection or sale for aquarium purposes of aquatic species unless the aquatic species appears on an aquarium collecting white list. Requires the DOA to prepare white lists for each county. Establishes penalties for violators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1098/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361957,"bill_number":"SB1097","title":"Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Waikiki; Appropriations","description":"Grants 10-year license for 1 stand-alone casino in Waikiki not in a hotel. Establishes Hawaii gaming control commission. Imposes 6.75 per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates state gaming fund and compulsive gambler program. Appropriates $5,000,000 to establish the gaming commission and its operations. Appropriation to be reimbursed by the casino licensee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1097/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361959,"bill_number":"SB1096","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (9)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (9). (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1096/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361961,"bill_number":"SB1095","title":"Appropriation; Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Hawaii Fire Fighters Association; Unit (11)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund costs and salary increases for bargaining units represented by Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, and excluded counterparts for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1095 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1095/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361963,"bill_number":"SB1094","title":"Public Employees; Disclosure","description":"Limits the disclosure of specific salary and personal information for certain public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1094/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361964,"bill_number":"SB1093","title":"Fresh and Frozen Bread Labeling","description":"Requires bread products that have been baked and then frozen to be labeled \"previously frozen\". Prohibits bread that has been frozen to be labeled or advertised as \"fresh\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1093/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361967,"bill_number":"SB1092","title":"Cruelty to Animals; Offenses","description":"Adds to the offense of cruelty to animals, killing or attempting to kill any pet animal belonging to another person, without first obtaining legal authority or consent of that person; exempts humane killing by an animal control officer, duly incorporated humane society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or authorized government agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1092/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361969,"bill_number":"SB1091","title":"Deputy Sheriffs; Appropriation; Third Circuit","description":"Makes appropriation to hire deputy sheriffs for the third circuit courthouses in North Kohala and Hamakua.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1091/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361972,"bill_number":"SB1090","title":"Civil Servants; Exemptions","description":"Converts a number of civil service exempt positions to civil service positions. Clarifies that certain positions shall be filled according to the state civil service law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1090/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361974,"bill_number":"SB1087","title":"Contractors License; Specialty Contractor","description":"Clarifies that a contractor with a specialty contractor license may execute a contract that includes a craft outside of the scope of the specialty contractor's license as long as the craft constitutes no more than one-half per cent of the contract's total value.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1087/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361977,"bill_number":"SB1086","title":"Baked Bread; Baked Goods; Advertising; Signage","description":"Requires grocers and wholesale clubs to identify baked bread that has been previously frozen beginning September 1, 2011. Requires grocers and wholesale clubs to identify baked goods that have been previously frozen beginning September 1, 2013. (SB1086 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1086/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361979,"bill_number":"SB1085","title":"Appropriation; Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Costs; Unit (3)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for bargaining unit (3) and its excluded counterparts for fiscal biennium 2011-2013. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1085/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361980,"bill_number":"SB1084","title":"Appropriation; Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Costs; Unit (6)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for bargaining unit (6) and its excluded counterparts for fiscal biennium 2011-2013. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1084/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361983,"bill_number":"SB1083","title":"Collective Bargaining; University of Hawaii Professional Assembly; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for cost items relating to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund negotiated between the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly and University of Hawaii for collective bargaining unit 7, and for officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining but belong to the same compensation plans as those officers and employees within bargaining unit 7. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 112, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1083/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361985,"bill_number":"SB1082","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (3)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (3). Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1082/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361987,"bill_number":"SB1081","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (2)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (2). Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1081/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361989,"bill_number":"SB1080","title":"Military and Overseas Voters Act","description":"Enacts Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act to ensure ability of members of the military and others eligible voters who are overseas to participate in all elections for federal, state, and county offices. Authorizes ballots and balloting materials to be transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1080/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361992,"bill_number":"SB1079","title":"Landowner Liability; Trespass","description":"Establishes that an owner of range land owes no duty of care, under certain conditions, toward a trespasser for injuries suffered by the trespasser that occur on range land, or to warn the trespasser of dangerous natural conditions or range activities or uses. Requires the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation to submit a report to the legislature on the number of personal injury claims brought by or on behalf of trespassers against owners of croplands. Effective January 1, 2012, and shall be repealed on December 31, 2017. (SB1079 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1079/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361994,"bill_number":"SB1078","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Employees","description":"Specifies that the benefits of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund are subject to negotiation. Clarifies that a decision of an arbitration panel shall be final. Makes conforming amendments to Chapter 87A, HRS, and Chapter 89, HRS. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1078 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1078/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361995,"bill_number":"SB1077","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (6)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (6). (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1077/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361997,"bill_number":"SB1075","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (8)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (8). (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1075/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":361999,"bill_number":"SB1074","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures","description":"Amends the nonjudicial foreclosure process under part I of chapter 667, to among other things require notice of intent to foreclose be served upon required parties, to prohibit a mortgagee of residential property using the nonjudicial foreclosure process from subsequently obtaining a deficiency judgment against owner-occupants, authorize an owner-occupant of residential property to convert the process to a judicial foreclosure proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1074/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362001,"bill_number":"SB1072","title":"Historic Preservation","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to review all proposed projects to determine effects on historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1072/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362003,"bill_number":"SB1071","title":"Burial Sites","description":"Clarifies provisions relating to inadvertently discovered native Hawaiian burial sites by amending sections 6E-43, 6E-43.5, 6E43.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Conforms the treatment of inadvertently discovered native Hawaiian discovered burial sites with the treatment of previously discovered burial sites by the burial councils under the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1071/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362006,"bill_number":"SB1070","title":"Hawaiian Language University and Hawaiian Language College","description":"Transforms the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo into the Hawaiian language university and Hawaiian language college.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1070/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362008,"bill_number":"SB1066","title":"Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Appointment; Fiduciary Duties; Independent Attorney Quorum; Department of Human Resources","description":"Amends the appointment, composition, size and quorum requirements of the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund (EUTF). Permits the EUTF board of trustees to retain an attorney independent of the attorney general's office to represent the EUTF. Requires health and other benefit plans to be provided for collective bargaining units, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries. Transfers the administration of the EUTF to the Department of Human Resources. Specifies that all trustees have a fiduciary duty to the employee-beneficiaries of the fund. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB1066 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1066/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362010,"bill_number":"SB1065","title":"Collective Bargaining; State Law Enforcement Officers; BU (14)","description":"Creates bargaining unit (14) to represent state law enforcement officers. Clarifies that no election shall be directed by the Hawaii labor relations board in any newly created bargaining unit of employees who are currently covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1065 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1065/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362012,"bill_number":"SB1064","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (4)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (4). (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1064/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362015,"bill_number":"SB1063","title":"Appropriations; Salary Increases; Public Employees; Collective Bargaining Unit (13)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii employees in collective bargaining unit (13). (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1063/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362017,"bill_number":"SB1062","title":"Appropriation; Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; HSTA","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund costs and salary increases for bargaining units represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association and excluded counterparts for fiscal biennium 2011-2013. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1062 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1062/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362020,"bill_number":"SB1061","title":"Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Government Employees Association","description":"Appropriates funds for officers and employees within collective bargaining units represented by the Hawaii Government Employees Association, and their excluded counterparts. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1061 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1061/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362022,"bill_number":"SB1060","title":"Legislature; Opening Day","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment so that the legislature will not convene during the week that the President of the United States is inaugurated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1060/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362023,"bill_number":"SB1059","title":"Environmental Protection; Plastic Bags Prohibited","description":"Prohibits certain businesses in the State from distributing single-use plastic checkout bags as defined in this Act. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1059/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362025,"bill_number":"SB1058","title":"Government; Appointing Authority; Civil Service; Housekeeping","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the definition of \"appointing authority\" in the civil service law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1058/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362027,"bill_number":"SB1057","title":"Recreational Activity Liability; Housekeeping","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the recreational activity liability law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1057/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362029,"bill_number":"SB1056","title":"Crimes; Assault","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to assault against a law enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1056/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362033,"bill_number":"SB1055","title":"Appropriation; Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Costs; Units (1) and (10)","description":"Appropriates funds for Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund costs, salary increases, and other cost items for bargaining units represented by United Public Workers and their excluded counterparts for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB1055 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1055/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362035,"bill_number":"SB1054","title":"Task Force; Temporary Restraining Orders; Electronic Application","description":"Establishes a temporary task force to establish a process to issue temporary restraining orders by the family and district courts upon submission of sworn oral testimony or complaint communicated to the court by means of electronic voice communication. Allows the Judiciary to establish a program to assist persons seeking temporary restraining orders and protective orders. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1054 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1054/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362037,"bill_number":"SB1053","title":"Judiciary; Supreme Court; Rules","description":"Clarifies the supreme court's rule making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1053/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362038,"bill_number":"SB1052","title":"Promoting Dangerous Drugs Offenses; Housekeeping","description":"Makes housekeeping amendments to the offense of promoting dangerous drugs in the third degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1052/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362041,"bill_number":"SB1051","title":"Government Operations; Jury Service","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to jury service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1051/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362043,"bill_number":"SB1050","title":"Hawaii Revised Statutes; Supreme Court","description":"Clarifies the supreme court's authority with respect to costs and fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1050/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362045,"bill_number":"SB1049","title":"Justice; Impaneling","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to impaneling a jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1049/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362047,"bill_number":"SB1048","title":"Attorney General; Rights-of-Way","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to attorneys hired by the attorney general to provide legal services for the acquisition of rights-of-way.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1048/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362049,"bill_number":"SB1047","title":"Attorneys; Attorney General; Private Practice","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to attorneys in the attorney general's Office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1047/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362051,"bill_number":"SB1046","title":"Government; Jury Service","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to jury service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1046/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362052,"bill_number":"SB1045","title":"State of Hawaii; Jurors","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to excusing prospective jurors from jury duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1045/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362054,"bill_number":"SB1044","title":"Campaign Finance; Purpose; Housekeeping Amendments","description":"Makes housekeeping amendments to the purpose section of the campaign finance law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1044/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362057,"bill_number":"SB1043","title":"Elections; Disbursement; Housekeeping Amendments","description":"Makes housekeeping amendments to the elections law governing disbursements for electioneering communications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1043/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362059,"bill_number":"SB1042","title":"Hawaii; Aloha State; Popular Name","description":"Makes housekeeping amendments to the law that establishes the State of Hawaii's popular name as the \"Aloha State\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1042/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362061,"bill_number":"SB1041","title":"Range Land; Liability of Owner; Trespass","description":"Specifies that an owner of range land owes no duty of care toward trespassers under specified conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1041/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362063,"bill_number":"SB1039","title":"Ombudsman; Customer Service","description":"Directs the ombudsman to develop and implement a pilot program using informed customers to investigate customer service at state agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1039/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362065,"bill_number":"SB1038","title":"Employment Security","description":"Enacts the optional total unemployment rate trigger.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1038/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362067,"bill_number":"SB1037","title":"Minimum Wage; Consumer Price Index","description":"Increases the minimum hourly wage to $8.50 per hour beginning July 1, 2011. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1037/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362070,"bill_number":"SB1036","title":"Collective Bargaining; Housekeeping Amendment","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the public sector collective bargaining law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1036/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362073,"bill_number":"SB1035","title":"Wages; Housekeeping Amendment","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the wage and hour law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1035/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362075,"bill_number":"SB1034","title":"Unemployment; Housekeeping Amendment","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the employment security law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1034/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362077,"bill_number":"SB1033","title":"Unemployment Insurance; Housekeeping Amendment","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the employment security law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1033/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362079,"bill_number":"SB1032","title":"Employment; Usual and Customary Employment; Housekeeping","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the definition of \"usual and customary employment\" in the workers' compensation law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1032/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362081,"bill_number":"SB1031","title":"Labor; Workers' Compensation Housekeeping","description":"Makes a housekeeping amendment to the definition of \"disciplinary action\" in the workers' compensation law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1031/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362082,"bill_number":"SB1030","title":"HSAC Package; Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Counties","description":"Requires one of the members of the EUTF board of trustees to be appointed by agreement of the mayors of the four counties and approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1030/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362084,"bill_number":"SB1029","title":"HSAC Package; Employees' Retirement System; Board of Trustees; Counties","description":"Increases the members on the ERS board of trustees from eight to ten. Establishes county representation on the ERS board of directors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1029/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362087,"bill_number":"SB1028","title":"Nomination Papers; Candidates for Elective County Office","description":"Requires candidates for elective county office to include in their nomination papers a sworn certification of compliance with any relevant provisions of the county charter or ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1028/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362089,"bill_number":"SB1027","title":"HSAC Package; HHFDC; Housing Development","description":"Extends the window for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project from 45 days to 60 days, when the legislative body determines circumstances require additional time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1027/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362091,"bill_number":"SB1026","title":"HSAC Package; Penal Code; Replica or Simulated Firearms; Penalty","description":"Provides that the use of a replica firearm in a robbery or terroristic threatening raises the offense to robbery in the first degree or terroristic threatening in the first degree, respectively. Defines the term simulated firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1026/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362093,"bill_number":"SB1024","title":"Property Theft; Probation","description":"Establishes that a person convicted of property theft over $100,000 may not be sentenced to probation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1024/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362097,"bill_number":"SB1023","title":"Crimes Against Elders; Sentencing","description":"Establishes mandatory minimum terms for certain offenses committed against persons 60 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1023/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362098,"bill_number":"SB1022","title":"Involuntary Hospitalization for Sexually Violent Predators","description":"Permits involuntary hospitalization in a psychiatric facility of a sexually violent predator. Defines sexually violent predator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1022/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362100,"bill_number":"SB1021","title":"Appropriations; Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for career criminal prosecution unit, prosecution in drug court, prosecution in Hawaii's opportunity probation with enforcement, and victim witness assistance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1021/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362102,"bill_number":"SB1020","title":"Witnesses in Criminal Cases; Per Diem Payments","description":"Increases the per diem payments for out-of-state witnesses in criminal cases from $110 to $145. Provides an additional $90 per diem payment for witnesses from any island other than the island on which the court is located, when that witness is required to stay overnight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1020/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362104,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Victims Rights; Department of Health Notification","description":"Amends crime victims bill of rights to include notice of offenders unfitness to stand trial, transfer to the state hospital or other psychiatric facility, or regaining fitness to proceed. Requires DOH to provide notice of an offenders unauthorized absences to the prosecuting attorney in the county where the crime was committed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1019/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362106,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Promoting Prostitution","description":"Amends Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, to make the offense of habitual solicitation of prostitution a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1018/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362107,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Promoting Prostitution","description":"Increases the grade of offense for promoting prostitution in the first, second, and third degree to a class A, B, and C felony, respectively.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1017/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362108,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Promoting Prostitution; Witness Security and Protection","description":"Amends section 28-101, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to give the \"greatest priority\" to cases involving promoting prostitution, when the attorney general is determining whether to fund or provide for witness security and protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1016/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362109,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Order for Protection; Violations","description":"Enhances penalties for a person who has a prior conviction for certain crimes and is subsequently convicted of violating an order of protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1015/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362112,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Temporary Restraining Order; Violations","description":"Adds a mandatory prison term of 15 days and a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $600 for a person with certain prior convictions who is convicted for the first time for violation of a temporary restraining order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1014/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362113,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Domestic Abuse; Temporary Restraining Orders","description":"Allows a temporary restraining order to remain in effect for 90 days or until service of a protective order, whichever occurs first. Provides that protective orders orally stated by the court on the record shall be effective upon service on the respondent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1013/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362115,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Urinating and Defecating in Public","description":"Prohibits urinating and defecating in public places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1012/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362119,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Penal Code; Terroristic Threatening; Robbery; Replica Firearms","description":"Expands the scope of the offenses of terroristic threatening in the first degree and robbery in the first degree to include the use of replica firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1011/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362121,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Counties; Easements","description":"Eliminates the public auction requirement for the disposition of easements on county property for a specific purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1010/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362123,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Prohibited Animals; Importation; Government Exemption","description":"Increases the number of live, nonvenomous male snakes that a government agency may import into the State from 2 to 6. Allows a government agency to import up to 10 male specimens of the genus Pteropus flying fox.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1009/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362125,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Criminal History Record Checks; Counties","description":"Allows counties to conduct criminal history record checks on certain: 1) liquor commission employees and prospective employees; 2) prospective employees working with vulnerable adults or seniors; and 3) prospective fire, emergency medical services, and emergency management employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1008/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362127,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"State Holidays","description":"Eliminates all election days as state holidays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1007/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362129,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Water Quality Standards","description":"Amends the sunset date of June 30, 2011, for Act 126, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, relating to revisions of certain state water quality standards to June 30, 2013. Effective June 29, 2011. (SB1006 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1006/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362131,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Electric and Green Hybrid Vehicles; Parking","description":"Directs parking facilities that have 1,000 or more parking spaces to designate 1% of spaces for electric or green hybrid vehicles. Makes it a traffic infraction for any non-electric or non-green hybrid vehicle to park in a parking space designated for an electric or green hybrid vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1005/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362133,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Government Tort Liability","description":"Clarifies that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages that they actually caused.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1004/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362136,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Torts; Joint and Several Liability","description":"Permits the finder of fact to consider the civil liability of settling entities when determining the non-settling parties' liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1003/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362137,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"State and County Tort Liability","description":"Deletes the sunset provision for the liability exception for county lifeguards and damages caused by dangerous natural conditions when certain warning signs are posted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1002/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362140,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Probation Services Special Fund; Interstate Transfer Fee","description":"Requires interstate transfer fees to be deposited into the probation services special fund. Clarifies the fund's uses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1001/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362142,"bill_number":"SB1000","title":"Judiciary; Appropriations","description":"Appropriates funds for the judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 07/01/11 and ending on 06/30/13.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1000/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362144,"bill_number":"SB999","title":"Judiciary Computer System Special Fund; Fees","description":"Directs into the JCSSF fees collected for electronic document certification, electronic copies of documents, and for providing bulk access to electronic court records and compilations of data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB999/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362146,"bill_number":"SB998","title":"Court of Appeals; Time Period for Filing Application for Certiorari","description":"Shortens the time period for filing an application for writ of certiorari with the supreme court from 90 to 30 days, but permits an extension upon written request of up to 30 additional days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB998/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362148,"bill_number":"SB997","title":"Court Interpreters; Parking Violation","description":"Exempts court interpreters from parking violations for expired meters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB997/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362152,"bill_number":"SB996","title":"Probation Services Fee; Deferred Plea","description":"Imposes a probation services fee on any defendant granted a deferred acceptance of guilty or no contest plea.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB996/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362153,"bill_number":"SB995","title":"Ethics Commission; Penalties","description":"Amends section 97-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to omit the requirement of wilful conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB995/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362155,"bill_number":"SB994","title":"Nepotism; Standards of Conduct","description":"Prohibits a public official or public employee from appointing, employing, promoting, or advancing a relative within an agency over which the public official or public employee exercises control or the relative of another public official or employee employed by or exercising control over the same agency, except for a person who is highly qualified for the position. Prohibits legislators from appointing, employing, or voting to confirm a relative. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB994/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362157,"bill_number":"SB993","title":"Mandatory Ethics Training","description":"Adds certain administrative directors, department heads, and other high-level state positions to the enumerated list of people required to complete mandatory ethics training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB993/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362159,"bill_number":"SB992","title":"Ethics Commission; Attorneys","description":"Allows the state ethics commission to employ or retain its own attorneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB992/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362161,"bill_number":"SB991","title":"Revision Bill","description":"Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes for the purpose of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, and deleting unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB991/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362163,"bill_number":"SB990","title":"Campaign Finance","description":"Provides regulation of automated phone calls, changes report filing deadlines, provides a cap of $100 on the price of fundraiser tickets that may be purchased with campaign funds, and applies notice and disclaimer requirements to an advertisement that is not paid for by an independent party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB990/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362165,"bill_number":"SB989","title":"Campaign Finance; Campaign Spending Commission Package","description":"Changes report filing deadlines and requires filing of a supplemental report by candidate and noncandidate committees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB989/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362166,"bill_number":"SB988","title":"Campaign Spending; Expenditures for Another Office","description":"Prohibits a candidate from using contributions to pursue nomination and election to another state or county office without the contributor's consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB988/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362169,"bill_number":"SB987","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Cultural Impact Assessments; OHA","description":"Requires all environmental assessments and environmental impact statements to include a cultural impact assessment. Requires OHA's approval of cultural impact assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB987/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362171,"bill_number":"SB985","title":"OHA Budget","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating budget of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB985 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB985/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362173,"bill_number":"SB984","title":"Public Land Trust; OHA; Income and Proceeds","description":"Requires the transfer of cash or land to OHA as income and proceeds that OHA is to receive from the public trust pursuant to article XII, sections 4 and 6, of the state constitution, for the period from 11/7/1978 to 7/1/2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB984/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362175,"bill_number":"SB983","title":"Historic Preservation; Review of Proposed State Projects; DLNR","description":"Authorizes DLNR to determine which projects will affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, and burial sites.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB983/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362178,"bill_number":"SB982","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Lands Controlled by the State","description":"Requires more specificity in all concurrent resolutions for the review of proposed sale or gifts of state land, including whether the land was classed as government or crown lands prior to 8/15/95. Requires a copy of the resolution be submitted to OHA 6 months prior to the appropriate legislative session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB982/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362180,"bill_number":"SB981","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Customary Rights; Training","description":"Requires certain council, board, and commission members to take a training course offered by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs relating to native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, natural resource protection and access rights, and the public trust. Effective upon approval. (SB981 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB981/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362182,"bill_number":"SB980","title":"University of Hawaii","description":"Grants tuition waivers to native Hawaiian students at the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB980/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362184,"bill_number":"SB979","title":"Health; Wellness; Healthy Families; Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates a healthy families initiative pilot program; appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB979/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362186,"bill_number":"SB978","title":"Medicaid Eligibility Information Technology Infrastructure; MedQUEST; Health Reform; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of human services for implementing a new information technology system for determining medicaid eligibility. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB978/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362188,"bill_number":"SB977","title":"Real Estate Appraisal Reports","description":"Requires that the record of an arbitration award determining fair market value or rental of real property include findings of fact, rationale, and a basis for the award.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB977/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362191,"bill_number":"SB976","title":"Real Property Leases","description":"Mandates conditions applicable to commercial and industrial leases where the lessor owns fifty thousand square feet or more of commercial or industrial leasehold property in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB976/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362194,"bill_number":"SB974","title":"Ground Leases; Extension; Sale of Leased-Fee Interest","description":"Requires lessors who do not extend a ground lease to offer to sell the leased fee interest in the land to the lessee who requests the extension.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB974/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362195,"bill_number":"SB973","title":"Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Grievance Procedures","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to implement a standardized set of procedures accommodating complaints and grievances against infant and toddler child care centers. Allows the department to publicize the procedures, including on its website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB973/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362197,"bill_number":"SB972","title":"Tax Credit; Parenting and Child Development Learning","description":"Establishes a refundable tax credit for tuition and fees of parents who enroll in parenting and child development classes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB972/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362199,"bill_number":"SB971","title":"Highway Safety; Burning Material","description":"Prohibits the throwing of burning material from a motor vehicle and imposes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB971/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362201,"bill_number":"SB970","title":"Smoking; Motor Vehicles; Minors","description":"Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a minor is present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB970/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362203,"bill_number":"SB969","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child. Establishes presumption that visitation decisions by parent are in the best interests of the child. Presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. Identifies factors court may consider in awarding visitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB969/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362205,"bill_number":"SB968","title":"Mental Health","description":"Amends involuntary outpatient treatment to assisted outpatient treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB968/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362208,"bill_number":"SB967","title":"Mental Health; Adult Mental Health Division; Department of Health","description":"Adds definitions for \"qualifying diagnosis\" and \"severe and persistent mental illness\". Requires the adult mental health division of the department of health to provide services to people with a qualifying diagnosis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB967/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362209,"bill_number":"SB966","title":"Correctional Industries; Affordable Housing","description":"Authorizes the correctional industries program to participate in the construction of affordable housing. Authorizes the use of correctional industries revolving fund moneys for the construction of affordable housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB966/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362211,"bill_number":"SB965","title":"Children with Disabilities; Appropriation","description":"Provides for the development of a developmental screening system for persons who may have developmental disabilities and the convening of developmental screening task force to initiate the development of an integrated, universal early childhood developmental screening system in Hawaii; appropriates funds for early developmental screening pilot projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB965/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362213,"bill_number":"SB964","title":"Public Health; QUEST; Appropriation","description":"Requires reimbursement to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics for services covered by all MedQuest programs. Appropriates funds for direct medical care to the uninsured. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB964/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362215,"bill_number":"SB963","title":"Workers' Compensation; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Accident and Health or Sickness Insurance","description":"Allows an injured person to submit a claim for injuries suffered at work or in a motor vehicle accident through the injured person's accident and health or sickness insurance contract. Limits the waiting period for the receipt of treatment or medical care or services under workers' compensation or for an insured under motor vehicle insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB963/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362217,"bill_number":"SB962","title":"Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Changes references in the Hawaii Revised Statutes by substituting \"intellectual disabilities\", or like term, wherever the term \"mental retardation\", or like term, appears. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB962/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362221,"bill_number":"SB961","title":"Chiropractic; Scope of Practice","description":"Updates the scope of practice for chiropractic to reflect standards, practices, and terminology accepted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB961/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362223,"bill_number":"SB960","title":"Labor Trafficking; Nonpayment of Wages; Crimes","description":"Establishes class A and B felony labor trafficking offenses, a nonpayment of wages offense, and an unlawful conduct with respect to documents offense. Establishes provisions related to prosecution of the offenses. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB960/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362224,"bill_number":"SB959","title":"Sex Trafficking Offenses; Crime","description":"Establishes class A and B felony sex trafficking offenses and provisions related to prosecution of the offenses. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB959/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362226,"bill_number":"SB958","title":"Family Court; Custody; Child Custody Evaluators","description":"Establishes a program in the Family Court for the registration of child custody evaluators; allows Board of Family Court Judges to establish a program for certification of child custody evaluators. Effective July 1, 2075. (SB958 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB958/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362227,"bill_number":"SB957","title":"Domestic Violence and Citizen's Family Law Advisory Task Force","description":"Creates a domestic violence and citizen's family law advisory task force. (SB957 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB957/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362229,"bill_number":"SB956","title":"Health Care; Patient Brokering Prohibited","description":"Creates the class C felony of patient brokering to prohibit payments for patient referrals and for the acknowledgement of treatment by health care providers, health care facilities, and health insurers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB956/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362231,"bill_number":"SB955","title":"Family Leave; Siblings","description":"Amends the family leave requirement to permit an employee to utilize family leave time to care for a sibling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB955/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362233,"bill_number":"SB954","title":"Foster Children; Foster Care; Extended Jurisdiction","description":"Amends current law to require a transition plan for children once they have reached the age of fourteen. Gives children in the foster care system the option to remain under the jurisdiction of the family court system until they reach the age of twenty-one. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB954/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362235,"bill_number":"SB953","title":"Medicaid; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates state funds and matching federal medicaid funds for health care payments to address a funding shortfall in the medicaid program for fiscal year 2010-2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB953/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362236,"bill_number":"SB952","title":"Business Development Fund; DBEDT; Fees and Costs","description":"Authorizes the director of business, economic development, and tourism to establish fees for services and costs for business development. Establishes the business development fund, from which the director of business, economic development, and tourism may fund the operations of the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB952/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362238,"bill_number":"SB951","title":"Universal Children's Savings Account Pilot Project; Medicaid; QUEST","description":"Creates a universal children's savings account pilot project under the department of human services, open to medicaid-eligible children enrolled in the QUEST program. Repeals 12/31/30. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB951/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362239,"bill_number":"SB950","title":"Ratification of Constitutional Amendment","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to require a majority of more than fifty per cent of votes cast to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment and to exclude blank, spoiled, or invalid ballots from the tally of votes cast.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB950/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362240,"bill_number":"SB949","title":"Vote Disposition; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Clarifies that blank, spoiled, or invalid ballots shall not be tallied as votes cast in ratification of a constitutional amendment. Effective upon passage of conforming constitutional amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB949/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362241,"bill_number":"SB948","title":"Mandated Coverage; Cognitive Rehabilitation; Brain Injury","description":"Requires insurers, hospital and medical services plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for survivors of brain injuries, including cognitive and neurocognitive therapy, neurobehavioral and neuropsychological testing or treatment, and necessary post-acute transition services or community reintegration activities for a period of at least six months from the date the injury occurred. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB948/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362243,"bill_number":"SB947","title":"Homeless Services","description":"Restores funding for positions for the homeless programs office of the department of human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB947/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362244,"bill_number":"SB945","title":"Earned Income Tax Credit; Asset Building; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires the department of human services to provide financial education to applicants for and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families. Amends provisions of section 257, HRS, regarding individual development accounts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB945/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=945","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362245,"bill_number":"SB944","title":"Children; Family Court","description":"Substitutes \"parenting time\" wherever the term \"visitation\" appears in the Hawaii Revised Statutes, but only within the sections that pertain directly to relationships between children and their parents. Adds the term \"parenting time\" to sections that reference \"visitation\" between children and other parties. Does not apply to the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, chapter 583A, Hawaii Revised Statutes; or the Child Protective Act, chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB944/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362246,"bill_number":"SB943","title":"Government Facilities; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Changes the formula for assessments on construction projects managed by the department of accounting and general services to carry out the program of centralized engineering services, including repair and maintenance on government facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB943/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362247,"bill_number":"SB942","title":"Funeral Industry; Pre-need Funeral Trusts","description":"Requires the deposit into trust of one hundred per cent of all funds paid to purchase a pre-need funeral plan plus all interest earned. Allows a cemetery or pre-need authority to deduct certain allowable expenses from a trust. Requires annual statements of the disposition of trust funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB942/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362248,"bill_number":"SB941","title":"Palliative Care; Health Insurance Required Coverage","description":"Requires policies of accident and health or sickness insurance to provide coverage for palliative care. Defines palliative care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB941/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362250,"bill_number":"SB940","title":"Kupuna Care; Wanderer's Registry; Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to the Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter, to support and promote participation in elder registration services to protect individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB940/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362252,"bill_number":"SB939","title":"Statewide Fall Prevention Coordinator; Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Establishes a position of statewide fall prevention and early detection coordinator under the department of health and makes an appropriation for the position. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB939/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362253,"bill_number":"SB938","title":"Funeral Industry; Commerce and Consumer Protection; Advisory Committee; Fees","description":"Establishes an advisory committee to assist the director of commerce and consumer affairs regarding regulation of the funeral industry. Establishes a pre-need cemetery and funeral special fund. Clarifies prohibited practices. Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to prohibit a pre-need authority from engaging in sales and withdrawals for failure to submit required audits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB938/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362254,"bill_number":"SB937","title":"Kupuna Caucus; DOH; DHS; Care Facilities; Inspections","description":"Requires the department of health and the department of human services to post on their respective websites reports of all inspections of care facilities by January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB937/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362256,"bill_number":"SB936","title":"Elderly; Department of Aging; Establishment","description":"Establishes a department of aging to consolidate publicly-funded programs and services that would appropriately fall within the jurisdiction of a new department of aging.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB936/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362258,"bill_number":"SB935","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain funding levels of programs for public health, safety, welfare, and education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB935/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362259,"bill_number":"SB934","title":"Bullying; Cyberbullying","description":"Requires establishment and implementation of a bullying and cyberbullying policy for all public schools and charter schools. Establishes bullying and cyberbullying reporting requirements for all public schools and charter schools. Defines \"bullying\", \"cyberbullying\", and \"harassment\". Requires the department of education and the charter school review panel to report to the legislature annually. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB934 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB934/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362260,"bill_number":"SB933","title":"Public High Schools; Start Time","description":"Requires Hawaii's public high schools to start classes no earlier than 9 a.m.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB933/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362261,"bill_number":"SB932","title":"Safe Routes To School Fund; Speeding In School Zone","description":"Establishes the safe routes to school fund; increases the fines for speeding in a school zone; deposits a portion of fines collected for speeding in a school zone and federal safe routes to school program moneys into the safe routes to school fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB932/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362267,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"Gold Star Family Plates","description":"Designates a new special design Gold Star Family plate for children, parents, spouses, and siblings of fallen soldiers and to be provided not later than October 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362268,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Relating to the Honor and Remember Flag","description":"Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the State's emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United State Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362270,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"National Guard; Insurance; Appropriation","description":"Creates a special fund to reimburse the life insurance premiums of national guard and reserve members deployed to a war zone. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB3/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=3","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362272,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Veterans' Funerals; Protests","description":"Prohibits protests within 300 feet of the entrance of any state or county veterans cemetery from 60 minutes before to 60 minutes after the funeral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB5/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=5","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362274,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Consumer Advocate; Alternative Energy","description":"Requires the consumer advocate to advocate for the increased use of renewable energy sources in the provision of public utilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB6/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=6","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362276,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Wheeling Tariff","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to establish a wheeling tariff to enable nonutility electric energy producers to use the transmission and distribution facilities of an electric utility to distribute power to the producers' end-use customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB7/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=7","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362278,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Consumer Cooperative Associations; Renewable Energy","description":"Provides for the organization of renewable energy generation cooperatives to generate, transmit, and sell electricity to their memberships. Authorizes issuance of revenue bonds to finance costs related to constructing, upgrading, and acquiring transmission facilities. Exempts cooperatives from public utilities commission regulation, except for interconnection agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB8/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=8","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362280,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Increases the per barrel distribution from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to the energy security special fund from 15 cents to 65 cents and to the agricultural development and food security special fund from 15 cents to 25 cents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB9/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=9","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362281,"bill_number":"HB10","title":"Schools; photovoltaic solar panels","description":"Establishes temporary financing for installation of photovoltaic solar panels on schools for the next two fiscal years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB10/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=10","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362283,"bill_number":"HB11","title":"Education","description":"Amends law to require that children who are at least 5 years of age on or before August 1 of the school year attend a public school kindergarten.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB11/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=11","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362285,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Sentencing; Theft of Agricultural Products or Commodities","description":"Requires a person who steals agricultural products or commodities to pay the property owner the value of the stolen product and the cost of replanting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB12/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=12","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362287,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"Veterinary medicine","description":"Proposes mandatory continuing education requirements for veterinarians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB13/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=13","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362289,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Traffic Abstract; Expungement; Limitation on Disclosure","description":"Requires district court to delete from a driver's traffic abstract any violation that the driver is found not to have committed. Prohibits disclosure of dispositions of infractions that precede the date of request by more than    years. Specifies that only convictions or civil judgments for moving violations and administrative driver's license revocations be released on a certified traffic abstract. Effective October 1, 2012. (HB14 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Okamura excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB14/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=14","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362292,"bill_number":"HB15","title":"Pickup trucks","description":"Prohibits operation of a pickup truck with a passenger in the bed or load-carrying area. Increases fine. Makes applicable to counties with populations of 500,000 or greater.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB15/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=15","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362294,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Safety","description":"Mandates adoption of rules for safety helmets for motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and bicycles. Prohibits the operation or riding on a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, or bicycle without a safety helmet. Prohibits the sale, rental, or lease of a motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped without provision of safety helmet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB16/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=16","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362295,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"All-Terrain Vehicles; Helmets","description":"Prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles without wearing a safety helmet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB17/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=17","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362297,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"All-Terrain Vehicles; Minors; Prohibition","description":"Addresses the conditions under which a minor may operate an all-terrain vehicles. Establishes prohibited acts for owners, operators, and sellers of all-terrain vehicles. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB18 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB18/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362299,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"School buses; seat belts","description":"Requires all school buses imported into the state after July 1, 2012, to be equipped with lap and shoulder belt assemblies at all designated seating positions. Requires DOE to adopt rules requiring the use of seatbelts. Requires school buses that are currently in Hawaii to be retrofitted and equipped with lap and shoulder belt assemblies by July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB19/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=19","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362301,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Procurement","description":"Repeals Act 68, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB20/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=20","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362303,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Procurement","description":"Repeals Act 68, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB21/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=21","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362307,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Daylight Saving Time","description":"Institutes daylight saving time in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB22/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=22","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362309,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Tax Credit; Attractions and Educational Facilities; Ko Olina Resort and Marina; Makaha Resort","description":"Repeals the attractions and educational facilities tax credit for Ko Olina Resort and Marina and Makaha Resort. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB23/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=23","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362310,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"University of Hawaii Budget; Zero-based Budgeting","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to use zero-based budgeting principles in formatting the budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB24/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=24","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362312,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Education budget; Zero-based budgeting","description":"Requires the Department of Education to use zero-based budgeting principles in formulating the budget for the 2012-2014 fiscal biennium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB25/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=25","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362314,"bill_number":"HB26","title":"Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Grievance Procedures","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to implement a standardized set of procedures accommodating complaints and grievances against infant and toddler child care centers. Allows the department to publicize the procedures, including on its website. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB26 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB26/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=26","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362317,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Public Schools; Air Conditioning","description":"Requires the department of education to establish a priority list of public schools with the greatest need for air conditioning and to install air conditioning, based on the priority list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB27/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=27","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362320,"bill_number":"HB28","title":"Dangerous Weapons; Homemade Explosive Devices","description":"Prohibits any person from setting off, igniting, discharging, or otherwise causing to explode any homemade explosive device. Establishes a violation as a Class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB28/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=28","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362323,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Smoking; Motor Vehicles; Minors","description":"Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a minor is present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB29/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=29","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362325,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Highway Safety; Burning Material","description":"Prohibits the throwing of burning material from a motor vehicle and imposes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB30/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=30","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362327,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"UH Tuition and Fees Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling","description":"Increases to $5,000,000 the cap on the amount of expenditures that the University of Hawaii Board of Regents can authorize from the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for the promotion of alumni relations and generation of private donations for deposit into the University of Hawaii Foundation. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB31 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB31/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=31","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362328,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Prescription Drugs; Sale Below Cost","description":"Permits the sale of generic prescription drugs at below cost, provided that it is not done with the intent to destroy competition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB32/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=32","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362330,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Discrimination in Real Property Transactions; Source of Income","description":"Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions based on lawful source of income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB33/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=33","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362332,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Petroleum; Retail Gas and Diesel Dealers; Tax Posting Required","description":"Requires department of agriculture to adopt rules to require retail gas and diesel dealers to post the amount of federal, state, and local taxes paid on each gallon of fuel by 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB34/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=34","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362334,"bill_number":"HB35","title":"Controlled Substances; Pseudoephedrine","description":"Requires a prescription to purchase any product containing pseudoephedrine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB35/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=35","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362336,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Freedom of Speech; Natural Persons","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide that freedom of speech applies only to natural persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB36/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=36","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362338,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Bicycle Safety; Sidewalks; Overtaking Pedestrians; Warning","description":"Requires the operator of a bicycle on any sidewalk or sidewalk area to make an audible warning when overtaking a pedestrian.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB37/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=37","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362340,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide that freedom of speech does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections or promote lobbying.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB38/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=38","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362341,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Public Housing; Alcoholic Beverages; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits open alcoholic beverage containers on any common area of a public housing project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB39/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=39","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362343,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Motor Vehicle Drivers; Driver's License Renewal; Road Tests for Seniors","description":"Requires an individual who is 76 years of age or older to renew the individual's driver's license every 2 years and to pass a road test prior to receiving a renewed or reactivated driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB40/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=40","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362347,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Prostitution; Vehicle Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes forfeiture of a motor vehicle after a conviction for a prostitution offense if the vehicle was used by the defendant to commit or facilitated commission of the offense or represents proceeds of the offense. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB41/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=41","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362350,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Public Order; Public Urination and Defecation","description":"Makes permanent the prohibition against urinating or defecating in public within the boundaries of downtown Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB42/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=42","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362352,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Bicycles, Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, Skateboards, Rollerskates Prohibited; Business Districts","description":"Defines the downtown Honolulu business district. Prohibits use of bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, skateboards, rollerskates, and other similar devices on sidewalks in the downtown Honolulu business district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB43/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=43","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362354,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Criminal Trespass; Public Housing Project","description":"Broadens criminal trespass in the first degree to include a person who enters or remains unlawfully in or upon the premises of a public housing project after a reasonable request or warning to leave by housing authorities or a police officer. Excludes an invited guest, unless the guest is violating a law or rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB45/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=45","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362356,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Public Housing; Low-income Housing; Smoking Prohibition","description":"Prohibits smoking in and around public housing projects or state low-income housing projects under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii public housing authority, with an exception for designated smoking areas. Allows for eviction upon a third violation of the smoking prohibition. (SD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. Nos. 1388 and 1401).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB46/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=46","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362357,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names","description":"Requires the chief election officer to establish procedures to select a letter of the alphabet by lot and arrange candidate names on ballots in alphabetical order of the last names, beginning with the randomly selected letter. Applies to elections in the next two year election cycle following effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB47/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=47","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362359,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"Automatic Voter Registration","description":"Requires that all applicants for driver's licenses or state identification cards, if determined to be eligible, be automatically registered to vote.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB48/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=48","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362361,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Memorial; Persian Gulf War; Operation Desert Storm; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation New Dawn","description":"Directs the Office of Veterans' Affairs, Department of Accounting and General Services, and Department of Defense to establish a memorial to the veterans of the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB50/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=50","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362363,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Telemedicine; Behavioral Health; License Exemption; Military Patients","description":"Exempts from licensing requirement to practice medicine in the State any commissioned medical officer or commissioned or civilian behavioral health professional employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, who are credentialed by Tripler Army Medical Center, while providing direct telemedicine support or services to neighbor island beneficiaries within a Hawaii national guard armory on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, or Maui.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB51/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=51","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362365,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Enlisted Personnel; Uniform Maintenance Allowance","description":"Repeals the uniform maintenance allowance for enlisted personnel. Effective July 1, 2112.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB52/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=52","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362368,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Legislature; Opening Day","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment so that the legislature will not convene during the week that the President of the United States is inaugurated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB53/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=53","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362370,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Public Utilities; Tax Credits; Undergrounding","description":"Creates a tax credit for electric utilities for undergrounding utility lines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB54/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=54","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362371,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"College Savings Program Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a college savings program tax credit. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB55 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB55/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=55","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362374,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Nuclear Energy","description":"Directs the department of business, economic, development, and tourism to develop a permitting process for nuclear energy generation facilities in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB57/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=57","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362376,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Traffic Advisory Radio System; Appropriation","description":"Requires DOT to establish and operate a county-wide highway traffic advisory radio system to advise motorists of updated current traffic conditions in any county having a population of greater than 300,000. Appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB58/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=58","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362380,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Tax Credit; Parenting and Child Development Learning","description":"Establishes a refundable tax credit for tuition and fees of parents who enroll in parenting and child development classes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB59/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=59","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362382,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Wireless Enhanced 911; Surcharge","description":"Eliminates the $0.66 monthly surcharge on wireless telephone accounts and terminates the wireless enhanced 911 fund once all moneys in the fund are expended. Effective 7/1/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB60/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=60","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362384,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"UH; Funding","description":"Bases University of Hawaii general funding on a student-weighted formula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB61/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=61","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362386,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Nuclear Energy; DBEDT","description":"Establishes a nuclear energy commission within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study the feasibility, risks, and benefits of developing nuclear energy generation facilities in Hawaii. Requires report to 2012 regular session of legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB62/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=62","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362390,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Audible Motor Vehicle Alarm Systems; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits installation of audible motor vehicle alarm systems beginning 1/1/2012. Requires audible motor vehicle alarm systems to be uninstalled or disabled by 1/1/2012. Exempts authorized emergency vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB63/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=63","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362391,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Burglary of a Dwelling; Liability; Sentencing","description":"Requires strict liability for burglary of a dwelling if the resident or resident's guest is present during the burglary. Mandates a sentence of 10 years imprisonment upon conviction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB64/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=64","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362393,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Special Treatment Facility; Public Hearing","description":"Requires public hearings for the licensing of a new special treatment facility, or for renewal of such a license, to include residents within a two hundred yard radius. Effective July 1, 2250. (HB65 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB65/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=65","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362395,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"Wagering Winnings; Exemption; Waiver Program","description":"Establishes a waiver program to exempt gambling winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive 5-day period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB66/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=66","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362397,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"Tobacco; Sale Blunt Wraps; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the sale of blunt wraps.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB67/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=67","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362399,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"Counties; Sewer Line Infrastructure","description":"Temporarily prohibits counties from building any new sewer system until the existing sewer system for the area with that county's largest population density is retrofitted and upgraded to current and future capacity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB68/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=68","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362401,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Planned Community Associations; United States Flag; State of Hawaii Flag; Display","description":"Prohibits planned community associations and their boards of directors from: (1) Disallowing a member or their bona fide tenant from displaying house-mounted United States or State of Hawaii flags on their residential dwelling; and (2) Assessing or charging any fee or fine, or imposing any penalty, on their members, for house-mounted display of these flags. Requires the flags to be displayed in a prominent position on the residential dwelling. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB69 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB69/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=69","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362403,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Homeless; Return-to-Home Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the return-to-home program to assist eligible homeless individuals return to their home state if there is a support network available and the support network is able to receive them. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 650).","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB70/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=70","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362404,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"Aloha Stadium; Disposition; Acquisition of New Land","description":"Requires governor to direct department of land and natural resources to: dispose of Aloha Stadium; acquire suitable lands at an appropriate location on Oahu upon which to build a new stadium; and ensure that proceeds of the disposition of Aloha stadium and surrounding lands are used to acquire the new lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB71/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=71","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362407,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"Aloha Stadium; Transfer to University of Hawaii","description":"Transfers the stadium authority to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB72/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=72","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362409,"bill_number":"HB73","title":"Prepaid Calling Cards; Disclosure","description":"Requires companies selling prepaid calling cards to disclose the terms and services of the cards. Makes a violation of disclosure requirement an unfair or deceptive act or practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB73/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=73","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362411,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Check-Off","description":"Provides an income tax check-off for an unspecified amount to be divided as follows: 50% equally to the 10 UH campuses; 25% to UH Manoa; and 25% to the UH Hilo athletics program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB74/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=74","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362413,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Public Records; Disclosure","description":"Removes real property tax information from the list of public records subject to disclosure under information practices law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB75/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=75","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362415,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Highway Safety; Pedestrians","description":"Prohibits pedestrians from selling or soliciting the sale of services or goods to any occupant of a vehicle on a highway, and from accepting or soliciting donations of money or goods from any occupant of a vehicle on a highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB76/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=76","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362417,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"Foie Gras; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the possession, sale, or distribution of foie gras. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB77/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=77","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362418,"bill_number":"HB78","title":"Procurement; Construction","description":"Establishes a procurement preference, applicable to construction contracts to be performed in counties with a population of 250,000 or less, for firms that are headquartered in the county where the construction project is to take place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB78/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=78","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362421,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Revolving and Trust Funds","description":"Repeals, terminates, or closes certain revolving and trust funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-04","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB79/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=79","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362423,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"CIP, 33rd, 34th, and 36th Representative Districts","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 33rd, 34th, and 36th representative districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB80/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=80","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362425,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Motor Vehicles; Reverse Sensors","description":"Requires all new motor vehicles sold or offered for sale in the State to be equipped with reverse sensors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB81/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=81","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362429,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"In-service Managerial and Supervisory Employee Training Program","description":"Establishes a training program for all state managerial and supervisory employees. Requires a state employer and the exclusive representative to negotiate whether completion of the training program will be a factor in personnel decisions. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB82/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362432,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; Mopeds; Noise Emission; Mufflers","description":"Prohibits motorcycle, motor scooter, and moped mufflers from emitting a noise level above an unspecified decibel level. Provides a graduated schedule of fines for first, second, and subsequent violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB83/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=83","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362434,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"Waikiki Seawall; Repairs; Appropriation","description":"Appropriate funds to make necessary repairs to the seawall that runs parallel to the shore from 2937 Kalakaua Avenue to Coconut Avenue in Waikiki, Oahu. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB84 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB84/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=84","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362435,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Moped Riders; Helmets Required; Fines","description":"Requires riders of mopeds to wear helmets and provides fines for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB85/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=85","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362438,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Motor Scooter; Noise; Muffler; Motor Vehicle Dealer","description":"Prohibits dealers from selling motor scooters with noise emissions exceeding a specified number of decibels. Adds motor scooters to noisy muffler law currently applicable to motorcycles and mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB86/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=86","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362440,"bill_number":"HB87","title":"Mopeds; Inspection","description":"Requires mopes to be inspected annually, to display a certificate of inspection, and to be operated only with an exhaust system that meets original manufacturer specifications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB87/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=87","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362442,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"Vehicular Manslaughter","description":"Requires that a defendant who commits the offense of manslaughter by operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs of alcohol be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB88/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=88","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362444,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Smoking; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits smoking on lanais, balconies, terraces, and patios of multi-family dwellings and hotels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB89/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=89","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362446,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Elected Public Officers; Mandatory Terms","description":"Mandates that elected public officers serve the entire term of office for which they are elected, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB90/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=90","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362448,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Condominium; Clotheslines","description":"Allows owners of a cooperative or condominium dwelling unit to install and use clotheslines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB91/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=91","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362450,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Rental Property; Rental Property Manager; Licensing","description":"Defines the term \"rental property manager\" and requires rental property managers who manage more than three dwelling units to register with the real estate commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB92/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=92","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362451,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Condominium Board of Directors; Membership","description":"Requires proportionate representation of residential and nonresidential units on boards of mixed-use condominiums having more than 75 units and 25 owners. Prohibits cumulative voting when removing and replacing condominium board members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB93/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=93","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362453,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Public Assistance Programs; Audit; DHS","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the department of human services relating to public assistance programs. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB94 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB94/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=94","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362455,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Noise Pollution; Leaf Blowers; Ban","description":"Bans the complete operation of leaf blowers in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB95/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=95","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362457,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Minors; Fines","description":"Prohibits use by minors of false identification to enter premises of establishments, carrying liquor licenses, that exclude minors. Establishes a schedule of fines assessed against minors for violations relating to liquor. Designates fifty per cent of revenues from fines to county programs to combat underage drinking. Effective on July 1, 2112. (HB96 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB96/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=96","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362459,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"Mandatory Kindergarten Attendance","description":"Makes attendance in kindergarten mandatory and lowers the compulsory education age from six to five years old. Requires children who are home-schooled or enrolled in alternative school programs for kindergarten to pass a standardized test approved by the Board of Education prior to entering first grade in a public school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB97/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=97","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362461,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"Tobacco; Minors","description":"Makes it unlawful for minors, defined as persons under age eighteen, to possess or use tobacco products. Exempts minors when lawfully delivering tobacco products under the direction of an employer or participating in a law enforcement activity. Amends consequences for a minor for subsequent offenses. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB98 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB98/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=98","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362465,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Health; Gray Water Recycling Programs","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish standards for county gray water recycling programs and requires such programs to conform to the standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB99/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=99","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362466,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Elections; Voting by Mail","description":"Establishes an election by mail voting system for federal, state, and county primary or special primary elections; creates procedure and process for this method of voting. Makes appropriations. Effective January 7, 2050. (HB100 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362468,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Aviation Fuel Tax Credit","description":"Creates an aviation fuel tax credit for aviation fuel taxes passed on by distributors to interisland airplane carriers that transport people and goods between the islands of this State. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 71","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362472,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Education; School Supplies; Debit Card System; Appropriation","description":"Allows the principal of each public school to establish and use a debit card system based at the individual school level to enable teachers at that school to purchase school supplies and other related curriculum support supplies. Provides an appropriation for FY 2011-2012 and FY 2012-2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362475,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Energy Independence; Government-Industry Consortium","description":"Directs the energy resources coordinator to establish a government-industry consortium for funding, research, and development of renewable energy resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362477,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Grave Desecration","description":"Expands criminal offense of desecration to specifically include the negligent or reckless desecration of graves, imposes a reasonable person standard, requires community service for a violation, and increases maximum allowable fine to $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362479,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Out-of-state Offices; Audit","description":"Beginning July 1, 2011, requires the auditor to conduct, at least every two years, a management and financial audit of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism out-of-state offices. Requires reports to the legislature. Repeals exemption from laws relating to audit and accounting, compensation, and real property acquisition, for out-of-state offices. (HB105 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362481,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Ocean Safety; Swimming Buoys; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to review the safety records of nearshore areas statewide; appropriates funds for swimming buoys at Kaanapali beach.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362482,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Land Use; agricultural districts; roadside vending","description":"Authorizes the roadside sale of agricultural products in agricultural district if the products are grown in the county and 10% of the products are grown on the premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362485,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Animal Cruelty; Dog Breeders; Licensing; Penalties; Counties; Sale of Dogs and Cats; Retail Pet Stores; Pet Sellers; Identification Microchip","description":"Requires specified persons who own, control, or have custody or control of more than ten dogs over age four months with intact sexual organs to meet minimum standards of care to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year of age with intact sexual organs. Requires specified persons to maintain specific records for each dog for at least three years following the death of the dog or a date on which the person permanently ceased to have possession or control of the dog. Prohibits certain types of dogs in the same enclosure. Requires the licensing of dog breeders. Authorizes each county to develop license requirements and fees. Establishes minimum standards of care. Authorizes each county to pursue civil penalties for noncompliant dog breeders. Requires retail pet stores to implant an identification microchip in a dog or cat prior to sale or exchange, provide specific written documentation regarding each dog or cat sold, and provide written information about spaying and neutering. Prohibits the sale of dogs and cats in a public place, except for humane groups facilitating adoptions. Establishes penalties. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 795).","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362487,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Public Agencies; Sunshine Law","description":"Allows the participation by two or more members of a public policy deliberative body: (1) In a public gathering or community event not tied to matters currently under official deliberation or pending action; and (2) In professional association conferences and professional development activities with a publicly accessible report of their activities. Effective January 7, 2050. (HB109 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362489,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Freedom of Information; Significant Privacy Interests","description":"Clarifies that a license applicant does not have a significant privacy interest in records that show relevant experience, trade examination results, or adequate bonding. Makes such information contained in government records subject to disclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362491,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Medical Torts; Medical Claim Conciliation Panel","description":"Authorizes courts in medical tort litigation to impose sanctions on a nonprevailing party whose rejection of the medical claim conciliation panel's decision resulted in the subsequent litigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362494,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Employment Security","description":"Establishes provisions to implement and regulate short-time compensation plans. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB113 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362497,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Firearms; Ammunition; Retired Law Enforcement Officers","description":"Exempts retired law enforcement officers from certain firearm and ammunition regulations provided that the retired officers are qualified under federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362498,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Real Property; County Ordinances","description":"Authorizes the counties to enact ordinances to safeguard and protect abandoned properties, including properties held in foreclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362500,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Medical Enterprise Zones; Pilot Project in West Maui","description":"Establishes medical enterprise zones in the State to encourage the development of medical and research services. Establishes a qualified income tax credit of twenty-five percent for three years. Creates sevenyear pilot medical enterprise zones in West Maui and Honouliuli. Effective January 1, 2112. Repealed January 1, 2115. (HB116 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362502,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"General Excise Tax","description":"Provides a grace period for general excise tax payments and broadens certain requirements for consolidated, year-end general excise tax payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362504,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Taxation; Amnesty; Burden of Proof; Equitable Relief","description":"Establishes a one-time amnesty program for delinquent income- tax obligations, provides equitable relief in certain tax situations, and places the burden of proof on the Department of Taxation in certain circumstances. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB119 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362506,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Tax Credits; Telecommuting; Restriction on Counties","description":"Provides an income tax credit to employers who allow their employees to telecommute. Prevents counties from limiting the practice of telecommuting unless the business activity generates excessive noise, dust, debris, or traffic in the area where the employee is engaged in telecommuting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362508,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Civil Air Patrol; Funding; Appropriation","description":"Makes appropriations for the operational expenses of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 758).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362510,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Taxes; Intrastate Aviation; Foreign Trade Zone; Exemption","description":"Exempts the general excise and use taxes on gross income or gross proceeds received after 6/30/2011 from fuel sold from a foreigntrade zone to common carriers for use in interisland air transportation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362513,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Lupus; Working Group; Department of Health","description":"Requires the director of the health to establish a working group to develop a plan to increase education and awareness of lupus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362515,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Crime; rape","description":"Removes statute of limitations for prosecution of rape cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362518,"bill_number":"HB126","title":"Sex Offender Registration; Violation of Privacy; Voyeurism","description":"Amends the sex offender registration law to (1) include violation of privacy offenses, including voyeurism; (2) require registration for offenders who are subject to sex offender registration or notification in their jurisdiction of conviction; (3) repeal obsolete or unnecessary provisions; and (4) create a tier classification for covered offenses that are not expressly classified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362520,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Compassionate Care; Emergency Contraception","description":"Requires hospitals to provide survivors of sexual assault with medically and factually accurate and unbiased information regarding emergency contraception, as well as access to emergency contraception. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB127 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Awana, Cabanilla, Kawakami, Manahan, McKelvey, Mizuno, Tokioka, Yamane voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aquino, Ching, Cullen, Fontaine, Har, Johanson, Pine, Riviere, Souki, Ward voting no (10) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362522,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Prostitution","description":"Provides that the county may impound vehicles used in the commission of street prostitution in specified zones as established by the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362526,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Perinatal Care; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the Path Clinic and the services it provides. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362528,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Community-based Reintegration Program","description":"Requires the department of public safety to determine the number of incarcerated women who are eligible for reintegration into the community and contract with providers of gender-responsive community services to assist incarcerated women in successfully transitioning back into the community. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362530,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Pregnant Inmates; Prohibit Shackling","description":"Prohibits physically restraining pregnant inmates, unless extraordinary circumstances exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362531,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"DNA; sex offenses against minors","description":"Mandates the collection of DNA samples from arrestee for sex offenses against minors. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB132 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362533,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses Against Minors","description":"Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor. Revives for one year certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previously lapsed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362535,"bill_number":"HB134","title":"Employment Practices; Domestic Violence","description":"Prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or applicant for employment based upon the employee's or the applicant's domestic abuse victim status; provided that the domestic abuse victim notifies the employer of such status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362537,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"Domestic Abuse Orders","description":"Allows a temporary restraining order to remain in effect for 90 days or until the effective date of a protective order, whichever occurs first. Provides that protective orders orally stated by the court on the record shall be effective as of the date of the hearing if the respondent attends the hearing or, if the respondent was served but failed to appear, then upon service of the protective order upon the respondent until further order of the court. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB135 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362539,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Crimes; Minors; Parental Liability","description":"Creates the misdemeanor offense of inadequate supervision of a minor for a parent or legal guardian who fails to exercise reasonable care, supervision, protection, or control over their minor child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362542,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Crime; DNA Collection","description":"Requires DNA collection from those arrested on violent felony charges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362544,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Crime Victims; Notification","description":"Requires department of public safety to establish a statewide automated victim notification system to provide crime victims with current information regarding the offender's custodial status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362545,"bill_number":"HB139","title":"Real Estate Appraisers","description":"Expands the scope of the current law to include the regulation of real estate appraisal management companies in order to comply with the federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 and the federal rules adopted thereunder. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB139 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362547,"bill_number":"HB140","title":"Constitutional amendment; vote count; proposed amendments","description":"Prohibits the counting of blank votes and overvotes in determining whether a proposed constitutional amendment has been ratified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362549,"bill_number":"HB142","title":"Controlled Substances; Diversion; Treatment","description":"Directs the Attorney General to coordinate a review of the impact of diverting marijuana and felony drug offenders out of the criminal justice system into treatment. (HB142 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362552,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Eyewitness Identification; Procedures; Appropriation","description":"Specifies procedures for eyewitness identification via photographic and live lineups. Mandates that state and county law enforcement adopt these procedures. Establishes training program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362555,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Sheriffs; Department of Public Safety; Attorney General","description":"Establishes the office of the sheriff within the department of the attorney general. Transfers the department of public safety's responsibility for service of process and execution of court orders to the office of the sheriff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362558,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Corrections; Electronic Monitoring; Pilot Program","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish a pilot program on Oahu that electronically monitors committed persons who are permitted to live and work in the community, in lieu of continued incarceration. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362560,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Correctional Facility Deaths; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires the department of public safety to report to the legislature any inmate or correctional facility employee death within 24 hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362561,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Public Safety; Deputy Sheriff; Civil Service","description":"Repeals the civil service exemptions for the first and second","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362563,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Public Safety; Corrections; Inmate Transfers","description":"Specifies criteria that must be considered in deciding whether to transfer inmates between correctional facilities located in Hawaii and correctional facilities located outside of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362565,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Inmate Rehabilitation; Reentry System; Performance Indicators","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish performance indicators for inmate reentry system. Requires reports, using key performance indicators, to be provided to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362567,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Harbors; Inspection of Shipping Containers","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation and department of defense to inspect shipping containers for dangerous materials, including explosives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362569,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Public Safety; Freedom of Information; Out-of-State Prisons","description":"Requires privately owned prisons or out-of-state detention facilities holding prisoners under a contract with the State to follow state freedom of information laws pursuant to chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362571,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Misdemeanor Offenses; Early Release","description":"Allows the Department of Public Safety to release a qualifying committed person serving a misdemeanor sentence if the person has served at least two-thirds of the sentence imposed by the court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362573,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Safe Routes To School Fund; Speeding In School Zone","description":"Establishes the safe routes to school fund; increases the fines for speeding in a school zone; deposits a portion of fines collected for speeding in a school zone and federal safe routes to school program moneys into the safe routes to school fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362575,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Historic Preservation","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to review all proposed projects to determine effects on historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362577,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Burial Sites","description":"Clarifies provisions relating to inadvertently discovered native Hawaiian burial sites by amending sections 6E-43, 6E-43.5, 6E43.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Provides for the treatment of inadvertently discovered native Hawaiian burial sites. (HB155 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362579,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Agricultural Lands","description":"Protects agriculturally suitable lands within the State of Hawaii (lands with productivity ratings of \"A\" or \"B\").","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362582,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Care Facilities; Inspections; Public Notice","description":"Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services to post on their respective websites reports of all inspections of care facilities by January 1, 2050. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB157 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362584,"bill_number":"HB158","title":"Uninsured Motor Vehicles; Right to Sue","description":"Prohibits the driver of an uninsured motor vehicle that is involved in an accident from suing any other person. Allows a passenger in an uninsured motor vehicle involved in an accident to sue only the driver of that vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362586,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Charter Schools; Facilities Funding Formula; Governance; Accountability","description":"Raises the percentage of the annual charter school fund allocation that the charter school administrative office may withhold for operational expenses from two per cent to five per cent; provided that the charter school administrative office report annually to the legislature on the use of these funds. Clarifies the duties and responsibilities of the charter school review panel and local school boards. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362588,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Kupuna Care; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the kupuna care program. Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain funding levels of programs for public health, safety, welfare, and education. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362590,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Domestic Violence; DHS Report on Nonprofit Service Providers","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the Legislature prior to the 2012 Regular Session information relating to nonprofit organizations that provide services for domestic violence victims from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2011. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB161 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362591,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Fish Labeling; Fines; Special Fund","description":"Provides penalties for the misbranding of fish or fish products that result in consumer illness. Creates the food misbranding special fund to support Department of Health inspectors investigating incidents of fish or fish products misbranding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362595,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Personal Relationships; Marriage; Reciprocal Beneficiaries; Rights and Benefits","description":"Extends benefits under the Hawaii employer-union benefit trust fund to reciprocal beneficiaries and allows reciprocal beneficiaries to jointly file state income tax returns. Allows reciprocal beneficiaries to live in the same community care foster family home. Amends definition of marriage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362597,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"State Constitution; Marriage; Same-sex","description":"Constitutionally allows same sex marriage by defining a marriage as a legal relationship between two people.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362600,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"State Constitution; Marriage","description":"Constitutionally prohibits same sex marriage by defining marriage as a relationship only between a man and a woman.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362602,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Occupational Safety and Health","description":"Raises the civil penalty amounts and additional criminal fines for violations of the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law. (HB166 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362604,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Reorganization","description":"Establishes bargaining unit health benefits trust funds. Requires public employers and unions to negotiate employers' contributions. Amends the impasse procedures for certain bargaining units. Provides right to strike on the issue of a public employers' contribution for health and other benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362606,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Minimum Wage; Consumer Price Index","description":"Increases the minimum hourly wage to $8.50 per hour beginning July 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2012. Adjusts the minimum hourly wage thereafter in accordance with consumer price index.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to LAB, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362607,"bill_number":"HB169","title":"Employment Security","description":"Establishes a temporary total unemployment rate trigger pursuant to P.L. No. 111-5. Appropriates an unspecified amount for an automated extended benefit claims system. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362610,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"HSAC Package; Penal Code; Replica or Simulated Firearms; Penalty","description":"Provides that the use of a replica firearm in a robbery or terroristic threatening raises the offense to robbery in the first degree or terroristic threatening in the first degree, respectively. Defines the term simulated firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362612,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"HSAC Package; HHFDC; Housing Development","description":"Extends the window for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project from 45 days to 60 days, when the legislative body determines circumstances require additional time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362615,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"HSAC Package; Penal Code; Firefighters; Water Safety Officers","description":"Expands the offenses of assault against a law enforcement officer in the first and second degree to include assaults against firefighters and water safety officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362617,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Nomination Papers; Candidates for Elective County Office","description":"Requires candidates for elective county office to include in their nomination papers a sworn certification of compliance with any relevant provisions of the county charter or ordinances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362619,"bill_number":"HB174","title":"HSAC Package; Employees' Retirement System; Board of Trustees; Counties","description":"Increases the members on the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) board of trustees from eight to ten. Establishes county representation on the ERS board of directors. Provides that the counties shall be responsible for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the county member's duties. Effective on July 1, 2030. (HB174 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362621,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"HSAC Package; Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Counties","description":"Requires one member of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board of trustees to be appointed by agreement of the mayors of the four counties and approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties. Authorizes the governor to fill the vacancy should it not be filled within sixty days. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB175 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362622,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Appropriation; Housing Crisis; Study","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to examine how Singapore solved its housing crisis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362624,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"University of Hawaii; Applied Community Research","description":"Establishes an office of applied community research at the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362626,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"General Excise Tax; Exemption For Activities Of Hospitals, Infirmaries, and Sanitaria","description":"Removes limitations on the general excise tax exemption provided for hospitals, infirmaries, and sanitaria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362628,"bill_number":"HB179","title":"Tax Credit; Senior Citizen Hires","description":"Provides income tax credit (50% of qualified wages for first 6 months) for taxpayer who hires a person 65 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362631,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Food and Medical Services Excise Tax Credit; Elders","description":"Clarifies that the existing graduated food excise tax credit applies to taxpayers under age 65. Adds food excise tax credit of 4% of qualified food expenses for elders age 65 and older. Creates medical services excise tax credit of 4% of qualified medical expenses for elders age 65 and older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362633,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Safety Equipment; Mopeds","description":"Makes moped riders subject to safety equipment requirements. Requires use of helmets in addition to any other protective devices required by rules adopted by the director. Repeals specific requirements relating to use of safety glasses, goggles, or face shields. Makes conforming amendments related to requirements of sellers of protective equipment. Repeals provisions requiring sellers of safety equipment to meet safety specifications adopted by the director of transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB181/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362635,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Tax Credit; Elderly","description":"Provides a tax credit to taxpayers who care for elderly relatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362639,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Small Business Manufacturing","description":"Exempts for maximum of 5 years from the general excise tax the gross proceeds of any qualified small business manufacturer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362640,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Leasehold; Condominiums; Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives; Lease Options to Purchase","description":"Prohibits the establishment of new residential leasehold condominium property regimes or limited-equity housing cooperatives unless the land lease includes an option to purchase the leased fee interest in the land. Excludes the Kakaako community development district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362643,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"Commission on the year 2050","description":"Creates a commission on the year 2050 within the department of business, economic development, and tourism to study the impact of technology and social change on Hawaii in the future.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362645,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"Office of Legislative Exchange; Established; Internships","description":"Establishes the office of legislative exchange to develop a program that offers internships with Hawaii's legislature to lawmakers from other nations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB186/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362647,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"Public Officers; Recall","description":"Amends the Hawaii Constitution to allow for recall of elected public officials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362649,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Tax Credit; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics","description":"Provides a tax credit for corporate mentoring of students involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs in public schools and colleges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362652,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Kamilo Nui Valley; Agricultural Designation","description":"Changes the land use classification of Kamilo Nui valley from urban to agricultural.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362654,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"Ka Iwi Coast; Legacy Lands; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the board of land and natural resources to purchase land along the Ka Iwi coast on Oahu that is in imminent danger of being developed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362655,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"Transportation; Ferry System","description":"Establishes the Hawaii state ferry system and the Hawaii state ferry system special fund for the operation of a system to ferry people and cargo between the islands. Makes appropriation. Effective 7/1/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362657,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"Ocean Board and Zoning Master Plan; Maunalua Bay Pilot Project","description":"Creates an ocean board to develop and implement, in consultation with relevant county, state, and federal agencies, a pilot project as a precursor to a comprehensive ocean zoning master plan that incorporates ideas from the traditional ahupua`a system and the Hawai`i ocean resources management plan, and addresses user conflicts in Hawaiian ocean waters through the designation of discrete ocean zones for Maunalua Bay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362659,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"Hawaii Kai; Purchase and Preservation; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to acquire and preserve remaining open space in Hawaii Kai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362661,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"News Media Privilege; Evidence","description":"Makes permanent the limited news media privilege against the compelled disclosure of sources and unpublished information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362664,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"Initiative","description":"Proposes constitutional amendment to provide for initiative. Establishes provisions governing the initiative process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362667,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"Civil Defense","description":"Allows the governor to order and direct government agencies, officers, and employees, state or local, to take actions and employ measures necessary to mitigate hazardous situations. Allows the governor to authorize state or local agencies, officers, and employees to enter private property at reasonable times to investigate, determine, or mitigate situations deemed by the governor to be hazardous to the health and safety of the public, even in the absence of a civil defense activity or other emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362669,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"Voluntary Unpaid Leave; Public Employees","description":"Authorizes state employers to establish a voluntary unpaid leave program for state employees from 7/1/2011 to 6/30/2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362670,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Education; School Meals Program","description":"Authorizes schools to grow food in school gardens for consumption in the school lunch program as long as the food used is inspected and certified as safe by the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB198 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362672,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Qualified Transportation Benefits; Pre-Tax Transportation Benefit Program","description":"Authorizes the State to establish a pre-tax transportation benefit program for the benefit of state employees. Places the program in the department of human resources development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362674,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"State Parks; Management Contracts; Public Meeting","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to hold a public meeting prior to the award of a contract to manage or operate a state park or a program within a state park. Requires notice of public meeting to state changes anticipated in programs or activities in affected parks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362676,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"State and County Offices; Office Hours; Modification;","description":"Allows state and county employees to request modified office hours. Mandates that the chief executive bargain in good faith.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362679,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Agriculture; Value-Added Products","description":"Appropriates funds, matched dollar-for-dollar by federal funds, in cash, or by in-kind donations by the private sector, for the planning, repair, and modification of agricultural facilities at the former Del Monte operation on Oahu and at Maui Community College. Effective 1/1/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362682,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Conservation Easement; Transfer; Land Owner Liability","description":"Limits the tort liability of land owners and the State when a land owner transfers a conservation easement to the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362685,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Enterprise Zones; Repeal of Incentives","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" and repeals certain tax incentives received by businesses for the research, development, sale, or production of genetically-engineered products within state enterprise zones.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362686,"bill_number":"HB206","title":"Drought Mitigation; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties for drought mitigation purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362688,"bill_number":"HB207","title":"Beach Access; Signage","description":"Requires counties with a population that exceeds 500,000 to clearly mark all public beach access points to ensure public knowledge of legitimate points of entry and to assist emergency response workers in quickly locating beach access points in times of crisis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362690,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"Toxic products; Infant and Child Safety","description":"Beginning 1/1/12, prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of toys and child care articles containing certain toxic chemicals and requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362692,"bill_number":"HB209","title":"Public Employees; Job-sharing","description":"Authorizes the agencies of the executive, judiciary, and legislative branches to establish a voluntary job-sharing program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362694,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Land Use; Reclassification","description":"Assesses a surcharge on any land reclassified equal to any increase in the assessed value of the land resulting from the reclassification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362697,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Agriculture; Affordable Taro Lands","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources and the department of agriculture to work with the taro security and purity task force to identify taro lands, adjust lease rents, and modify lease qualification criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362699,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Historic Preservation; Archaeological Technology","description":"Requires the state historic preservation officer to explore the use of archaeological technology, including a ground penetrating x-ray and geographic information system, and determine whether acquiring, maintaining, and using the technology is feasible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362701,"bill_number":"HB213","title":"State Historic Preservation Officer; Plans and Studies","description":"Provides that any approval or acceptance of any historic inventory survey, mitigation plan, preservation plan, or interpretive plan shall lapse following the passage of ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB213/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362702,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Offenses Against Public Order; Bullying in the Workplace","description":"Makes bullying in the workplace a misdemeanor offense and requires counseling for anyone convicted of the offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362704,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Offenses Against Public Order; School Bullying","description":"Makes bullying in schools a misdemeanor offense and requires counseling for anyone convicted of the offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362707,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Food Labeling; Genetically Engineered Material","description":"Beginning 1/1/12, requires foods sold in the State that contain genetically engineered material to be labeled with a disclosure notice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362709,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Board of Agriculture; Membership.","description":"Adds membership for the Board of Agriculture to include individuals from the islands of Molokai and Lanai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB217/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362711,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"\"Earned time\" Credit; Corrections","description":"Allows an inmate to receive \"earned time\" credit to reduce the length of a prison sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362713,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Elections; District Residency Requirement","description":"Requires any candidate for state or county office to have resided within the district of the office sought for at least 6 months prior to the availability of nomination papers. Effective upon approval and applies to candidates for elections held after 7/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB219/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362715,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Alternate Power of Sale; Foreclosure Procedure","description":"Requires the mortgagee in an alternate power of sale foreclosure procedure to attach a copy of the original, signed mortgage agreement and any amendments thereto to the notice of default.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362716,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Commercial Finfish Mariculture","description":"Suspends the development of new commercial finfish mariculture operations and the expansion or transfer of any existing operations. Redefines \"mariculture\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB221/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362719,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Public Land Trust Revenues","description":"Provides that 5% of funds derived from the public land trust shall be expended by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for development of farm and home ownership. (HB222 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362721,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Agricultural Technician","description":"Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to have an agricultural technician on long term contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362724,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Historic Preservation; Archaeological Activity; Permits; Fees","description":"Establishes a special account within the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund and requires that archaeological permit fees collected be deposited into the account to cover the costs of managing the permits. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to increase permit fees over time. (HB224 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362727,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Historic Properties; Undeveloped Property","description":"Requires an archaeological inventory survey prior to the sale or any lease of any undeveloped property in the State. (HB225 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362730,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Landowner liability; Trespass","description":"Provides that landowners are not liable to trespassers, unless the landowner intentionally or through gross negligence caused the injury, death, loss, or damage to the trespasser. Effective January 1, 2012. (HB226 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362732,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Landfills; Public Approval","description":"Requires public approval from residents within a 1-mile radius for the permitting of a new landfill or the expansion of an existing landfill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362733,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"Disorderly Conduct","description":"Includes within the crime of disorderly conduct impeding or obstructing the use of or access to a bus stop by laying across any bench or more than one seat provided at the bus stop or sleeping on the ground within or abutting any bus stop shelter or other bus stop structure. Effective 1/1/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB229/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362736,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Ombudsman; Customer Service","description":"Directs the ombudsman to develop and implement a pilot program using informed customers to investigate customer service at state agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB230/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362738,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Public Housing; Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot project for increased safety and security at Mayor Wright homes. Appropriates funds. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB231/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362740,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Works of Art Special Fund; Art in Public Places; Student Art","description":"Supports student art programs by requiring 2/3 of the moneys from the works of art special fund be used to acquire art from public high schools and the University of Hawaii art department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":"Culture & the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB232/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362742,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"Emergency Response Vehicle Noise Task Force","description":"Establishes a temporary emergency vehicle noise task force to determine the impact of the use of emergency vehicle sirens in terms of excessive noise and their effect on public safety and the relative effectiveness of the use of emergency lights rather than sirens at night.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB233/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362744,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Chiropractic; Scope of Practice","description":"Updates the scope of practice for chiropractic to reflect standards, practices, and terminology accepted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB234/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362746,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Sustainable Business Limited Liability Companies","description":"Establish a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize the creation of and establish policies and procedures for the governance of sustainable business limited liability companies. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-11","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB235/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362747,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Nuisance; misdemeanor","description":"Makes the maintenance of a property nuisance a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB236/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362749,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"Real Property; Nuisance","description":"Creates a cause of action against any person who maintains a property nuisance that causes injury or damage to the person or property of another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB237/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362751,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Temporary Restraining Order; Violations","description":"Adds a mandatory prison term of fifteen days and a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $600 for a person with certain prior convictions who is convicted for the first time for violation of a temporary restraining order. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 206, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB238/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362754,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Order for Protection; Violations","description":"Enhances penalties for a person who has a prior conviction for certain crimes and is subsequently convicted of violating an order of protection. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB239 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB239/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362756,"bill_number":"HB241","title":"Promoting Prostitution","description":"Increases the grade of offense for promoting prostitution in the first and second degree to a class A and B felony, respectively. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB241 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB241/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362758,"bill_number":"HB242","title":"Promoting Prostitution","description":"Expands the offenses of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution to cover patrons of prostitutes. Makes the offense of habitual solicitation of prostitution a class C felony, and applies the law to those who habitually patronize prostitutes. Removes the sunset date of Act 192, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB242 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB242/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362762,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Animal Cruelty; Feral Cats; Stray Dogs; Unsterilized","description":"Prohibits pet retailers from selling unsterilized cats and unsterilized dogs. Effective January 1, 2012. (HB243 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB243/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362764,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Victims Rights; Department of Health Notification","description":"Amends crime victims bill of rights to include notice of offenders unfitness to stand trial, transfer to the state hospital or other psychiatric facility, or regaining fitness to proceed. Requires DOH to provide notice of an offenders unauthorized absences to the prosecuting attorney in the county where the crime was committed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB244/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362765,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Witnesses in Criminal Cases; Per Diem Payments","description":"Increases the per diem payments for out-of-state witnesses in criminal cases from $110 to $145. Provides an additional $90 per diem payment for witnesses from any island other than the island on which the court is located, when that witness is required to stay overnight. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB245/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362768,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Appropriations; Grants; Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, prosecution in Drug Court, Hawaii's Opportunity Probation with Enforcement Program, and Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB246 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 322, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1439).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB246/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362770,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Involuntary Hospitalization for Sexually Violent Predators","description":"Permits involuntary hospitalization in a psychiatric facility of a sexually violent predator. Defines sexually violent predator. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB247 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB247/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362773,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Crimes Against Elders; Sentencing","description":"Establishes mandatory minimum terms for certain offenses committed against persons 60 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB248/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362775,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Property Theft; Probation","description":"Establishes that a person convicted of property theft over $100,000 may not be sentenced to probation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB249/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362777,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Ethics Commission; Attorneys","description":"Allows the state ethics commission to employ or retain its own attorneys.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB250/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362779,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Mandatory Ethics Training","description":"Adds certain administrative directors, department heads, and other high-level state positions to the enumerated list of people required to complete mandatory ethics training. Effective January 1, 2059. (HB251 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB251/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362780,"bill_number":"HB252","title":"Nepotism; Standards of Conduct","description":"Prohibits legislators or their employees from appointing or employing a close relative.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB252/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362783,"bill_number":"HB253","title":"Ethics Commission; Penalties","description":"Amends section 97-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to omit the requirement of wilful conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB253/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362785,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Urinating and Defecating in Public","description":"Prohibits urination and defecation in public places in the Waikiki area. Act to sunset December 31, 2014. Effective January 1, 2059. (HB254 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to HTH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB254/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362788,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Domestic Abuse; Temporary Restraining Orders","description":"Allows a temporary restraining order to remain in effect for 90 days or until service of a protective order, whichever occurs first. Provides that protective orders orally stated by the court on the record shall be effective upon service on the respondent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB255/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362790,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Penal Code; Terroristic Threatening; Robbery; Replica Firearms","description":"Expands the scope of the offenses of terroristic threatening in the first degree and robbery in the first degree to include the use of replica firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB256/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362792,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Campaign Finance","description":"Provides regulation of automated phone calls, changes report filing deadlines, provides a cap on the price of fundraiser tickets that may be purchased with campaign funds, and applies notice and disclaimer requirements to an advertisement that is not paid for by an independent party. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362794,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"Campaign Finance; Campaign Spending Commission Package","description":"Changes report filing deadlines and requires filing of a supplemental report by candidate and noncandidate committees. Effective January 7, 2050. (HB258 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-09","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB258/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362795,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Campaign Spending; Expenditures for Another Office","description":"Prohibits a candidate from using contributions to pursue nomination and election to another state or county office without the contributor's consent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB259/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362797,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Procurement; County Public Transit Agencies","description":"Provides procurement authority to the director of a semi-autonomous county public transit agency. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB260 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB260/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362799,"bill_number":"HB261","title":"Administrative Procedures; Public Transit Agencies","description":"Provides rulemaking authority to semi-autonomous county public transit agencies, thus allowing them to function as semi-autonomous agencies in their respective counties. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB261/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362801,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"State and County Tort Liability","description":"Deletes the sunset provision for the liability exception for county lifeguards and damages caused by dangerous natural conditions when certain warning signs are posted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB262/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362804,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Torts; Joint and Several Liability","description":"Permits the finder of fact to consider the civil liability of settling entities when determining the non-settling parties' liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB263/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362806,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Government Tort Liability","description":"Clarifies that government entities are only liable in certain cases for the percentage share of the damages that they actually caused.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB264/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362808,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Electric and Green Hybrid Vehicles; Parking","description":"Directs parking facilities that have 1,000 or more parking spaces to designate 1% of spaces for electric or green hybrid vehicles. Makes it a traffic infraction for any non-electric or non-green hybrid vehicle to park in a parking space designated for an electric or green hybrid vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB265/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362810,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Water Quality Standards","description":"Repeals the sunset date of 06/30/11 for Act 126, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, relating to revisions of certain state water quality standards.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB266/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362813,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"State Holidays","description":"Eliminates all election days as state holidays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB267/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362815,"bill_number":"HB268","title":"Criminal History Record Checks; Counties","description":"Allows counties to conduct criminal history record checks on certain: (1) Liquor commission employees and prospective employees; (2) Prospective employees working with vulnerable adults or seniors; and (3) Prospective fire, emergency medical services, and emergency management employees. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB268 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB268/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362818,"bill_number":"HB269","title":"Prohibited Animals; Importation; Government Exemption","description":"Increases the number of live, nonvenomous male snakes that a government agency may import into the State from 2 to 6. Allows a government agency to import up to 10 male specimens of the genus Pteropus flying fox.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB269/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362820,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Health; Neonatal Resuscitation Training; Appropriations","description":"Makes an appropriation for the development of neonatal resuscitation training programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB271/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362822,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Hawaii Health Authority; Establishment; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a nine-member Hawaii health authority within the office of the governor; establishes responsibilities and duties of the authority; requires annual reports; appropriates funds for the expenses of the authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB272/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362824,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Tobacco Products; Tax","description":"Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars, and large cigars. Imposes an excise tax on bulk and small quantity purchases of tobacco products and cigars. Requires a portion of the tax to be expended for tobacco prevention programs and services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB273/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362826,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Changes references in the Hawaii Revised Statutes by substituting \"intellectual disabilities\", or like term, wherever the term \"mental retardation\", or like term, appears.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB274/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362827,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Management Companies","description":"Requires registration of and regulates practices of pharmacy benefit management companies. Requires pharmacy benefit management companies to work with the Insurance Commissioner to provide access to formularies, and requires an annual report to the legislature regarding the status of pharmacy benefit management companies. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB275 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB275/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362829,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"State Departments; Licenses and Permits; Operations Manual","description":"Requires all departments to have a written license and permit operations manual for the evaluation, approval, and disapproval of licenses and permits. Requires the governor to report to the 2012 legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB276/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362831,"bill_number":"HB277","title":"Military Affairs Liaison Trust Fund; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Military Affairs Liaison Trust Fund as a separate fund of a nonprofit corporation, to support the nonprofit corporation in its duties as the state liaison in matters relating to the military. Appropriates funds for the trust fund. Effective 7/1/30. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB277/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362833,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Dialysis Centers; Backup Generators","description":"Requires all dialysis centers in the State to have backup generators with the capacity to sustain treatment and maintain each center's water treatment system by 01/01/11. DOH to establish procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB278/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362835,"bill_number":"HB279","title":"Naturopathy; Medicine","description":"Removes the authority of the board of naturopathic medicine to establish examination standards for minor office procedures, parenteral therapy, and a naturopathic formulary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB279/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362837,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Agriculture; Hawaii-grown Coffee; Penal Code","description":"Makes the offense of false labeling as to the geographic origin of Hawaii-grown coffee a class C felony. Authorizes the department of agriculture to adopt administrative rules relating to the inspection and documentation of the geographic origin of Hawaii-grown green coffee beans. Removes the requirement that all Hawaii-grown green coffee beans shall be inspected and certified by the Department of Agriculture unless otherwise specified by rules of the Department. Requires that no Hawaii-grown coffee beans shall be shipped outside the area of their geographic origin unless they have been marked with or contain documentation of geographic origin approved by the department of agriculture. (HB280 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-11","last_action":"(H) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 328, 7/10/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1445).","last_action_date":"2012-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB280/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362841,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"Agriculture; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB281/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362842,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Agriculture; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB282/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362845,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Coffee Berry Borer Program","description":"Authorizes the transfer during fiscal year 2012-2013 of $196,000 from the agricultural loan revolving fund to the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund. Appropriates $196,000 for a program to control and eradicate the coffee berry borer. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB283 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1389).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB283/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362848,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Small Farmer; Income Tax Exclusion","description":"Establishes an exclusion from the gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income of a small farmer. Specifies that the exclusion is the lesser of (1) the amount earned from the sale of agricultural products produced on land of the small farmer or tours of the agricultural operation on the land or (2) $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB284/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362850,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"Weights and Measurements Special Fund; Fees","description":"Establishes the Weights and Measurements Special Fund. Statutorily establishes a fee structure for fees authorized under Chapter 486, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Makes appropriations. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB285 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB285/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362853,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Local Agricultural Product; General Excise Tax Exemption","description":"Exempts the gross income or gross proceeds from the retail or wholesale sale of a local agricultural product from the general excise tax. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB286 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB286/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362855,"bill_number":"HB287","title":"Agriculture; Farm Dwelling","description":"Establishes maximum floor area for a farm dwelling in the agricultural district and increases the minimum lot size in the agricultural district to 5 acres.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB287/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362857,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Imported Plants; Invasive Species; Restricted Plants","description":"Requires the board of agriculture to perform a risk assessment on plants that pose a danger to, and are imported into the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB288/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362858,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Agriculture; Subdivision; Condominium","description":"Requires an agricultural subdivision or agricultural condominium in an agricultural district to be approved by the relevant county council by ordinance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB289/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362860,"bill_number":"HB290","title":"Agriculture Inspection and Certification; Inspectors","description":"Establishes the Agriculture Inspection and Certification Special Fund under the Department of Agriculture for the inspection, certification, weighing, or grading of agricultural commodities that are to be imported into, exported from, or shipped within the state. Deposits all fees, civil penalties, and other moneys collected by DOA into the Special Fund. Allows DOA to enter into agreements with government and private agencies to hire and pay inspectors to perform certification and audit services, maintain food safety, and establish and maintain an Internet food safety promotional and reporting system. Repeals the Certification Services Revolving Fund. Requires the establishment or increase of certain fees to cover the operation and maintenance costs of agriculture inspection and certification programs, and central services and departmental administrative expense assessments. Appropriates funds for DOA's agriculture inspection and certification program. (HB290 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB290/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362863,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"General Obligation Bond Declaration","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, section 13 of the Hawaii Constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB291/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362865,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"State Bonds","description":"Short form bill relating to state bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB292/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362867,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"State Budget","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB293/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362870,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Taxation","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB294/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362872,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Non-general Funds","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB295/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362874,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"State Finances","description":"Short form bill relating to state finances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB296/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362876,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Probation Services Fee; Deferred Plea","description":"Imposes a probation services fee on any defendant granted a deferred acceptance of guilty or no contest plea. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 295, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1412).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB297/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362878,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Probation Services Special Fund; Interstate Transfer Fee","description":"Requires interstate transfer fees to be deposited into the probation services special fund. Clarifies the fund's uses. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 303, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1420).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB302/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362880,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"State Funds; Deposit of State Funds in Treasury","description":"Makes technical amendments to the state budget law relating to the deposit of state funds into the state treasury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB303/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362882,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"State Finances; Public Health, Welfare, and Education; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the general fund to provide grants for public health, welfare, and education. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB304 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 215, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB304/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362884,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"State Finances","description":"Makes technical amendments to the budget allotment modification law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB305/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362887,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Estate and Transfer Tax; Enterprise Zones","description":"Amends the method of computing the estate and transfer tax, generation-skipping transfer tax, and the estate tax for noncitizens. Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" in the State's enterprise zone program to include production of certain electric power from renewable energy, and owning, controlling, operating, or managing a seawater air conditioning district cooling project. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB306/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362889,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Notification of Receipt of Federal Funds","description":"Requires that the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal-aid money accepted for expenditure in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB307/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362890,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Affordable Housing; Rental Units; Moratorium","description":"Places a two-year moratorium on lease to fee conversions of condominiums. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB308/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362893,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Affordable Housing; Rental Units; Honolulu Urban Core","description":"Exempts qualifying high-rise dwelling projects with affordable rental units in the urban core of Honolulu from height restrictions. (HB309 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB309/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362896,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Short Form; Housing","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB310/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362898,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Short Form; Housing","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-01-12 10:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB311/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362901,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Short Form; Housing","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB312/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362903,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Inmate Rehabilitation; Historical Site Restoration; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Public Safety that assigns select, low-custody inmates on a work detail that restores historical sites selected by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB313 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB313/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362905,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"Disaster Preparedness Plan; Disasters; Natural Hazard","description":"Establishes the Office of Disaster Preparedness and a Disaster Preparedness Commission to develop a disaster preparedness plan. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB314 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB314/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362906,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Pest Control Operators","description":"Clarifies the responsibilities of the Pest Control Operators during inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB315/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362908,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Insurance; Insurance Producers; Record Requirements","description":"Exempts insurance producers from keeping records of insurance transactions for motor vehicle and homeowners insurance contracts where records are customarily maintained in the offices of the insurer or maintained electronically, accessible, and available within one business day. (HB316 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB316/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362910,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Cancellation","description":"Allows an insurer to cancel or refuse to renew a motor vehicle policy where the policy is transferred to an affiliate or subsidiary of the insurer, and the premium rate is reduced by the transfer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB317/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362912,"bill_number":"HB321","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Mortgagee Obligations","description":"Requires a mortgagee in possession of a foreclosed property to pay all costs or fees related to the property for which a lien may be placed and to maintain the foreclosed property in a certain condition until transfer to a subsequent purchaser; removes the cap on past-due association fees for a mortgagee that takes possession of a foreclosed condominium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB321/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362914,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"State Water Code; County Water Access Plan","description":"Requires each county to submit a water access plan to the legislature and seek federal funding to carry out its water access plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB322/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362916,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"Pharmacists; Prescriptive Authority","description":"Provides prescriptive authority to pharmacists pursuant to licensing by the board of pharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB323/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362918,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"South Kona Wilderness Area; West Oahu Historical District","description":"Part I establishes the South Kona Wilderness Area to be administered by DLNR; part II authorizes the Legislature to designate a contiguous geographical area in the State as a historical district, and establishes the Pearl Harbor-Honouliuli historical district. Effective 7/1/2030 and Part I repealed on 6/30/2032. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(S) Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 548).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB324/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362919,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Agriculture; Hilo International Airport; Food Storage Facility; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a refrigerated food storage facility at Hilo International Airport. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB325 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB325/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362921,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"QUEST Telehealth Services; Hawaii Patient Centered Health Home Pilot Program; Hawaii Medicaid Modernization and Innovation Council","description":"Provides for telehealth services coverage for medicaid and QUEST patients using Kona hospital's medical van program. Establishes the Hawaii patient centered health home pilot program. Establishes the Hawaii medicaid modernization and innovation council to design and implement the program. Council ceases to exist on 6/30/13. Effective 07/01/2117 and repeals 06/30/2013. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB326/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362923,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Public Procurement Code; Small Purchases; Construction","description":"Requires competitive bidding on small purchases of construction contracts for drilling and soil testing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB327/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362928,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists","description":"Authorizes limited prescriptive authority for qualified psychologists who practice at a federally qualified health center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB328/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362930,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Biofuel Facilities; Income Tax; Tax Credit","description":"Broadens the ethanol facility income tax credit to include other liquid biofuels and to enable larger facilities to be eligible for the tax incentive.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB329/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362932,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"Biofuel","description":"Requires motor vehicle fuel sold in the State to contain no less than 15% biofuel that is produced in the State from agricultural products grown or sourced in the State. Amends the definition of \"biofuels\" to include ethanol and biodiesel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB330/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362934,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"Mixed Martial Arts; Permit Requirements","description":"Repeals the requirement that an ambulance with paramedics be present at a mixed martial arts event.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB332/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362935,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"Ethanol; Content Requirement","description":"Repeals the requirement that gasoline contain 10% ethanol effective 6/30/12, provided that the director of DBEDT determines that locally produced ethanol has reached an unspecified capacity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB333/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362938,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Forfeiture; Education Research and Development Revolving Fund","description":"Requires sales proceeds of vehicles forfeited for racing on highways to be deposited into the education research and development revolving fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB334/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362940,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"Biofuel Loan Guarantee Program","description":"Creates a loan guarantee program for the construction and development of biofuel production facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB335/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362942,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"Biofuel Production Facility; Tax Credit","description":"Creates an income tax credit for development and construction costs for qualifying biofuel production facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB336/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362945,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Athletic Trainers; Registration","description":"Creates registration requirements and qualifications for athletic trainers in this State; provides exemptions; prescribes penalties. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB337 D1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB337/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362947,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Board of Education; Appointment; Student Member","description":"Sets the terms and conditions of a student voting member on an appointed Board of Education. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-04","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB338/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362949,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Schools; Reconstitution","description":"Allows the superintendent of education to reconstitute a public school, except for certain charter schools. Allows the superintendent to recommend actions to charter school review panel, including the revocation of a school's charter. (HB339 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB339/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362951,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"DOE; DLNR; School Closure or Consolidation","description":"Requires DOE to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and determine the cost savings of school closures or consolidations. Requires fifty per cent of the actual fiscal savings to be retained by the new configuration of affected schools for a period of not less than five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB340/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362952,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Paid Sick and Safe Leave","description":"Requires certain employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick and safe leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 547).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB341/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362954,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Disclosure Requirements of State Contracts","description":"Requires the state procurement office to submit annual reports regarding: (1) contracts for consulting services entered into by state agencies; and (2) active procurement contracts of more than $50,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB342/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362957,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Voter Registration; Election Day Registration","description":"Allows election day voter registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB343/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362959,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"School Facilities; Facilities Alignment Commission","description":"Creates the Facilities Alignment Commission to establish criteria for the selection of public schools to be constructed, expanded, consolidated, or closed, and recommend a list of areas for new school construction, and of schools for expansion, consolidation, or closure. Requires the Board of Education to comply with these recommendations if the Legislature does not disapprove of them in their entirety. (HB344 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB344/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362961,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Education; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB345/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362964,"bill_number":"HB346","title":"Corrections; Correctional Impact Statement","description":"Requires bills that amend or create new offenses, or change parole or probation procedures, to be accompanied by a correctional impact statement. Requires assistance of the corrections population management commission to prepare corrections impact statement. Effective January 1, 2113.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB346/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362966,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Public Safety; Kulani Correctional Facility","description":"Requires the PSD to plan for a model wellness center to be built in East Hawaii. Report to legislature in 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB347/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362967,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Voting Rights; Incarcerated Persons","description":"Provides that incarcerated persons who were Hawaii residents at the time of their arrest may vote via absentee ballot in state elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB348/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362970,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Sentencing; Mandatory Minimum Terms","description":"Changes the mandatory minimum sentencing of repeat offenders from mandatory to discretionary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB349/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362972,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"Paroling Authority; Medical Release of Ill and Disabled Inmates","description":"Requires the Hawaii Paroling Authority to establish a medical release program for inmates who are permanently and totally disabled, terminally ill, or geriatric and pose no public safety risk. Requires the Department of Public Safety to assess and refer inmates to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Sets conditions for medical release.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB350/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362974,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Procurement; Contract Certification Time Limit","description":"Imposes sixty day period in which to certify contracts after award of contract of procurement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB351/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362976,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Procurement; 30-Day Contract Award Deadline; Gifts to the State","description":"Requires contracts for DHHL and DOT projects to be awarded within 30 days of the bid opening date, subject to sufficient available funding and an extension for further negotiations to benefit the public; requires DHHL and DOT contracts for design professional services to be awarded within 45 days of the bid opening date; sunsets on June 30, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB352/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362979,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Court Rules; Tax Appeal Court; Small Claims Procedure","description":"Directs the supreme court to adopt rules relating to the small claims procedure of the tax appeal court to: (1) prohibit pre-trial discovery; and (2) limit the costs that may be awarded to the prevailing party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB353/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362981,"bill_number":"HB354","title":"Tax Appeals; Small Claims","description":"Prohibits discovery and limits the award of costs and fees in controversies involving small claim tax appeals. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB354/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362982,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"Technology Tax Credits; Reenactment","description":"Reenacts the high technology business investment, research activities, and technology infrastructure renovation tax credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB355/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362986,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Government Records; Significant Privacy Interest","description":"Provides that for purposes of the Freedom of Information Law, there is no significant privacy interest in government records containing information of a licensee's record relating to requisite experience, trade examination results, and bonding. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB356 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB356/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362988,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund","description":"Creates the county infrastructure development revolving loan fund within the department of budget and finance to provide no-interest loans to the counties for the pre-development or development of infrastructure projects to expedite the building of transit-oriented development, especially those involving affordable housing. Effective 07/01/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB357/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362990,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Transportation; Hybrid Bicycles; Vehicular Tax; Traffic Code","description":"Clarifies the definition of bicycle to include electric motor bicycles for purposes of county vehicular taxes and the statewide traffic code. Establishes maximum power and speed parameters for an electric bicycle. Specifies type of bicycles to be allowed to be transported on public buses. (HB358 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB358/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362992,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"Veterans Cemetery; Filipino Veterans; Appropriation","description":"Requires the OVS to make burial grant payments for burial costs and for transportation to the Philippines of the remains of a deceased veteran who joined the New Filipino Scouts between 10/06/1945 and 06/30/1947 and died after 06/30/2004. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB359/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362994,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Categorical Programs","description":"Prohibits the application of funds for categorical programs toward allocations made under the weighted student formula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB360/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362997,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Animal Abuse; Registry","description":"Creates registry of felony animal abusers and authorizes public access to the registry. Establishes criminal penalties for violation of registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB361/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":362998,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Workers' Compensation; Employment","description":"In entities having 10 or fewer employees, excludes self-employed individuals and their families from the scope of the workers' compensation law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB362/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363000,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Construction Site Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Continues the work of the construction site task force for one year; requires final report; appropriates funds for the task force to complete any further recommended actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB363/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363002,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"General Excise Tax; Annual Exemption; School Supplies and Computers","description":"Establishes an annual exemption from the general excise tax for certain school-related items. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB364 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB364/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363004,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"Liquor Tax; Small Breweries and Brewpubs","description":"Reduces the gallonage tax on the first 60,000 barrels of beer brewed or produced during a taxable year by a small brewery or brewpub in the State to $0.23 per gallon of beer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB365/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363006,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"State Private Investment Fund; Venture Capital; High Technology","description":"Amends the state private investment fund program to establish a managing fund board. Authorizes insurance tax credits to be used as a fund guarantee. Establishes investment limits. Requires investments in successful venture capital firms with experienced managers and an ability to mentor entrepreneurs. Sets a target of 30% of investments in Hawaii-based businesses. Directs that returns exceeding fund expenses, debts, and investor equity interests be deposited into the general fund. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB366/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363008,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Small Business; Capital Loan Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the capital loan program established under chapter 210, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Re-establishes revolving loan fund for the program. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB367 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB367/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363011,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Taxation; Partial Payment","description":"Amends distribution of partial payment of taxes to principal first, then penalties, then interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB368/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363014,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Tax Credit; Ohana Residential Housing; New Construction","description":"Establishes a refundable ohana residential housing income tax credit for qualified taxpayers that purchase a qualified principal residence on or after April 1, 2011, and before January 1, 2013, that is payable to the qualified taxpayer in two equal installments over the immediately following two taxable years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB369/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363015,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Tax Credit; Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activity","description":"Amends the definition of an eligible business activity under the State enterprise zones law and increases the number of areas in each county that may be designated as an enterprise zone.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB370/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363017,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Taxation; Hotel Construction and Renovations","description":"Provides a seven to ten percent tax credit for construction and renovations costs on hotel property incurred after December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB371/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363020,"bill_number":"HB372","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); County Housing Requirements; Temporary Relief","description":"Granting temporary relief from county housing requirements as recommended by the construction industry task force to stimulate housing construction statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB372/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363022,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Procurement; Bid Notice Requirements","description":"Clarifies requirements for adequate public notice of an invitation for bids and request for proposals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB373/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363024,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Procurement; Compliance; Small Business","description":"Extends the use of Hawaii compliance express for small business vendors. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB374 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB374/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363027,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Repeal","description":"Repeals Act 155, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010, which requires all businesses with excise tax exemptions to register to do business in Hawaii, file their tax returns in a timely manner, and expressly claim their entitlement, and creates a personal trust liability for businesses that use the general excise tax as the basis for increasing their prices and ensures that those funds are paid to the State for the benefit of consumers and businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB375/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363029,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Permit Processing; Third-party Review","description":"Authorizes counties to contract with a third-party reviewer to streamline construction permit, license, and other application processing. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB376/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363030,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Public Lands; Hawaiian Fishponds; Coconut Island","description":"Part I provides state lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of Hawaiian fishponds. Part II authorizes exemptions from state and county permits for the Hawaii marine laboratory refuge for the repair and maintenance of its facilities on the island of Moku-o-loe (Coconut island). Effective July 1, 2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB377/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363032,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"Public Property; Landscaping; Preference for Native Hawaiian Land Plants","description":"Requires the usage of native Hawaiian land plants for the landscaping of public buildings. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB378 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB378/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363034,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"Invasive Species List; Invasive Species Council; Penalty","description":"Requires the invasive species council to periodically update an invasive species list. Requires council to update list prior to 6/30/12. Provides an additional penalty for anyone who possesses or intentionally transports, harbors, or imports with the intent to propagate, sell, or release in the State, any invasive species on the list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB379/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363036,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"Geothermal Energy","description":"Establishes the geothermal development special fund to be funded by moneys from geothermal leases and geothermal royalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB380/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363039,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"CIP; Department of Water; County of Kauai","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the department of water county of Kauai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB384/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363042,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Legislative Employees; Unionization","description":"Authorizes nonsupervisory legislative employees to unionize through the card check and expedited bargaining process and specifically includes the Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ethics Commission, and Office of the Ombudsman. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB385 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB385/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363044,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Workers' Compensation Fraud","description":"Transfers jurisdiction over workers' compensation fraud from the department of labor and industrial relations to the insurance fraud investigations unit of the insurance division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB386/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363045,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Short Form; Ocean Resources","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to ocean resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB387/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363047,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Short Form; Ocean Resources","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to ocean resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB388/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363050,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Short Form; Land Use","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to land use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB390/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363053,"bill_number":"HB391","title":"Short Form; Water Resources","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to water resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB391/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363055,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Transportation; Motor Carrier Indemnification","description":"Prohibits motor carriers from being required to enter into agreements to hold harmless from claims or liability for the negligence, intentional acts, or intentional omissions persons entering into a transportation contract or agreement to use the services of, or permit entry onto their premises to a motor carrier.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB392/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363057,"bill_number":"HB393","title":"Judicial Sentencing; Penal Code; Manslaughter; Negligent Homicide","description":"Establishes a procedure that allows certain DUI offenders whose privilege to drive was suspended or revoked prior to the effective date of the ignition interlock law to obtain an ignition interlock permit or permit to drive their employers' vehicles, subject to restrictions and limitations. Amends the driver's license revocation provision to require a maximum license revocation period of up to ten years upon conviction of a driver for manslaughter involving the operation of a vehicle. Gives discretion to the courts to revoke the license of any driver for up to five years upon a conviction of a driver of negligent homicide in the first degree or negligent homicide in the second degree. Allows up to two years of imprisonment when a convicted defendant is sentenced to probation for manslaughter. Clarifies that probation is an applicable sentence for manslaughter. Effective July 1, 2051. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB393/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363059,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Gambling; Slot Machine; Video Poker Gambling; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize slot machine and video poker gambling that are not visible from the street in designated resort areas on the island of Oahu as provided by law. (HB394 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB394/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363060,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"University of Hawaii","description":"Grants tuition waivers to native Hawaiian students at the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB395/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363064,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Requires certain council, board, and commission members to take a training course offered by OHA relating to native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights, natural resource protection and access rights, and the public trust. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB396 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB396/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363066,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Historic Preservation; Review of Proposed State Projects; DLNR","description":"Authorizes DLNR to determine which projects will affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, and burial sites.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB398/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363068,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Public Land Trust; OHA; Income and Proceeds","description":"Requires the transfer of cash or land to OHA as income and proceeds that OHA is to receive from the public trust pursuant to article XII, sections 4 and 6, of the state constitution, for the period from 11/7/1978 to 7/1/2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB399/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363070,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Criminal Justice System; Task Force to Reduce Involvement with System","description":"Establishes a task force to reduce contact with the criminal justice system. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB401/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363073,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Cultural Impact Assessments; Office of Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Requires all environmental assessments and environmental impact statements to include a cultural impact assessment. Requires OHA's approval of cultural impact assessments. Effective January 1, 2012. (HB402 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB402/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363075,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"CIP; 20th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 20th representative district to be expended by the City and County of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB403/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363077,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"Health Care; Direct Payment; Nonparticipating Providers","description":"Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to pay health care providers directly regardless of the health care provider's participatory status with the insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization. Also requires nonparticipating providers who provide emergency services to be paid promptly and directly for the treatment rendered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB405/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363078,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Health care-Associated Infection Reporting; Department of Health","description":"Establishes health care-associated infection reporting requirements. Requires the department of health to submit an update on health care-associated infection reporting to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB406/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363081,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Assault; Medical Service Providers","description":"Expands the existing law that makes a person who is convicted of assaulting an emergency medical services provider guilty of assault in the second degree to include assaults on medical service providers in nonemergency settings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1474/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363082,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council; Health Care","description":"Allows representatives of health care provider organizations to serve on the prepaid health advisory council; increases the number of members on the council from seven to nine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB407/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363084,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Highway Lighting; Shielded Light Fixtures","description":"Requires, effective January 1, 2012, that all new lighting fixtures installed on public highways be full-cutoff or semi-cutoff lighting fixtures, to minimize glare and light pollution. Provides for certain exemptions. (HB1473 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1473/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363085,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"QUEST Expanded Access; Health Care; University of Hawaii; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the purpose of a social audit of the QUEST expanded access program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB408/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363087,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Special and Revolving Funds; Repeal Provisions","description":"Establishes provisions for automatic repeal of certain special and revolving funds beginning on June 30, 2011. Makes clarifying amendments to provisions pertaining to new special or revolving funds. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1311/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363088,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Health; Tax Credits","description":"Creates a tax credit for certain employers who offer their employees a qualified wellness program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB409/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363090,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Application; Building Permit; Facilitated Application Process","description":"Establishes a joint hearing mechanism in the facilitated application process for building permits, and limits the liability of public entities or employees for issuing a building permit for a project that has been properly stamped and signed by a qualified professional.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1504/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363091,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Medicaid; Changes; Notification of Legislature","description":"Requires the department of health to notify the applicable legislative standing committees of intended changes to the state medicaid program or proposed state plan amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Authorizes the legislature to enact a statute to prohibit the intended change to the program, to require the department to submit or withdraw a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or to make other changes to the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB410/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363093,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"Education; Federal Higher Education Act of 1965; Licensing","description":"Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to examine the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and regulations pursuant to that Act, make recommendations to ensure the State's compliance with provisions relating to state authorization of institutions that offer post-secondary educational programs, and make recommendations as to whether the administration of existing licensing or authorization regulations of any educational institutions in the State, and the administrators and instructors thereof, should be consolidated and tasked to a single state agency. (HB1329 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1329/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363094,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Home Health Agencies; Licensing; DOH","description":"Defines \"home health agency\". Requires the department of health to license all home health agencies to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of clients. (HB411 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB411/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363096,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Home Health Care Agency Licensing; Appropriation; DOH","description":"Makes an appropriation for 2011-2012 fiscal year for staffing and other costs associated with the licensing of home care agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB412/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363098,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Dental Services; Contracts","description":"Prohibits an accident and health or sickness insurer, mutual benefit society, health maintenance organization, or dental service organization from requiring a dentist who provides services to its subscribers to accept a fee set by the accident and health or sickness insurer, mutual benefit society, health maintenance organization, or dental service organization unless the services are covered under the applicable subscriber agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB413/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363101,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Home School Students; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home school students to participate in any extracurricular activities offered by a public school. Requires home school students to pay applicable activity-participation fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB941/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363102,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Dental Services","description":"Prohibits dental service organizations, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from requiring a dentist who provides services to its subscribers to accept a fee set by the plan for any services except covered services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB414 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB414/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363104,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Concussion Evaluation Tool; High School Football; Appropriation","description":"Requires the DOE to implement a concussion evaluation tool for each high school student athlete participating in the sport of football statewide. Appropriates funds to implement use of the evaluation tool.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363105,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Primary Elections; Nonpartisan","description":"Amends the primary election laws to allow a voter to cast a vote for any candidate, regardless of the voter's or candidate's party affiliation or nonpartisanship. Requires that the 2 persons that receive the most votes in any primary advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation or nonpartisanship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB415/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363109,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Penal Code; Dangerous Drugs; Bath Salts","description":"Defines \"dangerous drugs\" in the penal code to include mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, also known as MDPV.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1217/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363110,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances","description":"Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for victims of drug overdoses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB416/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363112,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Concealed Firearms; Licensing","description":"Requires county chiefs of police to grant licenses to carry concealed firearms if the applicant meets certain criteria, restricts possession of concealed firearms in certain places, and raises licensing fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB417/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363115,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Conference Center Revolving Fund","description":"Reflect the change in authority of the program; provide maximize flexibility for the operation of the program and the needs of the conference hosts; effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363116,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Taxation; Electronic Payment","description":"Amends the thresholds of annual tax liability at which the Director of Taxation is authorized to require the remittance of taxes via an approved electronic funds transfer method. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB418 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB418/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363118,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"University of Hawaii; Carryover Funds","description":"Amending chapter 37, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow for the carryover of up to five percent of general funds appropriated into the next fiscal year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363119,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"Seat belts; Pickup Trucks","description":"Requires passengers in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck to use seat belts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB419/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363120,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"University of Hawaii; Special and Revolving Funds","description":"Converts and repeals various University of Hawaii funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363121,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Medical Harm Disclosure","description":"Requires hospitals to comply with medical harm disclosure provisions as a condition of licensing. Requires hospitals to report medical harm events to the DOH.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB420/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363123,"bill_number":"HB1099","title":"Highway; Cost Sharing; Utility Owners; Right-of-Way; Relocation","description":"Allow any utility owners whose facility occupies State Highway right-of-way to provide their share of costs up front to the affected state agency for encumbrance of funds in related contracts by way of an agreement to pay. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1099 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1099/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363124,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Motorized Wheelchairs","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a study analyzing the effects on Medicaid, Medicare and private insurers of mandating on-call servicing and repairs to motorized wheelchairs and electronic convenience vehicles. (HB421 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB421/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363125,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Rental Motor Vehicle; Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund; Operations; Maintenance","description":"Extends the $3 per day surcharge on rental motor vehicles beyond August 31, 2011, and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1097 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1097/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363127,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"Solid Waste; Disposal Surcharge","description":"Applies the solid waste disposal surcharge to waste that is deposited in landfills, incinerators, or waste-to-energy facilities, whether the waste is disposed of in-state or transferred out-of-state. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB422 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB422/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363128,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Moped; Motor Scooter; Motorcycle; Instruction Permits","description":"Clarify laws relating to operating a moped with a temporary instruction permit. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1096 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1096/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363130,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Rates","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission, in exercising its authority and duties, to consider the costs and benefits of a diverse fossil fuel portfolio and of maximizing the efficiency of all electric utility assets to lower and stabilize the cost of electricity, without subverting the electric utilities' obligation to meet renewable portfolio standards. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-11","last_action":"(S) Act 099, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).","last_action_date":"2012-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB425/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363132,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Moped; Three-wheeled; Passengers; Age Requirement","description":"Establishes a minimum age of twelve years for passengers to be permitted to ride or be carried on a three-wheeled moped. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1095 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1095/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363133,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Short Form; Energy","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB426/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363135,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Short Form; Energy","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB427/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363137,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Short Form; Environmental Protection","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to environmental protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB428/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363138,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Taxation; Tax Improvement","description":"Makes the deduction for state taxes paid inoperative for corporate taxpayers and: (1) An individual filer with federal adjusted gross income of $70,000 or more; (2) A head of household with federal adjusted gross income of $105,000 or more; and (3) A joint or surviving spouse filer with federal adjusted gross income of $140,000 or more. Effective 7/1/2117 and applicable to taxpayer years beginning after 12/31/2010. (SD3)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1092/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363139,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Short Form; Environmental Protection","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to environmental protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB429/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363141,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Homeless Services","description":"Restores funding for positions for the homeless programs office of the department of human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB430/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363142,"bill_number":"HB1090","title":"Tax Administration; Fuel Tax","description":"Amends the fuel tax law to clarify that the entire fuel tax return is a public record available for public inspection. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1090 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1090/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363144,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"Correctional Industries; Affordable Housing","description":"Authorizes the correctional industries program to participate in the construction of affordable housing. Authorizes the use of correctional industries revolving fund moneys for the construction of affordable housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB431/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363147,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Sale of Toy Guns; Minors; Prohibition; Penalty","description":"Prohibits the sale of toy guns to minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB432/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363148,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Impounded Vessels; State Small Boat Harbors","description":"Clarifies that all costs and expenses associated with the disposal of an impounded unauthorized vessel by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall be borne by the vessel owner. (HB1083 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to WLH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1083/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363150,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Life Insurance; Employer and Employee; Consent and Notice","description":"Prohibits employers from taking a life insurance policy on any employee or group of employees where the employer has not given notice or obtained written consent of the employee insured.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB433/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363152,"bill_number":"HB1081","title":"Industrial Parks; Public Lands","description":"Provides the Department of Land and Natural Resources with flexibility in developing industrial parks in order to address the growing demand in the State for available industrial lands. (HB1081 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1081/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363154,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Genetically-Engineered Food; Labeling","description":"Requires labeling of food products that are genetically engineered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB434/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363156,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Legacy Land Conservation Commission","description":"Authorizes the Chairperson of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to designate a representative from the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to serve on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and authorizes the members of the Legacy Land Conservation Commission to elect their own chairperson.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1080/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363157,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"CIP, 22nd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 22nd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB435/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363159,"bill_number":"HB436","title":"Community Colleges; 4-year Degrees","description":"Expands the authority of University of Hawaii community colleges to offer 4-year degree programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB436/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363160,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Threatened and Endangered Species","description":"Removes the sunset date on the use of new safe harbor agreements, habitat conservation plans, and incidental take licenses as recovery options for conserving and protecting the State's threatened and endangered species.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1078/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363161,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Highways; Old Government Roads","description":"Clarifies ownership of old government roads by providing that county highways include old government roads. Defines old government roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB437/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363163,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Establishes lieutenant governor's special fund","description":"Establishes a special fund in the lieutenant governor's office and provides that all revenue from name changes, apostille and certification fees, and copy fees be deposited into the fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1084/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363164,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"School Teachers; Bargaining Unit 5; Binding Arbitration","description":"Requires mediation and binding arbitration for an impasse in collective bargaining between a public employer and bargaining unit 5 teachers and other personnel of the department of education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB438/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363166,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens; Discharge by Bonds","description":"Requires enforcement of bonds for mechanics' and materialmen's liens within three months of its posting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB440/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363169,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Firearms","description":"Requires firearms to be sold with safety devices. Requires proof of registration for ammunition purchases. Requires secure storage of firearms and ammunition by firearms dealers. Prohibits disclosure to a firearm permit applicant of the source of information used to deny the application based on the applicant's mental disorder. Prohibits import, sale, and transfer of .50 BMG rifle or cartridge after 07/01/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB441/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363172,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Relating to Corrections.","description":"This measure amends Section 353-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to separate the intake service centers and reentry services within the department of public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1086/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363173,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"Impaired Driving; Minor Passengers","description":"Makes it a class C felony for a person over age 18 to operate a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant with a passenger who is a minor who is under age 15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB442/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363175,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Campaign Contributions; Government Contracts","description":"Prohibits a person submitting an offer for a government contract solicitation from making campaign contributions. Includes subcontractors to a government contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB443/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363178,"bill_number":"HB444","title":"Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Electric Vehicles","description":"Exempts lessors from the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax when renting an electric vehicle for a period of two years. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB444 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB444/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363179,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Education; Charter Schools; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Requires the Department of Education to allow charter school students to participate in extracurricular activities at a nearby public school if the activity is not offered at the charter school, unless the public school has a reasonable basis for denial of the request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB445/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363182,"bill_number":"HB1075","title":"Fair Housing; Reasonable Accommodations","description":"Makes the reasonable accommodations provisions in state fair housing law consistent with federal Fair Housing Act case law and interpretations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1075/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363183,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Teacher Bill of Rights; Exclusion of Disruptive & Violent Pupils","description":"Allows a teacher or driver in charge to exclude from the teacher's classroom or the driver in charge's school bus any pupil who: is guilty of disorderly conduct; interferes with an orderly educational process; threatens, abuses, or intimidates a school employee; willfully disobeys a school employee; or uses abusive or profane language directed at a school employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB446/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363185,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Education; school system financial accountability","description":"Increases the amount of education funds that are expended by principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB447/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363187,"bill_number":"HB448","title":"Constitutional amendment; general fund expenditure ceiling","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII, Section 9, of the Hawaii State Constitution to eliminate the ability to exceed the general fund expenditure ceiling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB448/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363188,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Green House Gas; Emissions","description":"Extends the requirement that the Department of Health adopt rules by the end of 2011 to the end of 2015 to implement a Greenhouse Gas reduction plan. Requires implementation of rules by January 1, 2016. (HB1068 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1068/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363190,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"Fiscal notes","description":"Requires disclosure of the cost of a proposal to the taxpayer for any bill at certain points in the legislative process, to or, if no fiscal impact, a statement to that effect. Specifies disclosure requirements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB449/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363192,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"Commission on salaries","description":"Mandates the commission on salaries to hold at least one public hearing before submitting their report and findings to the legislature and governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB450/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363193,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"Fees and Taxes; Safety and Health","description":"Promotes safety and health in Hawaii through increases in the liquor tax and by assessing a new sugary beverage fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1062/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363195,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"New Markets Tax Credit; Section 704(b)(2)","description":"Establishes a new markets tax credit for a taxpayer that holds a qualified equity investment on a credit allowance date. Provides an exemption for the new markets tax credit from the requirements of section 704(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB451/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363196,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Elections; Citizens' Right to Vote","description":"Establishes citizens' statutory right to vote. Requires high schools, colleges, and universities in the State to provide voter registration forms to their students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB452/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363198,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Relating to Capital Investments","description":"Amends chapter 37, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include agency-wide technology and computer systems with an estimated useful life of not less than seven years as capital investments to allow all costs to be financed with bond funds and depreciated as capital investments. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1058 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1058/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363199,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Subdivisions; Public Access","description":"Clarifies that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes county to require subdivider to provide establishment of a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB453 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB453/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363201,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Solar Energy; Agricultural Lands","description":"Authorizes the use of solar energy facilities on class B and C agricultural land; requires the solar energy facility on class B and C land to provide for the energy requirements via a renewable energy source for the agricultural operations on the land on which the solar energy facility is established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB454/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363204,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Development; Permits","description":"Increases the threshold amount for special management area minor permits and special management area use permits. Amends the definition of \"development\" to exclude the consolidation and re-subdivision of a parcel of land under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB455/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363206,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"Marine Life; Conservation Districts","description":"Directs DLNR to designate not less than 5% of the shoreline on each Hawaiian island as a marine life conservation district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB456/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363207,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Health Insurance Exchange","description":"Provides for the establishment of a health insurance exchange authority in response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 to facilitate the purchase and sale of, and provide a connection between buyers and sellers of federally qualified health insurance plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1048/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363209,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"Important Agricultural Lands; Transfer of Development Rights","description":"Authorizes the various counties to provide for the transfer of development rights from lands designated as important agricultural lands to other districts or parcels of land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB457/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363211,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Water Rights; Commission of Water Resource Management","description":"Establishes that action may be brought directly before the circuit courts to enforce water rights pursuant to chapter 664, HRS (boundaries, fences, ways, water rights).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB458/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363212,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Expenditure Ceiling; Grants and Subsidies","description":"Clarifies the type of public notice required for reporting the state growth rate and expenditure ceiling and the release of grants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1044/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363213,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Aquarium Aquatic Life; DLNR","description":"Enhances the regulation of aquarium aquatic life collection in the State by requiring DLNR to develop a list of aquatic species that may be collected or sold for aquarium purposes. Effective 6/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB459/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363216,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Calculation of Retirement Benefits","description":"Amends the definition of \"compensation\" for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1042/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363217,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"General Excise Tax; County Levy for Water Infrastructure","description":"Authorizes a county to levy a one-half per cent surcharge on state general excise tax and use tax to be used for county water infrastructure, including drainage improvements, wastewater infrastructure, and reclaimed water infrastructure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB460/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363220,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Medicare Part B Reimbursements","description":"Eliminates medicare part B reimbursements for employee-beneficiaries or spouses of employee-beneficiaries who are hired after 6/30/11. Clarifies the amount to be paid to the EUTF by public employers for the medicare part B premiums of certain beneficiaries. Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1041/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363221,"bill_number":"HB461","title":"Military and Overseas Voters Act","description":"Enacts the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act to ensure ability of members of the military and others eligible voters who are overseas to participate in all elections for federal, state, and local offices. Authorizes ballots and balloting materials to be transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 226, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB461/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363223,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain levels of programs for education, human services, and health. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1040/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363224,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Limousines; Licensing and Parking","description":"Prohibits limousine operators from exceeding the boundaries of designated parking stalls. Requires the public utilities commission to consider violations issued to a limousine operator prior to granting or denying a permit or certificate renewal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB462/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363226,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Workers' Compensation; Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits","description":"Allows an injured employee's physician or surgeon to conduct diagnostic testing or make a total of one referral to a board-certified or licensed specialist for one subspecialty consultation for diagnostic evaluation and treatment recommendations. Sunsets June 30, 2014. (HB463 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB463/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363229,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Workers' Compensation; Claim Proceedings; Employer Report","description":"Requires an employer who denies a workers' compensation claim, or indicates compensability is not accepted, to submit a written report to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the claimant that describes the employer's investigation of the claim. Effective January 1, 2095. (HB464 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB464/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363231,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Employer Contribution Rates","description":"Sets the rates for employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1037/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363232,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Dislocated Workers; Enforcement Powers; Employer","description":"Mandates the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to exercise enforcement powers against an employer in a covered establishment that would require the employer to adhere to, and comply with, the notification and penalty provisions of section 394B-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB465 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-07-12 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB465/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363234,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Workers' Compensation; Medical Examinations","description":"Requires independent medical examinations and permanent impairment rating examinations for workers' compensation claims to be performed by physicians mutually agreed upon by employers and employees or appointed by the director of the department of labor and industrial relations. Allows for the use of an out-of-state physician under certain conditions. Appropriates unspecified funds. Effective 10/1/12. Section 3 effective 7/1/12. Repeals on 6/30/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB466/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363235,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"County Ethics Commissions; Selection of Members; Judicial Council","description":"Authorizes the judicial council to nominate persons for appointment to a county ethics commission; provided that the county's charter or ordinance requires members of the commission to be appointed from nominations made by the judicial council. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Failed to Pass Final Reading with 22 Ayes Representative(s) Belatti, Brower, Ching, Chong, Evans, Hanohano, Johanson, Keith-Agaran, C. Lee, Luke, Marumoto, Nakashima, Nishimoto, Oshiro, Pine, Rhoads, Riviere, Saiki, Say, Takai, Takumi, Wooley; 27 Noes Representative(s) Aquino, Awana, Cabanilla, Carroll, Chang, Choy, Coffman, Cullen, Fontaine, Har, Herkes, Ichiyama, Ito, Jordan, Kawakami, M. Lee, Manahan, McKelvey, Mizuno, Morikawa, Souki, Thielen, Tokioka, Tsuji, Ward, Yamane, Yamashita; and 2 Excused Representative(s) Giugni, Hashem.","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB468/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363239,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 13 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1032/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363240,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Neighborhood Boards; Election Campaigns; Contributions","description":"Applies the election campaign contributions and expenditures law to candidates for the neighborhood boards; requires candidates for neighborhood board elections to file an organizational report with the campaign spending commission regarding campaign contributions used for printing and mailing campaign material.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB469/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363242,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 11 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1031/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363243,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Taxation; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Requires a marine terminal operator, rather than a distributor, to collect the tax from the owner of petroleum products at the time those products are received at the terminal. Repeals the sunset date of Act 73, SLH 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB470/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363245,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 10 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1030/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363246,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Taxation; constitutional amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to include a two-thirds supermajority voting requirement for the legislature to pass laws that increase or create taxes and fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB471/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363248,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 9 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1029/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363249,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Human services","description":"Establishes a welfare-to-work program. Grants rulemaking authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB472/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363251,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 8 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1028/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363252,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Medical Malpractice; Insurance; Non-economic Damages","description":"Limits non-economic damages in medical tort actions contingent on compliance with premium rate caps by insurers providing professional liability insurance in Hawaii. Sunsets on the earlier of the date on which an insurer does not comply with the premium rate caps, or July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB473/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363254,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 7 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1027/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363257,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Torts; landowner liability; agricultural lands","description":"Exempts agricultural land owners from tort liability for injury on their agricultural lands if injured party is convicted of criminal trespass.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB474/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363258,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 6 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1026/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363259,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Taxation","description":"Establishes temporary tax credit for manufacturing and export industries. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB475/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363260,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 5 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1025/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363262,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 4 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1024/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363263,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Bond loan; clean energy","description":"Establishes a clean energy bond loan program for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements on residential and commercial properties; authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the program; establishes laws to implement the program which shall be repealed upon the adoption of administrative rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB476/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363265,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"Fossil Fuel-Powered Electrical Generation Facilities; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the construction or operation of any new electricity generating facility using fossil fuel, except under extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the PUC, or when the electric generation unit has rated capacity of less than 2 megawatts and is used primarily to serve a facility's own internal operation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB477/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363266,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 3 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1023/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363268,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Paycheck protection","description":"Protects employees from paycheck deductions or withholdings they do not specifically authorize in writing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB478/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363269,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 2 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1022/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363271,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Department of Education","description":"Mandates a periodic comprehensive review of the Department of Education, consisting of, at a minimum, a full management and financial audit of the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB479/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363272,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit 1 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20112013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1021/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363274,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"Board of Education; Appointment","description":"Requires the members of the Board of Education to be nominated and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed by the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB480/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363277,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Gas Pipeline Inspections","description":"Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish, inspect, and enforce safety standards consistent with federal safety standards for gas pipelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB481/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363278,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Energy Security Special Fund; Agricultural Development Special Fund; Climate Change Task Force ($)","description":"Authorizes the revision of allocation from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax. Extends the existence of the Climate Change Task Force until 6/30/13. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1019/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363279,"bill_number":"HB482","title":"Health Insurance; Rate Regulation","description":"Requires a 30-day public review and comment period and public hearing upon the filing with the insurance commissioner of a request for a rate change by a managed care plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB482/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363281,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Biofuel Facility Incentive","description":"Modifies the existing tax incentive for ethanol production facilities to be available to other biofuel production facilities using locally grown agricultural feedstocks and removes the statewide production cap while retaining the per-facility incentive limit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1018/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363282,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Qualifications","description":"Grants advanced public health nurses recognition as advanced practice registered nurses as of 10/01/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB483/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363283,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Electric Vehicles","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the registration of, and issuance of license plates for, electric vehicles. Exempts electric vehicles from parking fees under certain conditions. Establishes time limits for free parking in metered stalls. Clarifies the electric vehicle parking requirement. (HB1016 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1016/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363285,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Compliance Resolution Fund; Fees; DCCA","description":"Eliminates compliance resolution fund fees for licensure and prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB485/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363287,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"Alkaline batteries; Recycling","description":"Establishes recycling program for alkaline batteries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB486/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363289,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; Grant Exchange Program","description":"Establishes a program for granting low-income housing tax credit loans in lieu of low-income housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to fund loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1013/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363290,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Persons with Disabilities; Fees","description":"Requires the disability and communication access board to charge a fee for the review of construction plans to ensure compliance with laws relating to access to persons with disabilities. Establishes the accessible building design special account. Requires report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB487/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363291,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Appropriations; Department of the Attorney General; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting","description":"Appropriates an unspecified sum to the Department of the Attorney General for operating expenses of state law enforcement agencies relating to the planning and operation of security services and activities for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2022. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1012/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363294,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Vermicomposting; Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a vermicomposting system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB488/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363296,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Department of the Attorney General","description":"Enables the Attorney General to retain and deposit thirty-three percent of recoveries from civil actions or settlements of a civil claim, with exceptions, initiated or prosecuted by the Attorney General to be used for staffing, expenses, equipment and training. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1011 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1011/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363297,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Mass Transit Vehicle Right of Way; Violation; Penalty","description":"Establishes the offense of failure to yield right-of-way to mass transit vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB489/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363298,"bill_number":"HB1010","title":"Vital Statistics Records; Disclosure","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to provide certain public health records to law enforcement officers to facilitate criminal investigations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1010/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363299,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Ban","description":"Imposes a statewide ban on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events. Prohibits the possession or use of fireworks by minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB490/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363301,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Department of Public Safety; Sheriff Division","description":"Addresses the operational deficiencies of the sheriff division of the department of public safety that were highlighted in the auditor's audit of the division. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB492/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363303,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Power of Arrest; Federal Officers","description":"Adds the federal bureau of investigation and the United States immigration and customs enforcement to the list of federal agencies whose officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law. Removes the citizenship and immigration services from the list. Adds proper titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1008/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363304,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"Department of the Sheriff; Appropriation","description":"Creates a department of the sheriff to assume responsibilities and functions exercised by the sheriff division of the department of public safety. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB493/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363306,"bill_number":"HB1007","title":"Pornography Offenses Against Children","description":"Creates the felony of disseminating material that is pornographic for minors. Amends the offense of promoting pornography to minors to extend the prohibition against disseminating pornographic material to minors to include disseminating pornographic material to another person who represents that person to be a minor under the age of eighteen; and adds the offense of promoting child abuse in the third degree to the information charging law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1007/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363307,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Highway Development; Developments","description":"Prior to the issuance of any grubbing, grading, excavation, or building permit for a development, all conditional county and state highway improvements for the development shall be completed or under construction at the time of issuance of the permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB494/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363309,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Planned Community Associations; Principal Office; Zoning","description":"Authorizes an exemption from county zoning-related building restrictions for an increase in floor area of the principal office of a planned community association, subject to conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB495/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363314,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Lake Wilson; Water Quality; Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot project within the department of land and natural resources to demonstrate the effectiveness of phytoremediation using plants that are native to Hawaii to remove pollutants and improve water clarity in Lake Wilson; appropriates funds for the project. Effective 07/01/2117 (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB496/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363317,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Sex Trafficking Offenses; Crime","description":"Establishes class A and class B felony sex trafficking offenses. Includes sex trafficking offenses in the official proceedings or investigations that are to be given greatest priority for purposes of witness protection programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB497/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363318,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Criminal Homicide","description":"Includes in the offense of murder in the second degree acts committed with the intent to cause serious bodily injury to another person or create the strong probability of causing death or serious bodily injury to another person, which result in the death of another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1002/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363320,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1001/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363321,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Vehicle tires; Waste; Disposal; Recycle.","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a voucher system for the collection of used vehicle tires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB498/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363322,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Medical Assistance; Noncitizens; Pacific Islanders","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to provide medical assistance for dialysis, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments, inpatient and outpatient physician visits, and drug prescriptions for immigrants and noncitizens from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. Effective January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB499/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363324,"bill_number":"HB500","title":"Education; Audit; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Auditor to perform a comprehensive management, financial, and program audit of the Department of Education. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB500/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363326,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"East Kauai Irrigation System; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued operation and maintenance of the east Kauai irrigation system. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1185 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363327,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Coastal Memorials; Task Force","description":"Establishes the Coastal Memorials Task Force to, among other things, develop standards to regulate the practice of erecting coastal memorials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB501/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363329,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"Visitor Guide Liability; Publication Liability","description":"Requires authors and publishers of travel websites or guide book publications encouraging or inviting readers to trespass onto private property or through private property to access an attraction to be held liable for injuries sustained by the reader on the private property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB552/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363330,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Environmental Violations; Fines; Penalties; Trust Fund","description":"Establishes a trust fund to collect and administer ten per cent of moneys received from fines and penalties assessed from environmental violations for rehabilitation projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB502/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363334,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"Trespass; Websites; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force, attached to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes, to identify problem areas on the various islands related to trespass over privately held or public lands as the result of information published on visitor guide websites and in visitor guide publications; requires report to the 2012 legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB548/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363335,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Unemployment Insurance; Educational Employees; Benefits.","description":"Allows educational employees other than those serving in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity to collect unemployment insurance benefits for the period between successive academic years or terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB503/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363337,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Health; Department of Health","description":"Renames the Department of Health to the Department of Health and Environmental Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB504/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363338,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax","description":"Establishes a tax on the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Creates a children's health promotion special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363340,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Flood Mitigation; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for flood mitigation on various recurring flooded areas of the State due to heavy rains. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB505/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363341,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"Emergency Room Physicians; Health; Health care; Tax Credit; Medicaid; Home Health Agencies; Licensing; Quality Assurance Committee; Prepaid Health Advisory Council; Social Audit; QUEST Expanded Access; Hawaii Health Corp; Notification to Legislature; DOH; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a tax credit for physicians who provide on-call services to emergency departments; creates the Hawaii health corps program; establishes health care-associated infection reporting requirements; expands definition of \"quality assurance committee\" to include interdisciplinary quality assurance committees; allows representatives of health care provider organizations to serve on the prepaid health advisory council; Requires rates for medicaid reimbursements to hospitals to be equal to rates for similarly related services; creates a tax credit for certain employers; creates presumptive medicaid eligibility for waitlisted patients; requires notification of intended changes to state medicaid programs; defines \"home health agency\"; appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB906/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363343,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Transportation; Feasibility Study; Alternative Access; Leeward Coast.","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of an alternative access road into and out of the Leeward Coast of Oahu mauka of Farrington Highway beginning at Lualualei Naval Magazine Road. Appropriates funds for the study.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB506/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363344,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Business Development in Hawaii; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credits","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credits to increase the tax credits to unspecified percentages and dollar amounts and to provide additional non-refundable tax credits for qualified media infrastructure projects in certain qualifying counties; provides an additional tax credit for qualified special or visual effects and animation production costs; raises the tax credit caps to unspecified amounts. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1308/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363346,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Statewide Fall Prevention and Early Detection Coordinator; Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Establishes a position of Statewide Fall Prevention and Early Detection Coordinator under the Department of Health and makes an appropriation for the position. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB507 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB507/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363348,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Digital Media Enterprise Subzones; Tax Incentives","description":"Establishes digital media enterprise subzones as unspecified geographic areas surrounding University of Hawaii campuses that are also designated as enterprise zones. Establishes tax benefits for digital media businesses that employ Hawaii residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1309/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363349,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Funeral Industry; Commerce and Consumer Protection; Advisory Committee; Fees","description":"Establishes an advisory committee to assist the director of commerce and consumer affairs regarding regulation of the funeral industry. Establishes a pre-need cemetery and funeral special fund. Clarifies prohibited practices. Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to prohibit a pre-need authority from engaging in sales and withdrawals for failure to submit required audits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB508/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363351,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Workforce Development; STEM Initiatives; Appropriations","description":"Appropriates funds for various science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and project EAST programs. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1338/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363352,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Funeral Industry; Pre-need Funeral Trusts","description":"Requires the deposit into trust of one hundred per cent of all funds paid to purchase a pre-need funeral plan plus all interest earned. Allows a cemetery or pre-need authority to deduct certain allowable expenses from a trust. Requires annual statements of the disposition of trust funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363354,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Taro Security","description":"Prohibits genetically modified taro from being developed, tested, propagated, released, imported, planted, or grown in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB591/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363355,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Kupuna Caucus; DOH; DHS; Care Facilities; Inspections","description":"Requires the department of health and the department of human services to post on their respective websites reports of all inspections of care facilities by January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB510/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363357,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"Landowner Liability; Trespass","description":"Establishes a criminal trespass on agricultural lands enforcement fund; provides that owners of agricultural land or range land have no duty of care to trespassers; establishes rebuttable presumption of no liability; permits trespasser to overcome presumption by preponderance of evidence that owner was grossly negligent or intentionally injured the trespasser; authorized fines of up to $10,000 for the offense of criminal trespass on agricultural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1488/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363358,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Kupuna Care; Wanderer's Registry; Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to the Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter, to support and promote participation in elder registration services to protect individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB511/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363360,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Palliative Care; Health Insurance Required Coverage","description":"Requires policies of accident and health or sickness insurance to provide coverage for palliative care. Defines palliative care. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB512 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB512/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363361,"bill_number":"SB881","title":"Relating to the Honor and Remember Flag","description":"Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the State's emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United State Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB881/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363362,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Elderly; Department of Aging; Establishment","description":"Establishes a department of aging to consolidate publicly-funded programs and services that would appropriately fall within the jurisdiction of a new department of aging.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB513/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363364,"bill_number":"SB890","title":"National Guard; Insurance; Appropriation","description":"Creates a special fund to reimburse the life insurance premiums of national guard and reserve members deployed to a war zone. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB890/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363365,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"Comprehensive Deaf Center; Appropriation; Grant","description":"Appropriates moneys for a grant to establish and operate a comprehensive deaf center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB514/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363367,"bill_number":"SB880","title":"Veterans' Funerals; Protests","description":"Prohibits protests within 300 feet of the entrance of any state or county veterans cemetery from 60 minutes before to 60 minutes after the funeral.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB880/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363368,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain levels of programs for public health, safety, welfare, and education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB515/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363372,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the emergency and budget reserve fund and technical corrections to Act 191, Session Laws of 2010. Restores adult dental care formerly granted under ID HMS 245  QUEST to other organizations. Extends the appropriation lapse date to June 30, 2012. (HB516 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB516/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363373,"bill_number":"SB909","title":"Discrimination in Real Property Transactions; Source of Income","description":"Prohibits discrimination in real property transactions that is based on the use of a lawful source of income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB909/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363375,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Appropriation","description":"Provides annual lump sum payments for retirees at least seventy-five years old who have been in retirement for at least twenty years as of June 30, 2011; makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB517/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363376,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Petroleum; Retail Gas and Diesel Dealers; Tax Posting Required","description":"Requires department of agriculture to adopt rules to require retail gas and diesel dealers to post the amount of federal, state, and local taxes paid on each gallon of fuel by 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB747/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363378,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Legal or Traditional Public Access; Written Disclosure","description":"Requires a seller to disclose in writing to a buyer the existence, if any, of legal or traditional public access that burdens the residential or agricultural real property being sold, and that the disclosure be prepared in good faith and with due care. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB518 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB518/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363380,"bill_number":"SB907","title":"Criminal Trespass; Public Housing Project","description":"Broadens criminal trespass in the first degree to include a person who enters or remains unlawfully in or upon the premises of a public housing project after a reasonable request or warning to leave by housing authorities or a police officer. Excludes an invited guest, unless the guest is violating a law or rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB907/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363382,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Education","description":"Provides a tuition incentive for public school students who complete their high school education before grade 12, and attend a college within the University of Hawaii system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB520/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363383,"bill_number":"SB908","title":"Public Housing; Smoking Prohibited","description":"Prohibits smoking in and around public housing projects or state low-income housing projects under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii public housing authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB908/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363384,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Legislative Management Affairs","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB521/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363386,"bill_number":"SB882","title":"War Memorial; Middle East Conflicts","description":"Requires the Office of Veterans' Affairs, Department of Accounting and General Services, and Department of Defense to establish a memorial to the veterans of the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch, and other Middle East combat conflicts beginning with Operation Desert Storm. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB882/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363387,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Ethics","description":"Short form bill relating to ethics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB522/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363392,"bill_number":"SB886","title":"Telemedicine; Behavioral Health; License Exemption; Military Patients","description":"Exempts from licensing requirement to practice medicine in the State any commissioned medical officer or commissioned or civilian behavioral health professional employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, who are credentialed by Tripler Army Medical Center, while providing direct telemedicine support or services to neighbor island beneficiaries within a Hawaii national guard armory on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, or Maui.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB886/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363393,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Procurement","description":"Short form bill relating to procurement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB523/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363395,"bill_number":"SB879","title":"Enlisted Personnel; Uniform Maintenance Allowance","description":"Repeals the uniform maintenance allowance for enlisted personnel. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB879/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363396,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Government Expenditures","description":"Short form bill relating to government expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB524/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363398,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Public Utilities; Tax Credits; Undergrounding","description":"Creates a tax credit for electric utilities for undergrounding utility lines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB781/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363399,"bill_number":"HB525","title":"Departmental Audits","description":"Short form bill relating to departmental audits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB525/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363401,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Traffic Advisory Radio System; Appropriation","description":"Requires DOT to establish and operate a county-wide highway traffic advisory radio system to advise motorists of updated current traffic conditions in any county having a population of greater than 300,000. Appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB780/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363402,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"High Technology Park; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism and the high technology development corporation to plan for a high technology park or technology incubator facility on Oahu. Requires DBEDT to submit preliminary and final reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB526/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363404,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"Wireless Enhanced 911; Surcharge","description":"Eliminates the $0.66 monthly surcharge on wireless telephone accounts and terminates the wireless enhanced 911 fund once all moneys in the fund are expended. Effective 7/1/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB783/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363405,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Workers' Compensation; Voluntary Recreational or Social Activities","description":"Disallows workers' compensation benefits for an existing, work-related injury from voluntary participation in recreational or social activities that takes place after regular work hours, where the employee disregarded the restrictions placed on the employee's participation in the activities, by the attending physician. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB527 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB527/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363407,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Audible Motor Vehicle Alarm Systems; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits installation of audible motor vehicle alarm systems beginning 1/1/2012. Requires audible motor vehicle alarm systems to be uninstalled or disabled by 1/1/2012. Exempts authorized emergency vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB746/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363408,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Department of Agriculture; Grant Writing Position","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB528 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB528/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363409,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Wagering Winnings; Exemption; Waiver Program","description":"Establishes a waiver program to exempt gambling winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive 5-day period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB5/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=5","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363410,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Tax Credits","description":"Prohibits recipients of federal grants from qualifying for state tax credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB529/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363413,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Check-Off","description":"Provides an income tax check-off for an unspecified amount to be divided as follows: 50% equally to the 10 UH campuses; 25% to UH Manoa; and 25% to the UH Hilo athletics program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB245/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363414,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Permits","description":"Makes the Office of Planning responsible for granting or denying special management area permits for state projects, and for granting or denying shoreline variances for state structures or activities in a shoreline area. Grants the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation the authority to exempt state projects and harbor and highway projects from certain specified requirements. (HB530 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB530/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363416,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Public Records; Disclosure","description":"Removes real property tax information from the list of public records subject to disclosure under information practices law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB784/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363417,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Education; College Entrance Examination Courses","description":"Requires school complexes to develop and implement college entrance examination prep courses for public high school students. Requires students to complete prep course in order to graduate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB531/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363419,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Waikiki Seawall; Repairs; Appropriation","description":"Appropriate funds to make necessary repairs to the seawall that runs parallel to the shore from 2957 Kalakaua avenue to Coconut avenue in Waikiki, Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB79/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=79","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363420,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Iolani Palace; Law Enforcement Jurisdiction","description":"Transfers law enforcement jurisdiction over Iolani Palace from the department of land and natural resources to the department of public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB532/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363422,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Agricultural Lands","description":"Protects agriculturally suitable lands within the State of Hawaii (lands with productivity ratings of \"A\" or \"B\").","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB6/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=6","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363423,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Department of Education; Electronic Book Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an electronic book pilot program for one public intermediate or middle school to be selected by the department of education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB533/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363425,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Kuhio Park Terrace; Redevelopment Plan","description":"Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to review the redevelopment project at Kuhio park terrace; requires report to the legislature no later than September 30, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB534/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363428,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Modifications to Legislative Appropriations; Reporting","description":"Requires the director of finance to report to the legislature the total amount and reasons for any material change to an expense, program, project, or capital improvement project for which the legislature has already appropriated funds. Defines \"material change.\" Amends the threshold for reporting modifications to allotments proposed by the director of finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB535/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363429,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Trespass; Landowner Liability","description":"Establishes that an owner or possessor of private land that is closed to the public owes no duty of care to a person who commits the offense of criminal trespass on the owner's or occupier's land, except where death or injury to the trespasser may result from the owner's or occupier's gross negligence or wilful conduct; clarifies that provisions related to criminal trespass in the second degree apply to agricultural lands that are fallow.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB25/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=25","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363430,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Civil Service; 89-Day Hires; Extension Limits","description":"Limits the number of periods of consecutive extensions for 89day hires (to be determined in committee). Prohibits the time served as an 89-day hire for positions in the public interest from being credited toward civil service experience requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB536/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363432,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Landfills; Public Approval","description":"Requires public approval from residents within a 1-mile radius for the permitting of a new landfill or the expansion of an existing landfill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363433,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"State Treasury; Reporting","description":"Requires the director of finance to submit quarterly reports to the legislature that provide an update on the balances of the state treasury and all public accounts therein.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB537/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363435,"bill_number":"SB910","title":"Public Housing; Visitor Pass; Trespassing","description":"Requires all visitors to public housing projects to receive a visitor pass from authorities of the public housing project. Establishes the non-possession of a visitor pass as prima facie evidence of criminal trespass in the first degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB910/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363436,"bill_number":"HB538","title":"Roadway Particulate Pollution","description":"Requires as a condition of the issuance of a motor vehicle certificate of inspection, the installation of road pollution filters to reduce air pollution from fine particulate matter. Effective July 1, 2015. (HB538 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB538/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363438,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Health; Neonatal Resuscitation Training; Appropriations","description":"Makes an appropriation for the development of neonatal resuscitation training programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB598/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363439,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Legislative Term Limits","description":"Amends the Hawaii Constitution to limit state senators to 2 consecutive terms and representatives to 4 consecutive terms beginning after 1/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB539/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363441,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Hawaii Affordable Health Care Coordinator; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the position of the Hawaii affordable health care coordinator within the office of the governor to make recommendations for the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010. Requires the Hawaii affordable health care coordinator to submit a report to the governor, department of health, and legislature. Appropriates funds for salary of the Hawaii affordable health care coordinator. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB594/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363442,"bill_number":"HB540","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Convention; Vote Tally","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to exclude blank ballots, over votes, and otherwise spoiled ballots from the total number of votes counted for the question of whether a constitutional convention shall be convened.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB540/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363444,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Moist Snuff; Excise Tax","description":"Imposes an excise tax of $1.60 per ounce of moist snuff. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB233 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB233/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363445,"bill_number":"HB541","title":"Public Employees; Political Activity","description":"Prohibits current state employees that receive certain benefits from using their official position to interfere with or affect the result of an election, or taking an active part in political management or in political campaigns.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB541/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363447,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Management Companies","description":"Creates a task force to make recommendations to regulate the licensing of pharmacy benefit management companies by ensuring financial reliability and mandating full disclosure of drug costs and financial contracts. (SB591 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB591/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363448,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Vote Count; Blank and Spoiled Ballots","description":"Repeals the exception that blank, spoiled, or invalid ballots are counted for passage or as votes cast for ratification of a constitutional amendment or the question whether to convene a constitutional convention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB542/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363450,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Gambling; Lottery; Sweepstakes","description":"Amends definition of gambling to clarify that purchase of sweepstakes entry that also provides nominal non-gambling value constitutes gambling even if sweepstakes entry can be obtained without payment of consideration. Eliminates free play as a defense under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB543/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363453,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Biofuel Facilities; Income Tax; Tax Credit","description":"Amends the ethanol facility income tax credit to include other liquid biofuels and to enable larger facilities to be eligible for the tax incentive.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363454,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"Marijuana Possession; Violation","description":"Reclassifies possession of less than one ounce of marijuana from a petty misdemeanor to a violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB544/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363456,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Mixed Martial Arts; Permit Requirements","description":"Repeals the requirement that an ambulance with paramedics be present at a mixed martial arts event.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB260/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363458,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Athletic Trainers; Registration; Appropriation","description":"Creates registration requirements and qualifications for athletic trainers in this State; provides exemptions; prescribes penalties; makes appropriation from compliance resolution fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 198, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363459,"bill_number":"HB547","title":"CIP; 3rd Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 3rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB547/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363462,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Notice Filings","description":"Requires notice of state and county board meetings to be posted on the appropriate internet website, and eliminates the requirement that notice be filed in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Effective January 7, 2050. (HB549 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB549/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363463,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Gambling; Slot Machine; Video Poker Gambling; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize slot machine and video poker gambling that are not visible from the street in designated resort areas within Waikiki on the island of Oahu as provided by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB602/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363466,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Television; Reviews; Audits","description":"Directs the auditor to analyze the allocation of cable operator franchise fees to certain cable operators; to review past audits and reports of financial, technical, and operational condition and ownership of Olelo Community Television; and to submit findings and recommendations to the 2012 legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(S) Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 548).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB550/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363470,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Electric guns; Restrictions; County liquor authority investigators","description":"Permits county liquor authority investigators to possess electric guns. Establishes safety measures that must be observed by county liquor authorities and internal reporting measures. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB551 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB551/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363473,"bill_number":"HB553","title":"Motor vehicle accidents; Failure to render aid; Traffic safety","description":"Changes the penalty for failure to render aid in motor vehicle accidents involving death or serious bodily injury from a Class B to a Class A felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB553/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363476,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"Education; Special Education; Weighted Student Formula.","description":"Requires the needs of special education students and the specialized teaching needed to educate special education students to be considered when determining the weighted student formula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB554/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363479,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Statutes of Limitations; Sexual Assault; Child Abuse","description":"Removes the statute of limitations for any felony offense under chapter 707, part V relating to sexual offenses and part VI relating to child abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB556/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363483,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Construction Site Inspection Task Force","description":"Establishes a construction site inspection task force to be led by the department of commerce and consumer affairs to investigate and inspect construction sites for unlicensed contractors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB557/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363487,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Contractors; Employee Wages","description":"Clarifies that services to be rendered shall be performed by employees paid at wages or salaries not less than the wages paid to public officers and employees for similar work in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB558/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363490,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Music Therapy; New Regulation","description":"Provides for the licensure and regulation of music therapists under the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB559/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363494,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Compliance Resolution Fund","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund to fund all interest payments on General Obligation bonds issued on behalf of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and to annually collect funds from the Compliance Resolution Fund to pay the interest payments on the General Obligation bonds beginning on July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB560/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363496,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"QUEST; Health Insurance; Department of Human Services","description":"Requires QUEST or QUEST-net vendors to notify the DHS when QUEST or QUEST-net enrollees are also covered by private health insurance. Requires private health insurance plans to be the primary insurer. Effective July 1, 2055. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB561/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363498,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"State Bonds; Investments","description":"Enhances the State's authority to invest in state bonds by authorizing the use of non-general fund moneys for that purpose. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB562 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB562/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363500,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Ethanol Facility Tax Credit","description":"Prohibits the ethanol facility tax credit from being claimed prior to January 1, 2014. Amends the conditions for eligibility to claim the tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB563/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363502,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; General Fund Balance","description":"Increases from five per cent to ten per cent the percentage of moneys from the excess general fund balance to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund as a temporary source of funding for the State during times of emergency, severe economic downturn, and unforeseen reduction in revenues. Requires five per cent of the excess general fund balance to be used to reduce the unfunded liability of the Employees Retirement System. Effective June 30, 2011. (HB564 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB564/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363505,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"State Lands; Lease Agreements; New Markets Tax Credit Program","description":"Allows the DLNR and other agencies with administrative control over state lands to enter into lease agreements with businesses that engage in projects under the New Markets Tax Credit Program. Effective 7/1/11. Sunset 12/31/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB565/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363507,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Renewable Energy Technology System; Income Tax Credit","description":"Requires a renewable energy technology system to be placed in service prior to January 1, 2017, to be eligible for the renewable energy tax credit. Delays the beginning of the payout for tax credits claimed in 2012 to July 1, 2013. Requires tax credits to be claimed in the taxable year that is two years following the taxable year in which the cost was incurred Requires Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to complete an assessment on the effectiveness and ongoing need for the tax credit. (HB566 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB566/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363509,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Corporation Tax; Low-Income Household Renters' Tax Credit; Hotel Construction and Remodeling Tax Credit; Personal Exemption","description":"Omnibus tax bill to provide tax equity and stimulate the economy by increasing general excise tax rates, reducing income tax rates, establishing hotel construction and remodeling tax credit, and making the $1,144 personal exemption to the income tax permanent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB567/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363510,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Commercial Aquaculture Leases","description":"Increases aquaculture leases from 35 to 45 years and allows a maximum term of 65 years for ventures in good standing for 10 years or more. Allows lessees in good standing the right of first refusal. Allows for supportive aquaculture activities. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB568 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB568/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363512,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Medicaid; Pilot Program; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Creates a wellness pilot program within medicaid; appropriates funds. Establishes a joint legislative task force to examine issues relating to medicaid. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB569/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363514,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Commission on Salaries; Public Hearing","description":"Requires commission on salaries to conduct a public hearing on Oahu prior to submitting its recommendations to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB570/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363516,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Emergency Vehicle; Move Over","description":"Requires motorists to \"move over\" when passing a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB571/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363519,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Weapons; Electric Guns; Domestic Violence","description":"Authorizes victims of domestic violence to possess a stun gun; provided that: (1) they are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms; (2) they complete a training course in the use of electric guns; and (3) the authorization to use an electric gun is reevaluated on an annual basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB572/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363522,"bill_number":"HB573","title":"Obscenity; Promoting or Possessing Electronically Communicated Indecent Material by a Minor","description":"Creates the misdemeanor offense of a minor electronically communicating indecent material. Creates the offense of possession of indecent material electronically communicated by a minor, which is a misdemeanor if committed by a minor and a class C felony if committed by an adult.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB573/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363524,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Unemployment Insurance","description":"Makes fear of domestic or sexual violence a good cause for not accepting otherwise suitable, available work. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB574 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB574/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363525,"bill_number":"HB576","title":"Sex Trafficking Offenses; Crime","description":"Establishes class A and B felony sex trafficking offenses and provisions related to prosecution of the offenses. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB576 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB576/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363527,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Labor Trafficking; Nonpayment of Wages; Crimes","description":"Establishes class A and B felony labor trafficking offenses, a nonpayment of wages offense, and an unlawful conduct with respect to documents offense. Establishes provisions related to prosecution of the offenses. (HB577 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB577/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363530,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Shark Feeding; Penalties","description":"Establishes administrative fines for shark feeding. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB578 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB578/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363533,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Wildlife; Traps; Snares","description":"Prohibits the use of body-crushing traps or foot or leg-hold traps and provides exemptions. Regulates the use of snares and provides exemptions. Defines body-crushing trap, foot or leg-hold trap, and snare. Establishes penalties for violations. (HB579 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB579/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363536,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Public School Facilities; Royal Kunia Elementary; Certificate of Participation; Appropriation","description":"Clarifies that DOE may enter into financing agreements or issue certificates of participation (COP) to acquire public school facilities. Directs DOE to execute a financing agreement for the planning, design, and construction of Royal Kunia Elementary School II using COP. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB580/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363538,"bill_number":"HB581","title":"Condominiums; Residential Real Property; Planned Community","description":"Requires that condominium property managers, associations of apartment owners, and planned community associations make association documents available to owners and their respective agents. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB581 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB581/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363540,"bill_number":"HB582","title":"Mortgages; Borrowers","description":"Requires a Hawaii agent for mortgage servicers, requires foreclosing mortgagees to engage in mediation, and places a moratorium on non-judicial foreclosures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB582/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363541,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Land Use Commission; Decision Making Criteria; Task Force","description":"Requires the office of planning to convene a task force to review all requirements under chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and make recommendations to ensure that the land use commission considers the cumulative and long-term impacts of all pending and proposed development requests during its review of reclassification petitions. Requires the task force, with the assistance of the legislative reference bureau, to report its findings to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB583/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363543,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"County Zoning","description":"Creates a temporary working group to study whether form-based code zoning should be implemented by the counties in place of or as an alternative to zoning practices. Report to legislature, county mayors, and chairs of county councils.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB584/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363545,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Appropriation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Dam Safety Office","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to be used for the dam safety office's staffing and operating expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB585/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363548,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Declares dams and reservoirs as important water resources that provide certain benefits to the public; requires board of land and natural resources to consider the need to consistently maintain and operate dams and reservoirs in a feasible manner; requires fees to cover a portion of the board's costs; requires board to consider a lower hazard potential classification for operating systems that enable direct control of water inflow; requires DLNR to include in its annual report initiatives implemented to ensure dams and reservoirs continue to be retained and operated in a feasible manner to sustain their role as important water resource.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB586/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363550,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Liquor Commission; Liquor Administrator; Counties","description":"Authorizes each county's liquor commission to appoint and remove their respective liquor administrator, unless otherwise prescribed by their respective county charter. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB587 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB587/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363553,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Civil Service; County Personnel Director","description":"Authorizes the counties to appoint their respective personnel director pursuant to their respective county charter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB588/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363555,"bill_number":"HB589","title":"Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Employees' Retirement System; Teachers","description":"Segregates teachers from all other employees for determination of employer normal cost, accrued liability contributions, and annual contributions by the State and counties to the employees' retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB589/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363557,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Fishing Rights and Regulations","description":"Prohibits the collection or sale for aquarium purposes of aquatic species unless the aquatic species appears on an aquarium collecting white list. Requires the DOA to prepare white lists for each county. Establishes penalties for violators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB590/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363559,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Maui County Package; Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a historic preservation income tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB592/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363561,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Disproportionate Share Hospital Funds; Medicaid; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates unspecified funds to the department of human services to match the federal Medicaid disproportionate share hospital allowance allocated to the State. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB594/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363563,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Health; Medicaid Reimbursements; Appropriation","description":"Requires rates for medicaid reimbursements to hospitals keeping patients in beds to be equal to rates for similarly related services. Appropriates funds for increased medicaid reimbursements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB595/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363565,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Health; Medicaid Eligibility; Appropriation","description":"Creates presumptive medicaid eligibility for waitlisted patients. Requires DHS to conduct a study on a computerized medicaid applications system. Appropriates funds for reimbursement of certain services. Repeals July 1, 2016. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB596/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363568,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Emergency Room Physicians; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit equal to five per cent of the amount of medical malpractice insurance premium paid by a physician who provides on-call services to emergency departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB598/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363572,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Health; Hawaii Health Corp; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii health corps program. Makes an appropriation to the department of business, economic development, and tourism to implement the Hawaii health corps program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB599/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363573,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Mandated Coverage; Cognitive Rehabilitation; Brain Injury","description":"Requires insurers, hospital and medical services plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for survivors of brain injuries, including cognitive and neurocognitive therapy, neurobehavioral and neuropsychological testing or treatment, and necessary post-acute transition services or community reintegration activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB600/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363575,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Service Animals; Definitions; ADA Rules; FHA","description":"Makes changes to state law relating to public conveyances to the Americans With Disabilities Act. (HB601 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB601/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363577,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Breast and Cancer Screening; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation for breast and cervical cancer screening to the department of health to reach more women who are eligible to be screened under the screening program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB602/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363580,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Civil Defense; Working Group","description":"Establishes a working group within the Civil Defense Agency to create a system for sharing information across public agencies during the preparation and planning for certain events, whether arising naturally or from scheduled events. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB603 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB603/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363582,"bill_number":"HB604","title":"Public Safety; Fire Protection; Novelty Lighters","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of novelty lighters. (HB604 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB604/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363584,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Milk; Labeling; Date of Pasteurization or Packaging","description":"Requires milk beverages to be labeled with the date of pasteurization or the date of packaging. Effective 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB606/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363587,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Penal Code; Terroristic Threatening; Robbery; Replica Firearms","description":"Expands the scope of the offenses of terroristic threatening in the first degree and robbery in the first degree to include the use of replica firearms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB607/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363589,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Kidney; Liver; Transplants; Appropriations","description":"Appropriates emergency funds, subject to dollar-for-dollar private matching funds, to be expended by the Department of Health for grants to The Queen's Medical Center to perform kidney and liver transplants and to National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii to maintain its chronic kidney disease management program. (HB608 CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"(S) Act 001, 2/4/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB608/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363591,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii Medical Center-East","description":"Authorizes the assimilation of Hawaii Medical Center-East into the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (HB609 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 281, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1384).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB609/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363593,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"Relating to health.","description":"Short form relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB610/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363595,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Relating to health.","description":"Short form relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB611/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363597,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Relating to health.","description":"Short form relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB612/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363599,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Insurance Provider Bundling; Sunset Clause","description":"Removes the sunset clause provisions in section 5 of Act 227, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB613 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB613/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363601,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Healthy Start; Home Visitation; Department of Health; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a hospital-based screening and assessment and intensive home visitation program within the Department of Health. Appropriates funds from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund for hospital-based screening and assessment and intensive home visitation services. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds for intensive home visitation services. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB614/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363602,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Mental Health; Appropriation","description":"Adds crisis substance abuse and alcohol treatment as a covered benefit. Changes the term \"serious mental illness\" to \"severe mental illness\" and amends the definition to include additional disorders. Requires the Department of Health (DOH) employ trained professionals, paraprofessionals, and social workers to provide certain services through its crisis hotline. Limits the number of hours of adult mental health services treatment per patient. Establishes an assertive community treatment program under DOH. Appropriates funds to establish a community care crisis center. (HB615 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB615/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363604,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Use of Computers for Unauthorized Purposes; Civil Penalty","description":"Establishes a civil remedy for damages caused by the creation or use of botnets or zombies. Provides definitions for the terms \"botnet\" and \"zombie\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB617/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363606,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Computers; Online Harassment; Aggravated Online Harassment; Harassment by Impersonation","description":"Makes the use of another person's name or persona to create a web page on or to post one or more messages on a commercial social networking site, without the permission of the other person, and with the intent to harm, defraud, intimidate, or threaten any person, a misdemeanor. Makes the repeated commission of this offense a class C felony. Provides that harassment by impersonation, if committed with the intent to solicit a response by emergency services personnel, is a class C felony. Effective January 7, 2059. (HD618 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB618/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363609,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Net Energy Metering","description":"Includes micro-combined heat and power generating equipment and fuel cell electric generating equipment among the technologies eligible for net energy metering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB619/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363612,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Taxation; Tax Appeals; Model State Administrative Tax Tribunal Act","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to conduct a study to compare the Model State Administrative Tax Tribunal Act with the tax appeals process in Hawaii under chapter 232, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB620/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363614,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Voter Registration; Social Security Number","description":"Changes the voter registration requirement to include only the last four digits of the person's social security number on application to register affidavit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB621/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363616,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Youth Sports; Head Injuries","description":"Requires the department of education to adopt rules to educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parents or guardians of the nature and risk of concussions and head injuries. Requires that coaches receive annual training to recognize symptoms of concussions and that youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion be kept from practice or competition until conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB622/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363618,"bill_number":"HB623","title":"Traffic Violations; Driver Distractions","description":"Makes it a petty misdemeanor to operate a motor vehicle while using a text messaging device. Provides an exemption for using voice operated or hands-free technology. (HB623 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB623/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363619,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Autocycles","description":"Authorizes the registration of autocycles as motorcycles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB624/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363621,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Education; Charter Schools; Counties; DLNR","description":"Requires land and facilities under the jurisdiction of DOE not being used to be transferred to Department of Land and Natural Resources; provided that the land or facilities is first offered to, or used for charter schools, other educational purposes, or to an eligible county where the land or facility is situated. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB625 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB625/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363624,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Uniform Collaborative Law Act","description":"Enacts Uniform Collaborative Law Act, which authorizes disputants to enter into collaborative law participation agreements signifying interest to resolve the dispute without intervention of a tribunal (court or other third party decision maker). Requires parties to a collaborative law process to disclose information fully, candidly, and informally without formal discovery. Subject to certain exceptions, disqualifies attorneys in the collaborative process (and their law firms) from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 207, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB626/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363626,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Qualified Agricultural Processing Facilities; Agricultural District","description":"Establishes tax credits for qualified agricultural processing facilities that process agricultural products grown within the agricultural district. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB627 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB627/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363628,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Wages and Hours; Public Works","description":"Authorizes employers on public works to establish four-day work weeks of 10 hours a day without being required to pay overtime for the ninth and tenth hours of a ten-hour day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB628/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363631,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Telephone Bills; Disclosure of All Charges","description":"Requires telephone service providers to disclose all applicable charges and obtain authorization and verification for product and service charges to be billed. Requires maintenance of records of disputed charges. Requires billing agents to take reasonable steps to ensure that service providers comply with all applicable requirements. Provides that violations constitute an unfair and deceptive trade practice. Effective 01/01/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB629/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363633,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Kealakehe High School; Audit","description":"Requires the state Auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of Kealakehe High School.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB630/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363634,"bill_number":"HB631","title":"Agricultural Parks; Permissible Uses","description":"Allows agricultural education facilities, learning centers, and certified kitchens to be used in agricultural parks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB631/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363637,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Noxious Weed Control; Noxious Weed List; Board of Agriculture","description":"Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to designate plants as noxious weeds by order, subject to certain requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB632/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363639,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"Restricted Plant List; Amend by Board Order","description":"Authorizes the board of agriculture to designate plants as restricted by order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB633/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363643,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Medical Liability; Noneconomic Damages; Malpractice Insurance","description":"Generally limits noneconomic damages in medical tort actions to $250,000, with a limit of $3,000,000 in actions involving catastrophic damages; requires the reduction of medical malpractice insurance premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB634/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363645,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Aquarium Fish","description":"Imposes fines for each saltwater fish, freshwater nongame fish, or other specimen of aquatic life taken for aquarium purposes without an aquarium fish permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB635/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363647,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Legislators; Disclosure","description":"Requires a legislator to disclose each source of annual income derived from a single source that is $25,000 or more, or that represents an amount equal to 25% or more of the legislator's total annual income from all sources, excluding legislative salary, if the source has an interest in legislative outcomes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(S) 48 Hrs. Notice 04-05-12.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB636/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363649,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Ethics; Disclosures; Lobbyists; Legislators; State Employees","description":"Requires lobbyists and their clients to make monthly disclosures during any month the legislature is in session, and a report for June 1 through December 31. Adds required disclosures regarding lobbying events, contractual relationships with legislators, and campaign contributions. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to file their financial disclosures by January 31 after the beginning of the regular legislative session. Requires certain state employees to disclose contractual relationships with lobbyists and their clients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB637/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363650,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Instant Runoff Voting; Elections","description":"Provides for instant runoff voting for all elections in which no primary election is held; authorizes the chief election officer or the county clerk to use the instant runoff voting method in special elections that would normally require a separate runoff election if no candidate received a majority of votes. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB638/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363653,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Office of Information Practices; County; State; Freedom of Information Public Liaison","description":"Requires each state and county department to designate a freedom of information public liaison for freedom of information inquiries involving Hawaii's freedom of information laws (chapters 92 and 92F); requires office of information practices to provide training to the departmental freedom of information public liaisons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB639/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363656,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Public Agency Meetings","description":"Requires any final action taken in an executive meeting to be reported when the board reconvenes at the open meeting, provided that the information reported shall not be inconsistent with the purpose for which the executive meeting was convened. Effective January 7, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB640/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363658,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Condominiums","description":"Permits members of condominium associations to make electronic recordings of association meetings for personal use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB641/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363660,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"Landlord; Tenant; General Excise Tax License; Disclosure","description":"Enforces the disclosure of every landlord's current general excise tax number to all tenants, and requires all payments from tenants to landlords to reference the landlord's current general excise tax number. Informs tenants of their rights and resources in landlord-tenant matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB642/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363662,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Condominium Board Liability Limitation; Nurses; Aging in Place","description":"Allows a condominium board, in good faith, and without legal responsibility or liability, to employ a nurse to provide services to an elderly or disabled unit resident which may allow the resident to live safely and independently and avoid disruption to the condominium community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB643/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363664,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Animal abuse registry","description":"Establishes an animal abuse registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB644/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363665,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Tourism; Space Industry; Federal Aviation Administration; Spaceport License","description":"Appropriates funds in FY 2011-2012 and FY 2012-2013 for the application of a spaceport license from the Federal Aviation Administration to establish space tourism in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB645/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363668,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Motor Vehicles; Noise Emission; Mufflers","description":"Prohibits motor vehicle mufflers from emitting a noise level above 95 decibels. Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue traffic citations for violations that are correctable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB646/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363670,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Cabaret License","description":"Requires a minimum distance between class 11 cabaret license premises in Waikiki. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB647 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB647/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363673,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"Noise Pollution; Picketing; Restrictions","description":"Prohibits the use of sound generating devices while picketing hotels. Establishes specific times when prohibition will be applicable. Establishes fines for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB648/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363675,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"CIP, 23rd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 23rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB649/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363678,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Relating to tourism.","description":"Short form relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB650/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363680,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Relating to tourism.","description":"Short form relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB651/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363682,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Relating to tourism.","description":"Short form relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB652/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363683,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Relating to tourism.","description":"Short form relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB653/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363685,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"Relating to tourism.","description":"Short form relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB654/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363687,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Mandatory Imprisonment","description":"Changes the discretionary term of imprisonment for a person convicted of a first or second offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to a mandatory term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB655/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363689,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Intoxicating liquor; Servers","description":"Authorizes the county liquor commissions to require training and certification for liquor servers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB656/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363691,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Underaged Drunk Drinking","description":"Uses a portion of the liquor tax revenues to implement programs to prevent drunk driving by persons under the age of 21 as part of existing state driver education and training programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB657/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363693,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Driver Education; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant","description":"Imposes a surcharge for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Establishes a special fund to be administered by the motor vehicle safety office. Establishes a driver education program to increase awareness of the dangers of drunk driving and encourage safe driving practices in students and young drivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB658/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363698,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Sentencing","description":"Expands the discretion of the court to impose penalties for violations of sections 291E-61 and 291E-61.5, HRS, that are reasonably related to the objective of rehabilitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB659/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363699,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Counties; Forfeiture; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant","description":"Authorizes counties to enact and enforce ordinances providing for forfeiture of motor vehicles used in offenses involving operation of a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB660/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363701,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures","description":"Provides mortgage foreclosure protections to active duty military service members under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB661/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363703,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Credit Card Marketing","description":"Requires any institution of higher education that market credit cards to its undergraduate students to offer financial education to those undergraduate students. Requires disclosure of agreements with credit cared issuers. Prohibits gifts or other marketing inducements. Provides penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB662/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363705,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Health Insurance; Immunosuppressant Drugs; Post-Operative Transplant Patients","description":"Prohibits pharmacists, health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from substituting medications prescribed to post-operative transplant patients when a prescribing physician indicates \"do not substitute\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB664/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363707,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"Inmate Pregnancy","description":"Requires the department of public safety to make annual reports to the legislature regarding various pregnancy related data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB665/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363709,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Committed Persons; Discharge or Parole; State Identification","description":"Requires the department of public safety and attorney general to assist committed persons obtain a state identification card upon discharge or parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB666/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363711,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Veterans; Specialty License Plates; Working Group","description":"Establishes a working group to explore the feasibility of providing specialty license plates for all veterans. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB668 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB668/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363712,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Community Health Centers; Reimbursement for Voluntary Medical Services; Federal Stimulus Funds","description":"Requires each community health center or federally qualified health center that receives federal stimulus funding to develop a program to provide reimbursement to medical professionals who travel at their own expense to operate short-term voluntary clinics in underserved areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB669/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363715,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Special Number License Plates; Vanity Plates; Working Group","description":"Establishes a working group to explore the feasibility of expanding the State's policy on special number license plates in order to increase revenue for counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB670/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363717,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"Pharmacists; Telepharmacy","description":"Directs the board of pharmacy to adopt rules relating to the practice of telepharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB671/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363719,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner","description":"Establishes qualifications for and provides prescriptive authority to clinical pharmacist practitioners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB672/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363721,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Removes overtime and sick leave as part of the compensation upon which public employees retirement benefits is based for public employees who have less than five years of credited service as of 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB673/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363724,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Changes the base for the average final compensation from the 3 highest to the 5 highest paid years of credited service for public employees hired after 01/01/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB674/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363726,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"EUTF","description":"Limits the contributions paid by the State and counties for the health benefit plans of retired employees to the amount of the monthly medicare part B premium paid by persons in the lowest income level recognized under medicare part B.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB675/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363728,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"EUTF","description":"Requires the State and counties to pay a monthly contribution as established for employees excluded from collective bargaining or as specified in the applicable public sector bargaining agreement, but not to exceed the actual cost of the health benefits plan or plans for retired employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB676/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363730,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"EUTF; Carrier","description":"Removes the authority of the Board of Trustees of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to provide the health benefits plans or long-term care benefits plans through the fund on a self-insured basis or through a noninsured schedule of benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB677/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363732,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Personal Information; Security Breach; Appropriation","description":"Requires a government agency that maintains personal information systems to include mandatory training programs for agency personnel; requires a business that maintains personal information to implement an information security program; adds a definition of \"credit reporting agency\"; amends the definition of \"security breach\" to include inadvertent, unauthorized disclosure of unencrypted or unredacted records or data containing personal information; requires a notice of security breach to include toll-free contact telephone numbers and addresses for the major credit reporting agencies; requires a government agency to submit a written report to the information privacy and security council within twenty days after discovery of a security breach; requires the information privacy and security council to be responsible for coordinating the implementation of security breach guidelines by government agencies; includes a victim of a security breach to those residents entitled to free security freeze services; appropriates unspecified funds for the information privacy and security council for positions and security tools. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB678/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363734,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Firearm Owner Absolute Liability; National Rifle Association Certified Firearms Instructors; Exemption","description":"Exempts National Rifle Association certified firearms instructors from absolute liability for injury or damage caused by discharge of their firearms during the course of providing firearms training at a firing range to persons seeking to acquire a firearms permit. (HB679 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 301, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1418).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB679/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363737,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"Reservists and National Guardsmen; Nomination Papers and Oaths","description":"Allows reservists and National Guard members in active service who desire to run for office to file nomination papers and take their oaths by mail. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB681 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB681/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363739,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Pilot Project; Interim Coastal Construction Moratorium","description":"Allows DLNR to establish an interim construction moratorium pilot project along Kailua beach to protect development from coastal hazards, to conserve and protect beaches, to preserve recreational uses of coastal resources, and to minimize future impacts to the coastal ecosystem. Effective upon approval, and is repealed on 6/1/2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB682/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363741,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Children; Toxic Substances; Bisphenol-A, Phthalates","description":"Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of child care products and toys for young children that contain bisphenol-A or phthalates. Requires manufacturers to choose safe alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB683/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363743,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Minors; Emergency Shelter; Consent; Keiki Caucus","description":"Allows a minor to give informed consent for emergency shelter and related services. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB684 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB684/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363744,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Keiki Caucus; Comprehensive Sex Education","description":"Specifies additional elements of Hawaii's existing sexuality health education law and its implementation. Requires the department of education (DOE) to provide certain types of information to the public and to parents. Allows parents to opt out of the DOE's sexuality health education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB685/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363746,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"DOE; Comprehensive Data System; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of education to implement and manage a comprehensive data system to provide educators with a consolidated view of student learning-related data and tools to collaborate and share knowledge for the acceleration of student learning; appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB686/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363748,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"State Commission on Fatherhood; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the State Commission on Fatherhood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB687/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363750,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"State Commission on Fatherhood; Terms","description":"Increases the length of terms of members of the State Commission on Fatherhood from two to four years with a two-term limit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB689/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363754,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"DOE; School Bullying; Model Anti-Bullying Programs; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of education to adopt rules to prohibit school bullying and cyberbullying. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB690/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363757,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Youth Suicide; Prevention; Keiki Caucus; Appropriation","description":"Provides funding for the restoration of a peer education program resource teacher and a full time clerk-typist to support suicide prevention services within the Department of Education. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB691 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB691/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363759,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Keiki Caucus; Early Childhood; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for various early childhood and school readiness programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB692/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363760,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Mental Health Counselors","description":"Clarifies grandfathering provisions for licensure as a mental health counselor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB693/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363762,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"Uhu; Goatfish; Bag Limits; Size Restrictions","description":"Establishes fishing bag limits and size restrictions for uhu and goatfish taken from Maui. Also establishes specific exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB694/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363764,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists","description":"Authorizes prescriptive authority for qualified psychologists who practice at a federally qualified health center .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB695/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363766,"bill_number":"HB696","title":"Water; Kuleana Water Rights","description":"Exempts the holders of kuleana lands with appurtenant water rights from paying taxes and fees for their water.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB696/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363770,"bill_number":"HB697","title":"Nation and State Register of Historic Places","description":"Requires the prior written concurrence of the BLNR prior to any rezoning of land on the national or state register of historic places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB697/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363772,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Ocean Resources; Conservation; General Excise Tax; Surcharge; Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement","description":"Imposes a 1% general excise tax surcharge on any commercial activity that utilizes the State's ocean resources. Also, establishes a special fund for the surcharge to finance the activities of the division of conservation and resource enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB698/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363774,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Education; Weighted Student Formula","description":"Beginning in fiscal year 2011-2012, exempts schools on Molokai and Lanai, and the Hana district of Maui, from the applicability of the weighted student formula. Beginning in fiscal year 2012-2013, exempts schools in remote areas from the applicability of the weighted student formula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB699/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363775,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Schools; Taro Farms","description":"Requires the department of education to purchase poi or other taro products for schools that have a taro farm within the regional administrative district. Requires the agriculture education program to arrange for opportunities to work, volunteer, or study on taro farms within a regional administrative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB700/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363777,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"Schools; Taro Farms","description":"Requires the DOE to purchase agricultural products for school meals programs that have a farm within a school's regional administrative district. Requires the agriculture education program to arrange for opportunities for students to work, volunteer, or study on farms within a school's regional administrative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB701/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363780,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Small Business Loans; Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes the Small Business Hardship Loan Program to direct one-time loans to small businesses that are experiencing economic hardship. Establishes the Small Business Hardship Loan Revolving Fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB702 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB702/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363784,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Public School and Public Charter School Registration Fees; and Special Fund.","description":"Requires an annual $25 registration fee for each public school or public charter school student. Establishes registration fee special funds. Empowers the teachers to decide how to expend registration fee funds to benefit the students. Applies to school year 2012-2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB703/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363786,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Offenses Against the Family; Bullying","description":"Makes bullying in the home a misdemeanor offense and requires counseling for anyone convicted of the offense. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB704 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB704/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363788,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; General Leases","description":"Restricts the general lease of Hawaiian Home Lands that have traditionally been leased under agriculture and pasture leases to native Hawaiians and organizations and associations owned or controlled by native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB705/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363790,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Native Hawaiians; Research, Science, and Technology","description":"Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Department of Hawaiian Homelands to establish a native Hawaiian research, science, and technology park to serve as an incubator for native Hawaiian entrepreneurs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB706/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363791,"bill_number":"HB707","title":"Public School Closure; Tax Credit","description":"Provides a tax credit for donations of products or services to reduce the amount of state funds expended on operating costs of public schools being considered for closure. Requires the department of education to determine what donations are acceptable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB707/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363793,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Historic Preservation; Archaeology","description":"Authorizes only an archaeologist who meets the minimum professional qualifications standards adopted by the Secretary of the Interior to execute documents or issue approvals on behalf of DLNR regarding archaeological activities of the state historic preservation division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB708/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363795,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Hawaiian Language; Spelling; Name of State","description":"Requires after 7/1/11, the use of a glottal stop in the spelling of \"Hawaii\" in all documents and signs prepared by or for state or county agencies or officials. Authorizes the revisor of statutes to change the spelling of the name of the State to include the glottal stop when preparing supplements and replacement volumes of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB709/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363797,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Historic Preservation; Archaeological Investigation","description":"Requires the historic preservation division to consult with native Hawaiian cultural practitioners when any archaeological investigation is conducted that relates to historic or cultural properties, artifacts, burial sites, burial goods, or human skeletal remains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB710/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363800,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Burial Sites","description":"Transfers the functions and duties of the historic preservation division of DLNR relating to Hawaiian burial sites to the office of Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB711/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363802,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Hawaiian education","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a complete Hawaiian education program, incorporating Hawaiian language and cultural curricula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB712/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363804,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Renewable Energy Facilities; Community Benefits Agreements","description":"Requires the state energy resources coordinator to include representatives from the island where a proposed renewable energy facility will be located to determine the terms and conditions of its permit plan and permits. Requires the coordinator to meet with the facility developer and community stakeholder groups to negotiate a community benefits agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB713/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363806,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"State Health Planning and Development Agency","description":"Requires that the state health services and facilities plan be adopted in accordance with the rulemaking procedures of chapter 91, HRS. Clarifies criteria for the plan. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB714 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB714/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363807,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Historic Preservation; Burials; Survey Map","description":"Requires state land surveyor to prepare and file with bureau of conveyances a survey map of an approved burial preservation or mitigation plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB715/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363811,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Child Abuse and Neglect; Family Members; Mandated Reporting","description":"Broadens the group of persons required to report child abuse and neglect to include family members, unless they are victims of domestic violence. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB717 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB717/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363813,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Former Foster Youth; Housing; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to develop and administer a program assisting former foster youth with housing options. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB718/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363815,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"Early Childhood Education","description":"Authorizes state agencies to contract with private nonprofit corporations to carry out certain tasks related to the provision of early childhood education and care services. Establishes requirements necessary for a corporation to receive public funds, including the composition of its board of directors. Establishes community councils and the interdepartmental council. Requires the corporation and interdepartmental council to jointly review and approve community plans and determine funding levels for each community council. Takes effect upon approval and sunsets on 6/30/14.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB719/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363817,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Board of Education; Appointment; Selection Advisory Council","description":"Requires the members of the Board of Education to be nominated and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed by the Governor from lists of qualified candidates presented to the Governor by the Board of Education Selection Advisory Council. Makes the student member a voting member of the Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB720/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363820,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Hawaii Foster Youth Mentorship Program","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Foster Youth Mentorship Program in the Department of Human Services to promote the well-being of foster youth. (HB721 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB721/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363822,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Cadmium; Children's Products","description":"Prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution in the State of children's products that contain cadmium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB722/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363823,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Former Foster Youth; Medical Assistance","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll foster youth who age out of the system in an appropriate medical assistance program and automatically re-enroll these foster youth until they reach age twenty-one. Also requires the Department of Human Services to develop a program to assist these foster youth to maintain continuing medical care coverage after the age of twenty-one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB723/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363825,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Foster Care; Monthly Maintenance Payments","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to amend its rules to increase the monthly foster care maintenance payment from $529 per month to an unspecified amount per month. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB724 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB724/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363827,"bill_number":"HB725","title":"Children; Family Court","description":"Substitutes \"parenting time\" wherever the term \"visitation\" appears in the Hawaii Revised Statutes, but only within the sections that pertain directly to relationships between children and their parents. Adds the term \"parenting time\" to sections that reference \"visitation\" between children and other parties. Does not apply to the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, chapter 583A, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB725/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363829,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Foster Children Care System; Court Jurisdiction to Age 21","description":"Authorizes the family court foster care system to retain jurisdiction of a child until age twenty-one (subject to certain events which will terminate the jurisdiction) and amends the age of the child and scope of the required court findings in a permanency hearing. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB726 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB726/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363831,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"TANF Funds; Allocation of Expenditures","description":"Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds, emphasizing direct payments to families, employment training, teenage pregnancy prevention, and keeping families intact. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB727 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB727/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363834,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Asset Building; Disabled Persons; TANF Funds; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot project within the Department of Human Services to conduct and expand asset building classes statewide to serve individuals with disabilities and the parents of children with a disability. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB728/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363836,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Asset Building; Omnibus","description":"Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires the department of human services to provide financial education to applicants for and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and promote participation in individual development accounts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB729/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363837,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Universal Children's Savings Account Pilot Project; QUEST","description":"Creates a universal children's savings account pilot project under the department of human services, open to medicaid-eligible children enrolled in the QUEST program. Repeals 12/31/30.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB730/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363841,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the State's matching share for the establishment and administration of the Women and Infant Children Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and to support diversified agriculture in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB731/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363843,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"TANF; Homeless Assistance for Domestic Violence Victims","description":"Requires department of human services to provide families with homeless assistance when homelessness is a direct result of domestic violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB732/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363845,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Individual Development Accounts; Appropriation","description":"Clarifies guidelines for individual development accounts (IDAs) and designates the department of human services or a contracted agency to administer IDAs. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB733/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363847,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction Task Force","description":"Establishes the economic opportunity poverty reduction task force to develop a strategic, integrated, and comprehensive plan to expand economic opportunities in Hawaii to reduce, by at least 50 per cent by 2021, the number of Hawaii residents, including children and families, living in poverty. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB734 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB734/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363849,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Human Services; Domestic Violence Programs","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to develop grant programs by which private, not-for-profit, and public entities administer federal stimulus funds, private foundation grants, and other funds to prevent and respond to domestic violence. Effective 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB735/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363851,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes","description":"Requires a Community Care Foster Family Home to have been certified and in operation for not less than one year prior to being certified for a third client. (HB736 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB736/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363852,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"Personal Home Care Assistants; Home Care Agency Training","description":"Requires personal home care assistants to receive training by the home care agency they are employed by to ensure quality personal home care assistant services. Repealed on 6/30/14.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB737/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363854,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Domestic Violence","description":"Appropriates federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to assist victims of domestic violence. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB738 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB738/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363856,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Domestic Violence; Task Force","description":"Establishes a domestic violence task force to make recommendations to address domestic violence in Hawaii and then report to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB740 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB740/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363858,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Reciprocal Beneficiaries Certificate; Agent to Grant","description":"Authorizes persons authorized to grant marriage licenses to grant certificates of reciprocal beneficiary status to qualified persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB741/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363861,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority","description":"Transfers authority over the Hawaii natural energy institute (HNEI) from the University of Hawaii to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Establishes a HNEI research station at the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority ocean science and technology park.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB742/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363864,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Powers","description":"Broadens the powers and duties of the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB743/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363866,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Dam Safety; Dam Safety Task Force; Incentives","description":"Provides that certain dams and related reservoirs designated as important agricultural lands shall be included in the total area calculation for important agricultural lands. Establishes a dam safety task force to recommend safety actions. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB744/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363869,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Board Appointments and Terms","description":"Changes the representation qualifications for the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority board of directors. Clarifies the role of the research advisory committee and who may serve on the committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB745/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363870,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Short Form; Elderly and Disabled Persons; Home and Community Svcs","description":"Relating to home and community based services for elderly and disabled persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB746/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363872,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"Unemployment Insurance","description":"Makes fear of domestic or sexual violence a good cause for not accepting otherwise suitable, available work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB748/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363874,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Nurse Aides; Competency Evaluation","description":"Provides that biannual maintenance and continuing education hours required for nurse aides include a competency evaluation approved by the Department of Human Services. (HB749 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB749/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363876,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Health Care; Out-of-State Transfer; Notification; Developmental Disabilities; Long-term Care","description":"Requires health care facilities and providers to notify the state-designated advocacy services entity or agency prior to transferring an elderly or disabled patient to a treatment, rehabilitation, or long-term care facility in another state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB750/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363878,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Insurance Fraud; Cooperation","description":"Requires individuals, entities, and insurers to cooperate with insurance fraud investigations. Bars restitution for failure to cooperate. Effective 7/1/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB751/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363880,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Medicine; Continuing Medical Education; Palliative Care","description":"Directs the Hawaii medical board to require physician clinical practitioners to complete 12 hours of continuing medical education on palliative care every 4 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB752/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363884,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Homeless; Temporary Nighttime Shelter Parking Lots","description":"Requires department of human services, in consultation with the counties and any interested private homeless assistance programs, to develop temporary nighttime parking lots to provide safe overnight locations for homeless individuals who would otherwise sleep in their motor vehicles on public or private roads or property. (HB753 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB753/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363886,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Public Housing; Minimum Rent; Preferences","description":"Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to establish a minimum rent schedule for state low-income housing units. Requires a minimum monthly rent of $250 for state low-income housing units and annual adjustment of minimum rent based upon the national average wage index. (HB754 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB754/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363888,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Public Housing; Evictions","description":"Conforms public housing eviction procedural requirements to federal law. Deletes requirement of establishing at least one eviction board in each county. Decreases the minimum member requirement of the eviction board. Allows eviction boards to use video conferencing to conduct hearings. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 160, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB755/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363890,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Persons with Disabilities; Building Plan and Design Review; Fees","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to charge fees to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with law and establishes a fee schedule. Establishes an Accessible Building Design Special Account for plan review fees and cost of compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act design requirements. Effective January 1, 2012. (HB756 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB756/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363892,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Medicaid Eligibility Information Technology Infrastructure; Med-QUEST; Health Reform; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of human services for implementing a new information technology system for determining medicaid eligibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB757/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363895,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Services for the Blind; Hoopono; CIP Appropriation","description":"Appropriates unspecified funds for the department of human services, vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division to upgrade equipment and facilities for the Hoopono program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB758/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363898,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Developmental Disability; Job Training; Appropriation","description":"Establishes an employment and training program under the department of human services for intellectually and developmentally disabled persons using medicaid waiver funds. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB759/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363900,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"Medicaid; Persons with Disabilities; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a medicaid buy-in program for working people with disabilities. Allows the formation of a joint legislative task force on medicaid to examine issues relating to medicaid shortfalls. Makes matching fund appropriation for employment training and placement. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB760 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB760/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363901,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation; Deaf and Hard of Hearing","description":"Establishes a vocational rehabilitation division within the Department of Human Services. Places services for blind and deaf persons under the vocational rehabilitation division. Clarifies services for the deaf. Effective 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB762/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363904,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Relating to higher education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB763/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363906,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Relating to higher education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB764/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363908,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Relating to higher education.","description":"Short form bill relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB765/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363910,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Relating to University of Hawaii.","description":"Short form bill relating to University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB766/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363912,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Relating to University of Hawaii.","description":"Short form bill relating to University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB767/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363914,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Supporting Employment Empowerment Hawaii Work Program","description":"Authorizes the establishment of the Supporting Employment Empowerment Hawaii Work Program to transition public assistance recipients to the workforce. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB768 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB768/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363915,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Human Services; Community Care Foster Family Home; Private Pay Clients","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to oversee a three-year demonstration project permitting two private-pay individuals to live in the same community care foster family home under specified conditions. (HB769 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB769/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363917,"bill_number":"HB770","title":"Child Abuse; Adult Abuse; Background Checks","description":"Requires the department of human services to allow persons to conduct child and vulnerable adult abuse perpetrator checks on the department's website as part of background checks for employment, volunteer, licensure, or certification purposes. (HB770 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB770/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363920,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Notification; Silver Alert","description":"Creates and implements a silver alert program to alert the public of any missing senior citizen with an impaired mental condition, to be operated concurrently with the Maile Amber Alert program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB771 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB771/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363922,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Domestic Violence Court Pilot Program","description":"Establishes a three year Domestic Violence Court Pilot Program with exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving domestic violence. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB772 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB772/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363924,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Emergency Medical Services Special Fund; Transfer of Surcharge Revenues From Neurotrauma Special Fund","description":"Requires temporarily the deposit of surcharge revenues to the emergency medical services special fund from the neurotrauma special fund. Requires the transfer of unexpended and unencumbered moneys in the repealed health care revolving fund to be transferred to the emergency medical services special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB774/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363928,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Expand Purposes","description":"Temporarily expands the purposes for which dwelling unit revolving funds may be expended in order to create job opportunities. Takes effect on 7/1/2011, and terminates on 6/30/2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB776/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363930,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Establishes a formula for the reimbursement of the state general fund from non-general funds for health fund contributions for retired state employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB777/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363932,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Requires excess reserves and investment and other earnings of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund to be used to defray the employers' contribution towards the health benefits plan costs of retirees. Allows a portion of the earnings to be used for administrative and other expenses of the fund. Takes effect on 7/01/11 and is repealed on 6/30/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB778/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363933,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Employees' Retirement System; State Contributions","description":"Requires state contributions to the employees' retirement system to be paid from the general fund on a quarterly basis. Requires payments to be made before the end of the fiscal quarter. Requires departments and agencies whose employees are paid from state non-general funds to reimburse the state general fund for advance contributions. Requires the departments and agencies to pay monthly interest at 0.25% on the reimbursements. Takes effect on 07/01/2011 and is repealed on 06/30/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB779/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363935,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Children with Disabilities; Appropriation","description":"Provides for the development of a developmental screening system for persons who may have developmental disabilities and the convening of developmental screening task force to initiate the development of an integrated, universal early childhood developmental screening system in Hawaii; appropriates funds for early developmental screening pilot projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB780/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363938,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Waikiki","description":"Grants ten-year license for one stand-alone casino in Waikiki not in a hotel. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen percent wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB781 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB781/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363940,"bill_number":"HB782","title":"Starlight Reserve, Aerospace Industry Development; Appropriation","description":"Extends the sunset date of the starlight reserve advisory committee by two years; makes appropriations to the office of aerospace development of the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB782/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363942,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; General Obligation Bond Principal","description":"Requires temporarily the dwelling unit revolving fund to reimburse the general fund for the principal of general obligation bonds issued for housing projects and programs. Appropriates general funds for the repair and maintenance of public housing projects. Takes effect on 7/1/2011, and terminates on 6/30/2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB783/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363945,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Allows the moneys in the rental housing trust fund to be used for the repair and maintenance of rental housing projects through private contracts for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. Appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB784/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363947,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Land Conservation Fund; Purposes of Expenditures","description":"Requires the revenues of the land conservation fund from the conveyance tax to be temporarily expended for invasive species control and mitigation, reforestation, and sediment run-off control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB785/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363948,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Solid Waste Management; Surcharge","description":"Increases the solid waste management surcharge. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB786/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363950,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Construction Procurement Contracts","description":"Requires the general and subcontractor for construction procurement under the Hawaii public procurement code to file certification of compliance with the notice of final completion of the contract. Provides that the general contractor shall not be sanctioned for noncompliance by a subcontractor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB787/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363952,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Biofuel Facilities; Income Tax; Tax Credit","description":"Amends the existing ethanol facility income tax credit to include other bioenergy production and to enable larger facilities to be eligible for the tax incentive. (HB788 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB788/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363955,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Biofuel Production Facility Loan Guarantee Program","description":"Establishes a biofuel production facility loan guarantee program administered by the department of business, economic development, and tourism; requires adoption of rules; establishes terms and restrictions; requires annual report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB789/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363957,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Biofuel","description":"Requires transportation fuel sold in the State for use in motor vehicles to contain no less than 15 per cent biofuel that is produced in the State from agricultural products grown in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB790/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363959,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Biofuel Production Facility; Tax Credit","description":"Creates an income tax credit for development and construction costs for qualifying biofuel production facilities. Repeals 1/1/2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB791/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363961,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Environment; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement","description":"Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement to be provided if an action by an agency or applicant is anticipated to have a significant effect on the environment. Establishes public disclosure system of environmental review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB792/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363962,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Taxation; Exemptions; Suspension; Appropriation","description":"Suspends from 1/1/2012, to 6/30/2015, the exemptions for certain persons and certain amounts of gross income or proceeds from the general excise and use tax and requires the payment of the tax at a rate of 4%. Appropriates funds to expedite implementation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(S) Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 548).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB793/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363964,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Itemized Deductions - Limits","description":"Temporarily places a cap on itemized deductions claimed on state income tax returns until January 1, 2016. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2011. (HB794 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB794/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363968,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Limitation on Distribution to Counties","description":"Places a temporary limit on the amount of transient accommodations tax revenues distributed to the counties. Effective July 1, 2011 and sunsets June 30, 2015. (HB795 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB795/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363970,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Income Tax; Tax Credit Ceiling","description":"Reduces certain allowable tax credits for taxable years beginning on or after 1/1/11, and ending before 1/1/16. Imposes a temporary tax ceiling for certain tax credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB796/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363972,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Income Tax Credits; Limitation","description":"Extends the deadline to claim amounts against the high technology business investment tax credit and the technology infrastructure renovation tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB797/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363974,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Repeal","description":"Repeals the temporary suspension under Act 105, SLH 2011, on the general excise tax exemption on sales of computer hardware, computer software, and telecommunications equipment sold to the federal government and state-chartered credit unions. Amends Act 105, SLH 2011, to comply with federal law. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 547).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB798/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363977,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"General Excise and Use Taxes; Temporary Suspension; Exemption for Certain Persons and Gross Amounts","description":"Suspends temporarily the exemptions for certain persons and certain amounts of gross income or proceeds from the general excise and use tax and requires the payment of the tax at a graduated rate. Effective July 1, 2011, and sunsets on June 30, 2015. (HB799 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB799/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363978,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"Research Tax Credit; Reinstatement","description":"Reinstates the research tax credit in modified form, basing the amount of the credit on the in-house wages paid for qualified research within the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB800/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363980,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Bank and Other Financial Corporations Tax Rate; Increase","description":"Temporarily increases the tax rate for banks and other financial corporations, effective from 07/01/11 until 12/31/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB802/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363982,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Banks and Other Financial Corporations; Tax Rate Increases","description":"Repeals requirement that $2,000,000 of tax revenues from banks and other financial corporations be deposited into the compliance resolution fund. Effective July 1, 2011. Sunsets on December 31, 2015. (HB803 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB803/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363986,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"Income Tax; Exclusion of Certain Income from Out-of-State Trust","description":"Repeals the income tax exclusion for certain gross income of an in-state trust with out-of-state beneficiaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB804/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363988,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Income Tax Exemption; High Technology Stock Options; Repeal","description":"Repeals the income tax exemption for income derived from stock options or stock from a qualified high technology business.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB805/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363991,"bill_number":"HB806","title":"Trade Or Business Expense Deduction; Modification","description":"Temporarily modifies the trade or business expense deduction under the income tax as follows: (1) prohibits a deduction for traveling expenses while away from home and out-of-state, and (2) establishes a ceiling on the deduction for the remuneration of a high-paid employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB806/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363993,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Income Tax; Withholding","description":"Reduces the maximum income tax withholding amount allowed under state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB807/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363995,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund Distribution Suspension","description":"Temporarily suspends the distribution of a portion of the conveyance tax to the land conservation fund. Effective June 30, 2011. (HB808 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB808/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363996,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Time Share Units; Transient Accommodations Tax; Increase","description":"Temporarily increases from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2015, the transient accommodations tax rate on time share units by two percent. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB809 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB809/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":363998,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Tax Credit; Employment Increase","description":"Provides a tax credit to a taxpayer that has increased the number of employees employed and total wages paid by the taxpayer. (HB810 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB810/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364000,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"Tax Credit; Employment Increase","description":"Provides a tax credit for increases in the total number of covered employees and total wages paid to covered employees by a taxpayer between 2010 and 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB811/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364003,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Unemployment Compensation; Income Tax Exemption","description":"Temporarily exempts unemployment compensation from the Hawaii income tax. (HB812 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Marumoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB812/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364005,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Unemployment Compensation; Income Tax Exemption","description":"Temporarily exempts unemployment compensation from the Hawaii income tax for certain taxpayers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB813/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364007,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Public Employment; Group Life Insurance","description":"Limits the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to providing group life insurance benefits only to retired employees who retired before July 1, 2011. Maintains the flat dollar contribution for the group life benefit of retired employees and repeals the annual adjustment. Repeals provisions pertaining to the negotiation of group life insurance contributions for active employees. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB814/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364010,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefit Trust Fund; Employer Contributions","description":"Makes employer contributions to the employer-union health benefits trust fund non-negotiable under collective bargaining. Establishes employer contributions for active public employees at 50% of monthly cost of the health benefits plan. Limits the trust fund to offering to active employees a medical benefits plan that provides not more than the minimum benefits required under the Hawaii prepaid health care act. Requires the trust fund to offer separate prescription drug, dental, and vision plans. Takes effect on 7/1/2011, and is repealed on 6/30/2015, but does not affect collective bargaining contracts, the cost items of which were approved before the effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB815/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364011,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Employees' Retirement System; New Public Employees; Calculation of Compensation","description":"Provides that, for a public employee who first enters service after 6/30/11, \"compensation\" for the purpose of calculating retirement allowances does not include overtime payments, differentials, supplementary payments, bonuses, and lump sum salary supplements. States expressly that the provision does not apply to a public employee who first entered service before 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB816/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364014,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Regular Interest","description":"Establishes the percentage of \"regular interest\" credited to the retirement account of a public employee who first enters service after 06/30/11 at 2% as opposed to a public employee who first entered service prior to 07/01/11, whose regular interest percentage is 4 and 1/2%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB817/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364016,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Unused Sick Leave Credit For New Public Employees","description":"Provides, for a new public employee hired after 06/30/11, retirement service credit for unused sick leave that is half of the credit applicable to an existing public employee. Does not change the unused sick leave credit provisions for an existing public employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB818/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364018,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Victims' Rights; Department of Health Notification","description":"Amends the crime victims' bill of rights law to include notice or waiver of notice as to an offender's unfitness to stand trial, transfer to the state hospital or other psychiatric facility, or regaining fitness to proceed. Requires the department of health to provide notice of offender unauthorized absences.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB819/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364020,"bill_number":"HB820","title":"Bill of Rights for Victims","description":"Amends chapter 801D, providing for additional rights to crime victims, surviving immediate family members, and witnesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB820/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364022,"bill_number":"HB821","title":"Mandatory Health Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health care coverage and benefits for autism spectrum disorders in excess of services provided by the Department of Health and Department of Education beginning after December 31, 2011. (HB821 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-24","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB821/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364024,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security Tax; Aviation Fuel","description":"Imposes the environmental response, energy, and food security tax (barrel tax) on aviation fuel. Requires those revenues to be deposited into the airport revenue fund. Appropriates an amount approximating the total revenue collected from the barrel tax on aviation fuel for airport repair, maintenance, and other programs and projects that promote employment opportunities in the private sector.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB822/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364025,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Traffic Offenses; Fines and Fees","description":"Reallocates fees collected from certain administrative processing costs to the judiciary computer system special fund and the general fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB823/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364028,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Unfunded Liability Contribution For State Employees; General Excise Tax Revenue Set-Aside","description":"Requires the set aside from the general excise tax revenues of an amount equivalent to the unfunded accrued liability contribution by the State for state employees. Takes effect on 07/01/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB824/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364031,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Business Outreach Board; Creation","description":"Creates a business outreach board under the department of business, economic development, and tourism to periodically confer with out-of-state holders or controlling or major interests in companies incorporated within the State on problems and concerns regarding doing business in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB825/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364033,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Comprehensive Amendments","description":"Makes various amendments to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund law: (1) establishes a tiered system of employer contributions for the medicare part B premiums of new employees who first enter service after 06/30/2011 and subsequently retire, based on their years of service before retirement; (2) when a retired employee is married to an active employee, renders the retired employee ineligible to enroll in a health benefits plan that provides coverage for the active employee; (3) when a retired employee is privately employed and eligible for prepaid health care coverage, renders the retired employee ineligible to enroll in a two-party or family plan that covers the spouse unless the spouse also is enrolled in the prepaid health care plan; (4) requires the auditor to periodically evaluate the health benefits plan for retired employees to determine compliance with the requirements that the plan not duplicate medicare benefits and be secondary to medicare; (5) provides that the employers' contribution for the medicare part B premium shall be based on the least costly medicare part B premium rate and made only for a retired employee; (6) provides medicare part B contributions to a retired employee's spouse only if the employee first entered service before 07/01/2011; (7) requires a retired employee to enroll in both medicare part B and a medical benefits plan of the fund as a condition for receiving reimbursements for medicare part B premiums; (8) requires a retired employee's spouse who is eligible to enroll in the medicare part B medical insurance plan to enroll in that plan as a condition for participating in a health benefits plan of the fund; and (9) requires the annual adjustment of the base monthly contribution for retired employees to be based on the least costly medicare part B premium rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB826/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364035,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Loitering; Public Property; Homelessness; Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the offense of loitering on public property and adds trespassing on public property to the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree. Establishes the homeless case management program and the homeless case management special fund, to be administered by the judiciary for the benefit of homeless persons convicted of loitering or trespass on public property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB829/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364037,"bill_number":"HB830","title":"Student Loan Funds; Secondary Market Services Corp. -- Hawaii","description":"Repeals state authorization to allow a private not-for-profit corporation to acquire student loan notes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB830/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364039,"bill_number":"HB831","title":"General Excise Tax; Contractors","description":"Allows contractors to pay general excise tax liability by working on and completing construction or renovation projects for the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB831/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364040,"bill_number":"HB832","title":"Cable Television and Public Utilities; Service Interruptions; Refund","description":"Requires cable television operators and public utilities to issue refunds to subscribers in the event of service interruptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB832/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364044,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Joint Development Project; GET Exemption","description":"Exempts from GET a project developed to provide affordable rental housing or a community health care facility within a mixed-use transit-oriented joint development project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB833/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364046,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Firearms; Ammunition Sales","description":"Makes it unlawful for a person or entity to sell or distribute ammunition unless the purchaser provides proof that the firearm for which the ammunition is to be used is registered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB834/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364048,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Excess Revenues; Retirement Benefits","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to article VII, section 6 of the state constitution to authorize the legislature to deposit excess general fund revenues into a fund to fund pension benefits and other post-employment benefits for State employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB835/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364050,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Highways; Old Government Roads","description":"Clarifies ownership of old government roads by providing that county highways include old government roads. Defines old government roads. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB836 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB836/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364053,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Unemployment Benefit; Part-time Employment","description":"Allows good cause to be found for an individual voluntarily leaving part-time employment where eligibility for partial unemployment has been established under various conditions contributed to the voluntary leaving. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB837 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB837/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364055,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Commercial Liability Insurance Policies; Construction Professionals","description":"Clarifies the laws relating to the interpretation of commercial liability insurance policies affecting construction professionals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB839/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364057,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Liquor; Discounts","description":"Increases liquor tax rates. Reduces the liquor tax rate on the first sixty thousand barrels produced in a small brewery or brewpub. Makes it lawful to provide a discount for liquor purchases through coupons or mail-in rebates when made in combination with other merchandise. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB840 HD1).","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB840/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364058,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Forensic Mental Health Examination Reports; Confidentiality","description":"Requires courts to maintain mental health examination reports as confidential documents, subject to specific exemptions for limited distribution of the reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB841/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364060,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Abortion","description":"Amends the definition of abortion to include chemical or pharmaceutical means of performing abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB842/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364062,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"Health; Partial Birth Abortion","description":"Prohibits performance of partial-birth abortions. Authorizes the bringing of civil actions against a person who performs a partial-birth abortion. Allows for monetary damages and prison terms in partial-birth abortion cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB843/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364064,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Real Property Leases","description":"Mandates conditions applicable to commercial and industrial leases where the lessor owns fifty thousand square feet or more of commercial or industrial leasehold property in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB844/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364066,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Ground Leases; Residential Real Property; Tax Credit","description":"Requires notice of intended disposition of land subject to an expiring long-term residential ground lease; provides for extension of a long-term residential ground lease; provides for the conversion of owner-occupancy or long-term rental of units subject to an expired long-term residential ground lease to tenancy subject to the landlord-tenant code; provides an income tax credit for rental income collected from property subject to an extension of thirty years or more of a long-term residential ground lease. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB845/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364069,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Real Estate Appraisal Arbitration; Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice","description":"Requires a real estate appraiser to comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice when acting as an appraiser or arbitrator in an arbitration proceeding. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB846 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB846/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364072,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Real Estate Appraiser; Arbitration; Awards; Reports","description":"Requires, in certain arbitration proceedings where the arbitrator is a real estate appraiser, the record of an award to include findings of fact, the appraiser's rationale for the award, and information regarding the evidence that provided the basis for the award. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB847 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB847/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364073,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Related Management Entities; GET Exemption","description":"Exempts from the GET the amounts received by a related or indirectly related management entity managing the business of the affiliates. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-04","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB848/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364075,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Education; Virtual Learning Pilot Program; Lanai; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot project that expands the e-school program offered by the Hawaii virtual learning network and the DOE to Lanai high and elementary school. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB849/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364077,"bill_number":"HB850","title":"Lanai; Fisheries; Resource Management; Appropriation","description":"Designates the Lanai community-based fishery resource management area. Establishes the Lanai community-based fishery resource management area advisory committee to develop a community-based fishery resource management area program to implement traditional fishery management practices on the island of Lanai. Repeal upon adoption of rules to implement the aha kiole or aha moku management system. Effective 07/01/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB850/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364079,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Temporary Small Business Revolving Loan Program; Lanai","description":"Creates a temporary small revolving loan program within DBEDT for small businesses on Lanai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB851/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364081,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Appropriations; Lanai Watershed","description":"Appropriates funds for the execution of the watershed management plan for Lanaihale on the island of Lanai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB852/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364083,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Financial Institutions","description":"Establishes a task force to review, investigate, and study the feasibility and cost of establishing the bank of the State of Hawaii. Requires reports to the Legislature. (HB853 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB853/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364086,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Lifebed Intelligent Medical Vigilance System; Mandatory Insurance Coverage","description":"Mandates health insurance coverage for use of the Lifebed Intelligent Medical Vigilance System by all health and accident insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations after 12/31/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB854/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364087,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Supplemental Statements","description":"Makes numerous revisions to the environmental assessment and environmental impact statement process to create a more streamlined, transparent, and consistent process. Defines and provides procedures for supplemental statements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB856/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364089,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Liquor Tax; Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants","description":"Uses increased liquor tax revenues as an offset against county expenses of enforcing violations for driving under the influence of intoxicants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB857/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364091,"bill_number":"HB858","title":"Motor Vehicles; Tow Truck Operators","description":"Clarifies that tow truck operators that do not store motor vehicles are not required to offer services 24 hours per day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB858/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364095,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"CIP; 25th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 25th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB859/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364097,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Legislative Broadcast Program; Public Interest","description":"Establishes that criteria for selecting proceedings to be broadcast by the legislative broadcast program shall be related to matters of public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB860/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364100,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Government Records; Cost of Copying; Written Records of Requests for Public Information","description":"Require that per-page copies of most government records not exceed 10 cents per page; requires government agencies to keep a written record of requests for disclosure of government records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB861/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364102,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Ethics Commission; Retention of Disclosure Information; Records","description":"Requires the ethics commission to retain, in electronic form for ten years, financial and gift disclosure statements filed by legislators, employees, and delegates to a constitutional convention and statements filed by lobbyists. Makes such documents public records for so long as the documents are available, either in paper or electronic form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB862/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364103,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway Houses; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force, within the department of health, to regulate clean and sober homes and halfway houses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB864/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364105,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Farmers; Safe Food Certification; Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot program within the department of agriculture to encourage farmers to form agricultural cooperatives, coordinate purchasing agreements between the agricultural cooperatives and hotels, restaurants, and other buyers in the visitor and hospitality industries, and develop and implement safe food certification for products under the pilot program; requires annual reports to the legislature; appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB867/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364107,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund","description":"Expands the authorized uses of the agricultural development and food security special fund to include the improvement and investigative studies of dams and reservoirs. Authorizes Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds for the special fund. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB868 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB868/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364110,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"State Matching Funds; Counties; Agriculture; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a program for state matching funds for expenses incurred by the counties in supporting agriculture. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB869 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB869/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364112,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Arbitration; Remedies; Costs","description":"Authorizes arbitrators to award costs of the arbitration if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving a comparable claim or by the agreement of the parties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB870/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364114,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Uniform Interstate Family Support Act","description":"Updates the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act to reflect requirements of the Hague Convention of the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance. Provides procedures for registration, recognition, enforcement, and modifications of support orders from countries that are parties to the convention. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB871 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB871/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364116,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Noncandidate Committees; Campaign Contributions; Expenditure Reports","description":"Adds new requirements regarding noncandidate committee registration and requires noncandidate committees to file late expenditures reports under certain circumstances. Requires noncandidate committees to make additional disclosures within their noncandidate committee reports. Repeals section 11-332, relating to reporting by corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB872/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364119,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation","description":"Reenacts the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund. Appropriates $2,000,000 to be deposited into the fund and expended for purposes of the fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB873/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364120,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Solid Waste; Illegal Dumping","description":"Creates a minimum penalty for felony disposal of solid waste of $2,000, and a minimum penalty for petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste of $500. Creates a petty misdemeanor offense for illegally operating a solid waste management system. (HB874 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB874/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364122,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Schools; Student Enrollment; Power of Attorney","description":"Establishes requirements for powers of attorney executed for student enrollment purposes. Expressly prohibits uses of powers of attorney to circumvent school enrollment requirements, and requires parents and guardians to certify that a power of attorney is not being used for those purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB875/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364124,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Prisons; Jails; Correctional Facilities; Construction","description":"Directs the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Accounting and General Services to plan and design the construction and operation of a new minimum security facility at the site of the existing Oahu community correctional facility. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB876 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB876/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364127,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Limited Benefit Health Insurance","description":"Specifies that limited benefit health plans recognized as health insurance do not include long term care insurance. Conforms cross-reference to insurance fraud.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB877/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364129,"bill_number":"HB878","title":"Nonprofit Corporations","description":"Amends the Hawaii nonprofit corporations act to permit member actions by ballot and electronic voting, use of electronic notice, and conduct of meeting by teleconference. (HB878 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB878/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364131,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Task Force","description":"Authorizes a planned community association or a condominium association to pursue nonjudicial foreclosure for outstanding liens; authorizes payment plans for outstanding liens under certain conditions; allows an association to acquire a unit through credit bidding at auction; specifies notice requirements; prohibits foreclosure of certain junior liens during the pendency of foreclosure on a mortgage. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB879/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364133,"bill_number":"HB880","title":"Public Utilities; Electronic Filing","description":"Allows public utilities to make certain electronic filings with the public utilities commission. Appropriates funds from the public utilities commission special fund for upgrades to the commission's computer system to allow for electronic filings. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB880 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB880/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364135,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Captive Insurance Companies","description":"Provides greater flexibility in determining the types of related entities that may be affiliated with and insured by a pure captive insurance company. Streamlines and simplifies exceptions applicable to various classes of captive insurance companies. Makes other housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB881/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364137,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Judiciary; Short Form","description":"Relating to Judiciary; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB882/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364139,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Elected Attorney General","description":"Proposes amendment to article V, section 6, of the state constitution to provide that the attorney general be elected as a nonpartisan elected official rather than appointed by the governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB883/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364142,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Family Leave; Siblings","description":"Amends the family leave requirement to permit an employee to use family leave time to care for a sibling. Adds definition of \"sibling\". Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB884/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364144,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Contractors License Board; Public Hearings","description":"Requires the Contractors License Board to conduct public hearings for license applications and disciplinary proceedings. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB885 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB885/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364147,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Public Contracts; Bids","description":"Requires certain low bidders on public works construction contracts to provide the governmental contracting agencies with a projected breakdown of the hours of employees on the contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB886/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364150,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"Prevailing Wages; Enforcement","description":"Requires 1/10 of 1% of the total amount of public works contracts to be transferred into the prevailing wage enforcement special fund to be used by DLIR for the purposes of enforcing state prevailing wage laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB887/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364151,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Contractors; Licenses; Criminal History Record Checks","description":"Requires applicants and holders of a contractor license to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the contractors licensing board pursuant to rules adopted by the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB888/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364154,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"CIP; 21st Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 21st representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB890/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364156,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Plastic Bags","description":"Prohibits businesses from offering to consumers non-compostable checkout bags at point of sale. Establishes fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB891/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364159,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Historic Preservation; Culturally Valuable Sites","description":"Prohibits any person from injuring or destroying any site, building, structure, heiau, or artifact that has been designated as culturally valuable by the historic preservation division. Authorizes any person to petition the historic preservation division for the designation of culturally valuable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB892/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364161,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Private Attorney General; Historic Preservation","description":"Authorizes an individual to act as a private attorney general with the powers to enforce violations of the Hawaii historic preservation program by bringing a civil action against a violator.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB893/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364163,"bill_number":"HB894","title":"Nonjudicial; Mortgage Foreclosures; Five-month moratorium","description":"Places a five month moratorium on nonjudicial foreclosures. (HB894 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB894/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364165,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Boards and Commissions; Office of Hawaiian Affairs membership","description":"Increases the membership of the Commission on Water Resource Management, Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Land Use Commission, respectively, to include a member to represent the interests of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. (HB895 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB895/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364166,"bill_number":"HB896","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures","description":"Repeals laws authorizing and providing for nonjudicial foreclosure processes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB896/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364169,"bill_number":"HB897","title":"Homelessness; Interagency Council; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness and makes an appropriation for administrative expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB897/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364171,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Housing First Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Extends to December 31, 2012, the lapse date of funds appropriated from the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to Act 191, SLH 2010, for the housing first pilot program. Effective June 29, 2011. (HB898 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB898/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364173,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Appropriation; Housing; Affordable; Public","description":"Makes appropriations to improve the existing public and affordable housing stock and increase public and affordable housing units in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB899/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364175,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Honolulu Urban Caucus; Affordable Housing; RHTF","description":"Amends the allowable uses of rental housing trust fund moneys to include the moderate rehabilitation of rental housing units. Adds a definition of \"moderate rehabilitation\" to certain sections of law that apply to the rental housing trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB900/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364177,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Conveyance Tax","description":"Increases the portion of conveyance tax revenue that shall be deposited into the rental housing trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB901/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364180,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Hawaii Health Corps; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health corps program to provide loan repayments on behalf of eligible physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in any county having a shortage of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, with priority given to those serving in rural areas. Provides for loan repayments by the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine and the University of Hawaii at Manoa school of nursing and dental hygiene. Creates the Hawaii health corps revolving fund. Makes appropriations to support accreditation efforts and support and expand residency programs, particularly in family medicine. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB902/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364182,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Caffeine; Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of caffeinated beer beverages labeled as \"pre-mixed drinks\" in the State. (HB903 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB903/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364183,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Beer Beverage; Caffeine; Labeling and Warning","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of caffeinated beer beverages unless labeled as an intoxicating liquor and accompanied by a warning about the potentially harmful effects of consumption. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB904/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364186,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"Health and Human Services Delivery Plan; Procurement","description":"Authorizes a state agency to require a provider to participate in health and human services delivery planning as a condition of the provider's contract. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB905 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"(S) Act 004, 2/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB905/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364189,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Education; Multi-Track Schools; Instructional Days","description":"Exempts multi-track schools from required minimum of one hundred eighty instructional days; requires not fewer than one hundred seventyone days and one thousand eighty student instructional hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB907/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364192,"bill_number":"HB908","title":"Single School Calendar; Exemption for BOE-designated Schools","description":"Provides that the single school calendar for all public schools does not apply to schools designated by BOE in furtherance of a plan to improve educational outcome in students.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB908/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364194,"bill_number":"HB910","title":"University of Hawaii; Hawaii Grant Office; Establishment","description":"Establishes the Hawaii grant office within the University of Hawaii system to support state agencies in the pursuit of grant and subsidy funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB910/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364197,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Taxation; Potable Water","description":"Exempts federally tax exempt companies that supply potable water from the state income and general excise taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB911/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364198,"bill_number":"HB912","title":"NELHA; Land Conveyance","description":"Conveys ownership to NELHA of lands currently leased by the State to NELHA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB912/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364201,"bill_number":"HB913","title":"Title Insurers; Coverage; Title Report; Fraud; Penalty","description":"Requires any policy that is purchased for the purpose of indemnifying a lender to also indemnify the purchaser of the policy. Provides that knowingly issuing a policy of title insurance or title report that excludes other interests against the property is a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB913/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364203,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Durable Power of Attorney","description":"Requires a designated attorney-in-fact who is a child of the principal to give notice of the designation and any subsequent acts to any child of the principal who is not designated as attorney-in-fact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB914/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364205,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Parking for Disabled Persons; Special Account","description":"Creates an accessible parking special account within the disability and communication access board special fund. Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the accessible parking special account; excess funds to be transferred to the state highway fund at the end of each fiscal year. Requires all costs associated with the statewide parking program for persons with disabilities to be appropriated from the accessible parking special account beginning July 1, 2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(S) Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 548).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB916/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364207,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Transportation; County Approval Exemptions","description":"Exempts from county approval state department of transportation development and construction of highways and airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB917/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364209,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Transportation; Airports; Helicopter Contracts","description":"Provides limited relief to helicopter operators that entered into long-term leases with the Department of Transportation. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB918/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364211,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Fireworks; Displays; Allowable Time Periods; Notification Requirements; Documentation","description":"Requires shipping companies to notify county officials of fireworks shipments. Establishes labeling requirements for display fireworks. Allows counties to inspect fireworks display sites and revoke/suspend display permits. Specifies time periods for fireworks displays. Increases display fireworks documentation requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB919/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364212,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Agricultural Leases; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the long-term agricultural lease task force in the department of agriculture; makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB920/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364215,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Agricultural Permits; Exemption","description":"Allows construction of certain traditional Hawaiian hale without a building permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB921/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364217,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Public Land Trust Lands; 999-Year Homestead Lease; Assignment","description":"Allows 999-year homestead leases to be assigned to land trusts that are created for managing and holding the homestead leasehold estate for the benefit of the lessee and lessee's family members. (SD3)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-14","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB922/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364220,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Health; Medical Marijuana","description":"Creates three classes of medical marijuana licenses: class 1 medical marijuana compassion center license for the sale of medical marijuana to qualified patients; class 2 medical marijuana cultivation license; class 3 medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing license. Specifies requirements for each class. Makes medical marijuana sales subject to income and excise taxes. Establishes a special marijuana sales tax on sales of medical marijuana. Establishes a fee for issuance and renewal of a license and a special marijuana sales tax. Takes effect 8/7/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB923/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364222,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Procurement; Construction; Government Indemnity","description":"Prohibits state construction contracts from requiring a contractor to defend the State in any claim arising from the contractor's performance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB925/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364224,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Shoreline setback; Accretion","description":"Prohibits inclusion of accreted lands in determining shoreline setback line in counties with a population over 500,000. (HB926 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB926/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364226,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"Roadway Materials; Recycled Glass Content Requirements","description":"Clarifies that state agencies may purchase roadway materials with a minimum recycled glass content. Allows use of minimum glass of ten per cent crushed glass aggregate in all basecourse and subbase. (HB927 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB927/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364227,"bill_number":"HB928","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Loan Guaranty","description":"Establishes a loan guaranty for transit-oriented development projects that include affordable housing; limits the total principal amount of the guaranteed portion of all loans outstanding at any time to $10,000,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB928/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364229,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Honolulu Rail Transit Corridor Community Development District","description":"Designates the one-half mile area surrounding each rail transit station of the Honolulu high-capacity transit corridor project as the Honolulu rail transit corridor community development district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB929/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364231,"bill_number":"HB930","title":"Medical Torts; Noneconomic Damages; Limits; Pilot Project","description":"Limits noneconomic damages in medical torts to $250,000, except upon a finding of gross negligence. Requires DOH to evaluate the effectiveness of noneconomic damages limits and report to the legislature. Sunsets on 06/30/18.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB930/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364236,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Home School Students; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home school students to participate in any extracurricular activities offered by a public school. Requires home school students to pay applicable activity-participation fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB932/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364238,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Counties; Residential Development","description":"Requires the responsible county agency, as a condition precedent to the issuance of any grubbing, grading, or building permit for any residential development, to certify that all highways that are or will be contiguous to the residential development have been completed or are under construction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB933/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364240,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Residency Requirement; Candidates to the State Legislature","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require any candidate for the state legislature to have been a resident of the district from which the candidate is to be elected or appointed for one year immediately preceding the general or special election or appointment. Requires the candidate to prove residency pursuant to law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB934/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364242,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Elected Office; Proof of Residency","description":"Requires any candidate for an elected state office to provide proof of residency. Requires the chief election officer to make an initial determination as to whether applicable durational residency requirements have been met, subject to expedited court review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB935/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364245,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"County Elected Office; Residency Requirement","description":"Requires any candidate for an elected county office which represents a specific county council district to be a resident of that county council district for one year prior to the general or special election or appointment. Authorizes the official who receives the nomination papers to determine whether the requirements of this section are met. Provides for expedited court review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB936/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364246,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Tourism Economic District in Waikiki; Task force","description":"Creates temporary tourism economic district task force to study ways to revitalize a specific area of Waikiki, including issues of fast-track zoning, infrastructure development, mixed land use, and the use of tax incentives. Report by December 31, 2011. Terminates on June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB937/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364248,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"Non-binding Referendum; Permit Gambling","description":"Proposes a non-binding referendum to permit gambling in the State, in accordance with law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB938/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364250,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Condominium Associations; Proxy Voting","description":"Reduces checkbox options for a condominium association's standard proxy form by deleting the option's relating to giving proxies to the board as a whole and the directors present at the meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB939/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364254,"bill_number":"HB940","title":"Health Insurance; Infertility Treatments","description":"Amends requirements for coverage of infertility treatments to include procedures other than in vitro fertilization; removes requirement that recipients of infertility treatment be married.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB940/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364257,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Liquor Commission","description":"Requires the liquor commission to provide alcohol servers with mandatory training on serving alcohol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB942/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364259,"bill_number":"HB943","title":"Online Ethics Training; Mandatory Continuing Education","description":"Requires continuing online ethics training for elected officials, elected members of the board of education, trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs, the governor, lieutenant governor, and executive department heads and deputies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB943/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364260,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Domestic Abuse; \"Jane Doe\" and \"John Doe\" Filings; Privacy","description":"Allows qualifying \"Jane Doe\"/\"John Doe\" documents and confidential court records in domestic abuse cases. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB944 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB944/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364263,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Human Trafficking Offenses; Crime","description":"Establishes the offenses of human trafficking in the first degree and sexual human trafficking in the first and second degrees. Establishes civil action for damages to victims of human trafficking. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB946 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB946/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=946","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364265,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Agriculture; Natural Farming; Grants","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to establish a program to award grants to agricultural producers who implement natural farming. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB947 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB947/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364267,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Ceded Lands; Inventory","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct an audit of all state-held lands and an inventory of ceded lands, and report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the 2012 session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB948/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364269,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group","description":"Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB949/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364272,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"Appropriation; Health Information Technology; Federal Matching Grants","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health to participate in federal matching grant programs associated with the development of health information technologies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB950/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364274,"bill_number":"HB951","title":"Schools; Hawaii 3R's; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii 3R's as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB951/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364276,"bill_number":"HB952","title":"Education; Public School Lands Trust","description":"Establishes the public school lands trust to provide for the maximum use of public school lands to generate income to improve public school facilities and infrastructure to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and beyond. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB952 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB952/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364278,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Education; Minimum Attendance; Graduation Requirement","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a minimum number of days a public school student must attend school to be eligible for graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB954/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364280,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Health; Air Pollution; Nuisance","description":"Requires a county to investigate and notify the state department of health of a report of possible nuisance involving air pollution; clarifies that a nuisance includes foul or noxious odors, gases, or vapors, including those emanating from buildings; allows the director of health, upon receipt of a complaint of foul or noxious odors, gases, or vapors emanating from buildings, to enter and inspect any building or place to investigate an actual or suspected source of air pollution or for the existence of a nuisance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB955/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364282,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Public Lands; Hotel and Resort Development Agreements","description":"Authorizes lease extensions of up to 65 years for demised hotel and resort premises where the Board of Land and Natural Resources approves a development agreement that meets certain criteria. Sunsets on December 31, 2015. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB956 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB956/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364284,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"CIP; 2nd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 2nd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB957/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364286,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Hawaii Health Corps; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health corps program to provide loan repayments on behalf of eligible physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in any county having a shortage of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, with priority given to in rural areas. Provides for loan repayments by the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine. Makes appropriations to support accreditation efforts and support and expand residency programs, particularly in family medicine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB958/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364288,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"Violent Crimes; DNA Collection; Arrests","description":"Requires DNA collection from those arrested for certain violent crimes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB959/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364289,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Contractors; Exemption","description":"Excludes cost of materials, taxes, and all other items other than labor in determining whether cost of project is less than $1,000 for purposes of \"handyman\" exemption from contractor licensing law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB961/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364291,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Income Tax; Internal Revenue Code; Depreciation","description":"Conforms state income tax law with section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code relating to expensing of certain depreciable business assets. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB962 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB962/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364293,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Employment Security; Sole Proprietors","description":"Excludes sole proprietors from the employment security laws, but allows them to elect to be covered.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB963/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364295,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Gubernatorial Transition","description":"Makes mandatory the duties of the comptroller and the director of finance in the transition of gubernatorial administrations; Directs the administrative heads of each executive department to provide an exit document to and conduct an exit interview with the governor-elect or the governor elect's designee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB964/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364297,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Public Safety; State Fire Council; Administrative Staff","description":"Establishes 2 staff positions for the state fire council to accomplish its statutory duties and responsibilities. Requires the positions to be funded by the annual budgets of the department of labor and industrial relations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB965/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364300,"bill_number":"HB966","title":"Fire Protection; Submission of Building Plans","description":"Requires new building plans to be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction, rather than the county fire chief, before construction commences. Defines the term \"authority having jurisdiction.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB966/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364304,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Urinating and Defecating in Public","description":"Prohibits urinating and defecating in public places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB967/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364307,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Ban; Exception for Cultural Events","description":"Imposes a statewide ban on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB969/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364308,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"DOT; Air Cargo Container Inspections; Fee","description":"Authorizes DOT to conduct incoming air cargo container inspections to detect and confiscate material posing a threat to the State and to assess a fee on air cargo to cover the costs of inspections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB970/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364310,"bill_number":"HB971","title":"Department of Education; Fees","description":"Requires DOE to increase fees for services provided by the office of school facilities and support services to cover at least 50% of the cost of those services. Exempts the school meals program from the increase in fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB971/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364312,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Gasoline dealers; Public Utilities Commission; Civil Penalty","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to impose a civil penalty against gasoline dealers who violate the law. Requires the Attorney General to institute a civil action for civil penalties not paid in a timely manner. Effective January 1, 2050. (HB972 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB972/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364314,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Taxation; Filing Dates","description":"Repeals the changes that were made to taxation filing dates in Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, and Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010. (HB973 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB973/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364317,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"Special Funds; Retirees; Health Benefits","description":"Directs the director of finance to make an annual transfer from each special fund into the general fund to defray the cost of health benefits for retirees whose job positions were funded by special funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB974/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364319,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"Agricultural Leases; Duration Limits","description":"Increases the length of agricultural leases with a thirty-five limit to fifty-five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB975/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364321,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum","description":"Provides that the transient accommodation tax shall be assessed and collected at a minimum rate of $4 per day per unit. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB976 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB976/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364322,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer of Funds; Limit","description":"Limits the existing one per cent transfer of funds into the Works of Art Special Fund by specifying that the transfer of funds applies solely to capital improvement appropriations designated for the construction of state buildings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB977/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364324,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"Kula Hospital; Malama I Ke Ola Health Center; HHSC; Lease","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to lease Kula Hospital's medical clinic, and all equipment, furnishings, and fixtures therein, to Malama I Ke Ola Health Center, upon meeting certain conditions. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB978 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB978/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364326,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Administrative Rules; Repeal","description":"Provides for the automatic repeal of administrative rules effective one hundred eighty days after the repeal of the related statute or ordinance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB979/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364329,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Transfer; Administrative Rules","description":"Transfers the small business regulatory review board from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the department of commerce and consumer affairs, and authorizes the expenses of the board to be funded from the compliance resolution fund; requires each agency to notify the board on an annual basis of any rules to be amended or repealed to reflect statutory amendment or repeal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB980/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364331,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"Renewable Energy Facilities; Community Benefits Agreements","description":"Requires the energy resources coordinator to convene a meeting between the applicant for a proposed renewable energy facility and community stakeholder groups to negotiate a community benefits agreement. Provides for penalties and enforcement of a community benefits agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB981/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364333,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Renewable Electrical Energy","description":"Amends the definition of renewable electrical energy to include customer-sited, grid-connected renewable energy generation, beginning 1/1/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB982/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364335,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; Tax Credits","description":"Amends the Hawaii strategic development corporation provisions related to tax credits. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB983/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364336,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"Biotechnology; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force to identify barriers that Hawaii businesses and university professors face in developing entrepreneurial business models in biotechnology, and to recommend specific actions to address these barriers; requires report to the 2012 legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB984/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364338,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"Film Permits; Surcharge; Creative Industries Division","description":"Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to establish and collect a surcharge for each film permit application it processes; specifies that all surcharge revenues and other revenue sources are to be deposited into the Hawaii television and film development special fund; requires that revenues from the special fund are to be used to fund the creative industries division. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB986/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364340,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Public Money; Payment for Goods and Services","description":"Requires payments by governments for goods and services to be made within fifteen days of receipt of the statement or satisfactory delivery of the goods or performance of the services; if mitigating circumstances, interest begins on sixteenth day; payment required no later than forty-five days from receipt of the statement or satisfactory delivery of the goods or performance of the services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB987/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364342,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Relating to transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB988/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364345,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Relating to transportation.","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB989/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364347,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"Relating to highways.","description":"Short form bill relating to highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB990/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364350,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"Relating to airports.","description":"Short form bill relating to airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB991/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364351,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"Relating to harbors.","description":"Short form bill relating to harbors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB992/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364353,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Hawaii Marine Highway System; Establishment","description":"Creates the Hawaii Marine Highway System to be administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Creates the Hawaii Marine Highway System Fund. Requires DOT to adopt rules. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB993 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB993/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364356,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Covered Loss Deductible","description":"Excludes benefits paid or incurred under the workers' compensation law from the covered loss deductible. Effective January 1, 2013. (HB994 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 032, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB994/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364360,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"School Finances; School Community Councils; Appeals Process; Principal Evaluations","description":"Requires fiscal accountability measures at the school level. Requires the BOE to develop an appeals process for when school principals set aside a school community council decision. Requires school principal evaluations to assess the performance of principals in carrying out statutory powers and duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB995/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364363,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"State Land Leases; Disaster Relief","description":"Allows the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend the existing leases of qualifying disaster relief lessees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB996/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364366,"bill_number":"HB997","title":"Personal Injury Insurance; Record Review","description":"Clarifies the process when an independent record reviewer is used, and adds that all records and charges incurred in an independent record review shall be made available to the claimant upon request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB997/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364368,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Environmental Protection; Plastic Checkout Bags; Fee","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a 5-cent fee for each single-use checkout bag provided to a customer. Allows for exemptions. Provides for fees to be deposited in the general fund. Requires fees to be collected on paper bags in counties that currently have ordinances banning plastic bags. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB998 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB998/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364370,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Aspartame; School Ban","description":"Bans aspartame products from all DOE school meals and vending machines. Prohibits the sale or transfer of aspartame products to or at any school. Establishes a DOE panel to screen foods and beverages at schools for aspartame.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB999/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364373,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Charitable Organizations; Solicitation of Funds from the Public","description":"Allows service of process by substitute service. Allows the Attorney General to accept assurances of discontinuance and to issue cease and desist orders for violations of the law. Amends and clarifies the charity registration exemptions, and clarifies the time period for the filing of a charity's annual financial report. (HB1006 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1006/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364382,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Conveyance tax exemption; low-income housing development","description":"Repeals conveyance tax exemptions for low-income housing projects certified by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1014/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364385,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Renewable Energy Facility Siting Process","description":"Modifies the renewable energy facility siting process to include biofuel production facilities and distribution infrastructure with capacity to produce or distribute one hundred thousand gallons or more of biofuel annually. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1017 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1017/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364404,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Public Finance; Clean Energy Special Account; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Establishes the clean energy special account within the energy security special fund. Requires proceeds from the special account to be expended pursuant to legislative appropriation to finance qualified clean economy projects that meet certain criteria. Protects any proprietary information that may be received by the department of business, economic development, and tourism from a clean economy project entity or company. Requires the director of finance to submit a report to the legislature. Requires the director of business, economic development, and tourism to include certain information relating to qualified clean energy projects as part of the energy resource coordinator's annual report to the legislature. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 1:00PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1033/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364410,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"Balancing the State budget; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund into the State general fund to balance the State budget. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1043 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1043/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364414,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Enforcement of Federal Law","description":"Requires accident and health or sickness insurance, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to comply with federal laws. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to enforce consumer protections and market reforms, as set forth in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that relate to insurance. (HB1046 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1046/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364416,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Insurance; Health; External Review Procedure","description":"Provides uniform standards for external review procedures based on NAIC Uniform Health Carrier External Review Model Act, in order to comply with the requirements of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1047/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364419,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Legal Service Plans","description":"Updates regulation of legal service plans. (HB1050 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1050/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364421,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Insurance","description":"Adopts model regulations of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in conformity with senior investor protections in section 989A of the federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Effective January 1, 2012. (HB1051 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1051/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364423,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Education; Board of Education; State Libraries","description":"Authorizes affiliates of the Friends of the Library of Hawaii and certain nonprofit organizations supporting state library branches to use state library facilities for concessions, vending machines and other activities and to maintain their own accounts for the net proceeds under specified conditions. (HB1054 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 308, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1425).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1054/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364425,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Statewide Performance Standards; Norm-referenced Testing","description":"Repeals the administration of norm-referenced testing. (HB1055 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1055/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364427,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Relating to Education","description":"Amends section 302A-443, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Education (1) access to monitor students with disabilities who are placed, at the Departments expense, at private special education schools or placements; and (2) the mechanism to set reasonable rates for the placement of students at private special education schools and placements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1057/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364431,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Relating to the Budget","description":"To 1) appropriate funds and positions in fiscal year 20102011 to enable staffing of the Offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor from January 2011 through June 2011; and 2) appropriate positions and funds for Deputy and/or Deputy's secretary for specified positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1059/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364432,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Relating to the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the emergency and budget reserve fund and makes technical corrections to Act 191, Session Laws of 2010 to permit the awarding of moneys to specified organizations. Extends the lapse date of Act 191's appropriations from June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1061/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364435,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Loans made to Hawaiian Home Lands lessees","description":"Increases the limit the department is currently authorized to borrow or guarantee on loans from $50,000,000 to an unspecified amount to cover the department's guarantee requirements for its housing program. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1063/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364438,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"Child Protective Act Hearings","description":"To ensure that Child Protective Act hearings in Chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, are consistent with federal Title IV-E provisions. (HB1064 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1064/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364441,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"Health Care Payments (HMS 401); Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2010-2011 for health care payments (HMS 401) to address a funding shortfall in the Medicaid program. (HB1065 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1065/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364445,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Department of Human Services; Emergency Appropriations","description":"Makes emergency appropriations from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2010-2011 to address the budget shortfall in cash support (HMS211) and work program services and maintenance of effort contracts (HMS903) in the Department of Human Services. (HB1066 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1066/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364447,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Persons with Disabilities","description":"Allows the Disability and Communication Access Board to charge a fee to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with law. Establishes an accessible building design special account for moneys to be deposited from fees collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1072/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364449,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Board of Directors","description":"Amends corporation board composition to add an at-large member appointed by the Governor, give voting rights to the ex-officio Director of Health member, and replace the regional chief executive officer ex-officio voting members with community members from the respective regional system boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1073/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364452,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Fair Housing; Exemptions","description":"Makes exemptions from state fair housing laws consistent with similar exemptions found in the federal Fair Housing Act and makes protected groups consistent throughout Chapter 515, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1074/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364462,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Use Tax; Stevedoring Exemption","description":"Clarifies the current application of the use tax exemption for certain interstate commerce activities by repealing overbroad and redundant language in the use tax law. (HB1091 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1091/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364467,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Motor Vehicle Registration","description":"Defines \"after market motorcycle frame\". Allows county directors of finance to register motorcycles with an after market motorcycle frame, using the vehicle identification number on the certification label or a vehicle identification number assigned by the respective county director of finance. Except for special interest vehicles, reconstructed vehicles, and motorcycles with an after market frame, prohibits any motor vehicle or device from being registered unless certified by the manufacturer to be in compliance with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards as of the date of manufacture. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1098 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1098/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364472,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Transportation; Passenger Facility Charges; Revenues; Special Fund","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to collect increases in passenger facility charges without amending the administrative rule. (HB1100 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364474,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Motor Vehicles; Annual; Registration Fees; State Highway Fund; Operations; Maintenance","description":"Allows for increase in the State motor vehicle registration fee and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1101 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364476,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Motor Vehicle; Weight Tax; State Highway Fund; Operations; Maintenance","description":"Allows for increase in the state motor vehicle weight tax and appropriates money from the State Highway Fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1102 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364479,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds","description":"Increase by $100,000,000 the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds to a total principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364485,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"National Guard; Tuition Assistance; Appropriation","description":"Broadens the scope of the tuition assistance to Hawaii national guard members attending the University of Hawaii and appropriates funds for that purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364487,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Family Leave; Military Deployment","description":"Allows an employee with a family member in the United States armed forces who is on active duty or notified of a call to active duty, to use family leave for certain activities for which an employee may take military family leave under federal law. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364489,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Spousal Support and Maintenance; Veterans Disability Benefits","description":"Prohibits courts from considering a person's federal veterans disability benefits in determining whether to award support and maintenance allowances or the amount of any such allowance to the person's spouse or former spouse. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1110 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364491,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Divorce; Division of Property; Military Disability Benefits","description":"Prohibits courts, in making a disposition of property pursuant to a divorce decree, from considering federal disability benefits awarded to a military veteran. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1111 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364492,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Marriage; Temporary License to Solemnize; Civil Unions","description":"Authorizes the issuance of a temporary license to solemnize marriages and civil unions. Effective 01/07/59. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364494,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Campaign Contributions; State Contracts","description":"Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F from making campaign contributions and also includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364496,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Parking for Disabled Persons; Mentally Ill","description":"Extends the definition of disabled persons to include the mentally ill for the issuance of disabled parking placards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364498,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Elections; Candidate Nomination Papers","description":"Establishes a twenty-four hour cut off of the availability of nomination papers prior to the close of filing for any elective office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364500,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Birth Records; Persons of Civic Prominence","description":"Allows the Department of Health to issue a copy of the birth certificate of a person who is a candidate for, or elected to, a public office that requires the person to be a United States citizen for an additional $100 fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364502,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Home Occupation; Counties","description":"Regulates home occupations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364504,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Public Housing; Enforcement","description":"Requires mandatory reporting for criminal property damage, drug dealing or drug use, and terroristic threatening. Requires the housing authority to evict tenants who violate rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364507,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures","description":"Requires remainder of proceeds following a foreclosure sale to be paid to the previous mortgagor of the foreclosed property or to the unclaimed property trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364508,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Beverage Container Surcharge; Education","description":"Establishes a 5 cent surcharge on deposit beverage containers, to be used by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364511,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Sentences for Injuries to Pregnant Women","description":"Adds the acts of inflicting serious or substantial bodily injury upon a person who is pregnant in the course of committing or attempting to commit a felony to those actions for which an extended term of imprisonment may be given. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1121 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364513,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Medicaid; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates state funds and matching federal medicaid funds for health care payments to address a funding shortfall in the medicaid program for fiscal year 2010-2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364517,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Powers of Attorney; Requirements","description":"Requires that a power of attorney be witnessed by two witnesses who are not related to the attorney in fact and be acknowledged by a notary public. Establishes restrictions on qualifications for witnesses to execution of a power of attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364520,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"President Barack Obama Day","description":"Designates August 4 as President Barack Obama Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364522,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to Hawaiian affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364524,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands; Short Form","description":"Relating to Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364525,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Office Of Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to Office of Hawaiian Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364527,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Office Of Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to Office of Hawaiian Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364529,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Native Hawaiians; Short Form","description":"Relating to native Hawaiians; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364531,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"End-of-life care","description":"Provides that the acts or omissions of a physician engaged in the practice of medicine shall not make the physician liable for murder in the second degree or manslaughter even if the act or omission has the secondary effect of advancing the time of death of a patient.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364533,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Medical Claim Conciliation Panel","description":"Prohibits the medical claim conciliation panel from receiving claims filed after statute of limitations expires. Requires the panel to dismiss frivolous or non-meritorious claims. Requires the panel to provide a copy of the certificate of consultation to health care providers and other parties to the claim.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364537,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Veterinary Medicine; Unlawful; Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off","description":"Makes intentional or knowing performance of a veterinary procedure on a pet animal by an unlicensed person a class C felony. Clarifies that accepted veterinary practices and the cropping of ears or the docking of a tail of a pet animal are exempt from criminal penalties for animal cruelty only if performed by a licensed veterinarian. Establishes a spay and neuter special fund and allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the special fund; repeals 12/31/2017. Income tax check-off applies to taxable years after 12/31/2012. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364539,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Mortgages; Foreclosure; Credit Counseling","description":"Requires foreclosing lenders to notify certain mortgagors about credit counseling no later than 30 days prior to a regular nonjudicial foreclosure. Allows certain mortgagors to forestall regular nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings by requesting copies of the promissory note and mortgage document. (HB1135 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364540,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"Contractors; Exemption","description":"Excludes cost of materials in determining whether cost of project is less than $1,000 for purposes of \"handyman\" exemption from contractor licensing law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364543,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Works of Art Special Fund","description":"Changes the name of the works of art special fund to an arts, culture, and heritage special fund; expands the uses of the fund to include site modifications, display, interpretive work, and specific renovations and repairs for the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, and Washington Place for the period from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2015; requires report and long-range plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364545,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"District Courts; Service","description":"Clarifies the circumstances under which a district court may serve a summons or other writ outside of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on JDL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-02-12 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364547,"bill_number":"HB1140","title":"Arbitration; Fees or Costs; Default","description":"Authorizes a default ruling, in arbitration cases only where all parties are commercial entities, against any party that fails to pay the arbitration fees or costs directed by an arbitrator or arbitration organization. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1140 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364549,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Uniform Information Practices Act","description":"Clarifies circumstances under which complaints submitted to agencies shall be made available to the public on the agencies' websites. Effective date July 1, 2050. (HB1141 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364552,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Provides for the retirement age for state and county employees who become members of the ERS after 6/30/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364554,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties; Actuarial Assumptions","description":"Reduces the investment return yield rate assumption for ERS for the fiscal year ending 06/30/11, to 7 3/4%. Authorizes the ERS board of trustees to set the investment return yield rate assumption after 06/30/11, based on recommendations of the actuary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364555,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Health Insurance; Self-Employed; Pooling","description":"Requires health insurers to pool self-employed individuals with other small businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364557,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Naturopathic Physician; Insurance","description":"Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for health care services provided by a naturopathic physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364560,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Naturopathic Physicians; Testosterone","description":"Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe controlled substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364562,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Income Tax Credit; Capital Business Improvements","description":"Provides a tax credit for certain capital business improvement costs expended by a business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364564,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Dog Breeders; Responsibilities; Refunds","description":"Requires dog breeders to provide purchasers of dogs with written statements of the dog's medical history and allows purchasers to return dogs to a breeder for a refund or exchange if the dog has a pre-existing condition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364566,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Consumer Protection; Short Form.","description":"Relating to Consumer Protection; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364568,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"Foreclosures; Short Form","description":"Relating to foreclosures; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364572,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Government; Short Form","description":"Relating to government; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364573,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Insurance; Short Form","description":"Relating to insurance; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364575,"bill_number":"HB1153","title":"Regulation; Short Form","description":"Relating to regulation; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364577,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Aha Kiole Advisory Commission","description":"Establishes the Aha Kiole Advisory Commission placed within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to serve in an advisory capacity to the governor on all matters regarding the management of the State's land and natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364579,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Public Safety; Ombudsman; Correctional Facilities; Appropriation; Contracted Facilities","description":"Authorizes the office of the ombudsman to investigate contracted facilities that hold Hawaii inmates. Defines contracted facilities. Appropriates funds to conduct investigations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364581,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"Sale and Distribution of Pacific Blue Marlin","description":"Prohibits the possession of Pacific blue marlin for the purpose of sale, trade, or distribution. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364583,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Correctional Institutions Oversight Commission","description":"Establishes a Correctional Institutions Oversight Commission to foster transparency and accountability in state prisons and jails. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364585,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Refundable Income Tax Credit; Debit Card","description":"Temporarily requires the issuance of a state income tax debit card to an individual or corporate taxpayer who is owed a refund due to a refundable income tax credit. Limits use of the debit card to purchases of goods or services within the State from persons having a general excise tax license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364586,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Refundable Income Tax Credit; Debit Card","description":"Requires the temporary issuance of a debit card to an individual taxpayer who is owed a refund due to a refundable income tax credit. Limits use to purchases of goods or services within the State from persons licensed under general excise tax law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364588,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Attorney; Divorce; Termination; Probate or Non-probate Transfers","description":"Adds notice requirements for counsel retained for divorce, annulment or termination of reciprocal beneficiary relationships regarding the effects on beneficiaries of probate or non-probate transfers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364590,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Contractors License; Contractors License Board; State Presence; Unlicensed Experience","description":"Prohibits the contractors license board from considering unlicensed experience as a qualification for licensure, with certain exceptions. Requires contractors or their responsible managing employees to be present within the State for certain designated time periods throughout the contract term. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1162 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364594,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Taxation; Transient Accommodation Tax; Time Shares","description":"Modifies the transient accommodations tax provisions regarding time share units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364596,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Compassion in Passing","description":"Allows a terminally ill, competent adult to get lethal dose of medication to end life. Prohibits mercy killings, lethal injections, and active euthanasia. Requires informed consent. Allows alternate doctor to replace attending doctor if latter declines to prescribe. Requires monitor at time of taking dose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364599,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Employment; Worker Retention","description":"Establishes job security requirements upon the divestiture of a covered establishment if the covered establishment employs one hundred or more persons. Creates a worker retention tax credit. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1166 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364602,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Collective Bargaining Unit; State Law Enforcement Officer","description":"Establishes the state law enforcement officer collective bargaining unit. Prohibits the board from directing an election where a new bargaining unit is created, composed of employees currently covered by a valid collective bargaining agreement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364603,"bill_number":"HB1168","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Administration","description":"Clarifies fiduciary responsibilities and liabilities with respect to EUTF. Allows EUTF to hire attorneys. Alters composition of EUTF board and appointments to vacancies. Alters requirements for quorum. Specifies contribution sources for benefit plans provided to beneficiaries. Places EUTF within DHRD rather than BUF for administrative purposes. (HB1168 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364605,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Controlled substances","description":"Clarifies the state's medical use of marijuana law. Increases penalties for fraudulent application to make consistent with penalties for other controlled substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364607,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Public order","description":"Criminalizes the consumption of or trafficking in dog, cat or equine animal meat for the purpose of human consumption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364610,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Offenses against public order","description":"Criminalizes attendance at animal fights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364612,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Taxation","description":"Establishes a temporary tax credit for purchase and installation of light-emitting diode lighting systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364614,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"CIP; 11th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 11th representative district","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364616,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Employees; Health Benefits","description":"Includes benefits under the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund as a mandatory subject of negotiation between the public employer and the exclusive representative of a public employee bargaining unit. Makes disputes relating to the amounts of contributions subject to the arbitration process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364617,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Public Employment","description":"Amends various state laws to mandate the hiring of employees pursuant to civil service laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364619,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"Renewable Energy; Transmission Cable","description":"Establishes the regulatory structure under which the Public Utilities Commission can certify a cable company to commercially develop, finance, and construct an inter-island high-voltage electric transmission cable system to transmit clean, renewable energy in the State. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1176 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364622,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"Voter Registration","description":"Requires a person to be registered to vote to be issued a driver's license or driver's license renewal, or to be employed by the State or county, beginning on January 1, 2013. Requires the Chief Election Officer to establish procedures with the Director of Human Resources, and County Mayors and Chief Clerks, and report back to the 2012 Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364624,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"Relating to Vehicle Audio Equipment","description":"Limits the installation of aftermarket motor vehicle audio equipment by prohibiting excessive sound amplification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364626,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"State Monies; Short-term Investments","description":"Establishes an Advisory Committee on Short-term Investments administratively attached to the Department of Budget and Finance to assist the Director of Finance in making short-term investments. Establishes additional requirements in the management of the short-term investments. Allows for the operation of the short-term investment pool under contract with a private investment advisor or advisors. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1179 SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364629,"bill_number":"HB1180","title":"Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer","description":"Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate. (HB1180 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364631,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"False Claims to the State and Counties","description":"Brings laws relating to false claims to the State and to the counties into compliance with the federal False Claims Act in order to meet federal requirements that state laws provide the same or greater protections as those established under section 1909 of the Social Security Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 294, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1411).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1181/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364633,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"CIP; 24th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 24th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364635,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Amendments","description":"Adopts amendments to Hawaii tax laws to implement the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; with section 32, creating a committee to oversee the department of taxation's implementation and administration of, and compliance with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement, to take effect on approval. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364637,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Traffic Infractions; Counties; Electronic Devices While Driving","description":"Requires the State to forward the proceeds from uncontested traffic infractions relating to the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a vehicle to the county in which the infraction was committed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364641,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"CIP; 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 14th, 15th, and 16th representative districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1186/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364643,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Liquor Tax","description":"Increases the liquor tax rates. Establishes a general excise tax exemption for wholesalers on the sale of liquor subject to the liquor tax. Reduces the liquor tax rate on beer for small breweries or brewpubs. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1187 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364646,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Fees and Taxes; Safety and Health","description":"Promotes safety and health in Hawaii by assessing a new sugary beverage fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364648,"bill_number":"HB1189","title":"Judicial Selection Commission","description":"Makes an appropriation to the judicial selection commission for staffing and operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364649,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Electronic monitoring; sexual assault; sentencing","description":"Establishes mandatory minimum sentence of twenty-five years for felony sexual assault of a minor. Adds requirement of electronic monitoring to covered offenders under chapter 846E.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364652,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"CIP; 50th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 50th representative district","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364654,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Dog Breeders; Permits","description":"Requires county animal control officers to establish permitting process for breeders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364657,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Powers and Duties; Renewable Energy; Clean Energy Policies","description":"Requires the PUC to give its highest priority to policies on increased renewable energy use and clean energy implementation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364659,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Toxic Products; Infant and Child Safety","description":"Prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of drink and food containers for young children containing certain toxic chemicals and requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364661,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Kakaako; Public Facilities; Provisions for Costs","description":"Requires the cost of providing public facilities in the Kakaako makai area to be assessed as part of a condition of developing real property in the Kakaako mauka area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364663,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"Attorney's Fees; Workers' Compensation Claims","description":"Authorizes the assessment of reasonable attorney's fees to be levied on a party who brings, prosecutes, or defends a workers' compensation claim without reasonable grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364664,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Non-binding Referendum; State Lottery","description":"Proposes a non-binding referendum to allow for a lottery within the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364666,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Sailing School Vessel","description":"Amends the definition of \"sailing school vessel\" to require the vessel to have a valid certificate of inspection from the United States Coast Guard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364668,"bill_number":"HB1199","title":"Public Accountancy; Portability of License","description":"Authorizes individuals and firms holding an out-of-state license to practice public accountancy to practice public accountancy within this State, subject to certain limitations. Authorizes the board of public accountancy to take disciplinary measures against an in-state licensee for violations committed in another jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364670,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Information Practices; Undercover Officers","description":"Authorizes the release of names and salaries of undercover officers after five years from when the undercover officer ceases to work in an undercover capacity. Defines \"undercover capacity\" and \"undercover officer\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1200/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364672,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"Hawaii Health Benefit Exchange","description":"Establishes the Hawaii heath benefit exchange in compliance with federal law. (HB1201 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364676,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Forensic Mental Health Examination Reports; Confidentiality","description":"Requires courts to give copies of orders and mental health examination reports to the director of health when defendant is committed by court order. Specifies that mental health examination reports are confidential, subject to certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364678,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Physicians; Assessment Fee","description":"Removes the cap on expenditures from the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund; specifies that the physician workforce assessment fee shall be used to support physician workforce assessment in collaboration with residency programs in this State and the Hawaii medical board to address specified issues; requires annual report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(S) Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 548).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364679,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Short Form; Workers' Compensation","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to workers' compensation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364681,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Short Form; Unemployment Insurance","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to unemployment insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364684,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"Short Form; Government","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364687,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Short Form; Employment","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364689,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Short Form; Employees' Retirement System","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to employees' retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364691,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"Waiahole-Waikane Valley","description":"Transfers jurisdiction of Waiahole-Waikane valley and leases therein from the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to the Hawaii community development authority. Designates lands in Waiahole valley as important agricultural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364693,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Kahana Valley Living Park; Moratorium Extension","description":"Extends the sunset date on the moratorium of evictions of persons residing in Kahana Valley by 2 years to enable completion of the planning process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364695,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"State Actions; Consultation; Community Plans","description":"Requires state agencies to consider existing community plans before taking action in a community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364696,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Appropriation; Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention","description":"Appropriates funds for substance abuse treatment efforts and to establish or assist existing community centers meant to prevent at-risk youth from engaging in substance abuse. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1212 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364698,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"School Repair and Maintenance; Volunteers","description":"Requires the Department of Education to accept parents, students, and community members as volunteers for school repair and maintenance projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1213/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364700,"bill_number":"HB1214","title":"Registered Nurses; Hospitals","description":"Requires acute care and critical access hospitals to provide DOH with a documented nurse staffing plan in order to retain their certificates of need and to establish internal nurse staffing committees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364706,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Veterans Disability Benefits; Attachment; Exemption","description":"Exempts federal veterans disability benefits from seizure to enforce a court judgment, except for certain child and spousal support cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364707,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"National Guard; Foreclosure; Court Proceeding","description":"Prevents any court or mortgagee from commencing a proceeding to enforce a lien or foreclosure action against real property owned by a member of a reserve component of any branch of the United States Armed Forces or member of the state military forces until that member of a reserve component or member has returned to the State for a period of one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1219/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364710,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"Identity Theft; Security Program","description":"Requires a business or government entity to implement a security program. Provides increased damages for a victim who, as a result of an information security breach provided by an entity without a security program, suffers harm from identity theft. Amends the type of notice that must be given to a person affected by a security breach. Defines identity theft. Effective January 1, 2050. (HB1220 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364712,"bill_number":"HB1221","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Commission; Liquor Licensees Security Plans","description":"Exempts a liquor licensee from liability for certain violations if the licensee has in place a security plan approved by the liquor commission to prevent consumption of liquor by a minor and the licensee acts in good faith to implement the plan. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1221/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364716,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Fireworks; Sky Lanterns; Ban","description":"Includes sky lanterns in the general prohibition against display fireworks, articles pyrotechnic, and aerial devices, except by permit for professional displays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364718,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve; Asset Forfeiture","description":"Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of a variety of equipment and instruments used or taken in violation of the laws or rules applicable to the island reserve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364720,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Rehabilitation Trust Fund","description":"Authorizes a portion of the conveyance tax revenues to be used to replenish the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund for the long-term restoration of Kahoolawe. (HB1224 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364724,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Bingo; One Location; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Allows bingo to be conducted by 1 licensee at 1 location on lands designated by the Hawaiian homes commission. Creates Hawaii bingo commission within department of commerce and consumer affairs to regulate bingo. Allocates 20% of general excise tax on gross receipts to the state general fund; 1% for a compulsive gambler program; up to 4% for administrative expenses; and the balance for deposit into the Hawaiian home lands trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364725,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Molokai Irrigation System","description":"Permits only the Hawaiian Homes Commission and homesteaders to use water from the Molokai irrigation and water utilization project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364727,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; Gaming","description":"Authorizes the Hawaiian homes commission to allow gaming on Hawaiian home lands and to consult with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 beneficiaries and designate specific Hawaiian home lands parcels for the purposes of establishing casino gaming operations. Creates the Hawaii gaming commission to regulate casino gaming operations. Imposes a wagering tax on gross receipts of casino gaming operations and provides for distribution to the general fund and Hawaiian home lands trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1227/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364729,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Water Development Study; Appropriation","description":"Allows for the preparation of a water development study and establishes the water development study special fund. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364731,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Preferential Electricity Rates; Agriculture","description":"Establishes a process for preferential rates for electricity used for agricultural activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1229/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364733,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Drought Mitigation; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties for drought mitigation purposes. Requires the counties to report to the Legislature on the status of drought mitigation projects. (HB1231 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1231/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364735,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Appropriation; Department of Agriculture; Campbell Industrial Park; Slaughterhouse","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to: acquire a slaughterhouse within the Campbell Industrial Park on the island of Oahu; to fund necessary construction, renovation, and improvement projects; and to purchase equipment for the slaughterhouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1232/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364737,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Crime; Short Form","description":"Relating to Crime; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1233/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364738,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Elections; Short Form","description":"Relating to Elections; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1234/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364741,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Judiciary; Short Form","description":"Relating to Judiciary; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1235/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364743,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Crime; Short Form","description":"Relating to Crime; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1236/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364745,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"State Board on Geographic Names","description":"Adds a community liaison to the membership of the State Board of Geographic Names. Establishes the community liaison as the secretary of the Board and the representative from the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the custodian of records. Requires the community liaison to publish a listing of the Board's decisions and provide the listing, along with other information, to State and other agencies and the United States Board of Geographic Names.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1237/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364747,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Transportation","description":"Allow existing common carriers affected by an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to intervene in the matter; provided that at least ten per cent of the existing common carriers file to do so.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1238/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364749,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Transportation; State Ferry System","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Ferry System and the Hawaii State Ferry System Special Fund for the operation of a system to ferry people and cargo between the islands. Appropriates funds for start-up and operations of the Hawaii State Ferry System. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1239 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1239/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364751,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"Motor Vehicle Rentals","description":"Allows certain lessors whose primary business is to rent motor vehicles to calculate the licensing, registration, and inspection fees and weight taxes passed on to consumers based on a good-faith estimate of actual cost. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1240 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1240/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364754,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Drunk Driving; Penalties; Forfeiture","description":"Increases penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Provides for forfeiture of vehicles if fines are not paid. Provides that proceeds from forfeiture go to the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1242/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364755,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Workers' Compensation; Repackaged Drugs and Compound Medications","description":"Establishes price caps for the Hawaii workers' compensation insurance system for drugs, including repackaged drugs and compound medications; authorizes reimbursement of a dispensing fee to physicians who dispense prescription medications directly to patients; requires an employer, insurer, or the special compensation fund to provide for reimbursement of medical services within 60 days of receiving a bill for those services. Effective July 1, 2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1243/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364758,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Solemnization; Lawful Refusal","description":"Allows for religious institutions or organizations to refuse to provide services related to the solemnization of same-sex relationships where the religious institution or organization finds the solemnization to be in violation of its religious beliefs or faith, without becoming subject to civil liability. Effective January 2, 2012. (HB1244 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1244/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364760,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Liability Coverage","description":"Increases the minimum liability coverage that a motor vehicle insurance policy shall include. Effective January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1245/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364763,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Zip Lines; Liability Insurance","description":"Expands the boiler and elevator safety law with respect to amusement rides to cover zip lines. Requires operators of zip lines to carry liability insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1246/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364766,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Planned Community Associations","description":"Limits directors of planned community associations to a maximum of four consecutive terms of office. Updates guidelines for proxy mailing and proxy forms. Allows the inclusion of a questionnaire to accompany notice of intent to distribute proxies. Provides that on the proxy form, there shall be an additional option in which all proxy votes shall go into a pool in which the votes are to be divided equally among the candidates present at the meeting. (HB1247 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1247/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364769,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Agricultural Loans; New Farmer Program; Appropriation","description":"Reduces the new farmer program loan interest rate. Increases the loan limits and reduces the number of credit denials required to qualify for the program. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2117. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1248/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364771,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Homeless; Affordable Housing","description":"Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to identify housing units, owned or managed by the state, that are vacant and could be used as affordable rental housing. Report to governor and legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1249/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364772,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"Housing","description":"Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to identify public and private properties suitable for multi-unit development. Report to legislature and governor. Makes unspecified appropriations out of rental housing trust fund and dwelling unit revolving fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1250/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364774,"bill_number":"HB1251","title":"Business Development Fund; DBEDT; Fees and Costs","description":"Authorizes the director of business, economic development, and tourism to establish fees for services and costs for business development. Establishes the business development fund, from which the director of business, economic development, and tourism may fund the operations of the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1251/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364777,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Government Facilities; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Changes the formula for assessments on construction projects managed by the department of accounting and general services to carry out the program of centralized engineering services. Effective on July 1, 2030. (HB1252 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1252/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364779,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Homelessness; Housing First","description":"Requires the department of human services to identify suitable properties for a housing first program that identifies affordable rental housing projects, including an initial housing first single resident occupancy affordable rental housing model project site in an urban core. Requires DHS to report to the legislature and the governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1253/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364781,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"Drought Mitigation; Counties; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties to finance drought mitigation projects and measures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1254/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364783,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Public Lands; University of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources; Legacy Center","description":"Transfers 1.5 acres adjacent to the approximately 3.993 acres set aside by Executive Order No. 3791, to the University of Hawaii Kapiolani community college, for a proposed Legacy Center for the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1255 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1255/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364785,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"Geothermal Resources; Royalties","description":"Requires geothermal royalties paid to the State and OHA to be expended in the county in which the geothermal resource was produced. Directs the auditor to audit the expenditure of geothermal royalties paid to the State and OHA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1256/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364786,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider technology, carbon emissions, and cost to consumers when considering requirements for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels. (HB1257 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1257/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364788,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Banyan Drive Development District; HCDA","description":"Establishes a new community development district located in the Banyan Drive area in Hawaii county and places it under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii community development authority. Requires the department of land and natural resources and the board of land and natural resources to deed over all fee simple interests and leases within the new district to the Hawaii community development authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1258/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364790,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"CIP; 19TH Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 19TH representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1259/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364792,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Campaign Signs; Limitations","description":"Limits the number of campaign signs per candidate or issue to one per street frontage. Provides exception for larger properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1260/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364794,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"Toxic Products; Infant and Child Safety","description":"Prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of drink and food containers for young children containing certain toxic chemicals and requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1261/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364797,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Criminal Offenses; Murder; Family Court Proceedings","description":"Amends the offense of first degree murder to include causing the death of a person who is a witness to a family court proceeding alleging a law violation by a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1262/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364800,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Commission on Fatherhood; Terms; Keiki Caucus","description":"Increases the terms of members of the commission on fatherhood from two to four years and limits commission membership to two terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1263/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364801,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Electronic Monitoring; Protective Order Violations","description":"Requires electronic monitoring of persons convicted of violating a domestic abuse temporary restraining order or protective order. Effective July 1, 2011. Sunsets July 1, 2013. (HB1264 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1264/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364804,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Amendments","description":"Adopts amendments to Hawaii tax laws to implement the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; takes effect when the State becomes a party to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement; with section 32, creating a committee to oversee the department of taxation's implementation and administration of, and compliance with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement, to take effect on approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1265/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364806,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Harbors; Inter-island Ferry; Tax Credit","description":"Provides a non-refundable tax credit and a fifty per cent reduction in harbor fees for the first year of operation for any company operating an inter-island ferry vessel. (HB1266 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1266/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364808,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Health Care; Appropriations; Tobacco Settlement Funds","description":"Makes appropriations to provide for health services and programs. Directs an additional portion of Tobacco Settlement Funds into the general fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1267 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1267/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364811,"bill_number":"HB1268","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Limits the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to contract for health benefits plans only with carriers that provide or administer prescription drug coverage together with medical benefits. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1268 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1268/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364813,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"HCDA; Land Conveyance","description":"Conveys ownership of state lands on Sand Island to the HCDA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1269/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364815,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Tax Credits, Exclusions, and Exemptions; Evaluation","description":"Requires the department of taxation to evaluate certain tax credits, exclusions, and exemptions and report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1270/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364817,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Public Service Company Tax; General Fund","description":"Requires 50 per cent of public utility taxes collected to be deposited into the general fund. Repealed on 7/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1271/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364818,"bill_number":"HB1272","title":"Cable Television; PEG Access Facilities","description":"Directs the director of DCCA to reduce the moneys paid to support public, educational, and governmental access facilities by an unspecified percentage in FY 2011-2012, and to transfer the retained moneys to the general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1272/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364820,"bill_number":"HB1273","title":"Appropriations; University of Hawaii; CTAHR","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii CTAHR cooperative extension service to support the growth and sustainability of the agriculture industry. Effective July 1, 2069. (HB1273 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1273/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364822,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"Agriculture; 4Ag Hawaii; Education; Grant; Appropriation","description":"Provides a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, to the 4Ag Hawaii nonprofit corporation to expand its outreach and e-educational initiatives begun in 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1274/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364825,"bill_number":"HB1275","title":"Agriculture; 4 Ag Hawaii; Buy Local, It Matters; Grant-in-Aid","description":"Provides a grant to the 4 Ag Hawaii nonprofit corporation to expand its \"Buy Local, It Matters\" campaign. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1275 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1275/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364828,"bill_number":"HB1276","title":"Agriculture; Livestock; Grant","description":"Provides a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Hawaii Livestock Cooperative to enable the cooperative's slaughter facility to stabilize their operations. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1276 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1276/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364830,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"Statewide Agriculture Water Use and Development Study","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the statewide agriculture water use and development study to be completed by the department of agriculture. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1277/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364832,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Small Claims Court; Monetary Limit","description":"Increases the monetary limit of claims that may be filed in small claims court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1278/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364833,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Education; Minimum Attendance; Graduation Requirement","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a minimum number of days a public school student must attend school to be eligible for graduation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1279/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364835,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Food Safety; Farms","description":"Requires any person who grows edible farm products to successfully complete a Third Party Food Safety Audit through the Department of Agriculture to join an agricultural association, organization, or cooperative.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1280/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364837,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Renewable Energy Enterprise Zones.","description":"Authorizes renewable solar energy as an eligible business activity in enterprise zones in the State to encourage the development of renewable energy technologies. (HB1281 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1281/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364839,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Real Estate Licenses; Revocation; Notice","description":"Adds additional notice requirements for license revocation or suspension hearings for real estate brokers and salespersons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1282/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364842,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"License Taxes; Diesel Oil; County Fire Departments Exempt","description":"Exempts county fire departments from paying state taxes on diesel oil.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1283/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364845,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Health Care Facilities; Tax Exemption","description":"Exempts health care facilities from state taxation and county assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1284/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364847,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; General Fund; DBEDT","description":"Allocates a portion of the tax revenues from the transient accommodations tax that are deposited into the general fund to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the department's operations. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1285 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1285/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364848,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Education","description":"Requires children who are not attending a private school or kindergarten and who are at least 5 years of age on August 1 of the school year to attend a public school kindergarten.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1287/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364850,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"CIP; Thirty-fifth Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the thirty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1288/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364852,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Relating to Public Safety.","description":"Short Form bill relating to Public Safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1289/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364855,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Relating to Veterans Affairs.","description":"Short Form bill relating to Veterans Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1290/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364857,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Relating to Military Affairs.","description":"Short Form bill relating to Military Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1291/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364859,"bill_number":"HB1292","title":"Short Form; Procurement","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to procurement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1292/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364862,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Short Form; Economic Development","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1293/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364863,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Short Form; Tax Credits","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to tax credits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1294/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364865,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Unlicensed Contracting Offenses","description":"Establishes unlicensed contracting activity as a misdemeanor offense; establishes habitual unlicensed contracting activity and unlicensed contractor fraud as felonies. Provides that each day of unlicensed contracting activity is a distinct and separate offense under certain circumstances. Exempts from the offense of unlicensed contracting activity an offense by a previously licensed licensee who inadvertently fails to renew an expired license. Effective 07/01/2012. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 244, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1295/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364867,"bill_number":"HB1296","title":"Short Form; Economy","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1296/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364869,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Biofuel Facilities; Nameplate Capacity; Certified Credits","description":"Expands the facility tax credit to include various biofuels; amends the definition of nameplate capacity; requires a qualifying facility to be located within the State and to utilize locally grown feedstock for at least 75% of its production output; increases the amount of certified credits from $12 million to $20 million; and removes the 40 million gallon production per year cap.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1297/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364871,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"CIP; 10th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 10th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1298/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364873,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activity; Solar Energy","description":"Amends the definition of \"eligible business activity\" as it relates to enterprise zones to include solar energy production.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1299/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364875,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Taxation; Electronic Filing; Filing Deadlines","description":"Requires the department of taxation to establish a system to allow taxpayers to file all tax returns, applications, reports, and other documents electronically, telephonically, or by optical means, with no additional cost to the taxpayer; lowers the threshold for any taxpayer required to remit taxes by one of the means of electronic funds transfer from $100,000 to an unspecified amount in tax liability; reestablishes the filing and payment deadline of various taxes, including but not limited to quarterly filing requirements and the payment of periodic insurance premium taxes, to the last day of the month. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1300/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364877,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Gambling; Exemption for Games of Skill; Poker; Golf; Bowling; Chess; Backgammon; Bridge","description":"Exempts from gambling offenses, any game where the outcome is predominantly determined by the skill of the players, including chess, bridge, backgammon, poker, rummy, golf, and bowling, but excluding games that are determined in part by a computer program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1301/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364879,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Housing; Homeless Parks; Special Fund; Building Permit Surcharge","description":"Establishes a surcharge for the application of a building permit for a residence with a valuation in excess of $700,000, to be deposited into a parks for homeless special fund for the purpose of developing parks for homeless persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1302/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364884,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Public Housing; Community Facility Maintenance Fee; Preferences","description":"Allows the Hawaii public housing authority to assess a community facilities maintenance fee for the rental and use of common areas for private functions. Gives first preference for housing to certain categories of disabled veterans. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1303/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364886,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Public Housing; Community Facility Area Assessment","description":"Allows the public housing authority to seek reimbursement from the tenant responsible for damages to the community facility area and any unit. Deletes references to a prospective tenant's need with respect to tenant selection procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1304/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364889,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Check Cashing; Regulation","description":"Requires the DCCA to regulate the check cashing industry through registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1305/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364891,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Housing Loan and Mortgage Program; Bond Authorization","description":"Increases the Hula Mae multifamily program revenue bond authorization. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-25-12 10:30AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1306/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364893,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Tax Credit; Ohana Residential Housing; New Construction","description":"Establishes a refundable ohana residential housing income tax credit for qualified taxpayers that purchase a qualified principal residence on or after 04/01/2011, and before 01/01/2013, that is payable to the qualified taxpayer in 2 equal installments over the immediately following 2 taxable years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1307/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364896,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Education; Closure and Consolidation of Schools; Tuition","description":"Allows public schools designated to be closed for the purpose of consolidation to remain open after imposition of tuition sufficient to cover the amount of cost savings that would have been realized from consolidation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1310/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364899,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Leases; Submerged Lands; Request for Proposals","description":"Provides that state fast lands and submerged lands may be leased. Provides for the lease of fast lands and submerged lands of the Ala Wai boat harbor pursuant to requests for proposals. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1312/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364901,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Family Court; Custody","description":"Creates a presumption in favor of joint custody where parents have an existing joint custody equivalent relationship with the child and there is no finding of family violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1314/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364903,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Exceptions","description":"Makes permanent the exception to the applicability of the environmental impact statement law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1315/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364905,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; Meal Breaks","description":"Requires that no employee be required to work more than five hours continuously without a scheduled interval of at least thirty consecutive minutes for a rest or bona fide meal period. Requires employers who do not provide a rest or meal break to employees to be liable to the employee affected in an amount equivalent to one and one-half hours for each thirty minute meal break the employee was not provided.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1316/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364906,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations; Living Wage","description":"Requires that the wage employees of a contractor providing services to the State of Hawaii and any of the counties be no less than the prorated hourly equivalent of the annual income necessary to meet or surpass the poverty threshold.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1317/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364909,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Smoking; Areas Prohibited; Penalties","description":"Increases penalties for smoking, including assault charges. Prohibits smoking in certain outdoor areas. Provides for tobacco settlement moneys to go towards education and enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1318/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364912,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Progressive Tax Reform Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force within the Department of Taxation to reform Hawaii's tax laws. (HB1319 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1319/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364914,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Primary Elections; Parties","description":"Establishes an option for political parties to limit participation in a primary election to persons who are members of that political party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1320/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364916,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Charter School Review Panel; Appointment; Selection Advisory Council","description":"Requires the members of the charter school review panel to be nominated, and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed by the governor from lists of qualified candidates presented to the governor by the charter school review panel selection advisory council. Establishes the advisory council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1321/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364919,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"University of Hawaii; Special Funds; Revolving Funds","description":"Converts certain revolving funds of the University of Hawaii into special funds. Repeals certain funds of the University of Hawaii and transfers the remaining balances to specified alternate funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1322/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364922,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"WICHE; Professional Student Exchange Program; Special Fund","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (Hawaii WICHE). Allows Hawaii WICHE to establish a repayment policy for students who receive financial support from certain funds appropriated for the Hawaii commission. Establishes a professional student exchange program special fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1323 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1323/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364923,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"University of Hawaii; Conference Center Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes the conference center revolving fund within the University of Hawaii at Manoa instead of within the college of continuing education and community service at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Provides flexibility in the use of the revolving funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1324/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364926,"bill_number":"HB1325","title":"University of Hawaii; Carryover of Funds","description":"Allows the University of Hawaii to retain up to five per cent of its appropriated general funds and carry it over to the subsequent fiscal year. Requires reports to the Department of Budget and Finance and the Legislature. (HB1325 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1325/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364929,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"University of Hawaii; System Benchmarks","description":"Amends provisions relating to benchmark reporting. Requires the University of Hawaii to periodically review state needs related to higher education outcomes and indicators and monitor and report biennially on its progress toward achieving performance outcomes in a manner that is transparent and linked to state higher education needs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-04","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1326/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364931,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"University of Hawaii Board of Regents","description":"Allows for the election of up to two vice-chairpersons of the University of Hawaii board of regents and requires the board to elect any vice-chairperson and chairperson at a meeting held before July 1. Amends the start date of the term of a board chairperson and vice-chairperson. Makes housekeeping amendments to Board of Regents statutes. (HB1327 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1327/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364933,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"University of Hawaii; Reports","description":"Repeals certain UH reports to the legislature. Makes western regional education compact report to legislature biennial, to be submitted in each odd-numbered year. Repeals section 2, Act 188, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, relating to annual incentive and performance reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1328/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364936,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund; JABSOM","description":"Extends until June 30, 2015, the portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys allocated for annual operating expenses of JABSOM, and annually reduces these amounts by a certain percentage beginning in FY 2012-2013. Increases the portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys going to the general fund until June 30, 2015. Adds annual reporting requirements for JABSOM. Effective 7/1/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1330/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364939,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"Physician Workforce Assessment Fee; John A. Burns School of Medicine","description":"Makes permanent the physician workforce assessment fee and requires that a portion of the assessment fees deposited into the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund be used to support physician workforce assessment and planning for rural and medically underserved areas of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1331/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364940,"bill_number":"HB1332","title":"Criminal Waste of Water; Misdemeanor; Water","description":"Establishes excessive use of water on impervious areas as a misdemeanor offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1332/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364942,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Feral Animals Council","description":"Establishes the feral animals council for the special purpose of providing policy level direction, coordination, and planning among state departments, federal agencies, and local initiatives for the control of harmful feral animal populations throughout the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1334/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364944,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"CIP; 7th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 7th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1335/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364946,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"UH; Auditor; Special Funds","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a detailed financial audit of the special funds administered by the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1336/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364948,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Identity Theft; Cause of Action","description":"Provides a private cause of action for a victim who, as a result of an information security breach, suffers a risk of harm from identity theft. Amends the type of notice that must be given to a person affected by a security breach. Defines identity theft.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1337/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364951,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Liquor Commissions; Rules; Dancing","description":"Requires county liquor commissions to adopt or amend rules by July 1, 2012, regarding conduct of patrons and to define the term \"dancing.\" Effective January 1, 2059. (HB1339 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1339/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364952,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Administrative Procedure; Repeal; Pilot Program","description":"Establishes an administrative rules review pilot program that requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to examine its rules, and to identify and repeal obsolete, cumbersome, unnecessary, or overly restrictive rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1340/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364954,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"CIP, 12th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 12th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1341/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364956,"bill_number":"HB1343","title":"CIP; 32nd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 32nd representative district","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1343/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364958,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Hand-pounded Poi","description":"Permits the sale of hand-pounded poi by an individual producer directly to consumers under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1344 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1344/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364961,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"Filth; Nuisance; Pet Animals","description":"Adds possession of ten or more pet animals whose excrement creates a threat to public health to the list of nuisances the Department of Health may regulate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1345/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364965,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Energy Efficiency; Televisions; ENERGY STAR","description":"Requires new televisions manufactured on or after 7/1/12, with a viewable screen area of 1,400 square inches or less and sold in the State to meet ENERGY STAR efficiency specifications. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1346/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364967,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Transportation Alternatives; Highway Fund","description":"Requires at least ten per cent of the moneys expended from the State Highway Fund to be used for projects designed to fulfill the requirements of the complete streets initiative.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1347/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364968,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Department of Education; Repair and Maintenance; Backlog","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance all repair and maintenance projects currently listed on the Department of Education's backlog of repair and maintenance project list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1348/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364971,"bill_number":"HB1349","title":"CIP; 43rd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 43rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1349/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364973,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"Hawaii Constitutional Amendment; SPRBs; Real Estate Development","description":"Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds to assist real estate developers to provide infrastructure, including highway improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1350/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364975,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"No-fault Insurance Reporting System; Appropriation","description":"Requires counties to establish a no-fault insurance database accessible by the police and departments of motor vehicles and the prosecuting attorney. Requires insurance companies to transmit insurance information to the counties to be included in the database. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1351/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364977,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Public Schools; Multi-Track Schools; Minimum Instructional Days and Hours","description":"Eliminates the minimum instructional days requirement for multi-track schools, but maintains the minimum instructional hours requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1352/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364980,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"Highways; Indemnification; Non-Liability for State and Counties","description":"Indemnifies any private developer and holds State and counties not liable for injuries due to any highway improvements accepted by the State or county and made available for public use prior to the improvements being warranted by a traffic impact analysis report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1353/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364982,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Reciprocal Beneficiaries; Benefits","description":"Extends certain benefits and obligations currently only applied to married individuals to parties to a reciprocal beneficiary relationship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1354/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364983,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Landfill; Quarry","description":"Requires public hearings upon an application for a permit modification for landfills and quarries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1355/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364985,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"Public Employees; Name and Salary Disclosure","description":"Amends the name and salary disclosure requirements for state and county employees. Restricts access to business address and phone number for a public employee who is a victim of domestic abuse or domestic violence. (HB1356 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative Belatti voting with reservations, none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1356/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364987,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Traffic; Heavy Vehicles","description":"Prohibits any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds from traveling in the left lane of a multi-lane roadway or street except when turning or passing. Exempts mass transit vehicles using zipper lanes and high occupancy vehicle lanes and emergency vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1357/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364989,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"CIP; Forty-fourth Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the forty-fourth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1358/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364991,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Voters; identification","description":"Requires a precinct official to request photo identification from persons signing a poll book, and verify information contained in the poll book.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1359/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364995,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Maunalua Bay; harbor master","description":"Appropriates funds for a 1.0 FTE harbor master for Maunalua Bay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1360/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364997,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Nation Program; Legislature","description":"Creates an APEC nation program within the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1361/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":364999,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Starlight Reserve; Extends Termination Date of Advisory Committee","description":"Extends termination date of temporary advisory committee relating to the statewide starlight reserve strategy from 6/30/2011 to 6/30/2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1362/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365000,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"Aerospace Industry Development; Appropriation","description":"Extends the sunset date of the starlight reserve advisory working committee by one year; makes appropriations to the department of business, economic development, and tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1363/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365002,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements","description":"Removes the exemption for dietary supplements from the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1364/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365006,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Wine and Hard Spirits","description":"Amends the definition of \"deposit beverage\" to include wine and hard spirits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1365/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365008,"bill_number":"HB1366","title":"Energy Efficiency Retrofitting; State Agencies; Budget","description":"Ensures that agencies that enter into energy performance contracts shall continue to receive budget appropriations for energy expenditures in an amount that shall not fall below the pre-performance contract budget. Establishes the term of the energy performance contract as the twenty year period after completion of project construction. (HB1366 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1366/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365010,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"Anti-SLAPP; Citizen Participation in Government","description":"Provides immunity from civil liability for actions by a person in furtherance of the constitutional right to petition to procure governmental or electoral action. Amends SLAPP definition to add immunized act language. Amends procedure for motion to dispose of a claim based on actions in furtherance of constitutional rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1367/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365012,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"Counties; Tax Increment Bonds","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to both require the legislature to enact laws to authorize the counties to issue tax increment bonds and to also exclude the bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1369/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365014,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Smoking; Permits","description":"Establishes smoking permit program and smoking permit compliance monitoring special fund. Authorizes specified establishments to receive a permit to allow smoking in designated areas. Requires the director of health to adopt rules by 10/1/11, and to begin issuing smoking permits by 1/1/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1370/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365015,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"CIP; 6th Representative District","description":"Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1371/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365017,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Expired Permits; Notice; Renewal","description":"Requires the DLNR to notify mooring permit holders of expired permits. Provides an opportunity to reinstate an expired mooring or non-mooring use permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1372/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365019,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"State Fuel Tax","description":"Assesses the state fuel tax based on a percentage of the weighted wholesale price per gallon of gasoline and average wholesale price per gallon of diesel. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1373 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1373/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365022,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Gasoline cap","description":"Amends the gasoline-cap law to allow the cap to be triggered without the action of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1374/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365024,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Gasoline Cap; Automatic Reinstatement; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires the statutory maximum pre-tax wholesale gasoline price (gas cap) to be automatically reinstated for one month after average weekly prices exceed the gas cap for a certain period of time. Requires zone price adjustment information to be reported regularly to PUC rather than upon request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1375/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365027,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Consumer Contracts; Automatic Renewal","description":"Prohibits the automatic renewal of consumer contracts unless the consumer is given timely notice of the automatic renewal and the requirements to avoid automatic renewal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1377/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365029,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"State of Hawaii Endowment Fund; DAGS","description":"Broadens the purposes of the State of Hawaii endowment fund to encompass the cultivation of music production, performances, and music education. Clarifies that the department of accounting and general services shall administer the endowment fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1378/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365031,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Negligent Homicide; Criminal Procedure; License Revocation","description":"Prevents the use of DAG and DANC pleas in cases regarding negligent homicide in the third degree. Requires mandatory minimum sentence. Requires license revocation for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years if driver is found to have committed 5 or more traffic infractions within the preceding 5-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1379/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365033,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Hawaii-Grown Produce; Farm-to-School","description":"Establishes the farm-to-school program in the department of agriculture to increase the procurement of locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Establishes a task force within the department of agriculture to examine the feasibility of establishing school gardens; creating a Hawaii-grown fresh fruit and vegetable program; and advising the department of agriculture in the creation and implementation of the farm-to-school program. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1380/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365035,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Indigent Legal Services","description":"Increases the surcharge on court filing fees used to fund indigent legal services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1381/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365037,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Health Care; Administrative Procedures; Antitrust","description":"Exempts collaboration among managed care plans, health care providers, and government agencies from state antitrust laws when the collaboration is intended to adopt uniform administrative procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1382/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365039,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Death With Dignity","description":"Allows a terminally ill, competent adult to get lethal dose of medication to end life. Prohibits mercy killings, lethal injections, and active euthanasia. Requires informed consent. Allows alternate doctor to replace attending doctor if latter declines to prescribe. Requires monitor at time of taking dose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1383/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365041,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Insurance; Prior Authorization; Working Group","description":"Requires a working group to discuss potential improvements to the current prior authorization process for prescription medications. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1384 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1384/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365043,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"Conservation Easement; No-Build Zone; Coastal Protection","description":"Requires DLNR to establish a conservation easement and no-build zone along Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail and state-owned coastal lands on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1385/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365044,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Fuel Taxes; Increase","description":"Raises the environmental response, energy, and food security tax and distributes revenues from the increase in the tax to the energy security special fund and the agricultural development and food security special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1386/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365048,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Pesticide Use Reporting; Fee","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to publish an annual report on pesticide use in the State including investigations of health complaints by the Department of Health. Requires users of pesticides to report usage to DOA. Permits DOA to impose a fee to recover costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1387/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365050,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Transportation; Traffic Congestion Reduction","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to implement traffic congestion reduction plans, a statewide traffic flow improvement plan, a statewide infrastructure maintenance and improvement program, and a traffic safety enhancement plan. Requires partnering with academia. Requires annual reports. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1388/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365053,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"Office of Energy","description":"Establishes the office of energy to be administratively attached to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1389/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365055,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Enterprise Zones; Long-Term Care Facilities","description":"Includes long-term care facilities under the definition of \"service business\" in the Enterprise Zone program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1390/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365057,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Minimum Wage; Consumer Price Index","description":"Increases minimum hourly wage rate to $7.75 per hour beginning July 1, 2011, and recalculate minimum hourly wage rate in accordance with consumer price index, effective each January 1 thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1391/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365059,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Affordable Housing; Ministerial Permits; Sixty-day Review","description":"Requires ministerial permits to be issued by the State or any county within sixty days of receipt of a permit application deemed to be complete by the receiving State or county agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1392/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365061,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Office of Homelessness","description":"Establishes an Office of Homelessness within the Department of Human Services to assume jurisdiction over homeless assistance. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1393/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365062,"bill_number":"HB1394","title":"Makua Valley; Reserve Commission","description":"Establishes the Makua Valley Reserve Commission to oversee preservation and restoration activities in Makua Valley on Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1394/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365064,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"State Enterprise Zones; Renewable Energy","description":"Expands eligible business activity in the State enterprise zones to include the development or production of various types of renewable energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1395/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365066,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Affordable Housing; GET Exemption; Residency Requirement","description":"Adds a residency requirement for households in a newly constructed or moderately or substantially rehabilitated housing project developed by a qualified or firm in order for that person or firm to be considered to receive a general excise tax exemption. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1396/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365068,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Sustainability; State Planning","description":"Incorporates the definitions, guiding principles, and goals of the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force Report into the Hawaii State Planning Act, codified as chapter 226.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1397/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365070,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public-Private Partnerships","description":"Authorizes Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop public housing projects under a partnership or development agreement with a private party. Provides exemptions from chapters 103 and 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if not prohibited by federal law or regulation. Requires annual report to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1398 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 164, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1398/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365072,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Public Access","description":"Requires state and county agencies to ensure that a public right-of-way is available prior to the approval of any development project, subdivision, or zoning change.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1399/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365074,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"Solid Waste","description":"Establishes the goal of reducing the amount of solid waste entering the State's waste stream by seventy-five per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1400/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365075,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Recyclable Plastic Bags","description":"Makes the use of recyclable, compostable, and reusable checkout bags mandatory for businesses with gross annual sales of $250,00 or more.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1401/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365078,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Justice Policy","description":"Amends definition of environmental impact statement to include federal environmental justice policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1402/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365081,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Development; Smart Growth; Sustainability","description":"Requires the Office of Planning to coordinate smart growth planning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1403/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365084,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"Development; Sustainability; Sustainable Communities","description":"Establishes sustainable communities in Hawaii with the combined effort of state departments and agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1404/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365086,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Collective Bargaining; Emergency First Responder Medical Personnel; Water Safety Officers; State and County Employees","description":"Creates a new bargaining unit (14) for emergency first responder medical personnel and water safety officers employed by the State or counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1406/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365090,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Adoption; Records; Proceedings; Contact Preference","description":"Allows a natural parent to insert a contact preference, indicating whether the natural parent accepts or declines personal contact with the adopted individual, into the sealed adoption records; clarifies procedures for requesting inspections of adoption records and maintaining confidentiality of parties to an adoption; requires the family court to provide adopted individual with a copy of the natural parent's contact preference; defines contact preference. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1407/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365092,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Taxation; Controlling Interest Transfer Tax","description":"Establishes a controlling interest transfer tax imposed at the rate set under the conveyance tax, to be administered by the Director of Taxation on any transfer of interest of more than 50 percent in an entity holding real property in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1408/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365093,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Makes numerous revisions to the environmental assessment and environmental impact statement process to create a more streamlined, transparent, and consistent process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1409/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365095,"bill_number":"HB1410","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures","description":"Repeals the regular and alternate non-judicial foreclosure processes. Implements a new non-judicial foreclosure process based upon the California deed of trust system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1410/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365097,"bill_number":"HB1411","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the conversion of nonjudicial power of sale foreclosures to judicial foreclosures in certain cases; authorizes recordation of notice of default and intent to foreclose; specifies allowable locations for public auction of foreclosed properties; specifies prohibited conduct; requires suspension of actions by junior lienholders during the pendency of foreclosure; provides that violations of chapter 667 by foreclosing mortgagees shall be unfair and deceptive trade practices; prohibits deficiency judgments after nonjudicial foreclosure; specifies that the interest of a mortgagor is extinguished upon recordation of affidavit of sale; imposes requirements for mortgage servicers including physical presence within the State; creates dispute resolution process for nonjudicial foreclosures; creates dispute resolution special fund; creates requirements for notice of default; makes conforming amendments; makes appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1411/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365099,"bill_number":"HB1412","title":"Accreted Lands","description":"Repeals the provisions of law that authorize only the State to register for or quiet title to accreted lands along the ocean.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1412/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365101,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (2)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (2) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1413/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365103,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (2)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (2) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1414/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365105,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (3)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (3) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1415/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365106,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (3)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (3) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1416/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365112,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (4)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (4) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1417/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365114,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (4)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (4) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1418/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365116,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (6)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (6) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1419/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365118,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (6)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (6) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1420/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365120,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (8)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (8) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1421/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365122,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (8)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (8) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1422/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365124,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (9)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (9) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1423/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365125,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (9)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (9) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1424/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365127,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining unit (13)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (13) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1425/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365131,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (13)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (13) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1426/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365133,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (7)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (7) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1427/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365136,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Legislative Officers and Employees; Appropriation","description":"Makes appropriation for the public employment cost items of and cost adjustments for employees of legislative agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1428/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365140,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Collective Bargaining; Bargaining Units (1), (10), and (11)","description":"Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining units (1), (10), and (11) and cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1429/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365142,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Collective Bargaining; Unit (5)","description":"Makes appropriation for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (5) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1430/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365143,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Counties; Covenants; Public Nuisance","description":"Authorizes the counties to enact ordinances or adopt rules to enforce covenants that run with the land that impose standards regarding use, maintenance, landscaping, and setbacks. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1431/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365145,"bill_number":"HB1432","title":"Traffic Code; Pedestrians' Right-of-Way","description":"Requires turning driver to yield right-of-way to pedestrian in a crosswalk even if the pedestrian enters the crosswalk after the vehicle begins its turn. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1432/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365147,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"Workers' Compensation; Repackaged Drugs and Compound Medications","description":"Restricts markups of repackaged prescription drugs and compound medications to what is currently authorized for retail pharmacies under state law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1433/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365149,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Ignition Interlock; Repeat Intoxicated Drivers","description":"Clarifies recommendations of the ignition interlock implementation task force. Allows repeat intoxicated drivers to install ignition interlock devices in any vehicle they operate by eliminating the requirement to surrender motor vehicle registrations and license plates. Makes housekeeping amendments to chapter 291E. Allows persons who have had licenses administratively revoked for a lifetime to be eligible to participate in the ignition interlock program. Extends the expiration date of the ignition interlock implementation task force to 6/30/12. Establishes time frames for installation of ignition interlock devices on motor vehicles for those who have had a lifetime revocation. Applies retroactively to arrests occurring on or after January 1, 2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1435/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365151,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"DLNR; Honokohau Marina; Working Group; Small Boat Harbor Demonstration Project","description":"Establishes a working group to pursue the creation of a demonstration project for a private-public framework for the governance of the Honokohau marina and small boat harbor with the oversight and assistance of the division of boating and ocean recreation of DLNR.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1436/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365153,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Agricultural Lands","description":"Eliminate provision allowing landowners in the agricultural district to designate part of their property as urban, rural, or conservation regardless of its suitability for agricultural production. Allows the LUC to designate lands as important agricultural lands if the majority of a landowners' holdings are already designated as such.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1437/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365155,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Homestead Awards Reporting","description":"Requires Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to report on the total number of homestead lots awarded that resulted in actual homes being built and infrastructure being developed. Authorizes $300,000 in general obligation bonds to build the water infrastructure system for the Honokaia homestead tract in Waimea. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1438 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1438/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365156,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Elections; Vacancies; New Candidates","description":"Clarifies how and when a vacancy relating to the election of party candidates occurs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1439/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365158,"bill_number":"HB1440","title":"Primary Elections; Participation","description":"Authorizes a political party to limit participation in the party's primary election to members of the political party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1440/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365160,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Smoking Establishment Permit; Department of Taxation","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to issue smoking establishment permits to establishments and premises that hold certain classes of liquor licenses; requires permit holders to post specified signs; specifies that conflicting county laws shall not supersede state law; makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1441/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365162,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Fishing Village; Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center; Study","description":"Directs the Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to study the feasibility of developing an entity on Hawaii island similar to the commercial fishing village at Honolulu's Pier 38. (HB1442 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1442/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365164,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Health Insurance; Smoking","description":"Requires health insurers to provide coverage for specified types of smoking cessation methods. (HB1443 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1443/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365167,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Hawaii Medical Center; Organ Transplantation; Grant","description":"Appropriates $3,000,000 in FY 2011-2012 for a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS, to the Hawaii Medical Center to support the ongoing operations of its organ transplant program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1444/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365169,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"CIP; 37th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 37th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1445/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365173,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Health; Registered Nurse Staffing Plan","description":"No later than September 1, 2011, requires each acute care hospital and critical access hospital to establish a nurse staffing committee to develop a documented nurse staffing plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1446/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365174,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"ERS; Early Retirement","description":"Temporarily allows members of the ERS with 10 or more years of service and are at least 55 years of age to retire without penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1448/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365176,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Honolulu Urban Caucus; 211; Grant; Social Services; Appropriation","description":"Makes a grant to Aloha United Way 211 for a homeless care coordinator position. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1449/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365178,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"Homeless Job Training Program; DLIR; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a homeless job training program to be managed by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to seek federal funds that are intended for the homeless or other funds that may be available in accordance with the homeless job training program. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1450 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1450/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365180,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Health Care Information Privacy","description":"Stipulates conditions under which health care information can be disclosed. Provides penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1451/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365182,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"Survivors of Human Trafficking; Services","description":"Requires the Office of Community Services under the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in coordination with other relevant state agencies, to provide social services for survivors of human trafficking. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1452 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1452/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365184,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Legal Relationships","description":"Establishes civil unions and provides to civil union partners the benefits and obligations conferred upon a couple by marriage. Provides for termination of civil unions through the judicial system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1453/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365186,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Gasoline Dealers; Volume Discount; Cooperative Purchasing Agreement","description":"Requires motor vehicle fuel wholesalers and similar entities that offer volume discounts to any retail service station to offer the same volume discounts to all retail service stations. Allows gasoline dealers to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to acquire discounts on gasoline purchases. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1454 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1454/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365188,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Gasoline Dealers; Cooperative Purchasing","description":"Allows gasoline dealers to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to acquire discounts on gasoline purchases. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1455 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1455/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365190,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Petroleum Industry; Unfair Trade Practices; Penalties","description":"Makes unfair trade practices by the petroleum industry subject to administrative rather than criminal penalties. Decreases the amount of fines imposed for each violation. Imposes fines for each day of violation. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1456 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1456/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365193,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"University of Hawaii; Immigration; Tuition; Financial Assistance","description":"Extends eligibility for state financial aid and resident tuition to students of the University of Hawaii without lawful immigration status who meet certain specified criteria. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1457/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365196,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Public Safety; Escape","description":"Expands the offense of escape in the second degree to include persons who fail to present themselves to a correctional facility or detention facility at the time and date ordered by the court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1458/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365198,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Correctional Facilities; Implied Consent to Searches","description":"Provides that any person who enters state correctional or detention facility grounds is deemed to have consented to a search for weapons or contraband. Requires signs describing the implied consent provision to be posted along the boundary of correctional facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1459/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365200,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"CIP; Forty-first Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the forty-first representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1460/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365202,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Retiree Reserves","description":"Prohibits the use of funds in a reserve fund created to be used as a reserve against the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund's future costs of providing health and other benefits plans for retirees to be used to pay for health or other benefit plans for active employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1461/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365203,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"Legislative Term Limits","description":"Limits the terms of members of the Legislature to 12 years in the House of Representatives and 12 years in the Senate, beginning on the day of the general election of 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1462/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365205,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"CIP; 46th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 46th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1463/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365207,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Planned Community Associations; Board Liability","description":"Prohibits the Board of Directors of home associations from harassing or intimidating its members and from benefiting from any board decision or action. Requires reasonable notice of board actions. (HB1464 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1464/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365209,"bill_number":"HB1465","title":"Powers of Attorney; Requirements","description":"Requires that a power of attorney be signed by two witnesses and acknowledged by a notary public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1465/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365211,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"Education","description":"Indemnifies department of education employees who intervene to prevent criminal activities of students on or off campus during or after school hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1466/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365215,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Reimbursement to State","description":"Reduces annual county reimbursement to the State from gross proceeds of the county's surcharge on state tax from 10% to 5%. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1467/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365217,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Planned Community Associations; Flag","description":"Provides that planned community associations may not prohibit members from displaying the United States or Hawaii flag. Permits reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on flag displays but prohibits assessment of a fee to approve the display.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1468/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365218,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Surtax on Real Property Taxes; Public School Support and Benefit Special Fund","description":"Imposes a state surtax on real property taxes assessments on real property situated in departmental school districts. Establishes the public school support and benefit special fund for receipt of surtaxes and expenditures to fund repairs, renovations, and maintenance of public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1469/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365220,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Elected Officials; Qualifications; Tax Clearance","description":"Requires a candidate for elected office to include with the candidate's nomination papers a tax clearance certificate from the director of taxation and the IRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1470/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365222,"bill_number":"HB1471","title":"Public Assistance; Residency Requirement","description":"Requires an applicant or recipient of public assistance to be a resident of the State for at least one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1471/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365226,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"CIP; 38th Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 38th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1472/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365230,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Farm to School Month","description":"Designates October as \"Farm to School Month\" in Hawaii. (HB1475 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1475/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365232,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Crime; Minors Tried as Adults","description":"Mandates minors aged fifteen to seventeen be tried as adults in cases of first degree murder when no other offenses are charged. Provides for discretionary remand of the minor to the family court in specified cases. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1476 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1476/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365233,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Family Justice Center Task Force","description":"The Department of Human Services may create a Family Justice Center Task Force to consider the establishment one or more Family Justice Centers to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, or human trafficking, as well as to provide family-based social services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1477 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1477/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365235,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Limitation of Actions; Wills, Estate Plans, and Trusts; Fraud or Undue Influence","description":"Provides that an action to challenge or contest a will, estate plan, or trust, shall be commenced within 9 years if it is alleged that the testator, principal, or property owner who established the will, estate plan, or trust was the victim of fraud or undue influence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1478/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365238,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Qualified Domestic Relations Orders","description":"Establishes qualified domestic relations orders by which the employees' retirement system is required to make payments to an alternate payee of benefits payable to a retirant or member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1479/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365240,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"Human Services; Higher Education Scholarship Program","description":"Provides higher education scholarships to eligible former foster youth in lieu of higher education board allowances. Establishes a higher education scholarship program within the Department of Human Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1480/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365242,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Motor Vehicle Registration; Penalties","description":"Provides increase penalties for the failure to register a motor vehicle or failure to keep a certificate of registration in a motor vehicle. Maintains additional fines within the county in which the violation occurred.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1481/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365244,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Care Costs; Price Limits","description":"Beginning 7/1/2012, limits inpatient and outpatient hospital care costs for major hospitals having 200 or more beds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1482/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365247,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Molokai Irrigation System; Homestead Lessees; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to provide water at a reduced rate to Molokai irrigation system users who lease tracts of land under section 207 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended. Authorizes the department of agriculture to forgive past due amounts owed by Molokai homestead farmers for irrigation water. Appropriates funds to cover the operational costs of the Molokai irrigation system. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1483/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365248,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Trusts","description":"Prohibits a foreclosing mortgagee from foreclosing under a power of sale if the foreclosing mortgagee represents a trust. Requires filing of endorsements, assignments, and trustee's affidavit. Prohibits filing of documents with electronic signatures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1484/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365251,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Procurement; e-Verify","description":"Requires all entities contracting with the State or any county and any government agency making new hires to provide proof that it has used the e-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of its employees and new hires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1485/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365255,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Permits","description":"Requires persons or entities who, in the course of providing an excursion using state boating facilities, disembark fare-paying passengers in certain counties with the expectation that they will visit state property adjacent to quasi-public property during the excursion, to accompany passengers at all times while ashore. Effective January 1, 2059. (HB1486 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1486/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365257,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"Public Safety; Corrections; Cultural Monitor; Audit","description":"Creates a cultural monitor position within the department of public safety. Directs the auditor to audit the department's contracts to imprison inmates in out-of-state prisons to determine the extent to which the constitutional rights of native Hawaiian inmates are being safeguarded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1487/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365260,"bill_number":"HB1489","title":"DHHL; OHA; Homeless; Pilot Program; Kanaka Village","description":"Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to develop a pilot program to establish kanaka villages for homeless native Hawaiians. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to work collaboratively and in consultation with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority on the pilot program. (HB1489 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1489/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365262,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Animals; Human Bitten by Dog; Action Against Owner","description":"Provides that whenever a dog bites a human being, resulting in serious bodily injury or death, an action may be brought against the dog's owner for an order to destroy the animal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1490/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365263,"bill_number":"HB1491","title":"Taxation; Sponsorship of After-School Programs; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for businesses that sponsor after-school programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1491/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365265,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"CIP; Thirty-first Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the thirty-first representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1492/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365267,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Motor Vehicles; Towing Safety Apparatus","description":"Requires motor vehicles towing a trailer to be equipped with towing safety apparatus. Exempts tow companies and motor carriers. (HB1493 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1493/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365269,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Smoking; Condominiums; Common and Limited Common Elements","description":"Requires an association, if not prohibited by bylaws or articles of incorporation, to prohibit smoking in common elements and covered limited common elements, while designating a covered and accessible smoking area. (HB1494 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1494/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365271,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Tobacco Products; Minors; Use; Prohibition; Penalties","description":"Prohibits use of tobacco products by minors. Establishes penalties for use of tobacco products by minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1495/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365273,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"Agribusiness Cooperative Program; UH; Task Force","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to convene a task force to conduct a study whether an agribusiness cooperative program should be established in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1496/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365275,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Elections; Boards of Registration; Appointment","description":"Increases the membership of the boards of registration from three persons to five persons and sets deadline for appointment of the additional members. Requires the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives to each nominate one person to each board of registration. Requires that all board members be in good standing within their respective political parties. Prohibits individuals who have served in a leadership or staff position for any political party within eighteen months prior to nomination from being appointed to a board of registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1497/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365276,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"State of Hawaii Endowment Fund; Repeal","description":"Repeals appropriations to the State of Hawaii endowment fund and requires that all unexpended or unencumbered moneys remaining in the fund be lapsed to the works of art special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1498/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365279,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Creative Industries; Film and Television; Appropriations","description":"Appropriates moneys to support the growth of the film, television, digital, and creative industries in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1499/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365281,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Health Insurance; Rate Regulation","description":"Requires a 30-day public review and comment period and public hearing upon the filing with the insurance commissioner of a request for a rate change by an accident and health or sickness insurer, a mutual benefit society, or a health maintenance organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1500/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365283,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Motor Vehicle Registration; Veterans; Exemption","description":"Exempts totally and permanently disabled veterans from motor vehicle registration expense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1501/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365285,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for six instructor positions for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in high schools within the State. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1502 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1502/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365287,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments.","description":"Amends the process for 5-year district boundary reviews that are initiated by a county or by the state office of planning and which are consistent with adopted county general plans or community development plans. Exempts process from environmental review law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1503/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365292,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"CIP; 40th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 40th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1506/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365294,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Insurance Premium Tax; Applicability To Mutual Benefit Societies","description":"Temporarily imposes an insurance premium tax on mutual benefit societies and health maintenance organizations but exempts them from the tax if they do not file for a insurance plan rate increase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1507/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365296,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Low-Income Housing; Tax Credit Loans; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a program for granting low-income housing tax credit loans in lieu of low-income housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; authorizes issuance of GO bonds to fund loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1508/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365299,"bill_number":"HB1509","title":"Government Records; Purchasing Information; Contract Awards","description":"Provides that government purchasing information required to be disclosed under the freedom of information law includes bid schedules, contract awards, and any addendums and amendments. Requires the information to be posted on the contracting agency's website within 30 business days of availability. Effective 7/1/12. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1509/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365301,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Highways; Road Rumble Strips; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to install centerline road rumble strips along the Honoapiilani highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1510/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365303,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; University of Hawaii; Land Lease","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to extend the current land lease with the high technology development corporation for no less than 25 years from the date of expiration of the existing lease. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1511 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1511/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365306,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Weed and Seed Strategy; DLIR; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the weed and seed strategy under the department of labor and industrial relations. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1512/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365309,"bill_number":"HB1513","title":"Weed and Seed Program; Permanent Establishment; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a permanent weed and seed program within DLIR. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2117. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1513/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365310,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Uniform Information Practices Act; Public Employees","description":"Exempts from public disclosure the names of certain public employees but requires disclosure of a salary range and specific salary for certain employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1514/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365312,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Pre-sentence Diagnosis and Report; Community Service","description":"Requires the pre-sentence diagnosis and report administered upon felons, youthful offenders, and other defendants as ordered by the court, to include an assessment of whether it would be appropriate to sentence the defendant to perform community service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1515/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365314,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Statewide Transportation Plan; Public Involvement","description":"Requires the department of transportation to establish a public involvement process in carrying out the statewide transportation planning process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1516/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365316,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Public Utilities Commission","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to consider the need to reduce the State's reliance on fossil fuels through energy efficiency. Allows the PUC to take the consequences of importing fuel into consideration when making determinations about costs of capital improvements and operations. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1517 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1517/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365318,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Renewable Energy; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Council; Reliability and Interconnection Standards","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Council to develop and implement grid reliability and interconnection standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1518/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365320,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Ancillary Services; Cost Recovery; Performance Incentives","description":"Directs the PUC to unbundle electric utility grid ancillary services, consider cost recovery for electric utility stranded assets, and consider electric public utility performance incentive mechanisms for achieving clean energy goals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1519/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365322,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Electronic Waste Recycling; Market Share; Covered Televisions","description":"Combines the electronic waste and television recycling programs. Requires recycling based on market share by weight. Changes the fee per pound for failing to recycle to an unspecified amount. Directs the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow recycling of cathode ray tubes in Hawaii. Amends conditions placed on electronic device and television manufacturer's recycling plans. (HB1521 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1521/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365323,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"CIP; 18th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 18th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1522/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365325,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Landowner's Liability; Neighbor's Remedy","description":"Establishes a cause of action for neighbors owning land within one hundred feet of land that has not been properly maintained by its owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1523/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365327,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Agricultural Commodities; Criminal Penalties","description":"Requires those sentenced for agricultural theft to provide restitution to the victim. Requires proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Establishes criminal penalties for failure to maintain a certificate of ownership or other written proof of ownership of agricultural commodities. Makes theft of agricultural commodities an offense of theft in the second degree and establishes lack of ownership or movement certificates as prima facie evidence of the theft. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 125, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1227).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1524/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365329,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"CIP; 48th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 48th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1525/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365332,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Noise Pollution; Target Ranges; Liability","description":"Exempts operators or users of target ranges that are in compliance with existing noise pollution laws from liability for nuisance or noise pollution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1526/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365336,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Solid Waste; Fluorescent and CFL Bulbs; Disposal","description":"Prohibits the knowing disposal of fluorescent and CFL bulbs in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, and incinerators in the State. Establishes notice requirements. Requires retailers or wholesalers of fluorescent and CFL bulbs to accept used light bulbs for recycling from customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1527/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365339,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"CIP, 1st Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 1st representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1528/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365341,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Government; First Nation; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a nine-member commission to prepare, maintain, and certify a roll of qualified Native Hawaiian constituents; establishes requirements and procedures for preparation of the roll; establishes a process of recognition and ratification of governing documents and an interim first nation governing council; authorizes adoption of rules; appropriates unspecified funds for expenditure by the office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1529/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365343,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"Employment; Exclusions; Athletic Contest Official","description":"Adds to excluded service under the Hawaii employment security law, service performed by any individual who serves in the capacity of an athletic contest official at a publicly-exhibited contest, including any person who acts as an umpire, referee, judge, linesperson, timer, score keeper, or other similar capacity who receives remuneration solely by way of a game fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1530/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365345,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Highway Modernization Program; Taxes; Fees; Pilot Programs","description":"Increases the state liquid fuel tax in section 243-4(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, for a period of six years. (HB1531 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1531/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365347,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Non-binding Referendum; Permit Gambling","description":"Proposes a non-binding referendum to permit gambling in the State, in accordance with law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1533/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365349,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Genetically-Engineered Food; Labeling","description":"Requires labeling of food products that are genetically-engineered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1534/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365351,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"Religious Freedom","description":"Establishes provisions protecting an individual's right to exercise of religion. Provides civil remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1535/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365353,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"Casino Gaming; Funding for Fixed Guideway Transportation System; Repeal of Excise Tax Increase","description":"Establishes Hawaii Gaming Control Commission and framework for casino gaming on Oahu. Levies ten per cent tax, of which five per cent is to be remitted to the City and County of Honolulu to fund the fixed guideway transportation system on Oahu. Repeals general excise tax surcharge to fund transit on Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1536/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365356,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"CIP; 49th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 49th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1537/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365357,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"Medical Torts","description":"Establishes the Medical Claims Conciliation Office and the positions of executive director and hearing officer. Directs the hearing officer to conduct hearings on medical claims in accordance with the administrative procedure act. Makes opinions issued by the hearing officer binding upon the parties. Allows for any party to a decision of the Medical Claims Conciliation Office to file an appeal and request a trial de novo. Requires the party filing the appeal and request for trial de novo to pay the attorney's fees and other costs under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1538/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365360,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Resort fee","description":"Imposes the Transient Accommodations Tax on resort fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1539/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365362,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Fertility Awareness; Physicians and Surgeons","description":"Requires physicians and surgeons to provide information on fertility awareness to a patient before prescribing contraception medication or performing a procedure to render the patient unable to produce children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1541/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365364,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"CIP; 5th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 5th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1542/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365367,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"Motor Vehicles; Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Distributors; Reimbursement for Parts","description":"Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor recovery or attempted recovery of increased warranty reimbursement to automobile dealers. Requires Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review and compare costs of repairs. (HB1543 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 246, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1543/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365369,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Liens","description":"Sets forth guidelines for mortgage foreclosures, and liens for assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1544/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365371,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"Fresh and Frozen Bread Labeling","description":"Requires bread products that have been baked and then frozen to be labeled \"previously frozen\". Prohibits bread that has been frozen to be labeled or advertised as \"fresh\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1545/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365372,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Statewide Standardization of Prior Authorizations Process; Prescription Drugs","description":"Establishes a statewide standardization of the prescription drug prior authorization process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1546/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365374,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"CIP, 23rd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 23rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1547/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365377,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"CIP, 23rd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 23rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1548/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365380,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Information Privacy and Security Council; Appropriation","description":"Requires government agencies to develop mandatory training programs for agency personnel to whom disclosures of personal information are made or to whom access to the personal information may be granted; in the event of a government security breach, requires the government agency to be responsible for the cost of credit report or credit monitoring services any individual affected by the breach for two years following the discovery of the security breach; requires reports of security breaches to be submitted to the information privacy and security council; requires the council to be responsible for coordination of the implementation of guidelines by government agencies; makes the comptroller or state chief information office chair of the council; authorizes the information and communication services division to provide training; appropriates funds for the council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1549/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365382,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Water Safety Officer; Assault","description":"Makes it a class C felony to assault a water safety officer who is engaged in the performance of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1550/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365384,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Taxation; Technology; Tax Credit for Research Activities","description":"Defines \"qualified high technology business\" to mean a business employing or owning capital or property, or maintaining an office, in this State; provided that more than fifty per cent of its total business activities are qualified research and more than fifty per cent of its qualified research is performed in this State; adds reporting requirements to measure the effectiveness of the tax credit for research activities; establishes a fine for failure to file the survey information in the reporting requirements; requires that federal and state income tax returns and documents related to deductions for tax credits for research activities be filed as part of the survey; extends the tax credit through 2016; applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2011. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1551/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365386,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Coffee Berry Borer Mitigation Program; Kona; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds in FY 2011-2012 and FY 2012-2013 to mitigate the effects of the coffee berry borer in the Kona region on the island of Hawaii. Requires DOA to submit a progress report to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1553 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1553/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365387,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"Liquor Tax; Beer","description":"Establishes separate liquor tax rates for beer manufactured in the State and beer manufactured outside of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1554/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365389,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"UH Hilo; Marine Protected Areas","description":"Establishes a research program on the stewardship of aquaculture and marine protected areas at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Appropriates funds on a matching basis with the federal government. (HB1555 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1555/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365391,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"CIP; 47th Representative District; Hawaiian Culture","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 47th representative district relating to cultural practices. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1556 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1556/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365395,"bill_number":"HB1557","title":"After-School Plus Program; Hawaiian Culture","description":"Requires the Department of Education to include instruction in Hawaiian language, culture, or art as part of the After-School Plus Program. Authorizes individual schools to require the After-School Plus Program on their campuses to include a Kupuna Program through which Hawaiian language, culture, and art is taught through community elders. (HB1557 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1557/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365397,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Foreign Language Learning; Department of Education","description":"Requires the Department of Education to study the feasibility of implementing and supporting foreign language learning programs in all public schools from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Requires a report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1558/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365399,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Bullying; Cyberbullying; Education; Disciplinary Action","description":"Authorizes the Superintendent of Education and principals to suspend or expel students who engage in cyberbullying. (HB1559 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1559/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365401,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Kahana Valley; Residential Subdivision; DLNR","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to create a residential subdivision in the park, which shall be exempt from all laws and rules regarding zoning and construction standards for subdivisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1560/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365402,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Aquatic Resources; UH; DLNR","description":"Allows UH to use staff of DLNR for security for coconut island. Exempts Hawaii marine laboratory refuge from obtaining permits for repair and maintenance of facilities on coconut island.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1561/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365404,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Department of Education; Charter Schools; Special Education","description":"Changes terminology from \"exceptional child\" to \"student with a disability\" and clarifies criteria for designation; clarifies definition of services auxiliary to education required to be provided to students with a disability; clarifies eligibility standards for preschool students with a disability; clarifies charter school duties toward children with a disability; establishes certification criteria for persons who provide interpreting services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and certain students with a disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1562/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365406,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"Important Agricultural Land; Tax Credit; Qualified Agricultural Costs","description":"Repeals the ability to claim expenditures for regulatory processing, studies, and legal and other consultant services under the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1563/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365408,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Water Carriers","description":"Requires public hearings before PUC approval of a water carrier's application for certificate of public convenience and necessity. Clarifies the required findings for a finding of public convenience and necessity. Clarifies notice requirements for public hearings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1564/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365411,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Membership; State Rehabilitation Council.","description":"Reduces the number of members of the State Rehabilitation Council from twenty-one to fifteen.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1565/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365413,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"Airports; Biosecurity; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to provide biosecurity inspection facilities at Honolulu International Airport, Kona International Airport at Keahole, and Hilo International Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1567 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1567/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365415,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"Department of Agriculture; Import Replacement Pilot Program","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement an Import Replacement Pilot Program. Effective July, 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1569/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365418,"bill_number":"HB1570","title":"Feedstock Costs; Appropriation; Livestock; Goat Milk","description":"Appropriates funds to reimburse livestock producers for feed costs. Makes goat farmers with a herd of at least 25 lactating milking goats eligible for the livestock revitalization program. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1570/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365419,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"Waiahole Irrigation System","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to finance various irrigation systems. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1571 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1571/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365422,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"CIP; 42nd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1572/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365425,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Public Housing; Evictions","description":"Shortens time for notice, meeting, and grievance requirements for violations with rental agreements, leases, violation of rules, or maintenance in public housing. Streamlines eviction process in public housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1573/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365427,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"CIP; Twenty-sixth Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the twenty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1574/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365429,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Campaign Spending; Island of Hawaii Public Funding Pilot Program","description":"Amends Hawaii public funding pilot project to raise the program cap, to repeal the requirement of a minimum fund amount, to extend the period for signature collection, and clarify provision of matching funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1575/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365431,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Dogs; Tethering","description":"Creates an offense of confinement of a dog by tethering under prescribed circumstances with certain exceptions, and establishes mandatory fines for such an offense. Effective January 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1576/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365433,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Environmental Rights","description":"Proposes an amendment to article XI, section 9, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to reaffirm and strengthen the State's commitment to environmental justice for certain populations that are disproportionately impacted by harmful environmental actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1577/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365434,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"International Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to International Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1578/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365436,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"International Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to International Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1579/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365438,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"International Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to International Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1580/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365440,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"International Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to International Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1581/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365442,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"International Affairs; Short Form","description":"Relating to International Affairs; short form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1582/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365445,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Super Bowl Task Force","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Super Bowl task force to plan and coordinate efforts to bring the Super Bowl to Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1583/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365447,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Permanent Commission; Fostering International Relationships","description":"Creates a permanent commission to explore opportunities for fostering international relationships, particularly when large international events are held in the State. Effective February 20, 2022. (HB1584 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1584/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365448,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"Debit Cards; Surcharge","description":"Prohibits the imposition of a surcharge for a credit card, charge card, or debit card transaction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1585/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365451,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Ohana Housing; Tax Credit","description":"Provides for an Ohana Housing Tax Credit to a resident individual taxpayer for a percentage of the total construction cost of any residential addition or expansion built to house individuals who reside in an emergency or transitional shelter as defined in section 346-361, or who are on a waiting list for an emergency or transitional shelter or public housing. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2011. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB1586 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1586/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365453,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Traffic Safety; Traffic Enforcement; Highway Patrol","description":"Establishes a State highway patrol and State highway patrol special fund. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1587/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365456,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"CIP; 27th Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 27th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1588/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365459,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Hawaiian Grown Cacao Month","description":"Designates February as \"Hawaiian Grown Cacao month.\" Effective January 20, 2020. (HB1589 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1589/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365461,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Mopeds","description":"Requires mopeds to have license plates, similar to motorcycles, as opposed to tags. Treats mopeds like motor vehicles instead of bicycles for registration purposes. Provides for liability and property damage insurance for two-wheeled mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1590/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365464,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Education; School Supplies; Debit Card System","description":"Allows the principal of each public school to establish and use a debit card system based at the individual school level for the purpose of purchasing school supplies and other related curriculum support supplies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1591/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365465,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Leaf blowers; restrictions","description":"Prohibits the use of leaf blowers for more than a specified number of minutes per day per parcel of property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1592/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365467,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Works of art special fund","description":"Expands the scope of the use of the works of art special fund to include restoration of historic buildings. Sunsets in 5 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1593/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365469,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Leaf Blowers; Restrictions","description":"Prohibits the use of leaf blowers for more than a specified number of minutes per day per parcel of property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1594/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365471,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Hawaii State Dog Appreciation Day","description":"Designates August 26 as Hawaii State Dog Appreciation Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1595/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365473,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"National Assistance Dog Week","description":"Designates the second week in August as \"National Assistance Dog Week\" in Hawai`i.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1596/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365475,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Taxation","description":"Establishes temporary tax credit for historic businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1597/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365477,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Cacao","description":"Temporarily exempting from the general excise tax (GET) amounts received for the sale of cacao from a producer or processed cacao from a processor. Requires the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with other state agencies to determine the best locations for a cacao-processing facility. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1598 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1598/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365480,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"Adopted persons; access to their adoptive information.","description":"Amends certain sections of Chapter 587, HRS to allow adoptive persons access to their adoptive information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1599/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365481,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Condominium Associations; Foreclosures","description":"Provides various protections, remedies, and notice requirements regarding condominium associations and foreclosure of condominium units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1600/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365483,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Plastics ban; Environment","description":"Creates a ban on plastic bags effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1601/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365485,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Medical Error Disclosure; Department of Health","description":"Requires hospitals to report medical harm events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1602/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365487,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Appropriation","description":"Increases by an unspecified amount, the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds to a total principal amount not to exceed an unspecified amount for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects. Appropriates revenue bond proceeds. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1603 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1603/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365489,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"International Date Line; Amendment; Japan","description":"Requires the governor to request the federal government to undertake efforts to amend the international date line so that Hawaii shares the same calendar day as Japan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1604/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365491,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"Flood Insurance","description":"Requires insurers to make available flood insurance covering real and personal property under the same terms and conditions to properties located outside of designated flood zones as is available to properties located inside of designated flood zones; authorizes recovery for damages from a responsible party.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1605/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365493,"bill_number":"HB1606","title":"Behavioral Health Services; Health Care Reform; Task Force","description":"Creates a two year behavioral health services task force to plan and implement health care reform specific to behavioral health. Task force to be repealed on June 30, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1606/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365494,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Relating to Range Land Liability","description":"Limits range land owners' liability in cases of trespass or granted recreational use. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1607 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1607/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365498,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"Office of Information Practices; Board","description":"Establishes a Board of Information Practices within the Office of Information Practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1608/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365500,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"Sunshine Law","description":"Requires consideration of government efficiency when the Sunshine Law is construed and establishes a reasonableness standard for construction of Sunshine Law provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1609/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365502,"bill_number":"HB1610","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy","description":"Prohibits stacking or aggregating uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage whenever there is more than one vehicle under the same policy, with exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1610/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365506,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"The Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; Public Notices","description":"Allows multiple board members to attend the same public gatherings and community events that are not related to any matter over which the board is currently exercising its authority and meets requirements for permitted interactions. Allows multiple members to attend the same conferences and seminars if the member produces a public report and meets requirements for permitted interactions. Allows notice of board meetings to be sent to persons requesting notice by e-mail. (HB1611 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1611/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365509,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"Judiciary; Constitutional Amendment; Short Form","description":"Short form bill proposing an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution relating to the Judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1612/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365511,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Notification; silver alert","description":"Creates and implements a silver alert program to be operated concurrently with the Maile Amber Alert program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1614/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365512,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Government","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Sunset Advisory Commission, comprised of members of the legislature and general public, tasked with regularly assessing governmental agency structures, functions, performance, and making recommendations and analyses on potential alterations for possible legislative action. Operates in conjunction with the legislature and auditor to perform assessment of governmental agencies according to a prescribed schedule to ensure regularity and consistency. Sets forth duties and responsibilities. Exempts certain agencies from scope of commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1615/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365514,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"CIP; Twenty-eighth Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the twenty-eighth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1616/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365516,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Public Lands; Leases; Fair Compensation","description":"Provides for fair compensation when leased public land for agricultural or pastoral uses is withdrawn, condemned, or taken for public purposes. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to extend commercial, hotel, resort, and industrial leases when the lessee makes qualifying substantial improvements to the leased land. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1617 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1390).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1617/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365518,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Native Hawaiian Healers","description":"Creates requirements for licensure of native Hawaiian healers; Creates Board of Native Hawaiian Healing to be administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1618/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365521,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Certified Public Accountancy","description":"Clarifies that all persons practicing public accountancy in this State shall be subject to the regulatory authority of the State; authorizes individuals holding an out-of-state license to practice public accountancy in this State, subject to certain limitations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1619/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365523,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Insurance; Fraternal Benefit Societies","description":"Exempts from insurance code, associations (1) organized before 1880; (2) whose members are active, retired, or honorably discharged members of the U.S. armed forces or sea services; and (3) whose principal purpose is to provide insurance and other benefits to their members.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-04","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1620/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365525,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"Dogs; Breeders; Licensing; Penalty","description":"Establishes a licensing requirement for dog breeders. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1621 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1621/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365526,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"Civil Unions","description":"Extends the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities of spouses in a marriage to partners in a civil union.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1623/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365528,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"Medical Marijuana; Research Program","description":"Establishes a 3-year pilot medical marijuana research program in the State to provide a means by which a team of qualified researchers could undertake medical marijuana research involving local qualifying medical marijuana patients. Effective 7/1/11. Sunset 6/30/14.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1624/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365530,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"CIP; 4th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 4th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1625/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365532,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"County Fuel Tax","description":"Permits the county of Hawaii to appropriate the county's share of fuel tax revenue for the maintenance of substandard private subdivision roads that are used by the public. Provides that neither the State nor the county shall be required to install infrastructure improvements if the roads are thereafter sold to a private entity. Sunsets 6/30/16. Effective 7/1/30. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1626/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365534,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Government; First Nation","description":"Establishes procedures for state recognition of a first nation government. Effective July 1, 2093. (HB1627 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1627/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365537,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"Historic Preservation","description":"Clarifies litigation rights and rights to attorney's fees in litigation involving historic preservation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1628/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365540,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Motor Vehicle Regulation; Mopeds; Motor Scooters","description":"Requires the Director of Transportation, rather than the counties, to regulate mopeds. Requires owners of mopeds and motor scooters to register them with the State and obtain license plates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1629/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365542,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Kahului Harbor; Capital Improvement Project; Fuel Pier","description":"Provides funding from the harbor special fund for plans, design, and construction of a fuel pier at Kahului Harbor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1630/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365543,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Income tax rates; general excise tax rates","description":"For taxable years after December 31, 2011, lowers to 8% the income tax rate for taxpayers with incomes currently taxed at a rate of 8.25% or higher. Effective from July 1, 2011, to July 1, 2016, raises the 4% general excise tax rate to 5%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1631/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365546,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Veteran's Cemeteries; Land Acquisition; Capital Improvement","description":"Provides funds for the acquisition of land to expand the veteran's cemetery in Makawao, Maui. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1632 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1632/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365549,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Agriculture; Exceptional Use","description":"Creates the designation of exceptional use for certain agricultural activities; provides for special lease provisions for exceptional uses on public lands and in agricultural parks; provides priority consideration for applications for exceptional use by the land use commission and other agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1633/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365551,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Adoption Records","description":"Provides for the release of adoption records under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1634/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365553,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Out-of-State Marriages","description":"Requires Hawaii state courts to recognize marriages legal in the United States' jurisdiction in which they were contracted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1635/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365555,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Solid Waste Management; Landfills","description":"Prohibits landfills in counties with populations greater than 500,000 from accepting municipal solid waste, beginning 7/1/12. Prohibits landfills in counties with populations less than 500,000 from accepting municipal solid waste after a date determined by council resolution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1636/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365557,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"Kukui tree as state heritage tree; Ohia lehua as state native tree","description":"Makes the kukui tree (Aleurites Moluccana) the official state heritage tree, and makes the ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) the official state native tree. (HB1637 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1637/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365558,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Public Benefit Corporations; Organization","description":"Establishes an organizational and regulatory framework for public benefit corporations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1638/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365560,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"School Repair and Maintenance; Environment; Green building","description":"Requires that at least ten per cent of funds appropriated for school repair and maintenance be set aside and used to fund the repair, maintenance, and upgrading of school facilities to meet green building standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1639/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365562,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"Public Officials; Financial Disclosure; Filing Deadline","description":"Adds a second filing requirement and deadline for elected and appointed officials to file the disclosure of financial interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1641/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365565,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"High Technology; Research Tax Credit","description":"Requires a qualified high technology business that claims the tax credit for research activities to file annual survey information with the department of taxation by June 30 of each year; requires the department to report to the legislature by September 1 of each year on the information collected by the survey and the effectiveness of the tax credit; extends the income tax credit for qualified research activities for five years. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2011-04-12","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1642/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365567,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"Moped Insurance; Moped Driving on Roads","description":"Provides for liability and property damage insurance for two-wheeled mopeds that exists for three-wheeled mopeds; provides for minimum liability and property damage coverage per occurrence commensurate with the insurance requirements for rented mopeds; sets same driving standard for two-wheeled mopeds as exists for three-wheeled mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1643/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365569,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"Commercial Shark Tours","description":"Imposes penalties for illegal shark feeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1644/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365572,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Office of the Governor; Small Business","description":"Establishes and funds the Office of Entrepreneurship and Job Creation and the position of small business czar in the Office of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1645/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365573,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"Education","description":"Provides that the board of education is prohibited from closing schools that have a good standing pending or better as provided in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1646/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365576,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Disclosure","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for disclosure of the list of judicial nominees by the Governor upon receipt of the names from the judicial selection commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1647/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365578,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"CIP; 17th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 17th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1648/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365580,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Compensation; Part-time Teacher; Substitute Teacher","description":"Determines the hourly and per diem rate of compensation for substitute and part-time teachers, and requires back-pay for substitute or part-time teachers who were underpaid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1649/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365583,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"Correctional Facilities Development Study; Appropriation","description":"Directs DPS to prepare preliminary design and request for proposals for the design, development, and operation of a correctional treatment facility and to consider the undeveloped portion on the existing Halawa correctional facility as a possible site for the facility. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1650/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365585,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Shipboard Gaming","description":"Establishes regulatory framework for licensed shipboard gaming in state waters. (HB1651 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1651/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365588,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"State Highway Fund; County Roads","description":"Requires the Director of Finance to transfer general funds to the State Highway Fund for the operation, maintenance, and repair of county roads in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1652/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365589,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Taxation; Hotel Construction and Renovations","description":"Provides a seven to ten per cent tax credit for construction and renovation costs on hotel property through December 31, 2015. Effective July 1, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1653/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365591,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"DOE; HTSB","description":"Repeal the HTSB.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1655/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365593,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"Teachers; Substitute and Part-Time; Compensation","description":"Establishes a new minimum pay rate for substitute and part-time teachers. Effective retroactive to 7/1/06.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1656/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365596,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"CIP; 13th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 13th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1657/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365598,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"Real Property Tax; Exemptions; Religious Organizations","description":"Restricts the real property tax exemption currently offered to properties used for church purposes only to places of worship. Provides that other real property owned by religious organizations is not exempt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1658/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365600,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"Foreclosures; Writ of Ejectment","description":"Mandates a writ of ejectment in order to preserve the household contents and belongings of tenants whose homes have been foreclosed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1659/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365603,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Land Use; Agricultural and Rural Land; Camping","description":"Permits camping under certain conditions on privately-owned agricultural and rural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1660/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365605,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Negotiable Instruments; Holder Definition","description":"Amends the definition of holder to exclude the person in control of a negotiable electronic document of title.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1661/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365606,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Condominium Association; Dispute Mediation; Appropriation","description":"Requires certain condominium-related disputes involving an owner and the association to be submitted to mediation. Requires the real estate commission of the State to submit a summary to the legislature detailing which programs were directed at the development of expeditious and inexpensive condominium-related disputes. Repeals section 514B-161, HRS. Authorizes funds from the condominium education trust fund to be used for mediation services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1662/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365608,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent","description":"Specifies that a landlord and tenant may agree that duly apportioned rent shall be due at intervals more frequent than monthly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1663/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365610,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"CIP; Forty-fifth Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the forty-fifth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1664/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365612,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Waianae Coast Landfills; Moratorium","description":"Places a moratorium on any new solid waste landfills and the expansion of any existing private solid waste landfills on the leeward coast from Kaena point to Waimanalo gulch on or after 8/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1665/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365615,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"Highway Safety; Negligent Homicide; Negligent Injury","description":"Amends penalties for negligent homicide in the first degree, negligent homicide in the second degree, and negligent injury in the first degree when the incident involves a vulnerable highway user. Adds definitions. (HB1666 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 316, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1433).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1666/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365617,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Tax Credit; Certain Expenses; Teachers","description":"Authorizes a state income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred by a school teacher during the taxable year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1667/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365619,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Department of Education; Tenure","description":"Eliminates the vesting of tenure for certain employees of the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committees on LAB recommend that the measure be HELD. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Rhoads, Yamashita, Aquino, Cullen, Ichiyama, M. Lee, Luke, Saiki, Takumi, Fontaine, Johanson; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Souki.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1668/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365620,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"Vehicle Immobilization; Unlicensed Drivers;","description":"Allows the court to require the immobilization of a motor vehicle owned by an individual convicted of driving without a license or driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license or a vehicle owned by an individual who is not in compliance with an order of paternity or child support by means of a wheel immobilization device for a period not to exceed 180 days. Requires the surrender of number plates. Provides for the removal of wheel immobilization device and return of number plates after the court ordered immobilization period is completed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1669/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365624,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; University of Hawaii; Land Lease","description":"Requires the UH to extend the current land lease with the high technology development corporation for no less than 25 years from the date of expiration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB/HED, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1670/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365626,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Procurement Code; Protest; Administrative Proceedings","description":"Imposes time limits on rendering administrative and judicial review decisions. Limits protests to those that are a minimum percentage of the contract value. Requires posting of a protest bond, to be forfeited if the protesting party does not prevail. (SD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1391).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1671/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365628,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Taxation; Whistleblower Awards","description":"Establishes monetary awards for whistleblowers providing information that is the basis for a Department of Taxation administrative or judicial action for violations of tax laws. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1672 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1672/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365631,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Manoa Public Library; Name","description":"Changes the name of the Manoa Public Library to the Brian T. Taniguchi Public Library.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1673/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365633,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"University of Hawaii; Immigration; Tuition; Financial Assistance","description":"Extends eligibility for participation in state financial aid, University programs, and resident tuition to students of the University of Hawaii without lawful immigration status who meet certain specified criteria. (HB1674 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1674/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365635,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Energy Efficient Schools Fund","description":"Creates the energy efficient schools fund to be administered by the energy resources coordinator to provide grants to public schools that submit proposals to make school facilities more energy efficient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1675/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365636,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Hawaii Buy American Act","description":"Establishes a preference for the use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods in the construction, alteration, or repair of public works. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1676 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1676/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365638,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Work-Sharing; Unemployment; Employment Security","description":"Creates a work-sharing program that provides an alternative to layoffs during a temporary slowdown in business.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1677/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365640,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"Taxation; Tax Credits and Exemptions Relating to Economic Development; Reports; Posting on Department of Taxation Website","description":"Requires state agencies or the department of taxation to prepare reports relating to authorized tax credits or exemptions that have a purpose related to economic development. Requires the department of taxation to post the reports on its website.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1678/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365642,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Wages; Payment of Compensation","description":"Requires employers to provide employees with specific wage and employer information in employees' pay records. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1679 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1679/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365644,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"Employment Discrimination; Unemployed Status of Job Applicant","description":"Prohibits any employer or employment agency from publishing a job advertisement that states that an applicant for the job must be currently employed or unemployed. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1680 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ching voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1680/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365646,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"Domestic Workers Bill of Rights; Report","description":"Establishes rights for domestic workers. Directs DLIR to report on feasibility of allowing domestic workers to organize for the purposes of collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB/ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1681/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365648,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"Minimum Wage","description":"Increases minimum wage to $7.75 for 2012 and $8.25 from 07/01/2013. Effective 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1682/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365649,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Junior Kindergarten","description":"Eliminates junior kindergarten beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1683 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1683/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365653,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Harbors; Noise","description":"Allows the director of transportation to adopt rules to regulate harbor noise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, EEP, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1684/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365655,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"Motor Vehicles; Bicycles; Proximity","description":"Prohibits a motor vehicle from being operated within three feet of a moving bicycle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1685/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365657,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Procurement; Construction; Subcontractors; Substitution; Savings","description":"Requires solicitations for procurement of construction to require offerors to list joint contractors or subcontractors. Allows substitution of subcontractors if seventy-five per cent of savings, if any, resulting from the substitution is refunded to the purchasing agency. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1686 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1686/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365659,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Assertive Community Treatment Team","description":"Directs the department of health to reestablish at minimum one assertive community treatment team for mental health outreach and case management and makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1687/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365661,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Bodily Injury","description":"Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirement for bodily injury liability coverage to $50,000 for bodily injury or death to one person and $100,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons. (HB1688 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Hanohano, Marumoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1688/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365664,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Long-Term Care; Omnibus; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a task force to ascertain if there is public sentiment for a mandatory tax to implement a long-term care insurance program for all residents of the State. Requires an actuarial analysis and a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for reimbursement for travel expenses for task force members and the actuarial analysis. Requests the executive office on aging of the department of health to conduct an education and awareness campaign on long-term care and have the campaign evaluated. Appropriates funds for the evaluation. Establishes and directs a long-term care task force to coordinate and consolidate state long-term care programs and services. Establishes the position of deputy healthcare transformation coordinator. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the deputy healthcare transformation coordinator. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1689/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365666,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Additional Driver Fee; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits assessment of a daily additional driver fee upon drivers over age 24, with the exception of a one time additional driver fee of not more than $10 for each driver over age 24.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1690/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365667,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Minimum Wage; Federal Poverty Level","description":"Bases the minimum wage on the federal poverty level for a family of 2 persons for Hawaii, beginning 1/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ching excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1691/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365669,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Smoking; Reasonable Distance; Roofline Borders of Entrances and Awnings","description":"Prohibits smoking within a presumptively reasonable distance of 20 feet from roofline borders of entrances and awnings that serve an enclosed or partially enclosed area where smoking is prohibited.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1692/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365672,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Lead Acid Batteries","description":"Requires a $50 deposit for each new lead acid battery sold, to be refunded on exchange of a used lead acid battery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1693/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365674,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"Use Tax; Internet Sales; Out-of-State Sellers; Affiliates","description":"Unless preempted by federal law, requires the collection of use taxes by sellers of tangible personal property who enter into agreements under which a person in the State refers potential purchasers to the seller, including by an internet link or web site, or performs related services in the State on behalf of the seller. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1694 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1694/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365676,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Tax Penalties","description":"Prohibits penalties for erroneous claims for refund or credit from being added to tax underpayments on which penalties are already imposed for substantial understatements or misstatements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 185, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1695/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365678,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"Motor Vehicle Tires","description":"Requires a $5 deposit for each new motor vehicle tire sold that is not exchanged with a used motor vehicle tire, to be refunded on exchange of a used motor vehicle tire. Does not apply to motorcycle or bicycle tires. (HB1696 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP/ERB with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1696/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365681,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Tax; Tax Review Commission; Duties","description":"Requires the tax review commission to identify steps to create a fair and balanced progressive income tax structure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1697/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365682,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"Department of Human Resources Development; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Reporting","description":"Removes the department of human resources development's requirement to report expenditures on qualified community rehabilitation programs to the legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 044, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1698/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365685,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Meal Breaks","description":"Requires employers to provide meal breaks for employees who work more than a total of five hours a day. Imposes penalties for failure to provide meal breaks. Clarifies that the penalty is based on an employee's regular hourly rate of pay at the time the infraction occurred. Effective December 31, 2057. (HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1699/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365687,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"Health Care Institutions; Sale of Tobacco Products; Pharmacies; Penalties","description":"Prohibits the sale of tobacco products by any health care institution, including pharmacies, and any retail establishment that operates or has a health care institution within it. Provides penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1700/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365689,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"DPS; Correctional Industries; Penal Farms","description":"Requires the administrator of the correctional industries program to use labor services of inmates in the production of agricultural products on penal farms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1701/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365691,"bill_number":"HB1702","title":"Medical Torts; Informed Consent","description":"Requires physicians to provide a cost-estimate of any proposed treatment or procedure when obtaining the patient's informed consent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1702/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365693,"bill_number":"HB1703","title":"Underserved Areas; Mobile Pharmacy Vehicles","description":"Authorizes the use of mobile pharmacy vehicles to provide pharmacy services in underserved areas of the State. Establishes requirements for permitting the operation of a mobile pharmacy vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1703/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365695,"bill_number":"HB1704","title":"Title Insurers; Title Reports; Notice of Liens and Pending Actions","description":"Requires title insurers to include recorded liens and pending actions in title reports. Establishes criminal penalties for knowingly issuing title insurance or title reports without disclosing pending actions or other interests against the real property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1704/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365698,"bill_number":"HB1705","title":"Taxation; Potable Water","description":"Exempts from the state income and general excise taxes, privately-owned nonprofit public water systems that supply potable water to residential communities that lack any access to public utility water services and are federally tax-exempt under section 501(c)(12) of the Internal Revenue Code. (HB1705 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 184, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1705/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365704,"bill_number":"HB1706","title":"Condominiums; Association Meetings","description":"Requires that petitioners have adequate time to address concerns at a requested special association meeting. Prohibits an association from adopting any rule for association meetings that would otherwise require a vote of the majority of the quorum to change, with certain exceptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 801).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1706/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365708,"bill_number":"HB1707","title":"Transient Accommodations","description":"Requires nonresident owners of residential single family dwellings, apartments, or townhouses who rent their property as a transient accommodation for 30 days or less to rent the property through a licensed real estate broker or salesperson who must collect all applicable taxes for the rental of the property. Provides for penalty. Effective January 1, 3000. (HB1707 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1707/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365711,"bill_number":"HB1708","title":"Mental Health; Emergency Examination; Telemedicine","description":"Authorizes the emergency examination of a patient by telemedicine in geographically remote areas of the State for the purposes of emergency hospitalization in a psychiatric facility. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1708 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1708/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365714,"bill_number":"HB1709","title":"Aggravated Harassment by Impersonation","description":"Creates a new class C felony offense, aggravated harassment by impersonation. Clarifies that \"electronic communication,\" when used to commit the offense of harassment by impersonation, includes online chat, instant messaging, and postings; web pages; and social networking web sites. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1709 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1709/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365717,"bill_number":"HB1710","title":"Drug Testing; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families","description":"Requires applicants and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families cash benefits to submit to drug testing when reasonable cause exists indicating illegal drug use. Establishes ineligibility to receive benefits for one year for testing positive or refusing to submit to drug testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1710/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365719,"bill_number":"HB1711","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Drug Screening","description":"Requires drug testing for temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) applicants. Provides that applicants who test positive for a controlled substance may receive TANF funds upon the successful completion of a 6-month substance abuse program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1711/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365721,"bill_number":"HB1712","title":"Advance Health-Care Directive; Medicaid","description":"Requires a medicaid recipient to complete an advance health-care directive form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1712/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365722,"bill_number":"HB1713","title":"Electronic Medicaid Records; Department of Human Services","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to accept applications for any medicaid program in written form and as an electronic record submitted through an integrated electronic system developed and maintained by the Department of Human Services no later than January 1, 2014. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1713 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1713/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365724,"bill_number":"HB1714","title":"Medicaid; Deposit Beverage Containers; Surcharge","description":"Creates a medicaid special fund to fund any shortfall in the State's medicaid program. Establishes a 0.5 cents deposit beverage container surcharge to be deposited into the medicaid special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1714/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365726,"bill_number":"HB1715","title":"Income Tax; Check-off","description":"Increases from $5 to $10 the amount of authorized income tax check-off that may be designated payable from an individual's state income tax refund to certain special funds or accounts. Permits designation of check-off in the amount of $5 or $10 to the special funds or accounts specified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1715/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365728,"bill_number":"HB1716","title":"Child Abuse; Permanent Protective Order; Sexual Abuse","description":"Establishes that if a protective order is issued to prevent sexual offenses or child abuse or a recurrence of such acts that would constitute a felony between family or household members, the court shall issue a permanent protective order. Amends the definition of domestic abuse to include sexual offenses or child abuse committed by one family or household member against another family or household member. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1716 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1716/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365731,"bill_number":"HB1717","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Board of Education; Student Member","description":"Proposes an amendment to article X, section 2, of the State constitution to require the governor to appoint a student member of the BOE, and to allow the student member to vote on all matters, except for personnel issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1717/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365734,"bill_number":"HB1718","title":"Hawaii-Grown Produce; Farm-to-School","description":"Establishes the farm-to-school program in the department of agriculture to increase the procurement of Hawaii-grown produce. Requires public schools to purchase Hawaii-grown food when available at a comparable cost.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1718/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365736,"bill_number":"HB1719","title":"Public High School Science Curriculum; Sustainability Courses","description":"Requires public high schools to provide sustainability courses as part of the science curriculum or to include sustainability issues as part of existing science courses beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. Requires the DOE to report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1719/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365737,"bill_number":"HB1720","title":"Solar energy device, vegetation, tree","description":"Prevents neighboring vegetation from blocking more than 10% of a solar energy device from the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1720/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365740,"bill_number":"HB1721","title":"Birds; Feeding, Urban Districts; Prohibition","description":"Makes feeding of feral birds in urban districts a misdemeanor subject to a civil fine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1721/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365742,"bill_number":"HB1722","title":"Police Powers; Private Property","description":"Gives a police officer the authority to enter onto private property, without the prior consent of the property owner, in order to exercise all powers, privileges, and authority necessary to enforce the laws of the State; provided that the property is generally open to the public. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1722 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1722/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365744,"bill_number":"HB1723","title":"TRICARE Program; Health Care; General Excise Tax; Exemption Extension","description":"Extends the general excise tax exclusion for amounts received by a managed care support contractor of the TRICARE program for the actual cost or advancement to third party health care providers pursuant to a contract with the United States. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1723 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1723/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365746,"bill_number":"HB1724","title":"Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of human services to temporarily provide medicaid presumptive eligibility to patients who have been waitlisted for long-term care, and to conduct a study of a computerized medicaid applications system. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds to cover medicaid reimbursements made to providers or plans for waitlisted patients enrolled but found to be ineligible. Effective 07/01/2013, and repealed on 06/30/2017. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1724/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365750,"bill_number":"HB1725","title":"Elevators; Third Party Elevator Inspectors","description":"Requires DLIR to authorize private third party elevator inspectors. Provides minimum standards for private third party elevator inspectors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB/ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1725/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365752,"bill_number":"HB1726","title":"Energy Systems Development Special Fund; Barrel Tax","description":"Extends the repeal date of the energy systems development special fund and periodic evaluation and plan of action requirements of the special fund to 2013 to match that of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax. Effective June 29, 2012. (HB1726 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(H) Act 151, on 6/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1726/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365753,"bill_number":"HB1727","title":"Industrial Hemp; Research","description":"Allows privately funded industrial hemp research to be conducted in Hawaii under certain conditions; requires monitoring by department of public safety; requires reporting to county law enforcement; exempts argonomic data derived from research from public records disclosure; confers immunity from criminal prosecution for the research. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1727/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365755,"bill_number":"HB1728","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Twenty-sixth Representative District Schools","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for schools in the twenty-sixth representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1728/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365757,"bill_number":"HB1729","title":"Temporary Restraining Orders; Disclosure of Current and Pending Litigation","description":"Requires petitioners for temporary restraining orders to disclose current and pending litigation in family court or district court, offenses relating to domestic abuse, or offenses against the person involving the petitioner. Defines \"imminent\" with regard to the type of harm for which a temporary restraining order may be issued. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1729 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1729/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365760,"bill_number":"HB1730","title":"Land Use Commission; Conflict of Interest","description":"Requires the land use commission to adopt rules specifying its processes when considering its members' conflicts of interest. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1730/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365762,"bill_number":"HB1731","title":"Public Employee Suggestion Program","description":"Establishes a public employee suggestion program with monetary incentives for the employee and agency for ideas that result in savings to the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1731/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365764,"bill_number":"HB1732","title":"Education; Truancy; Penalties","description":"Requires the notification of a parent or guardian that a child is truant and that the student and parent or guardian may face certain penalties for the truancy. Defines \"truant\". Provides civil penalties for truant students and parents or guardians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1732/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365766,"bill_number":"HB1733","title":"Homeless; Return-to-Home Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes on a temporary basis the return-to-home program to assist homeless individuals participating in the program to return to their home states if there is a support network available to receive them. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1733/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365767,"bill_number":"HB1734","title":"Homelessness; Safe Havens; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for FY 2012-2013 to establish a safe haven program to provide overnight shelters for homeless persons on state-owned surplus or open or vacant locations. Repealed 6/30/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1734/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365769,"bill_number":"HB1735","title":"Homelessness; Interagency Council; Department of Human Services; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness under the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes. Requires the Department of Human Services to conduct a study on establishing safe havens in the State and to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2013 Regular Session on its findings and recommendations from the study. Repealed June 30, 2018. (HB1735 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1735/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365771,"bill_number":"HB1736","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange","description":"Specifies that the Hawaii Health Connector shall establish a separate program and risk pool to serve the individual market and a separate program and risk pool to serve the small group market. Establishes the schedule of staggered terms for the initial board members. Clarifies qualifications of and restrictions on navigators. Clarifies the role of the Department of Human Services in determining medicaid eligibility. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB1736 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1736/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365773,"bill_number":"HB1737","title":"Mental Health; Adult Mental Health Division; Department of Health","description":"Requires the adult mental health division of the department of health to provide services to people with a qualifying diagnosis. Allows the department of health to bill and receive reimbursement from an insurer for treatment services rendered by the State pursuant to chapter 334, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1737/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365775,"bill_number":"HB1738","title":"Mental Health; Involuntary Hospitalization; Treatment","description":"Amends various provisions relating to emergency examination and hospitalization and involuntary treatment. Broadens the definitions of \"dangerous to others\" and \"dangerous to self\" to include a substantial likelihood of harm in the reasonably foreseeable future, and amends the definition of \"gravely disabled\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1738/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365777,"bill_number":"HB1739","title":"Department of Health; Involuntary Hospitalization; Crisis Response Pilot Program; Mental Health; Appropriation","description":"Permits any interested person, as defined under section 334-1, HRS, to file a written petition for emergency admission. Requires an independent evaluation of a patient admitted to a licensed psychiatric facility for involuntary hospitalization in certain circumstances. Requires the department of health to establish and implement the crisis response pilot program, under which designated crisis responders will be authorized to conduct investigations and detain persons who are imminently dangerous to self or others or gravely disabled for up to seventy-two hours in a proper facility. Seeks a federal medicaid reimbursement for the maximum federal match to appropriate funds to the department of human services, which is to be transferred to the department of health to establish and administer the crisis response pilot program. Part II repeals 6/30/2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1739/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365780,"bill_number":"HB1740","title":"Telephone-based Audible Information Access Service; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division of the department of human services to contract for a telephone-based audible information access service to provide access to timely print media. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1740 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1740/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365782,"bill_number":"HB1741","title":"Prior Authorization; Insurance; Prescription Drugs","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop a uniform prescription drug prior authorization form no later than July 1, 2013, for only prescription drugs for the treatment of diabetes or any form of cancer. Beginning January 1, 2014, requires the uniform prescription drug prior authorization form to be used by prescribers and health care insurance providers. Effective July 1, 2050, and repealed on July 1, 2017. (HB1741 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1741/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365783,"bill_number":"HB1742","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Motor Carrier Investigative Unit","description":"Creates the motor carrier investigative unit within the public utilities commission to conduct statewide investigations of violations of chapter 271, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Exempts persons within the unit from chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates funds from the public utilities commission special fund to finance the motor carrier investigative unit. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1742/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365785,"bill_number":"HB1743","title":"Driver Licensing","description":"Increases the gross vehicle weight rating of category (3) motor vehicle driver licenses to eighteen thousand pounds or less.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Act 010, 4/4/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1743/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365790,"bill_number":"HB1744","title":"Salaries; Legislature; Judiciary; Executive","description":"Stipulates that the five per cent decrease to the legislative, executive, and judicial salaries applies to what the respective salaries were as of June 30, 2009, and remains at the specified salary rate until June 30, 2013. Repeals Act 85, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2009, as amended by Act 57, SLH 2011, as amended by this Act, at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2013. Provides that the repeal of the aforementioned Acts for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2013, shall not be construed to restore or reinstate any leaves for vacation or sick leave, any salary reduction, or any other compensation reduced by the Acts. (HB1744 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 048, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1744/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365792,"bill_number":"HB1745","title":"Native Hawaiians; Certified Copies; Fees; Waiver","description":"Establishes a $1 fee for certified copies of birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates when required to verify qualified Native Hawaiian status for the Native Hawaiian roll. Requires Director of Health to deposit fee into the State's general fund. (HB1745 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1745/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365795,"bill_number":"HB1746","title":"Condominiums; Metering of Utilities","description":"Applies requirement for separate utility metering of nonresidential and residential condominium units to all condominium projects, regardless of when constructed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Act 018, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1746/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365797,"bill_number":"HB1747","title":"Department of Agriculture; Dog Detector Inspector Positions; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to the DOA for the funding for 1 full-time equivalent dog detector inspector IV position (1.0 FTE) and 2 full-time equivalent dog detector III (2.0 FTE) positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1747/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365799,"bill_number":"HB1748","title":"Dog Detection and Prevention Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes an invasive species detection and prevention pilot program within the DOA.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1748/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365800,"bill_number":"HB1749","title":"Traffic Infractions; Fines and Forfeitures; HSAC Package","description":"Requires the State Director of Finance to transmit to each county a percentage of all fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions committed in that county, with certain exceptions. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1749 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1749/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365803,"bill_number":"HB1750","title":"Affordable Housing Projects; HSAC Package","description":"Increases the time the county councils have to review affordable housing projects from 45 to 60 days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1750/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365805,"bill_number":"HB1751","title":"Employee's Retirement System; Representation; Board of Trustees; HSAC Package","description":"Includes county representation on the State employees' retirement system board of trustees. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB1751 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1751/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365807,"bill_number":"HB1752","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Counties; HSAC Package","description":"Requires that one of the five seats on the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund, allocated to public employers, be occupied by a member appointed by each mayor of all four counties of Hawaii and by the Hawaii State Association of Counties. Authorizes the governor to fill the vacancy should it not be filled within 60 days. Takes effect 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1752/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365809,"bill_number":"HB1753","title":"Liability; Duty To Warn Of Dangers On Public Lands; County Lifeguards; HSAC Package","description":"Extends the repeal date for liability protections for state and county governments regarding the duty to warn of dangers on improved public lands and the actions of county lifeguards to June 30, 2016. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1753 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1753/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365811,"bill_number":"HB1754","title":"Elections; Absentee Ballots; Unique Ballots; Office of Elections Package","description":"Permits the mailing of absentee ballots to all registered voters in areas with fewer than five hundred voters that would otherwise require a unique ballot type and an individual polling place. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-11","last_action":"(S) Act 100, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).","last_action_date":"2012-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1754/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365813,"bill_number":"HB1755","title":"Voter Registration; Electronic Registration; Appropriation","description":"Updates voter registration laws, including authorizing the acceptance of electronic applications to register to vote; applies to all primary, special, nonpartisan, and general elections, beginning with the primary election of 2016. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1755 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 225, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1755/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365814,"bill_number":"HB1756","title":"Campaign Spending","description":"Amends the campaign spending law to: (1) Define \"matching payment period\"; (2) Change filing deadlines and requirements; and (3) Require a noncandidte committee to identify the candidate committee or noncandidate committee and the amount and date of the contribution made to it, and identify the candidate supported or opposed by an independent expenditure. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1752 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1756/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365817,"bill_number":"HB1757","title":"Energy; Solar Water Heater; Conservation; Kauai County Package","description":"Requires solar water heaters on new duplex buildings and allows for a variance by an occupant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1757/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365819,"bill_number":"HB1758","title":"Business Development in Hawaii; Motion Picture; Qualified Media Infrastructure Projects","description":"Authorizes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to issue revenue bonds for qualified media infrastructure projects. Creates a special fund for disbursement of funds. Requires matching funds and post-audits. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1758 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Wakai, Baker, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Solomon.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1758/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365822,"bill_number":"HB1759","title":"Traffic Safety; Bicycle Path; Bicycle Lane; Moped; Maui County Council Package #1","description":"Prohibits moped drivers from using bicycle paths where bicycle lanes are provided.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1759/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365824,"bill_number":"HB1760","title":"Maui County Package; Time Share Zoning","description":"Authorizes the counties to restrict time share units and time share plans in zoning districts, other than time share zoning districts, including areas designated for hotel use, resort use, or transient vacation rentals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1760/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365826,"bill_number":"HB1761","title":"Government Agencies; Procurement; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows the State and counties to contract services from private entities or to allow those services to be performed in house as appropriate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1761/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365828,"bill_number":"HB1762","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Sector Unions; Essential Employees; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Prohibits strikes by public employees who are designated as essential employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1762/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365829,"bill_number":"HB1763","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Sector Unions; City & County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows the State and the counties to bargain separately and independently with public sector unions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1763/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365832,"bill_number":"HB1764","title":"Residency Requirements; State and County Appointed Officers; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows the waiver of residency requirements for state or county department heads and deputies or assistants to a department head, when the appointed officer is required to have highly specialized or scientific knowledge or training and a qualified applicant who meets the residency requirement is not available to fill the position. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 115, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1764/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365834,"bill_number":"HB1765","title":"Criminal History Record Checks for County Employees; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows counties to conduct criminal history checks on prospective liquor commission employees, prospective employees working with vulnerable adults or seniors, employees for fire department and emergency medical services positions, and emergency management employees with certain additional requirements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 299, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1416).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1765/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365836,"bill_number":"HB1766","title":"Constitutional Amendments; Ratification of Constitutional Amendments; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Amends the state constitution to provide that only \"yes\" or \"no\" votes be counted in determining whether a constitutional amendment has been ratified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1766/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365838,"bill_number":"HB1767","title":"Simulated Firearms; Terroristic Threatening; Robbery","description":"Amends the offenses of terroristic threatening in the first degree and robbery in the first degree to include the use of a simulated firearm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1767/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365840,"bill_number":"HB1768","title":"Procurement; Contract Remedies After An Award","description":"Amends the Public Procurement Code to permit an additional post-award remedy through rescission of the award and application of pre-award remedies, including contract reevaluation and the award to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder or next ranked responsible offeror. (HB1768 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1768/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365843,"bill_number":"HB1769","title":"Government Tort Liability; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Clarifies that government entities are only liable for the percentage share of the damages that they actually caused.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1769/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365846,"bill_number":"HB1770","title":"Counties; Tort Liability; Written Notice of Defect; City and County of Honolulu Package.","description":"Permits counties to pass ordinances that require written notification of defects or obstructions on certain county properties as a prerequisite to filing a claim against the counties for injuries or damages arising from against the alleged unsafe or dangerous condition of county property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1770/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365847,"bill_number":"HB1771","title":"Felonies Chargeable by Written Information; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Adds felonies for which criminal charges may be instituted by written information including habitual property crime, unauthorized entry in a dwelling in the first or second degree, and theft of copper. Effective 01/07/59. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-12 2:30PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1771/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365849,"bill_number":"HB1772","title":"Violation of Privacy; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Amends the offense of violation of privacy in the second degree under section 711-1111, HRS, to exclude surveillance of another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity because that conduct is prohibited by the offense of privacy in the first degree under section 711-1110.9, HRS.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 059, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1772/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365851,"bill_number":"HB1773","title":"Accused to Transport Witness or Witnesses; Prosecuting Attorney's Package","description":"Adds a new section to chapter 571, HRS, to allow family courts to require the accused to transport a witness or witnesses, including a complaining witness or witnesses, to any court proceeding under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1773/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365854,"bill_number":"HB1774","title":"Criminal Procedure; Dismissal; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Honolulu Prosecutor's Package","description":"Codifies dismissals pursuant to Rule 48, Hawaii rules of penal procedure. Exempts cases for abuse of family or household members charges from the dismissal rule.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1774/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365856,"bill_number":"HB1775","title":"Justifiable Use of Force; Minors; Discipline; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Establishes types of physical force not justifiable when used to discipline minors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1775/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365859,"bill_number":"HB1776","title":"Communication; Service Providers; Privacy; Disclosure; Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package","description":"Allows electronic communication service providers to voluntarily disclose electronic communications to a governmental agency where an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires such disclosure without delay. Requires written certification of the emergency by the governmental entity. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1776 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to PGM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1776/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365861,"bill_number":"HB1777","title":"Production of Records; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Adds a new chapter to the Hawaii Revised Statutes allowing judges to order the production of records by persons or entities located outside of the State, in all criminal cases. Requires a Hawaii resident served with criminal process from another state to comply with the criminal process. Amends the definition of summons under section 836-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include subpeonas ad testificandum and duces tecum. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 325, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1442).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1777/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365862,"bill_number":"HB1778","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Honolulu Prosecutor Package","description":"Amends sections 708-895.5, 708-895.6, and 708-895.7, to increase unauthorized computer access in the first degree to a class A felony, increase unauthorized computer access in the second degree to a class B felony, and increase unauthorized computer access in the third degree to a class C felony; where unauthorized computer access in the first degree is charged based on the monetary value of information obtained, raises the minimum monetary value to $20,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1778/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365865,"bill_number":"HB1779","title":"Appropriations; City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit, prosecution in drug court, prosecution in Hawaii's opportunity probation with enforcement, and victim witness assistance program. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1779 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1779/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365867,"bill_number":"HB1780","title":"Aquatic Life; Sale; Prohibition; Kauai County Package","description":"Prohibits the sale of aquatic life for aquarium purposes. Establishes penalties. Requires the division of aquatic resources to submit an annual report on the effectiveness of enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1780/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365869,"bill_number":"HB1781","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Teachers; Kauai County Package","description":"Segregates teachers from all other employees for determination of employer normal cost, accrued liability contributions, and annual contributions by the State and counties to the employees' retirement system. Revises employer contribution rates for fiscal year 2013-2014 and beyond. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1781/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365871,"bill_number":"HB1782","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Board of Trustees; Kauai County Package","description":"Increases the members on the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) board of trustees from 8 to 10. Establishes county representation on the ERS board of directors. Provides that the counties shall be responsible for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the county member's duties. Effective on 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1782/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365875,"bill_number":"HB1783","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Kauai County Package","description":"Requires one member of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board of trustees to be appointed by agreement of the mayors of the 4 counties and approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties. Authorizes the governor to fill the vacancy should it not be filled within 60 days. Effective 07/01/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1783/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365877,"bill_number":"HB1784","title":"CIP; 9th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1784/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365878,"bill_number":"HB1785","title":"Taxation; Amnesty","description":"Establishes a 4-year amnesty program for certain delinquent tax obligations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1785/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365880,"bill_number":"HB1786","title":"DOA; Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii good agricultural practices program. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1786/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365882,"bill_number":"HB1787","title":"Agricultural Products; Honey; Exemption","description":"Exempts agricultural producers of honey in areas without access to municipal water supplies or infrastructure, from processing the agricultural honey product in a certified food-processing establishment or obtaining a permit from the Department of Health. Sets the qualifying annual gallonage of honey for home-based honey production at less than 500 gallons of honey a year. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1787 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1787/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365884,"bill_number":"HB1788","title":"Computer Crime; Computer Fraud; Unauthorized Access","description":"Creates a third degree of computer fraud. Clarifies the elements of computer fraud in the first and second degrees. Deletes a defense to computer fraud in the first degree. Increases the class penalty for all computer fraud and unauthorized access offenses. (HB1788 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 293, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1410).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1788/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365886,"bill_number":"HB1789","title":"Appropriation; Maui Prosecuting Attorney","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Maui for the Career Criminal Prosecution Program. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1789 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1789/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365888,"bill_number":"HB1790","title":"Traffic Violations; DUI; Driving Without a License; Driving Without Proof of Insurance; Mandatory Tow","description":"Requires that the vehicle used by a person cited or arrested for driving without a license, driving while license suspended or revoked, driving under the influence of alcohol, or driving without proof of insurance be towed at the owner's expense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1790/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365890,"bill_number":"HB1791","title":"Sentencing; Manslaughter","description":"Amends drivers license revocation provisions to require revocation for a period of time as determined by the sentencing court when a driver is convicted of manslaughter involving a vehicle or for negligent homicide in the first or second degrees. Allows for a term of imprisonment when a convicted defendant is sentenced to probation for manslaughter for a period of time to be determined by the sentencing court. Clarifies statutory language to specify that probation is an available sentence for manslaughter. (HB1791 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 292, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1409).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1791/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365891,"bill_number":"HB1792","title":"Iran; Procurement; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits public agencies from procuring goods or services from entities that engage in investment activities in Iran. Effective 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1792/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365893,"bill_number":"HB1793","title":"Native Forest Resources; Sandalwood; DLNR","description":"Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native forest resources including the sandalwood tree. Establishes Department of Land and Natural Resources policies and rules to protect native forest resources. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1793 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1793/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365896,"bill_number":"HB1794","title":"Criminal Trespass; Public Housing Project","description":"Broadens criminal trespass in the 1st degree to include a person who enters or remains unlawfully in or upon the premises of a state low-income public housing project or federal low-income public housing project. Effective January 1, 2013. (HB1794 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1794/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365898,"bill_number":"HB1795","title":"Counties; Automatic Fire Sprinklers; Residences","description":"Prohibits counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in new or existing one- or twofamily dwelling units used only for residential purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1795/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365901,"bill_number":"HB1796","title":"State Public Housing Projects; HPHA; Tenancy; Time Limit","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to adopt rules to implement a five-year time limit for a tenant's use and occupation of any dwelling unit or other premises located within a state public housing project. Exempts tenants who are elderly or disabled. (HB1796 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1796/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365905,"bill_number":"HB1797","title":"Judiciary Package; Conditional Release; Tolling","description":"Requires tolling of oneyear conditional release for a ninety day period commencing upon service of a motion for revocation of conditional release or motion to modify conditions. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1797 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1797/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365908,"bill_number":"HB1798","title":"Probation; Early Discharge; Compliance Report; Judiciary Package","description":"Requires probation officer, prior to early discharge of defendant, to report to court concerning defendants compliance or noncompliance with terms of probation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1798/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365910,"bill_number":"HB1799","title":"Salaries; State Officials; Judges; Legislators; Judiciary Package","description":"Clarifies Act 57, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011, with regard to salary rates for executive, judicial, and legislative officials, to give effect to the recommendations of the commission on salaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1799/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365911,"bill_number":"HB1800","title":"Judiciary; Supplemental Appropriations; Judiciary Package","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2012-2013.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 107, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1800/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365914,"bill_number":"HB1801","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability","description":"Provides for the automatic deposit of general excise tax revenues into the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund until such time that the trust fund's unfunded actuarial accrued liability is fully amortized. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB1801 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1801/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365916,"bill_number":"HB1802","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Requires investment and other earnings and reserves of the Hawaii EUTF to be maintained in the fund or used to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the fund. Allows fund moneys to be used for administrative expenses. Effective 1/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1802/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365919,"bill_number":"HB1803","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Employer Contribution","description":"Revises the employer's monthly contribution for the health benefits plan of a retired employee who was hired after 6/30/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1803/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365921,"bill_number":"HB1804","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Medicare Part B Reimbursements","description":"Eliminates medicare part B reimbursements for employee-beneficiaries or spouses of employee-beneficiaries who are hired after 6/30/12. Clarifies the amount to be paid to the EUTF by public employers for the medicare part B premiums of certain beneficiaries. Effective 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1804/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365923,"bill_number":"HB1805","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; New Employees","description":"Limits the health insurance benefits for an employee who is first hired after 06/30/12 and who retires with at least 10 years of credited service. Provides that, if the employee retires before reaching the medicare-eligible age, the retired employee shall be allowed to enroll only in a non-medicare self plan. Requires the State or county to make a contribution towards the non-medicare self plan cost. Requires the retired employee to enroll in the medicare part B medical insurance plan if the employee retires upon or after reaching the medicare-eligible age. Requires contributions to or reimbursements for the medicare part B premium. Prohibits the retired employee from enrolling in any health benefits plan of the fund. Provides also that the spouse of a retired employee who is first hired after 06/30/12 shall not be eligible for medicare part B premium reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1805/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365925,"bill_number":"HB1806","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; New State and County Employees","description":"Sets statutorily the state or county monthly contributions for the health benefits plans of an employee who is first hired after 06/30/13 during the employee's active service. Provides for biennial adjustment of the contributions. Makes the state or county monthly contributions for the new employee nonnegotiable under collective bargaining. Makes a new employee ineligible for group life insurance benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1806/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365926,"bill_number":"HB1807","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; New State and County Employees","description":"Limits state or county monthly contribution for the health benefits plan of an employee who is first hired after 6/30/13. Provides, during active service of the employee, state or county monthly contributions for the employee that are similar to the employer contribution under the prepaid health care act. Makes the state or county monthly contribution for such an employee nonnegotiable under collective bargaining. Prohibits the board from providing a group life insurance benefits program or group life insurance program to an employee hired after 6/30/13. Provides that the spouse of a retired employee who is first hired after 6/30/13 shall not be eligible for medicare part B premium reimbursements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1807/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365928,"bill_number":"HB1808","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Alternative Payment Models; Appropriation","description":"Beginning 07/01/14, prohibits the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund from offering medical benefits plans that pay or reimburse providers under a fee-for-service model. Requires the board of trustees to evaluate alternative payment models to replace the fee-for-service model and submit a report to the governor and legislature before the regular session of 2014. Appropriates funds for the evaluation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1808/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365930,"bill_number":"HB1809","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Coverage","description":"Prohibits any health benefits plan of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund issued after 06/30/13 from offering coverage of in vitro fertilization procedure and alcohol dependence, drug dependence, and mental illness treatment benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1809/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365933,"bill_number":"HB1810","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Deductibles, Co-Payments","description":"Requires, no later than January 1, 2014, the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund to require every health benefits plan established or contracted to include lower deductibles and co-payments for non-tobacco smokers and other persons of low risk. Requires the board to consult with medical professionals to determine low risk behavior. Prohibits genetic factors and pre-existing conditions as being considered a behavior. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1810 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1810/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365935,"bill_number":"HB1811","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Employer Contribution Rates","description":"Requires employers to pay greater contribution rates on their employees' non-base compensation than on base compensation beginning in fiscal year 2013-2014. Clarifies that deferred compensation deductions not be considered as non-base compensation. Makes it applicable to collective bargaining agreements reached after July 1, 2013, and not collective bargaining agreements currently in effect. (HB1811 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1811/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365937,"bill_number":"HB1812","title":"Employees' Retirement System; New Employee's Average Final Compensation","description":"Provides that, for a public employee hired after 06/30/2012, the \"average final compensation\" shall be the average annual compensation received during all years of credited service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1812/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365939,"bill_number":"HB1813","title":"Special Management Areas; CIPs; Exemption","description":"Exempts any state or county CIP from special management area guidelines and requirements. (HB1813 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1813/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365940,"bill_number":"HB1814","title":"Capital Improvements; Appropriations","description":"Makes appropriations from general obligation bonds and certain special funds for the planning and design of future construction projects. Reduces the transfer to the works of art special fund to 2/10 of 1% until 06/30/2015. Effective 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to TRN, ERB/WLO, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1814/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365942,"bill_number":"HB1815","title":"Collective Bargaining; Arbitration","description":"Requires an arbitration panel to weigh the value of the defined benefit pension plan for public employees when making a decision on an impasse under the public employment collective bargaining law. Effective 7/1/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1815/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365944,"bill_number":"HB1816","title":"Kakaako Makai; Honolulu Ford Parcel; Other Lands; HCDA","description":"Requires the HCDA to engage in efforts to re-acquire the Honolulu Ford parcel in Kakaako and to acquire other lands owned by Kamehameha Schools in Kakaako. Requires the development of those parcels for medical or scientific uses that contribute to the synergy created by the school of medicine and UH cancer center. (HB1816 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1816/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365947,"bill_number":"HB1817","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees","description":"Amends composition and certain powers and duties of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1817/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365949,"bill_number":"HB1818","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Board of Trustees","description":"Adds an eleventh member to the EUTF board of trustees to represent the general public. Changes board voting to one-vote per member. Changes quorum to a simple majority of the board. Requires board action to be made by a majority of the board, except when a greater number is required by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1818/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365951,"bill_number":"HB1819","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; General Fund Balance","description":"Increases from 5% to 30% the percentage of moneys from the excess general fund balance to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund as a temporary source of funding during economic downturn. Requires 30% of the excess general fund balance to be used to reduce the unfunded liability of the EUTF.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1819/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365953,"bill_number":"HB1820","title":"Industrial Hemp; Research","description":"Allows privately funded industrial hemp research to be conducted in Hawaii under certain conditions; requires monitoring by department of public safety; requires reporting to county law enforcement; exempts agronomic data derived from research from public records disclosure; confers immunity from criminal prosecution for the research. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1820/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365955,"bill_number":"HB1821","title":"Absent Military and Overseas Voters; Absentee Voting","description":"Requires state election officials to provide for timely voting by military and other voters who are overseas in all elections for federal, state, and county offices. Authorizes transmitting ballot and ballot materials to overseas voters by electronic transmission, including electronic mail or internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1821/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365957,"bill_number":"HB1822","title":"Health Care Authority; Regulation of Private Hospital Rates","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health care authority for administrative purposes within the DOH to regulate private hospital rates and ensure the containment of health care costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1822/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365961,"bill_number":"HB1823","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Replacement Vehicle; Cash Settlement","description":"Requires a replacement vehicle to have approximately the same mileage as the total loss vehicle. Requires cash settlements to be based on the market value of the total loss vehicle within the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1823/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365964,"bill_number":"HB1824","title":"Substance Abuse Testing Costs; Probationers; Parolees","description":"Authorizes imposition of fees on probationers and parolees to offset the costs of periodic substance abuse testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1824/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365966,"bill_number":"HB1825","title":"Bingo; Non-profit Organizations","description":"Allows non-profit organizations to conduct bingo games. Creates Hawaii bingo commission within department of commerce and consumer affairs to regulate bingo. Allocates 1% of general excise tax revenues on gross receipts for a compulsive gambler program; up to 4% for administrative expenses; and the balance for deposit into the state general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1825/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365968,"bill_number":"HB1826","title":"Absentee Voting; Armed Forces Members","description":"Expands the use of electronic transmission for absentee registration and voting by military personnel who are deployed outside the State. Expands use of the federal write-in absentee ballot and late registration procedures for military members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1826/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365970,"bill_number":"HB1827","title":"Coffee; Pests; Infection; Special Fund; DOA","description":"Imposes a 1 cent fee on each pound of green coffee beans grown in or imported into the State to be deposited into a special fund to control and eradicate the coffee borer beetle. Establishes provisions to eradicate and control pests and infections on coffee trees. Appropriation. Sunset.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1827/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365972,"bill_number":"HB1828","title":"Single-use Plastic Checkout Bags; Tax","description":"Imposes a tax on each single-use plastic checkout bag distributed to a customer by a business, to be paid by the customer. Creates the single-use plastic bag special fund. Exempts certain counties from the tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1828/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365973,"bill_number":"HB1829","title":"Commercial and Industrial Leases; Renewal; Fair Market Value","description":"Requires lessors of new ground leases of commercial and industrial property to afford existing lessees the option of entering into new leases on terms that are fair and reasonable to both parties. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1829 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1829/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365975,"bill_number":"HB1830","title":"Arbitration; Real Property; Appraisers; DCCA","description":"Establishes a process by which licensed or certified, unbiased real estate appraisers are used for arbitration proceedings to determine the fair market value, fair market rental, or fair and reasonable rent of real property. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide a list of appraisers meeting certain criteria. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1830 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1830/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365977,"bill_number":"HB1831","title":"Leasehold Conversion; Business Properties","description":"Provides for the mandatory lease-to-fee conversion of leasehold business property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1831/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365979,"bill_number":"HB1832","title":"Department of Agriculture; Food Safety and Security Program","description":"Creates the food safety and security program within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1832/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365981,"bill_number":"HB1833","title":"Public Agencies; Farmers Markets; Indemnification","description":"Requires the State or county to indemnify public agency property owners from liability arising from the sale of food or food products by vendors at a farmers market on agency property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1833/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365983,"bill_number":"HB1834","title":"Department of Taxation; Reports","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to publish certain reports on an annual or biennial basis and to submit them to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1834/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365985,"bill_number":"HB1835","title":"State Budget","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1835/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365987,"bill_number":"HB1836","title":"State Finances","description":"Short form bill relating to state finances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1836/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365990,"bill_number":"HB1837","title":"Government","description":"Short form bill relating to government.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1837/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365992,"bill_number":"HB1838","title":"General Obligation Bond Declaration","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by article VII, section 13 of the State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (HB1838 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 108, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1838/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365994,"bill_number":"HB1839","title":"Public Access; Water Service Consumption Data","description":"Clarifies that a water service holders mailing address, amounts paid by or owed to the service holder for water or sewer services, and an individuals service location shall not be made available for public inspection or duplication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1839/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365996,"bill_number":"HB1840","title":"Financial Institutions; State-owned Bank; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force to review, investigate, and study the feasibility and cost of establishing: (1) A state-owned bank; and (2) Other programs or options that would serve the purposes and goals of a state-owned bank. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 07/01/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1840/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":365998,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Native Hawaiians; Qualified Native Hawaiian Roll; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a commission to prepare and maintain a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians; requires the commission to publish the roll for the purpose of organizing a convention of qualified Native Hawaiians; requires the governor to dissolve the commission after the commission publishes notice of the updated roll; appropriates unspecified funds. Effective January 7, 2059. (SB1 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366001,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Multi-State Lotteries; DBEDT Investigate and Report","description":"Requires DBEDT to investigate the possibility for Hawaii to participate in the multi-state Powerball lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association or the Mega Millions lottery operated by the Mega Millions consortium, or both. Report to legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366002,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Gambling; Lottery; Sweepstakes","description":"Amends definition of advance gambling activity to clarify that purchase of sweepstakes entry that also provides nominal non-gambling value advances gambling even if sweepstakes entry can be obtained without payment of consideration. Eliminates free play, beginning 01/01/2013, as a defense under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB4/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=4","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366006,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Absentee Voting; Ballot Question or Issue; Explanation","description":"Requires the chief election officer to provide a clear explanation for any ballot question or issue to every absentee voter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB7/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=7","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366010,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Department of Public Safety; Sheriff Division; Accreditation","description":"Requires and sets a deadline for the department of public safety to pursue and obtain accreditation for the sheriff division from the Commission on Accreditation for law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Report to legislature in 2012 regular session on progress and problems. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB9/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=9","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366012,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Department of Public Safety; Sheriff's Division; Appropriation","description":"Addresses the operational deficiencies of the sheriff division of the department of public safety that were highlighted in the auditor's audit of the division. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB10/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=10","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366014,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Affordable Housing; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii housing and finance development corporation to facilitate the delivery of affordable housing as part of transit-oriented development by making grants-in-aid to counties to expedite permit processing through the use of county third party review programs. Makes appropriation for grants-in-aid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB12/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=12","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366015,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Feral Cats; Traps","description":"Creates a misdemeanor to trap feral cats using a trap or to sell traps to catch cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB13/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=13","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366018,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"County Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure; Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes a county infrastructure development revolving fund to be administered by the director of budget and finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB15/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=15","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366020,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Loan Guaranty","description":"Establishes a loan guaranty for transit-oriented development projects that include affordable housing; limits the total principal amount of the guaranteed portion of all loans outstanding at any time to $10,000,000. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB16/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=16","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366022,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Drinking Water; Chromium-6","description":"Establishes an interim action level of 0.02 parts per billion for chromium-6 in drinking water. A final enforceable standard for chromium-6 shall be in place by January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB17/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=17","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366024,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Roadway Materials; Recycled Glass Content Requirements","description":"Clarifies that state agencies may purchase roadway materials with a minimum recycled glass content.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB18/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366029,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"State Treasury; Reporting","description":"Requires the director of finance to submit quarterly reports to the legislature that provide an update on the balances of the state treasury and all public accounts therein.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB19/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=19","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366031,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Modifications to Legislative Appropriations; Reporting","description":"Requires the director of finance to report to the legislature the reasons for any material change to a capital improvement project for which the legislature has already appropriated funds. Defines \"material change.\" (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-14","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB20/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=20","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366033,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Increase; Health Care","description":"Increases the cigarette and tobacco tax by five cents. Specifies revenue increases to be dedicated to specified health improvement purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB21/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=21","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366034,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Hawaii Health Corps Program; Physician Shortage; Health Care; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health corps program to address physician shortages in rural areas of the State; establishes a loan repayment program and an incentive plan for the recruitment of health care professionals to serve shortage areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-19","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB22/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=22","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366036,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Trespass; Unimproved or Unused Land","description":"Strengthens trespass provisions regarding a person who enters or remains unlawfully on unimproved or unused land; adds entering and remaining on unimproved or unused land that is fenced or enclosed, or with a \"private property\" sign, to the offense of criminal trespass in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB24/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=24","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366040,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Compliance Resolution Fund; Fees; DCCA","description":"Eliminates some fees for licensure, renewal of license, and prescriptive authority of advanced practice registered nurses. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB26/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=26","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366042,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Pest Control Operators","description":"Clarifies the responsibilities of the Pest Control Operators during inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB28/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=28","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366044,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Motor Vehicle Rentals","description":"Allows certain lessors whose primary business is to rent motor vehicles to calculate the licensing, registration, and inspection fees and weight taxes passed on to consumers based on a good-faith estimate of actual cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB29/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=29","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366047,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Abandoned Vehicles; Repossession; Disposal","description":"Extends the time period during which the legal and registered owner of an abandoned vehicle may repossess the vehicle before it may be subject to disposal. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB30/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=30","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366048,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Marine Life Conservation Districts; Shoreline Protection","description":"Specifies that at least five per cent of the shoreline area of each island in the State shall be included within a marine life conservation district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB31/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=31","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366050,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Auricular Acupuncture; License Exemption","description":"Creates an exemption from the acupuncture licensing procedures for any acupuncture practitioner rendering care or psychological first aid in medically underserved communities or public health programs, who has a certificate of completion by the national acupuncture detoxification association or an equivalent training program, and who operates under the supervision an enumerated list of licensed practitioners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB32/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=32","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366052,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Conservation and Resources; Special Funds","description":"Establishes special marine life conservation education fund for the purpose of funding public education and outreach regarding marine life conservation; clarifies that the special land and development fund may be used to fund public education regarding conservation activities; specifies that fines and fees collected for violations of marine life conservation provisions shall be deposited into the marine life conservation education fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB33/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=33","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366054,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group","description":"Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB36/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=36","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366056,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Qualifications","description":"Grants advanced public health nurses recognition as advanced practice registered nurses as of 10/01/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB37/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366058,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; Hospitals","description":"Requires each hospital within the State to allow advanced practice registered nurses to practice within the full scope of the practice. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB38/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=38","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366061,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Planned Community Associations; Notice of Meeting Required","description":"Creates notice requirements for meetings of a planned community association or its board of directors. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB39/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366063,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act","description":"Repeals the sunset provision of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act. Repeals Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 1994, which repealed the sunset provision of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act effective upon the enactment of certain federal law. Upon it approval. (SB41 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB41/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=41","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366065,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Ocean Safety; Swimming Buoys; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to review the safety records of nearshore areas statewide; appropriates funds for swimming buoys at Kaanapali beach. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB42/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=42","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366067,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Public Safety; Access to Records; Out-of-State Prisons","description":"Requires state contracts with privately owned prisons or out-of-state detention facilities that house Hawaii prisoners to contain a provision to ensure state access to all records of those contractors relating to daily prison operations and prison finances as they relate to Hawaii prisoners and detainees held by that prison or facility. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB43/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=43","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366070,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Corrections; Inmate Programs; Day Reporting Center; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot day reporting center administered by the department of public safety. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB46/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=46","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366072,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Corrections; Electronic Monitoring; Pilot Program","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish a pilot program on Oahu that electronically monitors committed persons who are permitted to live and work in the community, in lieu of continued incarceration. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB47/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=47","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366075,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Public Safety; Corrections; Inmate Transfers","description":"Specifies criteria that must be considered in deciding whether to transfer inmates from Hawaii to mainland facilities. Prohibits transfer of inmates to the mainland with twelve months or less to serve before being eligible to be paroled. Also prohibits transfer of inmates to the mainland who are diagnosed with serious medical or mental conditions. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB48 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB48/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=48","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366077,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Sheriffs; Department of Public Safety; Attorney General","description":"Establishes the office of the sheriff within the department of the attorney general. Transfers the department of public safety's responsibility for service of process and execution of court orders to the office of the sheriff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB50/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=50","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366078,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Obscenity; Promoting or Possessing Electronically Communicated Indecent Material by a Minor","description":"Creates the misdemeanor offense of a minor electronically communicating indecent material. Creates the offense of possession of indecent material electronically communicated by a minor, which is a misdemeanor if committed by a minor and a class C felony if committed by an adult.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB51/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=51","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366080,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Weapons; Electric Guns; Domestic Violence","description":"Authorizes victims of domestic violence to possess a stun gun; provided that: (1) they are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms; (2) they complete a training course in the use of electric guns; and (3) the authorization to use an electric gun is reevaluated on an annual basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB53/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=53","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366083,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Statutes of Limitations; Sexual Assault; Child Abuse","description":"Removes the statute of limitations for any felony offense under chapter 707, part V relating to sexual offenses and part VI relating to child abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB54/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=54","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366085,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Bill of Rights for Victims","description":"Amends chapter 801D, providing for additional rights to crime victims, surviving immediate family members, and witnesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB55/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=55","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366087,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Liquor Commission","description":"Requires the liquor commission to provide alcohol servers with mandatory training on serving alcohol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB56/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=56","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366089,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Iolani Palace; Law Enforcement Jurisdiction","description":"Transfers law enforcement jurisdiction over Iolani Palace from the department of land and natural resources to the department of public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB57/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=57","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366091,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Medical Cannabis","description":"Increases the amount of cannabis that constitutes an adequate supply by allowing a qualifying patient to possess 10 cannabis plants and 5 ounces of cannabis at any given time. Makes identification of the site where cannabis is grown confidential. Prohibits the department of public safety from requiring that a certifying physician be the patient's primary care physician. Prohibits certifying physicians from naming or describing a patient's particular debilitating condition. Increases the permissible ratio of patients to caregivers by allowing a caregiver to grow cannabis for no more than 3 patients at any given time. Allows transfer to another qualified patient and transport of medical marijuana without prosecution. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB58/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=58","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366094,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restraints; Secured Mounted Seat","description":"Prohibits pickup truck passengers from riding in the bed or load-carrying area unless securely fastened by approved passenger restraint system and seated in a secured mounted seat. Eff. 1/1/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB59/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=59","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366095,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Highway Safety; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a 3-year pilot photo red light imaging detector systems program. Appropriates funds for implementation and operation of the program. Authorizes counties to administer the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB60/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366097,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Emergency Vehicle; Move Over","description":"Requires motorists to \"move over\" when passing a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway. Requires driver to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe under the circumstances when an emergency road situation exists ahead of the driver. Provides for a petty misdemeanor for a violation not involving death or bodily injury. Requires prosecution for existing applicable criminal offense for death or bodily injury. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2011-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB61/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=61","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366099,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Government Records; Cost of Copying; Written Records of Requests for Public Information","description":"Require that per-page copies of most government records not exceed 10 cents per page; requires government agencies to keep a written record of requests for disclosure of government records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB62/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=62","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366101,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Health Benefits; Public Employees; Elected Officials; Forfeiture","description":"Terminates public employees' and elected officials' health benefits upon conviction of a felony relating to the employees' or official's duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB63/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=63","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366104,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Employees' Retirement System; Legislature","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to article XVI, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require the forfeiture or reduction of benefits of any member of the employees' retirement system who is convicted of a felony related to the member's employment with the State or any political subdivision thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB64/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=64","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366106,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Public Records; Information Practices","description":"Applies the law on public agency meetings, public records, and information practices to task forces, committees, and other entities created by the governor or a mayor by including them specifically in the definitions of \"board\" and \"agency\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB65/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=65","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366109,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Open Meetings","description":"Provides a specific exemption to the open meetings law as well as various safeguards to enhance compliance and prevent abuse of the exemption; clarifies the intent of the law with regard to permitted interactions among board members and continuances of meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB66/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=66","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366110,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Sunshine Law; Associations and Organizations","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"board\" by requiring those organizations that have their charters or constitutions approved by a board to abide by rules and policies of the charter-approving board, and carry out functions or operations of a board subject to the board's approval, pursuant to the open meetings law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB67/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366113,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Neighborhood Boards; Election Campaigns; Contributions","description":"Applies the election campaign contributions and expenditures law to candidates for the neighborhood boards; requires candidates for neighborhood board elections to file an organizational report with the campaign spending commission regarding campaign contributions used for printing and mailing campaign material.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB68/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=68","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366116,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Lobbyist; Contribution Ban","description":"Prohibits a lobbyist, principal of a lobbyist, client or agent of lobbyist, and a political action committee on which the lobbyist sits, that lobbies the legislature from making a contribution to a member of the legislature, the governor, and lieutenant governor while the legislature is in session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB69/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=69","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366118,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Sunshine Law; Legislative Requirements","description":"Requires the legislature to follow fundamental principles of the sunshine law, including: conducting public hearings on legislative rules; requiring correspondence on measures to be considered testimony; giving a forty-eight-hour public notice for public hearings and requiring a majority vote to suspend legislative rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB70/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=70","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366121,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Legislative Broadcast Program; Public Interest","description":"Establishes that criteria for selecting proceedings to be broadcast by the legislative broadcast program shall be related to matters of public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB71/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=71","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366123,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Elections; Residency","description":"Adds a definition of \"residency\" to rules for determining residency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB72/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=72","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366126,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Campaign Contributions; State Contracts","description":"Prohibits persons soliciting a state contract or applicants for or recipients of state grants or subsidies awarded under chapter 42F from making campaign contributions and also includes subcontractors to a state contract in the prohibition of campaign contributions to a political party, committee, or candidate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB73/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=73","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366143,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Employees' Retirement System; Judiciary","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to article XVI, section 2 of the Hawaii State Constitution to authorize the legislature to allow the judiciary to reduce the pension benefits of any member of the employees' retirement system who is convicted of a felony related to the member's employment with the State or any political subdivision thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB74/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=74","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366145,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Public Employee Benefits; Felony Conviction; Forfeiture","description":"Requires a court that sentences a public employee for a felony for conduct related to the public employee's duties to order that all or a portion of the public employee's benefits be forfeited to the credit of the pension accumulation fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB75/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=75","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366146,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Citizen Assembly; Referendum","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for a citizens assembly and to authorize the citizens assembly to propose constitutional and statutory revisions or amendments to the laws governing elections, political campaigns, campaign finance, ethics, referendum, reapportionment, legislative process, public access to information, and campaign finance, and to establish a referendum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB76/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=76","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366148,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Anonymous Filings; Labor and Sex Trafficking","description":"Allows a plaintiff to file court documents as \"Jane Doe\" or \"John Doe\" under certain circumstances in seeking an injunction in harassment cases. Requires that certain types of powers of attorney be signed by two qualified witnesses and acknowledged by a notary public. Requires challenges or contests to a will, estate plan, or trust be made within a certain time period. Makes it first degree murder to kill a witness in a family court case. Establishes the offenses of labor trafficking and sex trafficking in the first and second degree. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB77 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB77/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=77","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366150,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Ethics Commission; Retention of Disclosure Information; Records","description":"Requires the ethics commission to retain, in electronic form for ten years, financial and gift disclosure statements filed by legislators, employees, and delegates to a constitutional convention and statements filed by lobbyists. Makes such documents public records for so long as the documents are available, either in paper or electronic form.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB78/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=78","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366152,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Climate Change Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Extends the existence of the climate change task force until 6/30/13 and appropriates funds for the task force. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB80/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=80","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366155,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Victims' Rights; Department of Health Notification","description":"Amends crime victims' bill of rights to include notice of offender's unfitness to stand trial, transfer to the state hospital or other psychiatric facility, or regaining fitness to proceed. Requires DOH to provide notice of an offender's unauthorized absences to the prosecuting attorney in the county where the crime was committed. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB82/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=82","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366157,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Motor Vehicles; Towing Safety Apparatus","description":"Requires motor vehicles towing a trailer to be equipped with towing safety apparatus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB83/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=83","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366160,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Gas Pipeline Inspections","description":"Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish, inspect, and enforce safety standards consistent with federal safety standards for gas pipelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB84/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=84","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366162,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Search and Seizure; Schools","description":"Prohibits strip search, including body cavity search, of any student on public or private school grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB85/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366164,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Education","description":"Requires children who are not attending a private school or kindergarten and who are at least 5 years of age on August 1 of the school year to attend a public school kindergarten.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB86/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=86","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366165,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Schools; Bullying","description":"Requires the board of education to adopt a policy that prohibits bullying in schools and assigns a student to an alternative school if the student has committed the offense of bullying 3 times in a school year; requires the department of education to adopt a model anti-bullying policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB87/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366170,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Online Ethics Training; Mandatory Continuing Education","description":"Requires continuing online ethics training for elected officials, elected members of the board of education, trustees of the office of Hawaiian affairs, the governor, lieutenant governor, and executive department heads and deputies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB88/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=88","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366172,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Public Accountancy; Portability of License","description":"Authorizes individuals and firms holding an out-of-state license to practice public accountancy to practice public accountancy within this State, subject to certain limitations. Authorizes the board of public accountancy to take disciplinary measures against an in-state licensee for violations committed in another jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB89/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=89","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366174,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Unemployment Insurance","description":"Makes fear of domestic or sexual violence a good cause for not accepting otherwise suitable, available work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB90/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=90","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366176,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Dislocated Workers","description":"Require employer of a covered establishment to notify its employees of a closing, which includes bankruptcy, regardless of whether the employer is actively seeking a buyer for a sale of the covered establishment or has concluded a bankruptcy proceeding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB91/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=91","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366178,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Condominium Association; Dispute Resolution","description":"Requires certain condominium-related disputes involving an owner and the association to be submitted to mediation. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB92/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=92","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366181,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Planned Community Associations; Flags","description":"Requires a planned community association to allow the display of American flags on detached single-family residential units and single-story attached residential units subject to certain restrictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB93/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366183,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Building Plans; Approvals; Jurisdictional Authority","description":"Requires new building plans to be submitted to the proper jurisdictional authority for approval prior to the commencement of work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB94/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366187,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Homeless Persons; Sand Island State Recreation Area","description":"Establishes a park and campground for the homeless at Sand Island state recreation area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB95/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=95","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366188,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Public Health and Safety; Body-gripping Traps","description":"Makes unlawful the use, setting, maintenance, or tending of any body-gripping trap.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB96/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=96","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366190,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"DHHL; Neighborhood Boards; Development; Presentation","description":"Requires that the department of Hawaiian homelands present to the appropriate neighborhood board or community association developments or projects other than homes prior to the department undertaking the development or project. Clarifies that the development of homes is not subject to the above condition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB97/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=97","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366194,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Staff; Appropriation","description":"Improves the structure and functioning of the Public Utilities Commission. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB99 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB99/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=99","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366197,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Permanent Absentee Voting; Voter Registration","description":"Requires an application to register to vote in person or by mail-in to include a request for permanent absentee ballot. Removes time limit on requesting an absentee or permanent absentee ballot but not later than 4:30 p.m. on the seventh day prior to the election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366199,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Collective Bargaining; Emergency First Responder Medical Personnel; Water Safety Officers; State and County Employees","description":"Creates a new bargaining unit (14) for emergency first responder medical personnel and water safety officers employed by the State or counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366201,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Motor Vehicle Registration; Veterans; Exemption","description":"Exempts totally and permanently disabled veterans from motor vehicle registration expense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366203,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Water Safety Officer; Assault","description":"Makes it a class C felony to assault a water safety officer who is engaged in the performance of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366205,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Hawaii Penal Code; Multiple Sentence of Imprisonment","description":"Applies Act 193, SLH 2008, to all terms of imprisonment imposed before, on, or after its effective date. (CD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366206,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Environmental Rights","description":"Proposes an amendment to article XI, section 9, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to reaffirm and strengthen the State's commitment to environmental justice for certain populations that are disproportionately impacted by harmful environmental actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366209,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Hawaiian Cultural Resources Database; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to contract with a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit, engaged in promoting Hawaiian culture, to develop and maintain a comprehensive Hawaiian cultural resources inventory database; appropriates funds; requires dollar-for-dollar match by the office of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366211,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Elderly Housing; Kupuna; Grandchildren","description":"Allows grandchildren of elderly housing project residents to temporarily reside with the residents in certain family crisis situations; limits temporary residence to three months; limits the number of grandchildren to two during the three-month period; affords residents evicted for raising grandchildren-in-crisis in their housing project units priority status to return to project housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366214,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Minors; Immunity From Prosecution","description":"Establishes immunity from prosecution for consumption of intoxicating liquor by a minor if the minor summons medical treatment for another minor who requires such treatment as a result of consuming liquor. Also provides that immunity may be provided to the intoxicated minor and one or two other minors assisting the summoning minor. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366218,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Cabaret License","description":"Requires a minimum distance between class 11 cabaret license premises in Waikiki.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366222,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Tourism; Space Industry; Federal Aviation Administration; Spaceport License; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the application of a spaceport license from the Federal Aviation Administration to establish space tourism in Hawaii, subject to matching federal funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-11","last_action":"(S) Act 101, 5/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).","last_action_date":"2012-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366224,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Medical Cannabis; Research Program","description":"Establishes a 3-year pilot medical cannabis research program in the State to provide a means by which a team of qualified researchers would undertake medical cannabis research involving local qualifying medical cannabis patients. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 12/31/2015. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366226,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Permit Processing","description":"Streamlines the facilitated application process by authorizing the use of an architect's stamp to absolve permitting agencies of liabilities in issuing a permit or approval and to relieve permitting agencies of any duty to conduct project reviews prior to issuing a permit or approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366228,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; Revenue Bonds; Transport","description":"Authorizes the ADC to issue revenue bonds to finance intrastate marine transportation options to assist agricultural and maricultural product producers in transporting their products to local markets and consumers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366230,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Traditional Hawaiian Culture","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Tourism Authority to support traditional Hawaiian arts and cultural activities. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB116 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366232,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts","description":"Allows the state foundation on culture and the arts (SFCA) to sell its art inventory. Requires SFCA to collaborate with other public and private partnerships to promote traditional Hawaiian arts. Directs moneys from various revolving funds to support SFCA programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366234,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation","description":"Transfers the agricultural parks program from the DOA to the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC). Transfers promotion and marketing of agricultural products from DOA to ADC. Authorizes ADC to provide equity financing to farmers to improve farming activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366238,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"State facilities; Public-private partnership","description":"Establishes the State Facility Renovation Partnership Program. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB119 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366240,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Kula Hospital Medical Clinic; Malama I Ke Ola Health Center; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Lease","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii health systems corporation to lease Kula hospital's medical clinic, and any equipment, furnishings, and fixtures therein that have been agreed upon and executed by the parties through an equipment list, to Malama I Ke Ola Health Center, subject to the Hawaii public procurement code and other relevant state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366242,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Naturopathic Physician; Insurance","description":"Specifies requirements for coverage of services provided by naturopathic physicians by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations; makes conforming amendments. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366244,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Developmental Disability; Job Training; Appropriation","description":"Establishes an employment and training program for intellectually and developmentally disabled persons using Medicaid waiver funds, administered by the Department of Human Services, in cooperation with the Department of Education and the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2075. (SB125 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366246,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Joint Legislative Task Force; Medicaid Buy-in Program","description":"Authorizes the establishment of a joint legislative task force on the medicaid buy-in program for working persons with disabilities. Effective July 1, 2075. (SB126 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366249,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Comprehensive Deaf Center; Appropriation; Grant","description":"Appropriates moneys for a grant to establish and operate a comprehensive deaf center. Effective July 1, 2075. (SB127 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366250,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Attorney General; Attorney General Operations Special Fund","description":"Establishes an attorney general operations special fund; moneys from the antitrust trust subaccount, tobacco settlement moneys, and investment earnings from the litigation deposits trust fund shall be deposited into this special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366253,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Tax Credit; Pro Bono Legal Services","description":"Establishes a tax credit for an attorney who is licensed and in good standing in Hawaii who provides pro bono legal services to an individual resident of Hawaii that has an annual income that is a certain percentage below the federal poverty level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366255,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Sunshine Law, Judicial Branch","description":"Requires open meetings to apply to nonadjudicatory functions of boards of the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366258,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Occupational Safety; Abusive Work Environments","description":"Makes abusive conduct against an employee in the workplace a violation of occupational safety and health law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366262,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Leaf Blowers; Restrictions","description":"Prohibits the use of leaf blowers for more than fifteen minutes per day per one-quarter acre per parcel of property. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366266,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Health; Air Pollution; Nuisance","description":"Requires a county to investigate and notify the state department of health of a report of possible nuisance involving air pollution; clarifies that a nuisance includes foul or noxious odors, gases, or vapors, including those emanating from buildings; allows the director of health, upon receipt of a complaint of foul or noxious odors, gases, or vapors emanating from buildings, to enter and inspect any building or place to investigate an actual or suspected source of air pollution or for the existence of a nuisance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366268,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Roadway Particulate Pollution","description":"Requires as a condition of the issuance of a motor vehicle certificate of inspection, the installation of road pollution filters to reduce air pollution from fine particulate matter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366270,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Powers; Kakaako Makai","description":"Removes provision prohibiting the Hawaii community development authority from approving plans or proposals for residential developments in Kakaako Makai.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366273,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Agriculture; Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Clarifies that appropriations may be made from the agricultural development and food security special fund for dams and reservoir improvements and investigative studies. Increases barrel tax to 35 cents on each barrel. Makes permanent the agricultural development and food security special fund. Makes appropriation for dam, reservoir, and irrigation system improvements on a matching basis with private entities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366275,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"State Matching Funds; Counties; Agriculture; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a program for state matching funds for expenses incurred by the counties in supporting agriculture. Makes an appropriation to the department of agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366277,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Honolulu Rail Transit Corridor Community Development District","description":"Designates the one-half mile area surrounding each rail transit station of the Honolulu high-capacity transit corridor project as the Honolulu rail transit corridor community development district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366279,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Hazardous Substances; Developer Liability","description":"Establishes criteria for, limits on, and defenses to developer liability for exposure to hazardous substances in the course of residential or commercial development activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366281,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Appropriation; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Livestock Cooperative; Grant","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to the Hawaii Livestock Cooperative for continuing operations and to help the Hawaii Livestock Cooperative develop a sustainable business plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366284,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Counties; Land-Based Financing; Community Facilities District","description":"Expands the authority of counties to use land-based financing to support operating costs for certain county services provided within improvement districts and community facilities districts. Adds county maintenance of the capital improvements to be land-based financed. Authorizes counties to use up to per cent of the assessment or tax revenues to cover administrative expenses in creating and administering the district and the associated assessments, fees, and taxes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366286,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Appropriation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Dam Safety Program","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to be used for the dam safety program's staffing and operating expenses. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366288,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Drought Mitigation; Appropriation","description":"Makes a grant-in aid to the counties for drought mitigation purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366290,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds in unspecified amounts to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB145 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366291,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Biofuel Production Facility; Tax Credit","description":"Creates an income tax credit for development and construction costs for qualifying biofuel production facilities. Repeals 1/1/2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366294,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Biofuel Production Facility Loan Guarantee Program","description":"Establishes a biofuel production facility loan guarantee program administered by the department of business, economic development, and tourism; requires adoption of rules; establishes terms and restrictions; requires annual report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366297,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Persons with Disabilities; Building Plan and Design Review; Fees","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to charge fees to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with law and establishes a fee schedule. Establishes an Accessible Building Design Special Account for plan review fees and cost of compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act design requirements. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB150 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366300,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Aquarium Fish; Harvesting Prohibited","description":"Prohibits taking or harvesting aquarium fish from the coastal areas, nearshore waters, or freshwater areas of the islands of the State; allows customary and traditional rights, research purposes; requires annual report to the Legislature; establishes task force to develop rules for ninety per cent fish replenishment; establishes five-year ban on new aquarium permits; current permits to remain in effect; permanent ban to take effect January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366303,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"All-terrain Vehicles; Helmets","description":"Requires a person under the age of eighteen to wear a helmet while operating or riding an all-terrain vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366305,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Renewable Energy Systems Tax Credit","description":"Amends the maximum tax credit allowable for wind-powered energy systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366308,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; Broker Price Opinion","description":"Permits a licensed real estate broker or real estate sales person to prepare broker price opinions for use in real estate transactions where an appraisal is not required by law or otherwise; clarifies that recovery from the real estate recovery fund is not available for complaints regarding broker price opinions. Effective January 1, 2059. (SB154 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366310,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Breast and Cancer Screening; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation for breast and cervical cancer screening to the department of health to reach more women who are eligible to be screened under the screening program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366313,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"State Departments; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Clarifies the role of department of business, economic development, and tourism with respect to making recommendations to other state departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366315,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Budget and Finance","description":"Clarifies the role of the department of budget and finance with respect to capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366319,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Non-General Funds; Director of Budget and Finance","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to transfers of non-general funds to the general fund by the director of budget and finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366321,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Special Funds","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to the establishment and continuance of special funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366323,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"State Finances; Director of Finance","description":"Clarifies the role of the director of finance with respect to maintaining books and records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366325,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Taxation; Comfort Letters","description":"Clarifies the law with respect to comfort letters issued by the department of taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366327,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Counties; Semi-Autonomous Public Transit Entities; Rule Making","description":"Grants rule-making authorities under chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to any county semi-autonomous public transit entity having a governing board; provided that the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule by such entities shall not be subject to the approval of the mayor of the county. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366329,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Aerospace Industry Development; Appropriation","description":"Extends the sunset date of the Starlight Reserve Advisory Committee by two years. Makes appropriations to the Office of Aerospace Development of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB165 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366332,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway Houses; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force, within the department of health, to regulate clean and sober homes and halfway houses. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366333,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Procurement; Counties; Public Transit","description":"Makes the director of a semi-autonomous county public transit agency a chief procurement officer of the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366336,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Cargo Inspections; Fireworks; Explosives","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation and department of defense to inspect incoming cargo for illegal fireworks and explosives at certain private commercial facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366338,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Cargo Inspections; Pilot Program; Fireworks; Explosives","description":"Permits the establishment of a pilot program to use dogs to inspect incoming cargo for illegal fireworks and explosives, before the cargo has been transported from the harbors. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB169 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366341,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Harbors; Inspection of Shipping Containers","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation and state civil defense to inspect shipping containers for dangerous materials, including explosives. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB170 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366343,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Fireworks","description":"Bans the ignition, possession, selling, and use of aerial luminaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366346,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Controlled Substances; Marijuana","description":"Removes marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols from the schedule I controlled substances list and places them in the schedule III controlled substances list. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366350,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Medical Use of Marijuana","description":"Transfers departmental jurisdiction of the medical marijuana laws from the department of public safety (DPS) to the department of health (DOH) and requires DPS to assist with the transfer. To facilitate the transfer, requires the DPS to continue to maintain a verification service to confirm registration that is accessible 24/7 to the DOH. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366354,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Historical District Designations; West Oahu Historical District","description":"Establishes a historical district designation of any area of land in the State for honorary purposes to recognize the area's cultural and historical significance. Establishes the West Oahu historical district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366357,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Unlawful Protest at a Funeral","description":"Prohibits picketing or other forms of protest where the intention is to disrupt or disturb a funeral, burial service, or memorial service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366358,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements","description":"Removes the exemption for dietary supplements from the deposit beverage container program; adds hard spirits, and wine containers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366360,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements","description":"Removes the exemption for dietary supplements from the deposit beverage container program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366363,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Telecommute; Telework; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides an income tax credit for employers when their employees telecommute for work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366365,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Directs the public utilities commission to conduct a costbenefit analysis of an on-bill financing program that would allow public utilities customers to finance purchases of energysaving appliances and renewable energy technology through on-bill financing, backed by the public benefits fee, and to develop recommendations for a possible model program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366367,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Surviving Spouse or Reciprocal Beneficiary Benefits","description":"Allows the surviving spouse or surviving reciprocal beneficiary of a police officer, firefighter, deputy sheriff, or public safety officer in the employees' retirement system who died in the line of duty to remarry, marry, or enter into a new reciprocal beneficiary relationship and to continue to receive pension and other retirement benefits arising from their former spouse's employment. Allows for the reinstatement of benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366369,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Hospital-Acquired Infection; Department of Health","description":"Requires hospitals to implement measures to prevent the spread of certain hospital-acquired infections; creates reporting requirements for hospitals and other health care providers; creates information-gathering, public disclosure, and oversight requirements for the department of health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366372,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Waianae Coast Landfills; Moratorium","description":"Places a moratorium on any new solid waste landfills and the expansion of any existing private solid waste landfills on the leeward coast from Kaena point to Waimanalo gulch on or after 8/1/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366374,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Absentee Ballot; Voting; Vote Counting","description":"Clarifies that absentee ballots must be opened and counted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB186/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366376,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Highway Safety; Emergency Vehicles and Tow Trucks","description":"Requires drivers approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying emergency lights, or a stationary tow truck that is displaying flashing amber warning lights, to approach with due caution and make a lane change into an available lane or if that action would be unsafe or impracticable, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366379,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Fossil-Fueled, Electricity-Generating Facility; Restriction","description":"Restricts any new construction or expansion of existing fossil-fueled, electricity-generating facilities unless the electric utility company can demonstrate compliance with the State's renewable energy portfolio standards; exempts any retrofit or replacement for the purposes of improved efficiency or to lower greenhouse gas emissions; provides exemption if an emergency is declared. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366381,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Energy Efficiency Retrofitting; State Agencies; Budget","description":"Ensures that agencies that enter into energy performance contracts shall continue to receive budget appropriations for energy expenditures in an amount that shall not fall below the pre-performance contract budget. Specifies that the duration of a performance contract begins upon completion of construction. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366384,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Multi-Track Schools; Minimum Instructional Time","description":"Establishes a minimum instructional time requirement that is applicable only to public multi-track schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366386,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Employment Security; Self-Employment Assistance Program","description":"Establishes self-employment assistance programs and entitles unemployed individuals participating in a self-employment assistance program to continue to receive unemployment benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366388,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Hit And Run Drivers; Failure to Stop; Penalties; License Revocation","description":"Specifies that a person convicted of being involved in an accident involving death or serious bodily injury shall have the person's license revoked for ten years. Increases the penalty for a driver who is convicted of being involved in an accident (involving substantial bodily injury, bodily injury, and damage to a vehicle or property) and who failed to stop at the scene of the accident. Makes failure to stop a petty misdemeanor for a driver who is involved in an accident involving damage to vehicle or property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366390,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Shark Tours; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits the use of state boating facilities and state parks for shark tours. Prohibits the use or transportation of diving cages used for placing humans in close proximity with sharks. Authorizes the issuance of permits for educational, scientific, or propagation purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366392,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"State Bank of Hawaii","description":"Establishes the state bank of Hawaii for the purpose of promoting agriculture, education, community development, economic development, commerce, and industry within the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366395,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"University of Hawaii; Couples on the Brink Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii couples on the brink project under the University of Hawaii to promote marriage reconciliation. Raises marriage license fee. Establishes special fund. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366396,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Coastal Areas; Shoreline Access","description":"Prohibits commercial activities, recreational activities, or any other activity that may prevent or restrict the public's access to the beach or shoreline through public rights-of-way, transit areas, public transit corridors, or beach transit corridors. Makes permanent Act 160, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366398,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"CFL Bulbs; Recycling; Disposal; Waste Management Plan","description":"Requires retailers of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to post signs with certain information by 1/1/2012. Requires manufacturers of CFL bulbs to manage their CFL bulb waste by 1/1/2012 and submit a waste management plan by 1/1/2012. Requires DOH to provide guidance for the plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366403,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Insurers","description":"Allows insurers to claim the renewable energy technologies income tax credit against taxes on premiums received for insurance policies within the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366405,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Reimbursement","description":"Requires, under certain conditions, the reimbursement to the general fund from a non-general fund of the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit claimed by a taxpayer. Effective June 30, 2011. (SB199 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(S) Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 548).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366409,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Cell Phone Radiation; Disclosure","description":"Requires cell phone retailers to publicly disclose the specific absorption rate (SAR) values of the cell phones that they sell or lease to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB200/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366413,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Solid Waste Management; Yellow Pages Phone Books","description":"Requires distributors of yellow pages phone books to register with the department of health; creates an opt-out registry for residents and businesses to elect to not receive delivery of yellow pages phone books; requires that all yellow pages phone books be recyclable; creates penalties for non-compliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366416,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Community Advisory Boards; Public Testimony","description":"Establishes requirements for community advisory boards when receiving testimony from the public and provides definitions for \"community advisory board\" and \"publicly noticed meeting\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366418,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Impeachment","description":"Establishes causes and procedures for impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and appointed officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366420,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Write-In Voting","description":"Allows voters to vote for declared candidates other than those listed on preprinted ballot through write-in voting procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366421,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Elections; Ballots; Public Input on Ballot Layout","description":"Requires elections office to allow public input in ballot layout prior to printing. Requires elections office to post ballots online and allows for public comments. Gives elections office ability to make changes to ballot layout in response to input from the public, candidates, and parties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366425,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Elections; Permanent Absentee Ballots; Voter Registration","description":"Allows a person registering to vote to indicate on the registration application that the applicant wishes to be a permanent absentee voter. Allows a voter who wants to vote by permanent absentee ballot to apply at any time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366427,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Voter Registration","description":"Enacts the Universal Voter Registration Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366429,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Palolo Chinese Home in financing the capital costs related to the expansion, construction, and rebuilding of its facilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366431,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Palolo Chinese Home; Grant-in-Aid","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds as grant to Palolo Chinese Home for the expansion, construction, and rebuilding of its facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366433,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Legislature","description":"Repeals provisions that require open meeting requirements for the state legislature and its members subject to the rules of the senate and house of representatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366435,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Reapportionment Commission","description":"Defines \"permanent resident\" for legislative reapportionment as any individual counted as a usual resident of the State in the last preceding U.S. census and requires reapportionment to be done using data on the total number of permanent residents in the State. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366437,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Zoning; Performance Standards","description":"Allows the counties to impose, within their zoning ordinances, performance standards on group living facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB213/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366439,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"County Ethics Commissions; Selection of Members","description":"Provides standards for the selection of county ethics commission members to ensure their impartiality and independence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366443,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Public Health; Food Establishments; Inspections; Violations; Appropriations","description":"Requires the department of health to post monthly on its website each food establishment inspection report that includes a violation of the sanitation rules established by the department; appropriates funds for ten new sanitarian positions; appropriates funds for the enhancement of the environmental health services division information management system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366445,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Crimes; Minors; Parental Liability","description":"Creates the misdemeanor offense of inadequate supervision of a minor for a parent or legal guardian who fails to exercise reasonable care, supervision, protection, or control over their minor child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366449,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Compassionate Care; Sexual Assault; Emergency Contraception","description":"Requires hospitals to provide survivors of sexual assault with medically and factually accurate and unbiased information regarding emergency contraception and to make emergency contraception immediately available to survivors of sexual assault upon request. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366451,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Crime Victims; Notification","description":"Requires department of public safety to establish a statewide automated victim notification system to provide crime victims with current information regarding the offender's custodial status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366453,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Sex Offender Registration; Violation of Privacy; Voyeurism","description":"Amends the sex offender registration law to (1) include violation of privacy offenses, including voyeurism; (2) require registration for offenders who are subject to sex offender registration or notification in their jurisdiction of conviction; (3) repeal obsolete or unnecessary provisions; and (4) create a tier classification for covered offenses that are not expressly classified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB221/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366456,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Perinatal Care; Appropriation; Grant","description":"Appropriates moneys as a grant for the continued operation of the PATH Clinic. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366458,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Domestic Abuse Orders","description":"Requires a police officer to order a person to have no contact with a family or household member for a twenty-four hour period, or longer if the incident occurs on the weekend, when a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that there is probable danger of further physical abuse or harm to the family or household member. Requires a police officer to seize firearms and ammunition in such cases. (SB223 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 205, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366460,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Lupus; Working Group; Department of Health","description":"Requires the director of health to establish a working group to develop a plan to increase education and awareness of lupus. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366461,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Crime; rape","description":"Removes statute of limitations for prosecution of rape cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366464,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Prostitution; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes an arresting officer to place or caused to be placed at the time of the arrest a wheel clamp or wheel boot of the vehicle used by the person in the course of committing certain crimes of prostitution. Provides for additional fine to be deposited into the domestic violence and sexual assault special fund and the county general fund. Makes grant-in-aid to each county to purchase wheel clamps or wheel boots. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366466,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Crime; DNA Collection","description":"Requires DNA collection from those arrested on violent felony charges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB227/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366470,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"DNA; sex offenses against minors","description":"Mandates the collection of DNA samples from arrestee for sex offenses against minors. Effective July, 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366473,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Community-based Reintegration Program","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety to determine the number of women who are eligible for reintegration into the community and contract with providers of gender-responsive community services to assist women in successfully transitioning back into the community.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB230/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366476,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Civil Unions","description":"Extends the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities of spouses in a marriage to partners in a civil union.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB231/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366479,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Mortgagee Obligations","description":"Requires a mortgagee in possession of a foreclosed property to pay all costs or fees related to the property for which a lien may be placed and to maintain the foreclosed property in a certain condition until transfer to a subsequent purchaser; removes the cap on past-due association fees for a mortgagee that takes possession of a foreclosed condominium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB234/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366481,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Mortgage Foreclosure; Deficiency Judgment Prohibited","description":"Prohibits deficiency judgment against a mortgagor after a short sale of residential real property pursuant to a foreclosure by action or foreclosure by power of sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB235/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366483,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Contractors Licensing Board; Composition","description":"Reconfigures the composition of the contractors licensing board to include exclusive representatives of collective bargaining units, and reduce from 5 to 3 members representatives of both general and speciality contractors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB236/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366484,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Harassment by Cyberbullying; Electronic Communication","description":"Amends the definition of \"electronic communication\", as used in determining various offenses of harassment, to include the Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistance device, or any wireless hand-held device. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB237/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366487,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"University of Hawaii; Carryover of Funds","description":"Allows the University of Hawaii to retain up to five per cent of its appropriated general funds and carry it over to the subsequent fiscal year. Requires reports to the Department of Budget and Finance and the Legislature. (SB238 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB238/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366489,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund; JABSOM; Appropriation","description":"Extends the appropriation by a decreasing annual amount of a portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys for annual operating expenses of JABSOM until June 30, 2015. Increases the portion of Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund moneys going to the general fund until June 30, 2015; and adds reporting requirements for JABSOM. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-13","last_action":"(S) Act 002, 2/13/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB239/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366491,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Physician Workforce Assessment Fee; John A. Burns School of Medicine","description":"Extends the physician workforce assessment fee and disbursements of the fees collected until June 30, 2017. Requires no less than fifty per cent of the assessment fees be deposited into the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund to support physician workforce assessment and planning efforts, including recruitment and retention of physicians, especially those serving rural and medically underserved areas of the State, and raises the expenditure ceiling of the special fund from $150,000 annually to $245,000 annually (sunsets June 30, 2017). Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa to report annually to the legislature, the state health planning and development agency, and the Hawaii medical board. Effective June 29, 2012. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 186, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB240/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366493,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"University of Hawaii; Conference Center Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes the conference center revolving fund within the University of Hawaii at Manoa instead of within the college of continuing education and community service at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Provides flexibility in the use of the revolving funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB241/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366496,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"University of Hawaii; Reports","description":"Repeals certain UH reports to the legislature. Makes western regional education compact report to legislature biennial, to be submitted in each odd-numbered year. Repeals section 2, Act 188, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, relating to annual incentive and performance reports. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB242/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366499,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"WICHE; Professional Student Exchange Program; Special Fund","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (Hawaii WICHE). Allows Hawaii WICHE to establish a repayment policy for students who receive financial support from certain funds appropriated for the Hawaii commission. Establishes a professional student exchange program special fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 137, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB243/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366501,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"University of Hawaii; Education Planning","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to periodically review the priority guidelines for quality education and recommend amendments to the Legislature, develop a functional plan that includes strategic goals, outcomes, and performance indicators, and report biennially to the Legislature. (SB244 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB244/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366504,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Public Lands; Hilo Industrial Area; Leases","description":"Directs DLNR to extend the leases in Hilo Industrial Area until 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB246/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366505,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Agriculture; Natural Farming; Grants; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to establish a program to award grants to agricultural producers who implement the Cho global natural farming method. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB247/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366508,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Impact Fees; Urban Land Use Districts","description":"Prohibits the imposition of impact fees in urban land use districts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB248/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366510,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Appropriation; Department of Agriculture; Campbell Industrial Park; Slaughterhouse","description":"Appropriates funds to acquire a slaughterhouse within the Campbell Industrial Park on the island of Oahu. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB249 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB249/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366516,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Commission on Salaries; Public Hearing","description":"Requires commission on salaries to conduct a public hearing prior to submitting its recommendations to the legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB250/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366518,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"DUI; Sentencing; Vehicle Immobilization","description":"Requires a court to order the immobilization of all vehicles registered to a person convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated when the person has been allowed to operate a vehicle using an ignition interlock system. Authorizes an exemption when other licensed drivers living in the person's household are dependent on the vehicle for necessary transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB251/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366520,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Controlled Substances; Diversion; Treatment","description":"Directs the attorney general to coordinate a review of the impact of diverting marijuana and certain felony drug offenders out of the criminal justice system into treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB252/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366522,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Hawaii Penal Code; Concurrent Imprisonment Terms","description":"Authorizes retroactive application of the requirement that multiple terms of imprisonment run concurrently unless directed to run consecutively by law or court order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB253/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366524,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Hawaii Veterans Court; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a temporary Hawaii veterans court within the judiciary. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2012; repeals 6/30/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB254/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366527,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Eyewitness Identification; Procedures; Appropriation","description":"Specifies procedures for eyewitness identification via photographic and live lineups. Mandates that state and county law enforcement adopt these procedures. Establishes training program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB255/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366528,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Misdemeanor Offenses; Early Release","description":"Allows the Department of Public Safety to release a qualifying committed person serving a misdemeanor sentence if the person has served at least two-thirds of the sentence imposed by the court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB256/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366530,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Corrections; Correctional Impact Statement","description":"Requires bills that amend or create new offenses, or change parole or probation procedures, to be accompanied by a correctional impact statement. Requires assistance of the corrections population management commission to prepare corrections impact statement. Effective January 1, 2113.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB257/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366533,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund","description":"Establishes a reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund for the state fire council to administer and provide staff for the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB258/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366535,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Motor Vehicles; Noise Emission; Mufflers","description":"Prohibits motor vehicle mufflers from emitting a noise level above 95 decibels. Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue traffic citations for violations that are correctable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB259/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366538,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Museum for music, Dance, and Cultural Arts; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Museum of Music, Dance, and Cultural Arts design committee. Authorizes the committee to invite developers to prepare plans, specifications, and designs for the construction of a museum, and to review for approval the proposed museum development plans submitted by developers. Establishes a task force to develop the museum. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB261 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB261/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366542,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Disaster Preparedness Plan; Natural Disasters; Natural Hazard","description":"Establishes the Office of Disaster Preparedness and a Disaster Preparedness Commission to develop a disaster preparedness plan for the State that includes the identification of natural hazards and impact zones, disaster mitigation policies, incentives, and response plans. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB262/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366544,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Procurement; Bid Requirements","description":"Gives a bidder two additional days after the closing of bids to provide the names of each person or firm to be engaged by the bidder as a joint contractor or subcontractor in the performance of the contract and the nature and scope of the work to be performed by each; provided that the bids shall be opened only after the close of the two-day period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB263/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366546,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Public Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding","description":"Clarifies that bidders must list subcontractors in sealed bids only if the amount of the bid is $1,000,000 or more, and only if a subcontractor's value of work comprises five per cent or more of total bid amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB264/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366548,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Public Works Contract; Indemnification","description":"Limits the State's ability to impose indemnification responsibilities on public works contractors in excess of the contractors' liability as determined by a court of law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB265/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366552,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Animal Abuse; Animal Cruelty; Animal Abuser Registration","description":"Creates an animal abuser registry, requiring the registering of adults convicted of a felony violation relating to animal cruelty in the first degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB266/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366554,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Commercial Activity on Public Lands","description":"Prohibits the board of land and natural resources from issuing or authorizing the issuance of permits to engage in commercial wedding or photography activity on unencumbered public lands that are not equipped with adequate facilities to accommodate the permitted activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB267/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366556,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Fiscal Impact Statements","description":"Requires a fiscal impact statement for any proposed legislation that calls for an appropriation or which will result in significant fiscal changes for the State. Prohibits any committee of the Legislature from holding hearings on any bill or resolution until a fiscal impact statement on that bill or resolution has been prepared by the Office of the Legislative Analyst.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB268/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366559,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"General Excise Tax; Food and Medical Services","description":"Provides an exemption for food and medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB269/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366561,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Torts; Medical Tort Reform; Noneconomic Damages; Definition","description":"Revises medical tort reform laws to: allow for arbitration of medical services contracts, create a new cap on noneconomic damages for medical torts, allow for introduction of evidence, limit contingency fees, and allow for periodic payments for future damages. Redefines noneconomic damages for purposes of tort actions. Limits the amount recoverable for noneconomic damages to $250,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB270/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366563,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Ethanol","description":"Repeals the requirement for gasoline sold in the State to contain 10% ethanol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB271/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366565,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Initiative; Referendum; Recall","description":"Amends the State constitution to provide for initiative, referendum, and recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB272/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366567,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Term Limits","description":"Limits state representatives to six consecutive two-year terms, and state senators to three consecutive four-year terms, beginning with terms commencing on the day of the general election of 2012; provided that a person becomes eligible to serve in the same position again if the person has been out of that office for four years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB273/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366568,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Advisory Referendum; Akaka Bill","description":"Provides for an advisory referendum as part of the general election to be held on November 6, 2012, to allow the people of Hawaii to vote in favor of or against the federal Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010, also called the \"Akaka Bill.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB274/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366571,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Abolition of Commission on Salaries; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Repeals the constitutional provision creating the commission on salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB275/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366575,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Commission on Salaries; Repeal","description":"Pursuant to a proposed constitutional amendment, amends statutory provisions to delete references to the commission on salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB276/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366578,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Attorney General; Unconstitutional Federal Mandates.","description":"Provides a mechanism by which the legislature, governor, and department heads may request investigation into the constitutionality of federal law and mandates; requires the attorney general to initiate legal action upon attorney general's conclusion that a federal law may be in violation; provides for annual report of the attorney general.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB277/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366581,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Labor; Right to Work","description":"Protects individual's right to gainful employment regardless of nonmembership in any labor organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB278/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366583,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Medical and Rehabilitation Benefits","description":"Clarifies that a physician or surgeon may conduct diagnostic testing or engage in a one-time consultation for a subspecialty diagnostic evaluation and treatment recommendations from a board certified or licensed specialist. Allows for the one-time consultation to be referred to a board certified or licensed specialist working in a facility in which a physician or surgeon may have a financial interest. Effective Date 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB279/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366588,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Worker Claim; Proceedings; Investigation; Decision Due Date","description":"Requires an employer who denies compensability, or indicates compensability is not accepted, to submit a written report to the director and claimant within thirty days of its denial of, or indication not to accept, compensability that substantiates its denial of compensability; prohibits the due date for the employer's written report to be extended.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB280/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366591,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"CIP; Second Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB282/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366593,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Inmate Rehabilitation; Historical Site Restoration; Appropriation","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a program within DPS that assigns non-violent inmates to a work detail that restores historical sites selected by OHA. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB284/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366594,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Agricultural Commodities; Inspectors","description":"Requires the board of agriculture to designate agents to inspect agricultural commodities in underserved, remote areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB286/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366596,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Procurement; Native Hawaiian Plants","description":"Requires the use of native Hawaiian plants in place of indigenous land plants for certain landscaping projects under the Hawaii public procurement code. Specifies graduated time line for planting by percentage of all plants used. Excludes grass and sod. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB287/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366598,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Domestic Abuse; Jane Doe and John Doe Filings; Indentifying Information; Privacy","description":"Requires a court to allow an alleged victim to be listed as \"jane doe\" or \"john doe\" within court filings in cases of alleged domestic abuse where the alleged victim has already received an order of protection, temporary restraining order, or protective order against the accused party to the petition or complaint; provided that the court determines it would be necessary to protect the privacy of the alleged victim. Also permits courts to seal court records associated with the \"jane doe\" or \"john doe\" filing under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB288/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366601,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Education; Families for R.E.A.L.; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the Families for R.E.A.L. program and professional and curriculum development in parent involvement for Department of Education and the early learning council. Requires the program to develop a plan to cover a percentage of the program costs, beginning July 1, 2013. Requires a report to the legislature and governor by 2012. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB289 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB289/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366603,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Agriculture; AGL","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB290/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366606,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Agriculture; AGL","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB291/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366608,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Aquaculture; AGL","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB292/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366610,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Aquatic Resources; AGL","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB293/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366612,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Mariculture; AGL","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB294/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366616,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Ocean Resources; AGL","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB295/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366618,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Banking; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB296/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366620,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Boards and Commissions; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB297/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366624,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Cable; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB299/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366626,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Communications; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB300/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366628,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Consumer Protection; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB301/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366630,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Consumers; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB302/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366632,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Contracts; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB303/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366633,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Hurricane Relief Fund; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB304/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366638,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Identity Theft; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB305/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366640,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Insurance; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB306/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366643,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Interstate Banking; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB307/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366646,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Permits, Licenses, and Approvals; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB308/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366649,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Professions and Vocations; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB309/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366652,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Public Utilities; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB310/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366654,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Regulation; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB311/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366656,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Telecommunications; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB312/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366657,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Mortgage Foreclosure; CPN","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB313/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366660,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Arts; EDT","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB314/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366662,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Aloha Stadium; EDT","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB315/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366664,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Aquaria; EDT","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB316/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":366666,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Biotechnology; EDT","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB317/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=317","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":366672,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Community Based Economic Development; EDT","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB319/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=319","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367213,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Water; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB540/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367217,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Affordable Housing; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB541/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367220,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Condominium Property Regimes; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB542/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367223,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Elderly Housing; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB543/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=543","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367227,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Leaseholds; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB545/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367230,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Public Housing; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB546/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367232,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Landlord Tenant Code; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB547/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367235,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Land; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB548/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367237,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Land; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB549/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367239,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Water; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB550/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367241,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Water; WLH","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB551/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=551","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367251,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB554/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367253,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Fees; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB555/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=555","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367257,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Funds; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB557/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=557","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367261,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"General Obligation Bonds; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB559/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367265,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Grants; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB560/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367267,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Grants, Subsidies, and Purchases of Service; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB561/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367269,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Public Money and Contracts; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB562/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367272,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Revenues; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB563/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367273,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB564/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=564","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367279,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"State Finances; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB566/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367282,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"State Funds; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB567/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=567","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367286,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Tax Credits; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB569/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367288,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Taxing Authority; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB571/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367291,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Budget; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB572/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367293,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Appropriation; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for effectively assessing and tracking programmatic needs of applicants on its waitlists to determine the funding required for the purposes of lot development, issuing loans, rehabilitation projects, and administration. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB573 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB573/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367294,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; WAM","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB574/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=574","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":367328,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Revocation of Driver's License; Negligent Homicide; Manslaughter","description":"Requires permanent revocation of driver's license for conviction of manslaughter resulting from operation of motor vehicle; requires revocation of driver's license for five to ten years for conviction of negligent homicide in the first degree; allows two years imprisonment as a condition of probation for conviction of manslaughter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB587/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367332,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Liquor Commissions; Rules; Dancing","description":"Requires county liquor commissions to adopt or amend rules regarding conduct of patrons and to define the term \"dancing\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB588/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367334,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Teacher Licenses; Vocational, Technical, Career Pathway Teachers","description":"Requires HTSB to develop criteria for the issuance of vocational, technical, and career pathway (VTC) teaching permits and licenses. Requires DOE to waive the bachelor's degree requirement for VTC teachers and issue special permits or licenses under certain conditions. Sets forth certain privileges for teachers who receive VTC teaching licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB589/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367338,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Medical Torts; Medical Claim Conciliation Panel","description":"Authorizes the court, in medical tort litigation, to impose sanctions on a nonprevailing party whose rejection of the medical claim conciliation panel's decision resulted in the subsequent litigation. Amends requirements for the certificate accompanying any claim filed with the medical claim conciliation panel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB592/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367341,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Parking for Disabled Persons; Special Account","description":"Creates an Accessible Parking Special Account within the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund. Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the Accessible Parking Special Account. Requires all costs associated with the statewide Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities to be appropriated from the Accessible Parking Special Account beginning July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB593/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367342,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Medicaid Physicians; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit equal to per cent of the amount of medical malpractice insurance premium paid by a physician or clinic if at least per cent of their total patient caseload consists of patients on Medicaid. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB595 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB595/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367344,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Hawaii Health Corps","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health corps program to provide loan repayments on behalf of eligible physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in any county having a shortage of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, with priority given to those serving in rural areas. Provides for loan repayments by the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine and the University of Hawaii at Manoa school of nursing and dental hygiene. Creates the Hawaii health corps revolving fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 187, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB596/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367347,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists","description":"Establishes a five-year pilot program to allow qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications to patients under the care of the psychologist at a federally qualified health center. Repeals June 30, 2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB597/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367349,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"CIP; Third Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the third senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB599/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367351,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Land Use; Agricultural and Rural Land; Camping","description":"Permits camping under certain conditions on privately-owned agricultural and rural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB600/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367353,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Department of Education; Electronic-based Curriculum Tools Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for an electronic-based curriculum tools pilot program for one public intermediate or middle school to be selected by the department of education. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB601/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367356,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Public Lands; Hotel and Resort Development Agreements","description":"Authorizes lease extensions of up to sixty-five years for demised hotel and resort premises where the board of land and natural resources approves a development agreement that meets certain criteria; sunsets on December 31, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB603/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367358,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Kuhio Park Terrace; Redevelopment Plan","description":"Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to review the redevelopment project at Kuhio park terrace; requires report to the legislature no later than September 30, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB604/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367359,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"DOE; Restructuring","description":"Restructures the Department of Education into two major divisions  the academic achievement division and the administration division  and establishes two senior deputy superintendent positions to head the divisions. Changes the salary cap for certain superintendent positions to ninety per cent, rather than eighty per cent of the superintendent's salary. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB605 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB605/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367361,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"State Highways; Transfer to County","description":"Creates a pilot project to transfer maintenance functions of state highways in an unspecified county from the state department of transportation to that county. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB606/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367363,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Civil Service; 89-Day Hires; Extension Limits","description":"Limits the number of periods of consecutive extensions for 89day hires (to be determined in committee). Prohibits the time served as an 89-day hire for positions in the public interest from being credited toward civil service experience requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB607/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367367,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Public Lands; Sand Island","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consider the sale or exchange of Sand Island parcels to leaseholders. Requires a report of findings and recommendation to the Legislature. Effective January 1, 3000. (SB608 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB608/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367369,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission","description":"Reduces the number of members of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission from seven to five. Requires certain members to be selected in consultation with native Hawaiian organizations. Requires 4-year wait before reappointments to the commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB609/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367372,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Labor; Universal Living Wage","description":"Enacts the universal living wage as the minimum wage if the calculation yields a higher dollar amount per hour than the statutorily specified minimum wage. Takes effect 1/1/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB610/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367374,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Sexual Assault; Emergency Contraception","description":"Requires hospitals to provide information about emergency contraception to women who are sexually assaulted and to provide emergency contraception when requested. Authorizes the department of health to establish administrative penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB611/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367377,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Public Libraries; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force to assist the state librarian in determining the library services needed in underserved communities and the resources necessary to provide these services; requires report to 2012 legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB612/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367379,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Minimum Wage; Consumer Price Index","description":"Establishes new minimum wage rate and provides for upward adjustment of that rate yearly based on the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB613/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367380,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Amends various provisions of chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to create certainty and predictability in the environmental review process; streamline the process based on existing practice; and clarify the intent and process based on recent interpretations and decision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB614/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367384,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Health Insurance; Infertility Treatments","description":"Amends requirements for coverage of infertility treatments to include procedures other than in vitro fertilization; removes requirement that recipients of infertility treatment be married. Requires the covered infertility treatments to be performed at centers that conform to specific medical standards. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB615/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367386,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Public Landscaping; Native Hawaiian Plants","description":"Requires use of native Hawaiian plants in public landscaping; defines \"native Hawaiian\" plants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB616/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367388,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Condominium Associations; Proxy Voting","description":"Reduces checkbox options for a condominium association's standard proxy form by deleting the option's relating to giving proxies to the board as a whole and the directors present at the meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB617/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367390,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Employment; Union Certification","description":"Repeals the limited application of the card check union certification law for only those employees of employers with an annual gross revenue of more than $5,000,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB618/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367394,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Statewide Standardization of Prior Authorizations Process; Prescription Drugs","description":"Establishes a statewide standardization of the prescription drug prior authorization process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB619/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367396,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Government Records; Retention; Destruction","description":"Requires the public official in charge of records for each agency to submit a schedule of retention of government records to the comptroller. Prohibits destruction of government records prior to expiration date of retention schedule or when request for disclosure is pending. Clarifies definition of government record.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB620/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367399,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Elections; Candidate Nomination Papers","description":"Establishes a twenty-four hour cut off of the availability of nomination papers prior to the close of filing for any elective office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB621/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367403,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Employment Practices; Whistleblowers' Protection","description":"Provides additional protection to public employees who report violations of the law. Expands the department of labor and industrial relations' responsibilities regarding whistleblowers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB622/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367404,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Office of Information Practices; Authority to Assess Fines","description":"Authorizes the office of information practices to fine any agency that does not comply with a decision; requires the office to adopt rules that set uniform standards for issuing fines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB623/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367407,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Public Employees; Name and Salary Disclosure","description":"Amends the name and salary disclosure requirements for state and county employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB624/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367411,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Gubernatorial Transition","description":"Makes mandatory the duties of the comptroller and the director of finance in the transition of gubernatorial administrations; Directs the administrative heads of each executive department to provide an exit document to and conduct an exit interview with the governor-elect or the governor elect's designee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB625/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367413,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Submerged Lands Leasing; Environmental Impact Statement","description":"Requires a conservation district use application that contains an environmental impact statement. Requires a commercial lessee of submerged lands to pay a portion of gross proceeds of sales in addition to annual rent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB626/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367416,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Public Lands; Hawaii Public Lands Development Corporation; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii public lands development corporation to optimize the use of public lands for the economic, environmental, and social benefit of the people of Hawaii. Creates the Hawaii public lands development revolving fund. Appropriate funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB627/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367418,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Public Charter Schools","description":"Gives public charter schools the right to a separate budget line item. Clarifies that public charter schools are eligible for federal Race to The Top funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB628/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367420,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"UH West Hawaii; GO bonds","description":"Appropriates GO bonds for the University of Hawaii Center at West Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB629/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367422,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Nonprofit Entity","description":"Directs the board of directors of HHSC to develop an action plan for converting to a tax-exempt nonprofit entity by 07/01/12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB630/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367423,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Legislative Term Limits","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit members of the legislature to serving in the house of representatives and the senate to twelve consecutive or non-consecutive years per chamber, with years counting toward the limit beginning on the day of the general election of 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB632/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367425,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Alkaline batteries; Recycling","description":"Establishes recycling program for alkaline batteries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB633/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367427,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Vermicomposting; Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a vermicomposting system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB634/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367432,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"National Guard; Foreclosure; Court Proceeding","description":"Prevents any court or mortgagee from commencing a proceeding to enforce a lien or foreclosure action against real property owned by a member of a reserve component of any branch of the United States Armed Forces or member of the state military forces until that member of a reserve component or member has returned to the State for a period of one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB635/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367434,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Elections; Uniformed Services and Overseas Absentee Voters","description":"Implements voting provisions for uniformed services and overseas absentee voters, including electronic transmission of balloting materials, as required by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB636/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367436,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Inmate Rehabilitation; Reentry System; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish performance indicators. Requires quarterly reports of the established performance indicators, criminal offender treatment programs, and programs established pursuant to the community safety act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB637/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367438,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Planned Community Associations; Principal Office; Zoning","description":"Authorizes an exemption from county zoning-related building restrictions for an increase in floor area of the principal office of a planned community association, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB638/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367441,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Caffeinated or Stimulant Enhanced Malt Beverages","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of caffeinated or stimulant-enhanced malt beverages in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB639/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367445,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Wireless Enhanced 911 Fund; Independent Audit; Annual Report","description":"Requires the independent audit of the wireless enhanced 911 fund to be conducted annually rather than biannually. Requires that information on the status of projects undertaken or planned by public safety answering points, and the results of the annual audit, to be included in the wireless enhanced 911 board's annual report to the legislature. Requires the initial annual audit to be conducted in 2011 and its results to be reported to the legislature in 2012. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB640/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367446,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Fireworks","description":"Requires labeling of display fireworks; requires notification to the county by shipping companies and freight forwarders of incoming fireworks or articles pyrotechnic; allows inspection of display setups; imposes fee for inspection of display setups; requires presentation of identification and proof of current license to the retailer by the wholesaler or distributor; requires licenses to import to contain certain information on the display; requires licensee to provide certain information to the county fire department on any shipment into the county of aerial devices, display fireworks, and articles pyrotechnic.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB641/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367448,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Motor Vehicle Noise","description":"Establishes motor vehicle noise standards for noise emanating from a radio, tape player, or other mechanical or electronic sound making device or instrument within a motor vehicle. Increases the fine for motor vehicle related noise violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB642/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367451,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Excessive Speeding; Repeat Offender; Forfeiture of Vehicle","description":"Authorizes the court to order forfeiture of any vehicle owned by the defendant if it was used in the commission of the excessive speeding offense and if the defendant has at least two prior excessive speeding convictions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB643/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367454,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Liquor Tax; Small Breweries and Brewpubs","description":"Reduces the gallonage tax on the first 60,000 barrels of beer brewed or produced during a taxable year by a small brewery or brewpub in the State to $0.23 per gallon of beer. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB644/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367456,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Medicaid; Statewide Standardized Formulary, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Board; Managed Care Organizations","description":"Requires the department of human services to create a standardized drug formulary, and transfer medicaid coverage for prescription drugs administered in the home from managed care organizations to the department. Establishes a pharmacy and therapeutics board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB645/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367458,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Escrow Depositories; Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System Unique Identifier","description":"Requires every person subject to section 454F-1.5 to include the person's unique identifier on every residential mortgage loan application submitted to an escrow depository in a real estate transaction; requires escrow depositories to report invalid unique identifiers to the commissioner of financial institutions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB646/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367460,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"CIP; 5th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 5th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB647/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367463,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Travel Agency Recovery Fund; Travel Agency Education Fund; Patients' Compensation Fund","description":"Terminates certain funds for which the statutory authority has been repealed and deposits the residual amounts in each fund to the general fund; makes conforming amendment. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB648/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367465,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Chief Justice; Supreme Court; Emeritus Judge; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to appoint judges who have retired upon attaining the age of seventy years as emeritus judges, permitting the appointed judges to serve as temporary judges in courts no higher than the court level they reached prior to retirement and for terms not to exceed three months. (SB650 HD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2012-05-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB650/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367467,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Task Force","description":"Implements recommendations of the Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force relating to service of notice, conversion from nonjudicial to judicial foreclosure, the bar against deficiency judgments, notice of pendency of action, and extinguishment of the mortgagor's interest. Requires 21-day notice of foreclosure. Requires public sale of property after a nonjudicial power of sale foreclosure to be held at the state building in the county seat of the county where the property is located or, for the City and County of Honolulu, at the state building designated by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB652 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB652/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367470,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Real Estate Appraisers","description":"Expands the scope of the current law to include the regulation of real estate appraisal management companies in order to comply with the federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (\"FIRREA\") and the federal rules adopted thereunder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB653/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367472,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Tax Credit; Ohana Residential Housing; Residential Construction and Remodeling; New Construction","description":"Establishes a non-refundable ohana residential housing income tax credit that includes a residential construction and remodeling tax credit, as well as a new home purchase tax credit. (SB654 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB654/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367476,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Taxation; Conveyance Tax","description":"Requires the director of taxation to provide the administrator of each county's real property assessment division with an image of all certificates of conveyances filed with the bureau of conveyances within ten days after the end of each week. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB655/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367480,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to publish contracts, including price information, for the purchase of renewable energy by energy utilities on a publicly-accessible portion of the commission's website. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2011-02-11","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB656/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367482,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Chiropractic; Scope of Practice","description":"Updates the scope of practice for chiropractic to reflect standards, practices, and terminology accepted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Requires Board of Chiropractic Examiners to work with the American Chiropractic Association to define the scope of practice of chiropractic. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB657 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB657/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367484,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Managed Care Plans; External Review Process; Attorneys' Fees","description":"Provides for the award of attorneys' fees to the prevailing party in the administrative process for external review of a managed care plan's decision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB658/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367485,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Naturopathic Physicians","description":"Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe controlled substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB659/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367488,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Lobbyists; Executive Branch; Administrative Action","description":"Expands the lobbying laws to cover lobbying of the executive branch.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB660/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367491,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Legislators; Disclosure","description":"Requires a legislator to disclose each source of annual income derived from a single source that is $25,000 or more, or that represents an amount equal to 25% or more of the legislator's total annual income from all sources, excluding legislative salary, if the source has an interest in legislative outcomes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB661/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367493,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Nepotism; Government","description":"Prohibits the practice of nepotism by legislators and state employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB662/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367497,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Public Agency Meetings","description":"Requires any action taken in an executive meeting be reported when the board reconvenes at the open meeting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB663/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367499,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Office of Information Practices; County; State; Freedom of Information Public Liaison","description":"Requires each state and county department to designate a freedom of information public liaison for freedom of information inquiries involving Hawaii's freedom of information laws (chapters 92 and 92F); requires office of information practices to provide training to the departmental freedom of information public liaisons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB664/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367501,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Voter Registration; Election Day Registration","description":"Allows election day voter registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB665/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367504,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Boards and Commissions; Financial Disclosures","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to make available to every chair of a board or commission a copy of the most recent financial disclosure of board or commission members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB666/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367508,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Instant Runoff Voting; Elections","description":"Provides for instant runoff voting for all elections in which no primary election is held; authorizes the chief election officer or the county clerk to use the instant runoff voting method in special elections that would normally require a separate runoff election if no candidate received a majority of votes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB667/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367509,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"State Government; Fair Access Commission","description":"Requires the governor and legislature to ensure public access to information, services, and proceedings of the executive and legislative branches. Authorizes the governor to convene a fair access commission to review public access issues for the neighbor islands and rural Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB668/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367512,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Voting; Primary Elections","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require a voter to declare membership in a political party or nonmembership in any political party to be eligible to cast a ballot in a primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB669/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367515,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"State Ethics Commission; Conflicts of Interests","description":"Expands the conflicts of interests section of the state ethics code to include situations involving certain emancipated minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB670/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367517,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Ethics; Charitable Events; Legislators; State Employees","description":"Exempts from restrictions on gifts under the ethics code invitations or tickets for a charitable event from a charitable entity, whether or not the charitable entity is the host of the charitable event. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB671/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367519,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Elections; Citizens' Right to Vote","description":"Establishes citizens' statutory right to vote. Requires high schools, colleges, and universities in the State to provide voter registration forms to their students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB672/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367521,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Anti-SLAPP; Citizen Participation in Government","description":"Provides immunity from civil liability for actions by a person in furtherance of the constitutional right to petition to procure governmental or electoral action. Amends SLAPP definition to add immunized act language. Amends procedure for motion to dispose of a claim based on actions in furtherance of constitutional rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB673/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367526,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Low-Profit Limited Liability Company","description":"Provides for the creation of low-profit limited liability companies under the uniform limited liability company act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB674/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367528,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Power of Arrest; Federal Officers","description":"Amends the list of federal agencies whose officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law. Updates statutory references to reflect current names of federal agencies.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB676/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367530,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Tobacco; Sale Blunt Wraps; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the sale of blunt wraps.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB677/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367531,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Mandatory Health Insurance; Required Annual Medical Exam","description":"Beginning 1/1/2012, mandates health insurance coverage for an annual medical examination, including the administration of any required immunizations, for each child who is required by a school in the State to submit a report of a medical examination, including evidence of any required immunizations, to the school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB678/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367533,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Physical Therapy; Mandated Coverage","description":"Requires health insurance policies and related products to cover physical therapy prescribed by a board-certified surgeon for chronic pain.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB679/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367535,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Judges; Disqualification","description":"Clarifies that a judge may be disqualified for cause by motion that must be decided by a different judge. Establishes procedure to permit one peremptory challenge of a judge prior to hearing of a dispositive motion or commencement of trial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB680/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367539,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Commercial Vessels; Development","description":"Permits commercial permits in Ala Wai and Keehi small boat harbors; limits small boat harbor fees to be used only in the small boat harbor where the fees were collected; directs the department of land and natural resources to provide a request for proposal for a public-private partnership to develop a portion of Ala Wai small boat harbor; permits commercial use permits to be issued for vessels assigned moorings in Ala Wai and Keehi small boat harbors; and provides for future mooring fees to be established by appraisal. Effective July 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB681/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367541,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Kakaako Community Development District; Residential Housing","description":"Allows two lots in the makai area of the Kakaako Community Development District to be developed as residential properties that are exempt from public facilities fees; provided that at least twenty per cent of the units are designated for residents in low- or moderate- income ranges. Effective January 7, 2059. (SB682 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Awana, Carroll, Ching, Fontaine, Johanson, Jordan, Riviere, Thielen, Wooley voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Brower, Hanohano, Har, C. Lee, Luke, Marumoto, McKelvey, Saiki voting no (9) and Representative(s) Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB682/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367543,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"HCDA; Kakaako; Conveyance of Transferable Development Rights","description":"Allows the conveyance of transferable development rights from landowners in Kakaako makai to landowners in Kakaako mauka, subject to approval by the Hawaii community development authority. Requires the Hawaii community development authority to adopt rules to regulate and authorize these conveyances; rules shall provide for oversight of the conveyances by a Hawaii financial institution. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB683/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367545,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Wahiawa Reservoir; Lake Wilson; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a Lake Wilson task force to assess the current condition and quality of the waters of Lake Wilson and recommend actions to improve the water quality to acceptable levels; appropriates funds for the work of the task force. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB684/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367548,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Environment; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement","description":"Requires a supplemental environmental assessment or supplemental environmental impact statement to be provided if an action by an agency or applicant is anticipated to have a significant effect on the environment. Establishes public disclosure system of environmental review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB685/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367549,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Invasive Species; University of Hawaii; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources to research methods of sterilizing forms of invasive and potentially invasive ornamental plants commonly used in Hawaii landscapes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB686/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367551,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Public Lands; Lease; Agricultural Activities; Agribusiness Development Corporation","description":"Establishes lessee selection criteria and lease requirements for the department of land and natural resources to use to lease public land to qualified farmers for agricultural activities. Requires the agribusiness development corporation to assist qualified farmers who lease public land for agricultural activities with marketing, technical, or business needs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB687/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367553,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Environmental Assessments; Affordable Housing; Exemption","description":"Exempts actions involving the construction of or changes or modifications to affordable housing located within areas zoned for residential or commercial use where the activity does not require a rezoning designation or a variance from environmental assessment requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB688/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367557,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Lake Wilson; Water Quality; Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot project within the department of land and natural resources to demonstrate the effectiveness of marine phytoremediation using plants that are native to Hawaii to remove pollutants and improve water clarity in Lake Wilson; appropriates funds for the project. Requires the department of land and natural resources to procure services for the pilot project pursuant to the Hawaii public procurement code. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB689/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367560,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent","description":"Specifies that a landlord and tenant may agree that duly apportioned rent shall be due at intervals more frequent than monthly.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB690/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367562,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"County Zoning Ordinances; Parking Requirements","description":"Prohibits county zoning ordinances that restrict certain uses through requirements regarding the provision of off-street parking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB691/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367565,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Capital Improvement Project; Waiahole Irrigation System","description":"Appropriates funds for a capital improvement project relating to the Waiahole irrigation system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB692/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367568,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize the counties to issue tax increment bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB693/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367572,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Loan Incentives; Rural Areas; Teachers","description":"Establishes interest-free home purchase loan programs for teachers to provide an incentive to work in hard-to-staff rural areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB694/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367573,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Low-Income Housing Tax Credits; Grant Exchange Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a program for granting no-interest loans in lieu of lowincome housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the loans. Applies to qualified low-income buildings placed in service after December 31, 2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB695/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367575,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund","description":"Establishes the county infrastructure development revolving loan fund within the department of budget and finance to provide nointerest loans to the counties for the development, predevelopment, or construction of projects to expedite the building of transit-oriented affordable housing infrastructure development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB696/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367577,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Affordable Housing; Fees; Incentives; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a commission on transit-oriented development to facilitate affordable housing in transit-oriented developments by better coordinating transportation and housing planning and programs; requires counties to offer incentives for affordable housing development; authorizes counties to establish priorities for affordable housing in transit-oriented developments; requires counties to provide flexibility in public facility requirements for rental housing projects to set aside a percentage of units for tenants at or below median income levels and tenants with incomes eighty per cent or below the median, respectively.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB697/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367579,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Office of Environmental Quality Control; Fees; Special Fund","description":"Establishes filing fees to help fund operations of the Office of Environmental Quality Control. Creates special fund. Provides for a lag time for the collection of fees. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB699 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB699/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367582,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Unsterilized Cats; Environment","description":"Prohibits pet retailers from selling unsterilized cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB700/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367585,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Criminal Procedure; Sentencing","description":"Permits certain non-violent repeat offenders convicted of drug possession to be sentenced to alternative programs instead of to prison.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB701/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367587,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Controlled Substances; Diversion; Treatment","description":"Directs the attorney general to coordinate a review of the impact of diverting marijuana and low-level felony drug offenders out of the criminal justice system and into treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB702/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367589,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Governmental Wheeling; Inter and Intra; Public Utilities; Transmission and Distribution Fee","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to adopt rules and issue orders relating to intra-governmental wheeling and inter-governmental wheeling that enable renewable energy producers operating on public lands to sell electricity directly to governmental entities located on the same island. Authorizes public utilities to charge a transmission and distribution fee for both intra-governmental wheeling and inter-governmental wheeling. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB703/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367593,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Health; Registered Nurse; Physician Assistant","description":"Amends the definition of \"the practice of nursing as a registered nurse\" to require registered nurses to carry out the orders of physicians that are delivered by licensed physician assistants practicing with physician supervision. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB705/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367595,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"Public School Facilities; Royal Kunia Elementary; Certificate of Participation; Appropriation","description":"Clarifies that DOE may enter into financing agreements or issue certificates of participation (COP) to acquire public school facilities. Directs DOE to execute a financing agreement for the planning, design, and construction of Royal Kunia Elementary School II using COP. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB706/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367597,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"Mortgages; Borrowers","description":"Requires a Hawaii agent for mortgage servicers, requires foreclosing mortgagees to engage in mediation, and places a moratorium on non-judicial foreclosures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB707/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367599,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Smoking Establishment Permit; Department of Taxation","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to issue smoking establishment permits to establishments and premises that hold certain classes of liquor licenses; requires permit holders to post specified signs; specifies that conflicting county laws shall not supersede state law; makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB708/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367602,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"CIP; 19th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the nineteenth senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB709/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367605,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"Procurement; Single-Serving Bottled Water","description":"Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of single-serving bottled water.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB710/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367607,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Genetically Engineered Fish; Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale of genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish products unless for consumption in the State of Hawaii and appropriately labeled as genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB711/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367609,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Department of Agriculture; Notification; Genetically Engineered Plants","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to notify the public of the location of field tests and the intended open field production of genetically engineered plants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB712/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367611,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Genetically Engineered Crops; Required Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of any genetically engineered whole food intended for human consumption in the State that does not have a label conspicuously affixed identifying it as genetically engineered. Defines \"genetically engineered food crop\", \"modern biotechnology\", and \"genetically engineered whole food\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB713/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367612,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Condominiums; Residential Real Property; Planned Community","description":"Requires that condominium property managers, associations of apartment owners, and planned community associations make association documents available to owners, including through an association or property management company's website, and for reasonable costs. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB714 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB714/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367614,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Fuel; Gasoline; Ethanol; Ten Per Cent Requirement; Repeal","description":"Repeals the ten per cent ethanol by volume requirement for gasoline sold in Hawaii for use in motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB715/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367617,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Electric Vehicles; Traffic Code","description":"Repeals section 4 of Act 290, SLH 1997, relating to exempting electric vehicles from \"other traffic control measures\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB716/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367622,"bill_number":"SB717","title":"Abandoned Vessels; Disposition","description":"Clarifies the responsibility for disposing of an abandoned vessel on private property. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB717/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367624,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"Gasoline Dealers; Tire Pressure Gauges; Energy Efficiency","description":"Requires retail service stations to provide free tire pressure gauges and operational tire inflation devices to enable motorists to maintain properly inflated tires to increase the energy efficiency of motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB718/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367628,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"Unadjudicated Traffic Fines; Transfer to Counties","description":"Transfers all fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties. Requires the judiciary to identify fines paid for uncontested traffic infractions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB719/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367632,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge; Tax Exemption; Electric Vehicles","description":"Provides a rental motor vehicle surcharge tax exemption for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB720/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367634,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Drivers License; Disability; Reporting","description":"Establishes a system of mandatory reporting by physicians to examiners of drivers regarding drivers with impaired driving ability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB721/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367637,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Energy Security Special Fund; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund","description":"Changes the tax on a barrel of petroleum to an unspecified amount. Requires unspecified sums of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to be deposited into the energy security special fund, the agricultural development and food security special fund, and the special account of the general fund for the climate change task force. Provides for the extension of the climate change task force. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB722/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367638,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Environmental Assessments; Environmental Impact Statements; State and County Lands; Exemption","description":"Extends the exemption from the environmental impact statement law under chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for certain primary actions not subject to discretionary consent and involving ancillary secondary actions limited to infrastructure work in public rights-of-way or highways from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2013. Effective June 30, 2011. (SB723 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB723/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367640,"bill_number":"SB724","title":"Raw Fish; Carbon Monoxide Treatment","description":"Prohibits sale of raw fish that is treated with carbon monoxide or other gas to preserve color or texture of the fish to give the appearance of freshness. Establishes administrative penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB724/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367642,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Solid Waste; Disposal Surcharge","description":"Increases the solid waste management surcharge to 75 cents per ton of solid waste. Applies the solid waste management surcharge to waste that is deposed of at landfills or incineration facilities, whether the waste is disposed of in-state or transferred out-of-state. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB725 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB725/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367644,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"DNA; Forensic Identification; Forensic Sample Collection; Forensic Sample Reposit; Forensic Sample Expungement","description":"Requires the taking of buccal swab samples and print impressions of persons arrested for felony offenses. Allows samples taken of persons arrested to be expunged under certain circumstances. Requires that samples collected pursuant to a medical examination of a victim of any felony sexual offense be submitted to the city and county of Honolulu police department for DNA testing. Provides for the collection of samples to assist with identification of missing persons, unidentified persons, and unidentified human remains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB726/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367646,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Force Feeding Birds; Sale of Force Fed Birds; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits force feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird's liver beyond normal size. Prohibits the sale or distribution of products from force fed birds. Permits restaurants to sell such products by 7/1/12 if possessed by 7/01/11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB727/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367649,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Identity Theft; Cause of Action","description":"Provides a private cause of action for a victim who, as a result of an information security breach, suffers a risk of harm from identity theft. Amends the type of notice that must be given to a person affected by a security breach. Defines identity theft.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB728/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367651,"bill_number":"SB729","title":"Environmental Protection; Office of Environmental Quality Control","description":"Clarifies the duties of the OEQC, director, and environmental council. Grants the director's authority to vote only in the event of a tie. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-02-16","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB729/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367654,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Insurance Provider Bundling; Sunset Clause","description":"Removes the sunset clause provisions section 5 of Act 227, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB730/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367657,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Mental Health; Appropriation","description":"Adds crisis substance abuse and alcohol treatment as a covered benefit. Changes the definition of \"serious mental illness\" to \"severe mental illness\" and amends the term to include major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorders. Requires department of health (DOH) to include in its crisis hotline program for emergency intervention services trained and certified professionals. Prohibits DOH from limiting the number of hours of treatment per patient and requires case managers to be assigned based on the DSM IV. Requires DOH to provide 7 or more hours of case management services per patient per month. Establishes an assertive community treatment program under DOH. Makes appropriation to the DOH to establish a community care crisis center (Effective 7/1/2050). Requires DOH to convene a mental health working group and to report its findings and proposals to the legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB731/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367659,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Farmers; Safe Food Certification; Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a pilot program within the department of agriculture to encourage farmers to form agricultural cooperatives, coordinate purchasing agreements between the agricultural cooperatives and hotels, restaurants, and other buyers in the visitor and hospitality industries, and develop and implement safe food certification for products under the pilot program; requires annual reports to the legislature; appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB732/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367661,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Wildlife; Traps; Snares","description":"Prohibits the use of body crushing traps and non-padded or nonlaminated foot or leg-hold traps and provides exemptions, regulates the use of snares and padded or laminated foot or leghold traps and provides exemptions, and establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB733/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367663,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Taxation; State Income Tax Check-off","description":"Permits state income taxpayers to designate a portion of their state income tax returns to the natural area reserve fund, the land conservation fund, or the rental housing trust fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/10. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB734/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367668,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Land Use Commission; Decision Making Criteria; Task Force","description":"Requires the office of planning to convene a task force to review all requirements under chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and make recommendations to ensure that the land use commission considers the cumulative and long-term impacts of all pending and proposed development requests during its review of reclassification petitions. Requires the task force, with the assistance of the legislative reference bureau, to report its findings to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB735/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367670,"bill_number":"SB736","title":"Land Use; Important Agricultural Lands; Task Force; Report","description":"Creates a temporary task force to study and report to the legislature on agricultural land classification, existing land use laws, and appropriate uses of important agricultural lands. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB736/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367674,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Beekeeping; Registration","description":"Requires beekeepers to register with the department of agriculture, with the information to be kept confidential; requires report to the 2013 legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB738/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367676,"bill_number":"SB739","title":"Energy Efficiency; Incandescent Lights; Electric Water Heater","description":"Prohibits the selling or using of incandescent lights and electric resistance water heaters after December 31, 2011, and creates a fine for any person, business, or other entity that violates the prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB739/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367677,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Commission; Liquor Licensees Security Plans","description":"Exempts liquor licensees from certain violations when licensees have a security plan approved by the liquor commission to prevent minors from consuming alcohol on the licensee's premises and the licensee acts in good faith in implementing that plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB740/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367680,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"Liquor Tax Rate; Small Breweries and Brewpubs; Coupons","description":"Increases liquor tax rates. Reduces the liquor tax rate on the first 60,000 barrels produced in a small brewery or brewpub. Permits the provision of a discount through coupons or mail-in rebates for liquor purchases when made in combination with other merchandise. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB741 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB741/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367682,"bill_number":"SB743","title":"Certified Public Accountancy","description":"Clarifies that all persons practicing public accountancy in this State shall be subject to the regulatory authority of the State; authorizes individuals holding an out-of-state license to practice public accountancy in this State, subject to certain limitations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB743/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367684,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Mandatory Health Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health care coverage and benefits for autism spectrum disorders beginning after 12/31/2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB744/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367686,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Seawater Air Conditioning Projects","description":"Extends the lapsing date to June 30, 2015, of the special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning in building seawater air conditioning projects on Oahu. Effective June 29, 2012. (SB745 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(H) Act 155, on 6/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB745/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367688,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Limousines; Licensing and Parking","description":"Prohibits limousine operators from exceeding the boundaries of designated parking stalls. Requires the public utilities commission to consider violations issued to a limousine operator prior to granting or denying a permit or certificate renewal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB748/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367693,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"Sale of Toy Guns; Minors; Prohibition; Penalty","description":"Prohibits the sale of toy guns to minors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB749/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367695,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Condominiums; Association Meetings; Audio Recording","description":"Permits members of condominium associations to make audio recordings of association meetings for personal use or use of another member with prior notice to the board; provided that the bylaws of the association do not prohibit such recording; specifies that an audio recording made by the board is the official audio record of the meeting and shall be made available to members upon request. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB750/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367698,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Works of Art Special Fund","description":"Changes the name of the works of art special fund to an arts, culture, and heritage special fund; expands the uses of the fund to include site modifications, display, interpretive work, and specific renovations and repairs for the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, and Washington Place for the period from July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2015; requires report and long-range plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB751/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367700,"bill_number":"SB752","title":"Community-Based Economic Development; Enterprise Zone Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Operation Special Fund; Temporary Surcharge","description":"Amends the uses of the Hawaii Community-based Economic Development Revolving Fund to include operational and certain personnel funding for the community-based economic development program and its advisory council and the enterprise zone program. Appropriates funds. Clarifies that moneys in the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund are to be expended by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation. Establishes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Operation Special Fund (DBEDT Fund). Imposes a temporary surcharge on certain fees charged by certain departments for deposit into DBEDT Fund. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB752 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB752/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367702,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"High Technology; Tax Credit for Research Activities","description":"Repeals existing certification requirements and establishes reporting requirements to measure the effectiveness of the tax credit for research activities. Extends this tax credit for an additional five years. Requires the Manoa Innovation Center to be leased to the High Technology Development Center for twenty years. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB753 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB753/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367704,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Economic Development; Special Management Area Permits, Shoreline Setback Variances, Environmental Assessment Exemptions","description":"Temporarily exempts airport structures and improvements from the special management area permit and shoreline setback variance requirements when the structures and improvements are necessary to comply with FAA regulations. Temporarily authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation, with the approval of the Governor, to exempt certain projects from the special management area permit and shoreline setback variance requirements. Exempts all work involving submerged lands used for state commercial harbor purposes from any permit and site plan review requirements for lands in the conservation district. Temporarily authorizes a more streamlined process for exempting state from the environmental review process of chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SB755 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 679).","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB755/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367707,"bill_number":"SB756","title":"Taxation; Omnibus","description":"Establishes an excise tax on direct broadcast satellite service providers. Modifies the renewable energy technologies income tax credit. Repeals the income tax exemption for stocks and stock options from a qualified high technology business. Effective July 1, 2011. (SB756 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB756/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367710,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Small Business; Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation","description":"Reestablishes the Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; requires that principal and interest payments being made on outstanding loans be deposited into the fund; authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to contract with financial institutions for servicing or administering loans; appropriates funds for the operations of the Hawaii Capital Loan Program. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB757 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB757/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367712,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Minimum Wage; Tip Credit","description":"Allows employers to increase the tip credit by changing it from a fixed amount to a percentage of hourly tips claimed by the employee as income; ensures that employees subject to a tip credit earn three times the amount of tip income over the minimum wage as the tip credit; ensures that the tip credit keeps pace with future minimum wage increases; increases the amount of tips reported as taxable income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB759/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367714,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Kakaako; Public Facilities; Provisions for Costs","description":"Requires the cost of providing public facilities in the Kakaako makai area to be assessed as part of a condition of developing real property in the Kakaako mauka area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB760/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367716,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Agricultural Leases; Duration Limits","description":"Increases the length of agricultural leases with a thirty-five limit to fifty-five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB761/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367719,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Permit Processing; Task Force","description":"Established a task force, to be attached to the department of land and natural resources for administrative purposes, to identify the problems and recommend specific solutions to streamline the permit, license, and application process; requires report to the 2012 legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB762/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367720,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Procurement; 30-Day Contract Award Deadline; Gifts to the State","description":"Requires contracts for DHHL and DOT projects to be awarded within 30 days of the bid opening date, subject to sufficient available funding and an extension for further negotiations to benefit the public; requires DHHL and DOT contracts for design professional services to be awarded within 45 days of the bid opening date; sunsets on June 30, 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB763/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367722,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Procurement; Contract Certification Time Limit","description":"Imposes sixty day period in which to certify contracts after award of contract of procurement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB764/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367724,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Procurement; Bid Notice Requirements","description":"Clarifies requirements for adequate public notice of an invitation for bids and request for proposals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB765/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367728,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Transportation; County Approval Exemptions","description":"Exempts from county approval state department of transportation development and construction of highways and airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB766/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367730,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); County Housing Requirements; Temporary Relief","description":"Granting temporary relief from county housing requirements as recommended by the construction industry task force to stimulate housing construction statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB767/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367733,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Low-Income Housing; Tax Credit Loans; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a program for granting low-income housing tax credit loans in lieu of low-income housing tax credits administered by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; authorizes issuance of GO bonds to fund loans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB768/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367737,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Taxation; Hotel Construction and Renovations","description":"Provides a tax credit for qualified hotel and resort property construction and renovations costs incurred after December 31, 2010, and before January 1, 2015. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB769/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367739,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Tax Credit; Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activity","description":"Amends the definition of an eligible business activity under the State enterprise zones law and increases the number of areas in each county that may be designated as an enterprise zone.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB770/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367742,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Tax Credit; Ohana Residential Housing; New Construction","description":"Establishes a refundable ohana residential housing income tax credit for qualified taxpayers that purchase a qualified principal residence on or after April 1, 2011, and before January 1, 2013, that is payable to the qualified taxpayer in two equal installments over the immediately following two taxable years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB771/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367743,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Biofuel Production Facilities; Nameplate Capacity; Certified Credits","description":"Amends the existing ethanol facility income tax credit to include other biofuel production and to enable larger facilities to be eligible for the tax incentive. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB772 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB772/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367745,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Construction Task Force (2010); Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Facility Siting Process; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a renewable energy facility siting process to expedite the review and action upon state and county permits necessary for the siting, development, construction, and operation of a renewable energy facility; appropriates funds for establishment and operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB773/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367748,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Transportation","description":"Allow existing common carriers affected by an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to intervene in the matter; provided that at least ten per cent of the existing common carriers file to do so.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB774/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367750,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Construction Site Inspection Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Reauthorizes the construction site inspection task force and narrows its focus to unlicensed contractor activity. Establishes a fee and surcharge to offset the costs of task force activities to be added to license application and renewal fees. Requires report. Appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB775/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367752,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Biotechnology; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a task force to identify barriers that Hawaii businesses and university professors face in developing entrepreneurial business models in biotechnology, and to recommend specific actions to address these barriers. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB776 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB776/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367755,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Public Money; Payment for Goods and Services; Task Force","description":"Establishes a prompt payment task force attached to DAGS to examine and resolve issues relating to state agencies' payments for goods and services purchased through nonprofit organizations. Effective 07/01/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-03","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB777/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367758,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"General Excise Tax; Exemption Requirement; Trust Fund Liability","description":"Includes an additional requirement for a taxpayer to qualify for general excise tax (GET) benefits, to provide that the taxpayer claiming a GET benefit must owe less than fifty per cent of the taxpayer's total GET liability. Defines \"reasonable cause\" with respect to the Director of Taxation's authority to waive denial of the GET benefit if failure to comply is due to reasonable cause and not to the wilful neglect of the taxpayer. Specifies that there shall be personal liability for general excise taxes imposed for gross income or gross proceeds for gross excise tax liability not paid. Deletes provisions under section 237-41.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that make a person personally liable for interest and penalties on general excise taxes. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB778 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB778/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367763,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"Procurement; Design-build Contracts","description":"Establishes discretionary request for competitive sealed proposal procedures using a two-step design-build process. Defines design-build. Authorizes the procurement officer to pay a conceptual design fee to unsuccessful offerors. Clarifies process of short-listing of offerors for purposes of nonselection. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB779 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB779/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367764,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Disproportionate Share Hospital Funds; Medicaid; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to match the federal disproportionate share hospital allowance allocated to the State. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB785/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367766,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council; Health Care","description":"Allows representatives of health care provider organizations to serve on the prepaid health advisory council; increases the number of members on the council from seven to nine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB786/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367768,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Health; Medicaid Reimbursements; Appropriation;","description":"Requires rates for medicaid reimbursements to hospitals keeping patients in beds to be equal to rates for similarly related services. Appropriates funds for increased medicaid reimbursements. Enables medicaid reimbursements to follow patients transitioning out of acute care to community-based care or private institutions. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB787 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB787/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367770,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Health; Medicaid Eligibility; Appropriation","description":"Establishes presumptive medicaid eligibility for waitlisted patients until 7/1/2016. Requires DHS to conduct a study of a computerized medicaid applications system. Appropriates funds for reimbursements for services provided during the time that waitlisted patients are enrolled and later disenrolled due to a determination of ineligibility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB788/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367772,"bill_number":"SB789","title":"Home Health Agencies; Licensing; DOH","description":"Defines \"home health agency\" to include an agency or organization that provides either skilled nursing services or other therapeutic services, or both, to ensure that these organizations are properly licensed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB789/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367774,"bill_number":"SB790","title":"Emergency Room Physicians; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit equal to five per cent of the amount of medical malpractice insurance premium paid by a physician who provides on-call services to emergency departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB790/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367776,"bill_number":"SB791","title":"Health; Hawaii Health Corp; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii health corps program. Makes an appropriation to the department of business, economic development, and tourism to implement the Hawaii health corps program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB791/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367780,"bill_number":"SB792","title":"Health Care; Direct Payment; Nonparticipating Providers","description":"Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to pay health care providers directly regardless of the health care provider's participatory status with the insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization. Also requires nonparticipating providers who provide emergency services to be paid promptly and directly for the treatment rendered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB792/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367782,"bill_number":"SB793","title":"Health care-Associated Infection Reporting; Department of Health","description":"Establishes health care-associated infection reporting requirements. Requires the department of health to submit an update on health care-associated infection reporting to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB793/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367783,"bill_number":"SB794","title":"Medicaid; Changes; Notification of Legislature","description":"Requires the department of health to notify the applicable legislative standing committees of intended changes to the state medicaid program or proposed state plan amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Authorizes the legislature to enact a statute to prohibit the intended change to the program, to require the department to submit or withdraw a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or to make other changes to the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB794/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367785,"bill_number":"SB795","title":"Home Health Care Agency Licensing; Appropriation; DOH","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of health for 2011-2012 fiscal year for staffing and other costs associated with the licensing of home care agencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB795/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367788,"bill_number":"SB796","title":"Personal Information; Security Breach","description":"Requires a business that maintains personal information about residents of Hawaii to implement a comprehensive written information security program; exempts financial institutions subject to certain federal guidelines; requires that a consumer credit reporting agency not charge a victim of identity theft or a security breach a fee for placing, lifting, or removing a security freeze on a credit report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB796/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367791,"bill_number":"SB797","title":"Appropriation; Health Information Technology; Federal Matching Grants","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to participate in federal matching grant programs associated with the development of health information technologies. Requires an annual report. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB797 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB797/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367794,"bill_number":"SB798","title":"Quality Assurance Committee; Health Care; Peer Review Protections","description":"Expands definition of \"quality assurance committee\" to include interdisciplinary quality assurance committees composed of members from various health care organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB798/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367798,"bill_number":"SB799","title":"QUEST Expanded Access; Health Care; University of Hawaii; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa college of social sciences public policy center to conduct a social audit of the QUEST expanded access program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB799/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367800,"bill_number":"SB800","title":"Health; Tax Credits","description":"Creates a tax credit for certain employers who offer their employees a qualified wellness program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB800/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367805,"bill_number":"SB801","title":"EUTF","description":"Limits the contributions paid by the State and counties for the health benefit plans of retired employees to the amount of the monthly medicare part B premium paid by persons in the lowest income level recognized under medicare part B.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB801/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367807,"bill_number":"SB802","title":"EUTF; Carrier","description":"Removes the authority of the Board of Trustees of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to provide the health benefits plans or long-term care benefits plans through the fund on a self-insured basis or through a noninsured schedule of benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB802/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367808,"bill_number":"SB803","title":"Death With Dignity","description":"Allows a terminally ill, competent adult to receive medication to end life. Prohibits mercy killings, lethal injections, and active euthanasia. Requires informed consent. Allows alternate doctor to replace attending doctor if latter declines to prescribe. Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for acts taken in good faith. Imposes penalties for unauthorized altering, forging, concealing, destroying, or exerting undue influence in making or rescinding a request for medication. Requires monitor at time of taking dose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB803/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367811,"bill_number":"SB804","title":"EUTF","description":"Requires the State and counties to pay a monthly contribution as established for employees excluded from collective bargaining or as specified in the applicable public sector bargaining agreement, but not to exceed the actual cost of the health benefits plan or plans for retired employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB804/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367813,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Residential Real Property; Time Share and Fractional Ownership; Counties","description":"Directs the counties to enact ordinances to prohibit time shares and fractional ownership of residential real property other than in zones that permit hotel or resort use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB805/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367815,"bill_number":"SB807","title":"Charter Schools; Task Force","description":"Clarifies that charter schools that have their charter revoked or reauthorization denied may appeal to the board of education for a final decision. Prohibits a relative of a designated head of a school or employee of a school from serving as the chair of the local school board. Requires charter schools and their local school boards to develop internal policies and procedures consistent with ethical standards of conduct, pursuant to chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Clarifies that the charter school review panel shall conduct a multi-year evaluation of each charter school every 6 years after the first evaluation. Creates a task force on charter school governance, accountability, and authority and requires the task force to report to the legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB807/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367817,"bill_number":"SB808","title":"Board of Education; Salaries","description":"Caps the salaries for the deputy superintendent, assistant superintendents, and complex area superintendents at the salary of the superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB808/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367819,"bill_number":"SB809","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Emergency Appropriation","description":"Increases the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects. Makes an emergency appropriation of revenue bond proceeds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-13","last_action":"(S) Act 003, 2/13/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB809/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367822,"bill_number":"SB831","title":"New Markets Tax Credit; Section 704(b)(2), Internal Revenue Code","description":"Establishes a new markets tax credit for qualified equity investment on a credit allowance date and that is exempt from the requirements of section 704(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code; restricts community development entity investments to low-income communities in Hawaii; includes franchise taxes and insurance premium taxes eligible for the tax credit. Exempts federally tax exempt companies that supply potable water from the state income and general excise taxes. (SB831 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB831/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367823,"bill_number":"SB810","title":"College and Career Readiness; Diploma","description":"Requires the department of education to establish high school diploma requirements that aim to establish college and career readiness. Requires the department of education to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB810/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367826,"bill_number":"SB811","title":"Department of Public Safety; Security of Hawaii State Hospital","description":"Requires the department of public safety to provide security at the Hawaii state hospital. Requires a report to the legislature on strategies and plans to address the needs for appropriate security and the needs of the increasing and aging forensic population at the Hawaii state hospital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB811/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367828,"bill_number":"SB812","title":"Clean and Sober Home and Halfway House Task Force; Report","description":"Establishes a temporary clean and sober home and halfway house task force. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature containing findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation that may be necessary to effectuate those recommendations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB812/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367830,"bill_number":"SB813","title":"Education; Military Children","description":"Makes permanent the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children. Deletes the definition of \"test period\". Deletes provisions relating to the furnishing of unofficial education records and principal's determination of available space. Clarifies military representation on state council on educational opportunity for military children within BOE. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB813/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367831,"bill_number":"SB925","title":"Healthy Start; Home Visitation; Department of Health; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a hospital-based screening and assessment and intensive home visitation program under the department of health; appropriates funds from the tobacco settlement special fund and from the federal appropriation of temporary assistance for needy families funds. Increases the appropriation ceiling for the tobacco settlement special fund. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB925/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367833,"bill_number":"SB884","title":"Reservists and National Guardsmen; Nomination Papers and Oaths","description":"Allows reservists and national guard members in active service who desire to run for office to file nomination papers and take their oaths by mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB884/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367834,"bill_number":"SB814","title":"University of Hawaii; Special Funds","description":"Converts certain revolving funds of the University of Hawaii into special funds; repeals or amends certain funds of the University of Hawaii and transfers the remaining balances of other specified funds. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB814 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB814/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367837,"bill_number":"SB929","title":"DOE; Comprehensive Data System; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of education to implement and manage a comprehensive data system to provide educators with a consolidated view of student learning-related data and tools to collaborate and share knowledge for the acceleration of student learning; appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB929/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367838,"bill_number":"SB815","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Forfeiture","description":"Requires the forfeiture of any equipment, article, instrument, aircraft, vehicle, vessel, business record, or natural resource used or taken in violation of the laws or rules applicable to the Kahoolawe Island Reserve. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB815/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367840,"bill_number":"SB816","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Kahoolawe Conveyance Tax","description":"Eliminates Kahoolawe island reserve commission oversight of the department of land and natural resources and other departments and agencies of the State with regard to the control and management of the island reserve. Provides that the commission and other state agencies shall be subject to the oversight of the department with regard to the control and management of the island reserve. Apportions ten per cent of the conveyance tax to the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB816/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367841,"bill_number":"SB913","title":"Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Joint Development Project; GET Exemption","description":"Exempts from GET a project developed to provide affordable rental housing or a community health care facility within a mixed-use transit-oriented joint development project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB913/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367843,"bill_number":"SB817","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve; Molokini","description":"Places Molokini island under the jurisdiction of the Kahoolawe island reserve commission. Requires the commission to adopt rules to permit fishing in the waters around Molokini island.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB817/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367845,"bill_number":"SB818","title":"Eminent Domain; Takings","description":"Prohibits use of power of eminent domain to take and transfer private property to a private entity that had expressed interest in purchasing the same property for development purposes or other private use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB818/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367848,"bill_number":"SB819","title":"Transportation; Vehicle Miles Traveled Pilot Program","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to establish a vehicle miles traveled pilot program and under that pilot program, evaluate the use of a vehicle miles traveled user fee. Authorizes the department to establish one or more pilot programs to test alternatives to the existing state and county system of motor vehicle fuel taxes. Authorizes the department of transportation to refund motor vehicle fuel taxes under any pilot program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB819/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367850,"bill_number":"SB820","title":"Emergency Environmental Workforce; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of an emergency environmental workforce program in light of recent national and local economic downturns and wars; provides for the continuation of emergency environmental workforce services during periods of warfare or significant economic hardship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB820/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367851,"bill_number":"SB821","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Exception; Remote Schools","description":"Requires remote schools to be allocated funds using categorical allotments, rather than through the weighted student formula. Defines a remote school as any public school that is a high school located at least a one-hour drive away from the next nearest high school or a high school located on the island of Lanai, Molokai, or Niihau.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB821/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367854,"bill_number":"SB822","title":"Administrative Procedures; Public Transit Agencies","description":"Provides rulemaking authority to semi-autonomous county public transit agencies, thus allowing them to function as semi-autonomous agencies in their respective counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB822/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367858,"bill_number":"SB824","title":"Motor Carriers; Transportation Services; Indemnification","description":"Deems void and unenforceable any provision of a motor carrier transportation services contract or agreement that requires a motor carrier to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless the indemnitee from any liability for the indemnitee's negligence or intentional acts or omissions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 298, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1415).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB824/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367862,"bill_number":"SB825","title":"Ignition Interlock; Repeat Intoxicated Drivers","description":"Clarifies recommendations of the Hawaii ignition interlock implementation task force. Allows repeat intoxicated drivers to install ignition interlock devices in any vehicle they operate by eliminating the requirement to surrender motor vehicle registrations and license plates. Makes housekeeping amendments to chapter 291E. Extends the expiration date of the ignition interlock implementation task force to 6/30/12. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB825/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367865,"bill_number":"SB826","title":"Time Shares; Zoning","description":"Provides that if a county establishes a time share zoning district, the county may restrict time share units and time share plans in other zoning districts, including areas designated for hotel and resort use, or transient vacation rentals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB826/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367867,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Artificial Sweetener; Aspartame; Ban; Food","description":"Bans the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale of any food containing any aspartame and its derivative compounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB827/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367870,"bill_number":"SB828","title":"Helmets","description":"Requires helmet use when operating or riding motorcycles, bicycles, motor scooters, mopeds, and all-terrain vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB828/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367872,"bill_number":"SB829","title":"Transportation; Bicycle and Moped Fee","description":"Requires annual bicycle and moped registration renewal fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB829/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367875,"bill_number":"SB830","title":"Transportation; Lihue Airport; Helicopter Site Leases","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation and the governor to terminate or modify long-term helicopter site leases at Lihue airport. Repeal 7/1/13.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB830/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367878,"bill_number":"SB832","title":"CIP; 6th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the sixth senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB832/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367880,"bill_number":"SB833","title":"Food Establishments; Certified Home Kitchens; Roadside Stands","description":"Authorizes preparation of food in private kitchens for sale to consumers from roadside stands in rural areas. Requires the director of health to issue a certified home kitchen permit to an applicant, provided that the applicant meets certain requirements. Defines minimum standards for certified home kitchens. Allows the permittee to designate a portion of the residence as \"private living quarters\", and deems these areas as separate for purposes of inspection purposes or for law enforcement searches. Makes certified home kitchens and roadside stands a permitted use in the agricultural, conservation, and rural state land use districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB833/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367882,"bill_number":"SB834","title":"National Rifle Association Certified Firearms Instructors; Exemption; Absolute Liability","description":"Exempts National Rifle Association certified firearms instructors from absolute liability for their firearms during the course of providing training under section 134-2(g)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB834/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367884,"bill_number":"SB835","title":"Pistols or Revolvers; Concealed Carry License","description":"Authorizes chiefs of police to issue licenses to carry a concealed pistol or revolver. Details processes for license applications, renewals, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits carrying concealed pistols or revolvers under certain circumstances. Repeals HRS section 134-9.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB835/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367886,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"Firearms; Open Carry License","description":"Authorizes chiefs of police to issue licenses to openly carry a firearm. Details processes for license applications, renewals, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits openly carrying firearms under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB836/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367888,"bill_number":"SB837","title":"Bribe Offer Disclosure","description":"Requires reporting of bribe offers by public servants. Imposes penalties for failure to report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB837/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367893,"bill_number":"SB838","title":"Capital Punishment: Murder","description":"Provides for a sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole upon conviction of a defendant for the murder of a minor less than twelve years of age, murder combined with torture or sexual assault, or multiple murders. Requires separate sentencing proceedings after conviction before a jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB838/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367894,"bill_number":"SB839","title":"Animal Abuser Registration; Community Notification","description":"Provides for a required state registration of persons convicted of felony animal abuse and community notification of animal abusers' physical presence for a period in excess of twenty-one days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB839/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367897,"bill_number":"SB840","title":"Lawsuits by Convicted Felons, Uninsured, or Chemically Impaired Motorists","description":"Prevents recovery in negligence by persons injured during commission of or flight from a felony for which they have been convicted. Prevents recovery in negligence by persons who are uninsured or chemically impaired at the time of a motor vehicle accident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB840/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367899,"bill_number":"SB841","title":"Torts; Joint and Several Liability","description":"Makes a tortfeasor liable for no more than the percentage of share of damages attributable to that individual or entity. Removes exceptions from law, thus abolishing joint and several liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB841/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367902,"bill_number":"SB842","title":"Property; Nuisance","description":"Creates a cause of action against a person maintaining a property nuisance for injury or damage to the person or property of another person. Defines \"maintains a property nuisance.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB842/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367905,"bill_number":"SB843","title":"Employment Security","description":"Reduces the taxable wage base for unemployment taxes to wages of no more than $7,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB843/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367907,"bill_number":"SB844","title":"Minimum Wages; Tipped Employees","description":"Clarifies the reduction in minimum wage levels for tipped employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB844/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367908,"bill_number":"SB888","title":"National Guard; Tuition Assistance; Appropriation","description":"Broadens the scope of the tuition assistance to Hawaii national guard members attending the University of Hawaii and appropriates funds for that purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB888/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367911,"bill_number":"SB889","title":"Family leave; Military deployment","description":"Allows an employee with a family member in the U.S. armed forces who is on active duty or notified of a call to active duty, to use family leave for certain activities for which an employee may take military family leave under federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB889/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367912,"bill_number":"SB845","title":"Workers' Compensation","description":"Disallows workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained during after-work employer-sponsored voluntary recreational or social activities. Clarifies that calculations for permanent partial disability awards are patterned after those of permanent total disability awards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB845/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367915,"bill_number":"SB930","title":"Toxic Products; Infant and Child Safety","description":"Prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of drink and food containers for young children containing certain toxic chemicals and requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB930/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367916,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Public Employees; Payroll Lag; Repeal","description":"Eliminates payroll lag for public employees; provides that paydays for public employees shall be on the first and fifteenth day of the month.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB846/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367919,"bill_number":"SB847","title":"Workers' Compensation; Stress and Violence Claims; Fraud Hotline","description":"Removes workers' compensation coverage for stress claims, and injuries and damages from any act of violence. Appropriates funds to establish a workers' compensation fraud hotline. Requires designation of a deputy attorney general to investigate and prosecute workers' compensation fraud violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB847/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367920,"bill_number":"SB848","title":"Unemployment Insurance; Family-owned Corporations","description":"Provides family-owned corporations with only one stockholder with the option to participate in the State's unemployment insurance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB848/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367922,"bill_number":"SB849","title":"General Excise Tax; Intermediary Business Transactions","description":"Repeals the GET on all intermediary business transactions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB849/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367924,"bill_number":"SB850","title":"General Excise Tax; Charitable Organizations","description":"Exempts the general excise tax rate for fundraising activities by charitable organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB850/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367926,"bill_number":"SB851","title":"General Excise Taxes; Holiday","description":"Establishes a general excise tax holiday for consumers and businesses for retail goods and services sold on condition that businesses pass the savings on to consumers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB851/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367929,"bill_number":"SB852","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Food","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption for food.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB852/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367931,"bill_number":"SB853","title":"General Excise Tax; Charitable Organizations","description":"Exempts the general excise tax rate for fundraising activities by charitable organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB853/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367935,"bill_number":"SB854","title":"Income Tax Exclusion; Military","description":"Provides taxable income exclusion for military on active duty who are serving outside the State pursuant to orders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB854/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367938,"bill_number":"SB855","title":"Taxation; Personal Exemption; Conformance","description":"Conforms the State personal exemption amount to the federal personal exemption amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB855/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367943,"bill_number":"SB856","title":"Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund","description":"Refunds to property owners all but $1,000,000 from the hurricane reserve trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB856/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367945,"bill_number":"SB857","title":"Medical Savings Accounts","description":"Establishes medical savings accounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB857/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367949,"bill_number":"SB858","title":"Certificate of Need; Hospital Acquisition; SHPDA","description":"Repeals the certificate of need process and the law relating to hospital acquisition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB858/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367951,"bill_number":"SB859","title":"Abortion; Parental Notice","description":"Prohibits a physician from performing an abortion on a minor unless the physician has given proper notice to the minor's parent or guardian, a family court or appellate court authorizes the minor to consent, or the physician concludes that an abortion is necessary to avoid death or a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. Prescribes procedures for obtaining judicial approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB859/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367955,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Partial Birth Abortion; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits partial birth abortion. Defines \"abortion,\" \"fetus,\" and \"partial birth abortion.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB860/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367960,"bill_number":"SB861","title":"Mandated Health Coverage","description":"Repeals Hawaii's Prepaid Healthcare Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB861/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367962,"bill_number":"SB862","title":"Foreign Substances in Water","description":"Bans the addition of products, substances, or chemicals to the public water supply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB862/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367964,"bill_number":"SB863","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Requirements for Marriage","description":"Amends the state constitution to repeal the requirement that the legislature define marriage. Reserves marriage to opposite-sex couples.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB863/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367967,"bill_number":"SB864","title":"Attorney General; Elections","description":"Proposes an amendment to article V, section 6, of the state constitution to provide that the attorney general be elected rather than appointed by the governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB864/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367969,"bill_number":"SB865","title":"Unicameral Legislature","description":"Proposes constitutional amendments to create a unicameral legislature to be known as the legislature which shall consist of fifty-one members serving four year terms; and which shall commence after the general election in November 2012. Provides that the speaker of the legislature and the minority leader shall each appoint four members to the reapportionment commission. Provides that the speaker of the legislature shall appoint four members to the judicial selection commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB865/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367971,"bill_number":"SB866","title":"Commission on Salaries; Public Hearings; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the commission on salaries to hold a public hearing prior to submission of its recommendations to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB866/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367973,"bill_number":"SB867","title":"Eminent Domain Powers; Restrictions","description":"Prohibits the State and counties from condemning private property for a private economic interest or for a private entity that expressed an interest in developing that same property for development purposes or private use before the condemnation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB867/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367975,"bill_number":"SB868","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Financial and Management Audit","description":"Requires the State auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and issue a report no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2012. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to reimburse the auditor for the cost of the audit from general funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB868/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367977,"bill_number":"SB869","title":"Election Results; Precincts to Post","description":"Requires each polling place to post, for twenty-four hours beginning after the closing of the polls, the precinct results from the voting machines of that polling place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB869/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367979,"bill_number":"SB870","title":"Education; Searchable Budget Database","description":"Requires the department of education to establish and implement a searchable budget database website that will be made publicly available no later than 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB870/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367983,"bill_number":"SB871","title":"Home Schooling; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Requires DOE and BOE to develop policies and procedures to allow home-schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school they would otherwise be required to attend. Requires a report to the legislature prior to 2012 regular session. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB871/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367985,"bill_number":"SB872","title":"Motorcycles; Insurance During Period of Learner's Permit","description":"Allows persons with learner's permits to obtain insurance for a temporary period of 180 days prior to obtaining license without enrollment in motorcycle education course. Allows 90 day extension of temporary coverage upon enrollment in motorcycle education course.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB872/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367987,"bill_number":"SB873","title":"Moped Insurance; Moped Driving on Roads","description":"Provides for liability and property damage insurance for two-wheeled mopeds that exists for three-wheeled mopeds; provides for minimum liability and property damage coverage per occurrence commensurate with the insurance requirements for rented mopeds; sets same driving standard for two-wheeled mopeds as exists for three-wheeled mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB873/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367989,"bill_number":"SB874","title":"Nuclear Energy; DBEDT","description":"Establishes a nuclear energy commission within the department of business, economic development, and tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB874/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367991,"bill_number":"SB875","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Repeal; Environmental Management Special Fund; Counties","description":"Repeals the deposit beverage container program and requires that all moneys collected under the program lapse into the general fund. Repeals the requirement that counties return unused monies distributed by the State for glass recovery programs if not used by the end of each annual contract period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB875/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367993,"bill_number":"SB876","title":"Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure; Repeal Sunset","description":"Repeals the sunset date for the law limiting compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information from journalists, newscasters, and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news of substantial public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB876/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":367995,"bill_number":"SB877","title":"Publication of Notice; Online News Publication","description":"Provides that online publication of notice in an online news publication meeting certain requirements is sufficient to meet the requirement that notice be published in a newspaper of general circulation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB877/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368000,"bill_number":"SB878","title":"Hawaiian Hoary Bat; State Land Mammal","description":"Designates the Hawaiian hoary bat as the state land mammal. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB878/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368005,"bill_number":"SB885","title":"Disposition of Body; Armed Forces Services Members","description":"Recognizes the federally prescribed DD Form 93, or its successor form, as an acceptable method of determining the person authorized to direct disposition of an armed forces service member's remains.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB885/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368007,"bill_number":"SB887","title":"National Guard; Non-Lethal Weapons; Electric Guns","description":"Authorizes members of the Hawaii national guard to use non-lethal weapons, including electric guns, when assisting civil authorities in disaster relief, civil defense, or law enforcement functions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB887/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368011,"bill_number":"SB891","title":"Services for the Blind; Hoopono; CIP Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the department of human services, vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division to upgrade equipment and facilities for the Hoopono program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB891/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368013,"bill_number":"SB893","title":"Telephone-based Audible Information Access Service; Appropriation","description":"Directs the Disability and Communication Access Board to contract for a telephone-based service to provide access to timely print media. Appropriates unspecified amounts of funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB893 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB893/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368015,"bill_number":"SB894","title":"Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids","description":"Requires health insurance policies and contracts to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids in their base plans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB894/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368018,"bill_number":"SB895","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Housing First Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Extends the lapse date of funds appropriated from the emergency and budget reserve fund for the housing first pilot program to December 31, 2011. The legislature appropriated the funds for the program pursuant to Act 191, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB895/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368020,"bill_number":"SB896","title":"Homeless Job Training Program; DHS; DLIR; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a homeless job training program to be managed by the department of human services and the department of labor and industrial relations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB896/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368024,"bill_number":"SB897","title":"Homelessness; Interagency Council; Department of Human Services","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness under the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes. (SB897 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB897/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368026,"bill_number":"SB898","title":"Honolulu Urban Caucus; Affordable Housing; RHTF","description":"Amends the allowable uses of rental housing trust fund moneys to include the moderate rehabilitation of rental housing units. Adds a definition of \"moderate rehabilitation\" to certain sections of law that apply to the rental housing trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB898/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368029,"bill_number":"SB899","title":"Housing","description":"Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to identify public and private properties suitable for multi-unit development. Report to legislature and governor. Makes unspecified appropriations out of rental housing trust fund and dwelling unit revolving fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB899/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368031,"bill_number":"SB900","title":"Homelessness; Safe Havens; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds to use surplus or available open or vacant space to establish a safe haven for persons who are homeless. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB900 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB900/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368033,"bill_number":"SB901","title":"Landlord Liaison Project; Homelessness; Affordable Housing; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for a landlord liaison project; funds to be expended by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB901/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368036,"bill_number":"SB902","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Conveyance Tax","description":"Increases the portion of conveyance tax revenue that shall be deposited into the rental housing trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB902/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368038,"bill_number":"SB904","title":"Homelessness; Housing First","description":"Requires the department of human services to locate suitable properties for a housing first program to implement affordable rental housing projects, including an initial housing first single-resident occupancy affordable rental housing model project site in an urban core. Requires DHS to report to the legislature and the governor. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB904/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368040,"bill_number":"SB905","title":"Appropriation; Housing; Affordable; Public","description":"Makes appropriations to improve the existing public and affordable housing stock and increase public and affordable housing units in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB905/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368042,"bill_number":"SB906","title":"Honolulu Urban Caucus; Aloha United Way 211; Grant; Social Services; Appropriation","description":"Makes a grant to Aloha United Way 211 for a part-time homeless care coordinator position. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB906/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368045,"bill_number":"SB911","title":"Public Housing; Alcoholic Beverages; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits open alcoholic beverage containers on any common area of a public housing project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB911/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368049,"bill_number":"SB912","title":"Housing Placement Program; Homelessness; Affordable Housing; Homeless Programs Office; DHS; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the housing placement program within the homeless programs office of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Makes appropriations to improve the existing public and affordable rental housing stock and increase public and affordable rental housing units in the State. Requires DHS to immediately implement the housing first program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB912 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"(H) Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 747).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB912/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368051,"bill_number":"SB914","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Extends date of lapse for funds appropriated pursuant to Act 191, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010 to December 31, 2011. Appropriates moneys for fiscal year 2010-2011 for public health, safety, and welfare. Extends date of lapse of funds appropriated for that purpose to December 31, 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB914/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368053,"bill_number":"SB915","title":"Children; Toxic Substances; Bisphenol-A, Phthalates","description":"Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of child care products and toys for young children that contain bisphenol-A or phthalates. Requires manufacturers to choose safe alternatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB915/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368056,"bill_number":"SB916","title":"Cadmium; Children's Products","description":"Prohibits the sale, manufacture, and distribution in the State of children's products that contain cadmium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB916/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368059,"bill_number":"SB917","title":"Preterm Births; Nurse Coordinator; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a quality assurance nurse coordinator and task force within the department of health to coordinate policies and procedures, increase awareness, and provide training to various health care providers to reduce elective preterm births in the State. Appropriates funds for the quality assurance nurse coordinator position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB917/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368061,"bill_number":"SB918","title":"Suicide Prevention; Keiki Caucus; Department of Education; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of education for positions to support suicide prevention services: a peer education program resource teacher and a full-time clerk-typist. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB918/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368063,"bill_number":"SB919","title":"Keiki Caucus; Safe Schools Act; Bullying","description":"Requires the department of education to maintain, monitor, and enforce anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies and procedures to protect students or groups of students from bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB919/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368065,"bill_number":"SB920","title":"Keiki Caucus; Peer Education Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to restore funding for one resource teacher to provide support to the department of education's peer education program during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB920/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368067,"bill_number":"SB922","title":"Keiki Caucus; Comprehensive Sex Education","description":"Specifies additional elements of Hawaii's existing sexuality health education law and its implementation. Requires the department of education (DOE) to provide certain types of information to the public and to parents. Allows parents to opt out of the DOE's sexuality health education. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB922/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368068,"bill_number":"SB924","title":"State Commission on Fatherhood; Appropriation; Keiki Caucus","description":"Appropriates funds for the state commission on fatherhood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB924/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368071,"bill_number":"SB926","title":"Keiki Caucus; Early Childhood; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for various early childhood and school readiness programs. Prioritizes, for purposes of procurement, projects that also receive non-state funding. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB926 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB926/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368073,"bill_number":"SB927","title":"School Meals; DOE","description":"Provides for schools to receive moneys equivalent to up to half of the cost of providing school meals. Requires the department of education to make any adjustment to school meal prices based on the average cost of preparing the school meals in the three years preceding any increase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB927/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368075,"bill_number":"SB928","title":"Education; Dual Enrollment","description":"Authorizes attendance by a student in more than one school simultaneously.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB928/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368079,"bill_number":"SB931","title":"Early Learning Council; Fiscal Mapping Study","description":"Requires the early learning council, with assistance from the department of education, the department of health, and the department of human services, to develop a fiscal mapping study. Requires a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2012. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2011-03-08","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB931/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=931","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368132,"bill_number":"HB1841","title":"Procurement","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1841/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368173,"bill_number":"HB1842","title":"Economic Development","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-02-12 8:30AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1842/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368214,"bill_number":"HB1843","title":"Economic Development","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1843/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368257,"bill_number":"HB1844","title":"Economic Development","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1844/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368298,"bill_number":"HB1845","title":"Economic Development","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee recommends that the measure pass with amendments, for recommittal for further consideration. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) McKelvey, Choy, Awana, Brower, Evans, Hashem, Nishimoto, Tokioka, Tsuji, Marumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Pine.","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1845/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368381,"bill_number":"HB1847","title":"Civil Service Discharge Conditions","description":"Clarifies that when an appointing authority, prior to release or discharge of an employee, is considering the feasibility of transferring or demoting the employee to another position for which the employee qualifies, the transfer or demotion considered shall be to another position within the appointing authority's department. (HB1847 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Okamura, Say excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1847/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368424,"bill_number":"HB1848","title":"Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits","description":"Clarifies that negotiations relating to contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund (EUTF) shall be to agree upon amounts that the State and counties shall contribute toward the payment of costs for a health benefits plan and group life insurance benefits for active public employees. Repeals prohibition on the use of arbitration to resolve impasses or disputes relating to the amounts contributed to by the State and counties; clarifies that a decision of an arbitration panel shall be final. Repeals the legislative relief option to determine EUTF contributions when an impasse exists regarding the negotiation of public employer EUTF contributions. Repeals the prohibition on striking over the issue of public employer EUTF contributions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-19-12 2:35PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1848/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368467,"bill_number":"HB1849","title":"Labeling; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Baked Goods","description":"Requires advertisements for fresh fruits and vegetables to indicate the origin of the fruits and vegetables. Requires baked goods prepared in the State to bear a label indicating the date on which they were prepared.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1849/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368503,"bill_number":"HB1850","title":"Driver's License; State Identification Card; Data; Unlawful Use","description":"Prohibits the scanning and retention of personally identifiable information stored in the machine-readable zone of the Hawaii driver's license and identification card without the express consent of the holder of the driver's license or identification card unless the use is by law-enforcement officers for solely official purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1850/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368547,"bill_number":"HB1851","title":"Government Operations","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1851/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368589,"bill_number":"HB1852","title":"Ombudsman","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1852/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368631,"bill_number":"HB1853","title":"Legislature","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1853/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368672,"bill_number":"HB1854","title":"Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1854/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368716,"bill_number":"HB1855","title":"Auditor","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1855/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368757,"bill_number":"HB1858","title":"Executive Branch Workforce Demographic Information; Annual Reports","description":"Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to annually report workforce demographic information to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Act 016, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1858/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368797,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Appropriation","description":"Provides annual lump sum payments for retirees at least seventy-five years old who have been in retirement for at least twenty years as of June 30, 2011; makes appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB649/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368832,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Retail Dealers; Liability Insurance","description":"Removes requirement that a retail dealer shall carry liquor liability insurance in order to obtain or maintain a class 4 liquor license. Repeals insurance coverage exemption for convenience minimarts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2011-01-21","last_action":"Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2011-12-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB737/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368852,"bill_number":"HB1846","title":"Wahiawa General Hospital; SPRB","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds of up to $3,000,000, for Wahiawa General Hospital to construct health care facilities. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Awana excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1846/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368854,"bill_number":"HB1856","title":"Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Veterinarians","description":"Exempts veterinarians from the requirements of the electronic prescription accountability system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1856/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368856,"bill_number":"HB1857","title":"Electronic Prescription Accountability System; Veterinarians; Department of Public Safety","description":"Exempts veterinarians from the requirements of the electronic prescription accountability system. Requires the DPS to notify veterinarians in writing by 9/1/12 if it determines that the system or certain requirements of the system apply to veterinarians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1857/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368858,"bill_number":"HB1859","title":"Building Codes","description":"Clarifies the individual shower control valve requirement of the building code by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1859/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368860,"bill_number":"HB1860","title":"Business Regulations","description":"Clarifies the law on antitrust by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1860/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368862,"bill_number":"HB1861","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs","description":"Clarifies the regulating license reform law by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1861/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368864,"bill_number":"HB1862","title":"Foreclosures","description":"Clarifies the contents of a notice of intention of foreclosure by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1862/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368866,"bill_number":"HB1863","title":"Foreclosures","description":"Clarifies the public sale requirement for conducting a foreclosure sale by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1863/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368868,"bill_number":"HB1864","title":"State Ethics Code; Employees","description":"Clarifies that members of legislatively created task forces and working groups are not considered employees of the State for the purposes of the state ethics code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1864/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368871,"bill_number":"HB1865","title":"Vog","description":"Clarifies Act 229, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011, by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1865/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368874,"bill_number":"HB1866","title":"Vog; Vog Task Force","description":"Clarifies the interagency task force on vog by making a technical amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1866/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368878,"bill_number":"HB1867","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Education","description":"Prohibits any person convicted of an intoxicating liquor crime from purchasing intoxicating liquor for six months after conviction. Also, requires that a warning of death from liquor consumption label be put on every liquor container. Increases liquor tax and creates mandatory liquor education. Requires the department of public safety to consider adding ethanol as a controlled substance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN/ERB, JUD/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1867/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368880,"bill_number":"HB1868","title":"Telecommunications; Rates; Basic Exchange Service","description":"Limits to retail basic exchange services the services for which a telecommunications carrier must obtain approval from the Public Utilities Commission to charge a rate higher than the filed tariff rate. (HB1868 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 074, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1868/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368882,"bill_number":"HB1869","title":"Agriculture; Theft","description":"Makes agricultural theft a class B felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1869/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368884,"bill_number":"HB1870","title":"State Agencies, Except Department of Transportation; Public Lands; Building Codes and Permitting; Exemption","description":"Exempts all state agencies, except Department of Transportation, from all building codes and permitting requirements. Requires exempted agencies to provide notice to the relevant county of water, sewer, and traffic effects. Effective January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to EEP/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1870/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368886,"bill_number":"HB1871","title":"DHHL Lessees; Building Codes and Building-permitting Requirements; Exemption","description":"Exempts Department of Hawaiian Home Lands lessees from building codes and building-permitting requirements. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to establish its own building code and building-permitting requirements. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to provide notice of water, sewer, and traffic effects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1871/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368888,"bill_number":"HB1872","title":"Hurricane Property Insurance; Map; Premiums; Rates; Homeowners","description":"Decreases hurricane property insurance rates to 1992 levels until the hurricane property insurers draft a map based upon actual hurricane damage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1872/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368890,"bill_number":"HB1873","title":"Pahala Public Library","description":"Transfers the administration of Pahala Public Library from the Public Library System to the Department of Education. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1873/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368892,"bill_number":"HB1874","title":"Vog; Task Force on Vog; Membership","description":"Expands membership on the Task Force on Vog to include any representative or senator representing a district on the Island of Hawaii that is impacted by vog.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 064, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1874/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368895,"bill_number":"HB1875","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Homeowner Association Liens and Assessments","description":"Implements the 2011 recommendations of the mortgage foreclosure task force, and other best practices, to address various issues relating to the mortgage foreclosures law and related issues affecting homeowner association liens and the collection of unpaid assessments. Repeals the nonjudicial foreclosure process under part I of chapter 667, HRS. Makes permanent the mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution program and the process for converting nonjudicial foreclosures of residential property into judicial foreclosures. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 182, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1875/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368897,"bill_number":"HB1876","title":"Dental Hygienists; Display of License and Certificate","description":"Requires a dental hygienist license certificate and annual registration certificate to be displayed in the office in which the dental hygienist is employed or practices. (HB1876 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1876/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368900,"bill_number":"HB1877","title":"Health Insurance Benefits; Retired Employees; Mandated Benefits","description":"Requires health benefits plans offered to retired EUTF members to include certain benefits and excludes any benefits relating to fertility treatments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1877/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368902,"bill_number":"HB1878","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Creates a driver exclusion endorsement to enable a named insured to exclude specified persons from coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policy. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1878 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1878/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368905,"bill_number":"HB1879","title":"One Call Center; Pest Control Operators; Exemption; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Extends until June 30, 2015, the sunset provision in section 5 of Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which exempts pest control operators' activities from the definition of \"excavation\". Requires exempt pest control operators to attend training provided or approved by the Hawaii One Call Center. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to conduct an investigation on the risks of residential pest control application and report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2014. Effective June 29, 2012. (HB1879 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-02","last_action":"(S) Act 196, 6/29/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).","last_action_date":"2012-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1879/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368908,"bill_number":"HB1880","title":"Real Property; Private Transfer Fees","description":"Makes permanent the prohibition of private fees for a future transfer of real property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura, Say excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1880/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368910,"bill_number":"HB1881","title":"PUC; Economic Impact Analysis","description":"Requires that an economic impact analysis be submitted with any application to the PUC that has a fiscal impact. Allows for submission of analyses in contravention and rebuttal of the original. Requires the PUC to provide a final analysis with any decision and order. Establishes requirements for the analysis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1881/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368912,"bill_number":"HB1882","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Staff; Appropriation","description":"Increases the membership of the public utilities commission from three to five; temporarily creates two subject matter panels within the public utilities commission; authorizes the employment of an executive officer; provides for transition to five-member composition; requires report to the legislature on panel structure; makes appropriation from the public utilities commission special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1882/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368916,"bill_number":"HB1883","title":"Community Associations; Late Fees","description":"Prevents community associations from charging more than ten per cent of the dues in arrears for community association late fees under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-22-12 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1883/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368918,"bill_number":"HB1884","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Executive Director Compensation; Report","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the wages and compensation of other public housing authorities in the United States that are comparable in size to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and comparable in duties and responsibilities to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority executive director. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to submit a report to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development on the wages and compensation of each of the five highest paid public housing authority executive directors of other comparable states or jurisdictions. (HB1884 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1884/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368921,"bill_number":"HB1885","title":"Public Housing Tenants and Applicants; Drug Testing","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a drug testing program to be administered to any tenant and any applicant selected for federal or state low-income housing under chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). Exempts specified individuals from the drug testing requirements. Makes submission to a drug testing a condition of renting or leasing a federal or state low-income housing dwelling under chapter 356D, HRS. (HB1885 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pine voting no (1) and Representative(s) Okamura, Say excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1885/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368923,"bill_number":"HB1886","title":"Child Disappearance and Death; Abuse and Neglect; Failure to Report","description":"Makes it a class C felony for parents, guardians, and custodians of a child to fail to report the disappearance or death of the child to the Department of Human Services or the police department within    hours. Makes it a class C felony for family members to fail to report known child abuse or neglect to the Department of Human Services or police department within    hours. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1886 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1886/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368925,"bill_number":"HB1887","title":"Affordable Housing Study; Essential Workers; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Requires a study on affordable housing for essential workers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1887/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368928,"bill_number":"HB1888","title":"Hawaii Air Carrier; Baggage; Fees","description":"Mandates that any passenger who has purchased a ticket for transportation on any Hawaii air carrier covered by chapter 261E shall be permitted to check on one bag that does not exceed fifty pounds in weight without charge. Effective September 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1888/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368930,"bill_number":"HB1889","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Revises both the retirement allowance of persons who become members of the ERS after June 30, 2012, and who have credited service as judges as well as the average final compensation of persons who become members of the ERS after June 30, 2012, and who have credited service as elective officers or as legislative officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1889/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368933,"bill_number":"HB1890","title":"Constitutional Amendment; State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund; Lapsing of Appropriations for School Facilities","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the lapsing of appropriations for the construction or acquisition of public school facilities to (1) repeal the reference to the state educational facilities improvement special fund and (2) allow appropriations for construction or acquisition of public school facilities to exceed 3 years as provided by law","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1890/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368935,"bill_number":"HB1891","title":"State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund; Public Schools; Lease Payments; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Repeals the state educational facilities improvement special fund; transfers the lease payments for schools special account of the special fund into a new special account of the general fund; and lapses all other unencumbered and unexpended funds into the state bond fund. Repeals the sunset date of the state educational facilities repair and maintenance account of the general fund and provides up to $45,000,000 in general excise tax revenues to be deposited into the account each year. Takes effect on 7/1/13, subject to ratification of a corresponding amendment to the Hawaii Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1891/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368937,"bill_number":"HB1892","title":"Reapportionment Commission; Appropriation","description":"Places the Reapportionment Commission within the Office of Elections for administrative purposes. Directs the Chief Election Officer to request an appropriation from the general fund to support the Reapportionment Commission, to be effective in the year in which it is constituted. (HB1892 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 223, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1892/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368940,"bill_number":"HB1893","title":"Environmental Review Process; Exemptions; State or County Construction Projects; Economic Revitalization","description":"Temporarily allows exemptions from the environmental review process under chapter 343, HRS, for certain narrowly defined state or county construction projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1893/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368942,"bill_number":"HB1894","title":"Procurement; Judicial Review","description":"Temporarily suspends judicial review under section 103D-710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for a two year period beginning on July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2014. (HB1894 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1894/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368945,"bill_number":"HB1895","title":"Health Insurance; Suspension of Certain Mandated Benefits","description":"Suspends the mandatory coverage for in vitro fertilization and mental health benefits in health insurance policies issued or renewed between the effective date of this Act and 06/30/15. Requires instead those benefits to be offered as options in such policies. Requires the insurance commissioner to mandate each managed care plan affected by the Act to submit a rate filing reflecting the suspension of benefits affected by the Act. Repeals this Act on 06/30/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB/HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1895/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368947,"bill_number":"HB1896","title":"Health Insurance; Medical Loss Ratio; Rate Regulation","description":"Temporarily establishes a higher medical loss ratio for a tax-exempt mutual benefit society's or health maintenance organization's health insurance plan than the ratio set under the federal Public Health Service Act. Requires, when reviewing rate filings, the insurance commissioner to consider the medical loss ratio of the filer. Requires the insurance commissioner to submit a report to the governor and legislature before the convening of the regular session of 2014 on the impacts of this Act. Repealed on January 1, 2015. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1896 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1896/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368949,"bill_number":"HB1897","title":"Contractors License; Specialty Contractor","description":"Clarifies that a contractor with a specialty contractor license may execute a contract that includes a craft outside the scope of the specialty contractor's license if the craft constitutes no more than one-half per cent of the contract's total value. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1897/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368952,"bill_number":"HB1898","title":"Contractors Licensing Board; Composition","description":"Reconfigures the composition of the contractors licensing board to include exclusive representatives of collective bargaining units, reduce representatives of both general and specialty contractors, and increase representatives of noncontractors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB/LAB, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1898/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368954,"bill_number":"HB1899","title":"Condominiums; Smoking; Prohibition","description":"Authorizes a condominium association to prohibit smoking within common elements or limited common elements and assess fines for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1899/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368956,"bill_number":"HB1900","title":"Flat Income Tax; Medicaid","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to develop a plan and proposed legislation to implement a flat income tax no later than the 2015 taxable year. Dedicates a percentage of the flat income tax to medicaid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1900/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368958,"bill_number":"HB1901","title":"General Excise Tax; Medicaid.","description":"Requires that an unspecified amount of general excise tax remittances be deposited into the general fund and used to fund Medicaid programs. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1901 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1901/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368962,"bill_number":"HB1902","title":"Tobacco Products; Tax","description":"Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars, and large cigars. Imposes an excise tax on bulk and small quantity purchases of tobacco products and cigars. Requires a portion of the tax to be expended for tobacco prevention programs and services and to the department of health to offset medicaid administrative costs. Effective 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1902/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368964,"bill_number":"HB1903","title":"Fish Labeling; Fines; Special Fund","description":"Establishes a violation and penalties for the misbranding of fish or fish products that results in consumer illness. Creates the fish misbranding special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1903/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368966,"bill_number":"HB1904","title":"University of Hawaii; Emergency Contact Information","description":"Requires the UH registrar to collect and maintain updated emergency contact information on enrolled students and provide the information to UH security personnel and emergency responders. Requires UH security to attempt to contact the student's emergency contact within 12 hours of the incident that results in the student's hospitalization and makes the appropriate UH registrar responsible for such contact after the first 12 hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1904/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368969,"bill_number":"HB1905","title":"Department of Human Services; Public Safety, Health, Education, and Welfare; Omnibus; Appropriation","description":"Allows DHS to draw from other funds appropriated to DHS in the event the general assistance appropriation is insufficient to meet General Assistance benefits payments. Appropriates moneys to maintain funding levels of programs for public welfare. Creates an unspecified amount of positions under DHS for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Requires financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of an elder to appropriate law enforcement, to take effect upon approval. Establishes the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness, to be repealed on 6/30/2022. Authorizes DHS to place on its public website information and printable posters on the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline. Creates a task force on human trafficking and specifies members. Appropriates funds to increase payments for physician services to medicaid-eligible persons, up to a certain per cent of the current medicare rate. Requires DHS to report to the legislature baseline medicaid and additional funds needed for fiscal years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. Requires DHS to seek an appropriation in an amount equal to at least the amount appropriated in 2012-2013 for additional payments for physician services during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium; to take effect 7/1/2050. Allows for a fair and equitable reimbursement system for all clients under the medicaid program for community based caregiver services. Allows for a fair and equitable referral system for clients transferring from hospitals to community-based care homes. Requires all commercial health care insurers operating in Hawaii to share with DHS a listing of their members for medicaid eligibility determination. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1905/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368972,"bill_number":"HB1906","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to human services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1906/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368974,"bill_number":"HB1907","title":"Short Form; Domestic Violence","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to domestic violence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1907/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368976,"bill_number":"HB1908","title":"Short Form; Domestic Violence","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to domestic violence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1908/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368979,"bill_number":"HB1909","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to human services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1909/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368981,"bill_number":"HB1910","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain levels of programs for education, human services, and health. Effective 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT/HSG, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1910/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368985,"bill_number":"HB1911","title":"Health Care Services; Consolidation; Office of Health Care Assurance","description":"Consolidates the authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the department of human services and the department of health, as they relate to various health care services, to the office of health care assurance in the department of health on 7/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1911/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368987,"bill_number":"HB1912","title":"Medicaid; Private-Public Partnership; Communal Home Dialysis Center; Compact of Free Association","description":"Establishes a pilot project for a communal home dialysis center in the Federated States of Micronesia that will use medicaid funds with matching private funds to finance, construct, and operate the facility. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, INT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1912/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368990,"bill_number":"HB1913","title":"Medicaid Service Providers; Audit","description":"Directs the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the services provided by Evercare and Ohana Health Plan to medicaid clients under QUEST Expanded Access. Requires the Auditor to submit its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2013. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1913/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368992,"bill_number":"HB1914","title":"QUEST; Medicaid; Appropriation; Program Evaluation","description":"Makes an appropriation to the executive office on aging to conduct a program evaluation of QUEST Expanded Access program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1914/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368995,"bill_number":"HB1915","title":"Medicaid Program; Proposed Changes and Amendments Notification","description":"Requires Department of Human Services to notify the legislature of any proposed changes and state plan amendments relating to medicaid. Authorizes legislature to require the Department of Human Services to make changes to medicaid or submit a state plan amendment. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1915 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1915/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368997,"bill_number":"HB1916","title":"Health; Medicaid Reimbursements","description":"Beginning July 1, 2013, requires rates for medicaid reimbursements to hospitals for acute-care patients waitlisted for long-term care to be equal to rates for subacute care services. Prohibits modifications of medicaid reimbursement policies without prior written notice to affected health care providers and prohibits reductions of reimbursements previously made. Requires DHS and collaborating organizations and providers to report to the Legislature their recommendations and implementation plans regarding revised methodologies of determining the level of acuity of medicaid nursing facility residents and improvements to the nursing facility level of care determination process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1916/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":368999,"bill_number":"HB1917","title":"Domestic Violence Policy; Law Enforcement Agencies","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by law enforcement officers of the agency by January 1, 2013. Specifies minimum policy standards that must be met by the agency. Establishes policy training deadlines. Specifies penalties for employees of law enforcement agencies who violate the domestic violence policy. Appropriates money for county law enforcement and relevant state agencies. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1917 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Cullen, Keith-Agaran, Yamane voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1917/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369001,"bill_number":"HB1918","title":"Police Officers; Public Safety Officers; Domestic Abuse","description":"Prohibits the appointment of police officers or public safety officers within three years of a domestic abuse conviction or plea. Authorizes the suspension or dismissal of police officers and public safety officers who commit domestic abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1918/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369004,"bill_number":"HB1919","title":"Domestic Violence; Family Court; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a domestic violence court pilot program. Appropriates funds for the domestic violence court pilot program to be expended by the Judiciary. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1919 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1919/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369007,"bill_number":"HB1920","title":"Domestic Violence; Appropriation; Temporary Restraining Order; Protective Order","description":"Provides domestic violence agencies payment for services such as preparing temporary restraining orders and obtaining protective orders when the court is unable to provide such services on non-working days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1920/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369009,"bill_number":"HB1921","title":"Domestic Abuse; Harassment; Temporary Restraining Orders; Electronic Application","description":"Allows temporary restraining orders against harassment and domestic abuse to be issued upon the submission of oral sworn testimony or complaint to a judge by electronic means.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1921/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369011,"bill_number":"HB1922","title":"Domestic Violence; Undocumented Immigrants; Pilot Project","description":"Allows the department of human services to establish a pilot project to assist undocumented immigrants who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1922/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369013,"bill_number":"HB1923","title":"State Water Code; Water Use; Permits; Bottling","description":"Prohibits any person from making any withdrawal, diversion, impoundment, or consumptive use of water for purposes of bottling for export out of the watershed without first obtaining a permit from the commission on water resource management.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1923/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369015,"bill_number":"HB1924","title":"Counties; Tax Increment Bonds","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to both require the legislature to enact laws to authorize the counties to issue tax increment bonds and to also exclude the bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1924/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369019,"bill_number":"HB1925","title":"Liquor; Manufacturer License","description":"Allows holders of Class 1 manufacturer liquor licenses to sell beer, wine, or other specified liquor manufactured or distilled on the licensee's premises from fruit or other products grown in the State, in any quantity to wholesalers in original packages or for private use and consumption. (HB1925 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 302, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1419).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1925/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369021,"bill_number":"HB1926","title":"Assault; Medical Services Providers","description":"Expands the offense of assault in the second degree to include harm to certain medical services providers engaged in the performance of duty. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1926/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369023,"bill_number":"HB1927","title":"Campaign Finance Reports; Filing Deadlines","description":"Changes the filing deadline for certain campaign finance preliminary reports. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-01-31","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1927/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369025,"bill_number":"HB1928","title":"Driver's Licensing; Penalties; Refusal to Submit to Testing","description":"Repeals section 291E-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding refusing to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test for those arrested for the use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle. Makes conforming amendments to section 291E-15, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-25-12 1:31PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1928/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369027,"bill_number":"HB1929","title":"Criminal Procedure; Subpeona Duces Tecum","description":"Amends the definition of summons under Chapter 836, Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of a Witness From Without a State in Criminal Proceedings, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include a subpoena duces tecum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1929/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369030,"bill_number":"HB1930","title":"Short Form; Geothermal Energy","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to geothermal energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1930/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369033,"bill_number":"HB1931","title":"Education; Hawaii Grow Your Own Teacher Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii grow your own teacher program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1931/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1931","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369035,"bill_number":"HB1932","title":"Child Support Enforcement; Judgments for Support","description":"Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1932/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369037,"bill_number":"HB1933","title":"Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses Against Minors","description":"Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act. Revives for a two-year period certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previously lapsed. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when a accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1933/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369039,"bill_number":"HB1934","title":"Children; Products Containing Toxic Substances","description":"Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products for young children that contain bisphenol-A or phthalates. Requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternatives to bisphenol-A and phthalates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1934/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369042,"bill_number":"HB1935","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Drug Testing","description":"Requires applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families assistance to undergo drug testing prior to receiving benefits. Effective January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1935/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369044,"bill_number":"HB1936","title":"National Guard; Tuition Assistance; Appropriation","description":"Broadens the scope of the tuition assistance to Hawaii National Guard members attending the University of Hawaii and appropriates funds for that purpose. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1936/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369047,"bill_number":"HB1937","title":"Unemployment Benefits; Claims; National Guard","description":"Requires DLIR to update the administrative rules relating to unemployment benefits for national guard members by 01/01/2013. Exempts rules from public notice and hearing requirements. Requires DLIR to report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1937/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369049,"bill_number":"HB1938","title":"National Guard; Adjutant General; Qualifications","description":"Prohibits a person from being eligible to serve as an adjutant general unless the person has had at least five years of service as an active commissioned officer in the Hawaii National Guard, whether army, air, or both. Grandfathers sitting adjutant generals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1938/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369053,"bill_number":"HB1939","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Development and Food Security Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates an agricultural development and food security program from the agricultural development and food security special fund. Repeals the sunset date of the energy security special fund. Increases barrel tax allotment to energy security special fund, energy systems development special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund. Makes an appropriation for the agricultural development and food security program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1939/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369055,"bill_number":"HB1940","title":"Department of Agriculture; Inspectors; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds from the agriculture development and food security special fund to fund plant quarantine inspectors and support staff. Effective February 1, 2050. (HB1940 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1940/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369058,"bill_number":"HB1941","title":"Agriculture; Biosecurity; General Obligation Bonds","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds for agricultural inspection biosecurity facilities and related infrastructure at the Honolulu international airport, Kona international airport, Kawaihae harbor, Kamuela vacuum cooling plant, and Honolulu harbor. Effective 02/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:40pm in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1941/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369060,"bill_number":"HB1942","title":"Agriculture; Electronic Importer Manifest; Appropriation","description":"Allows moneys in the Pest Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Fund to be expended for the Electronic Importer Manifest Program. Makes an appropriation for the program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1942 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 127, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1942/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369062,"bill_number":"HB1943","title":"Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species Detector Inspector Positions; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to fund the plant quarantine detector-dog program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1943 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 128, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1943/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369065,"bill_number":"HB1944","title":"Appropriation; Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts to assist with its staffing and operating costs. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1944 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Okamura, Say excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1944/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369068,"bill_number":"HB1945","title":"Public Utilities; Water Carrier; Tariffs; Agriculture","description":"Authorizes public utilities to provide preferential water carrier service tariffs provided to ratepayers engaged in agricultural activities, subject to approval by the public utilities commission. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1945 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1945/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1945","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369070,"bill_number":"HB1946","title":"State Water Code","description":"Makes the public trust doctrine the guide for the actions of the commission. Defines \"augmenting\" and \"augment\". Allows the commission to consider an objection filed by anyone directly and immediately affected by an application for a water use permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1946/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1946","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369072,"bill_number":"HB1947","title":"Agriculture; Agricultural Safety and Security Program","description":"Authorizes the department of agriculture to establish a good agricultural practices audit and certification program. Authorizes the department of agriculture to conduct audit and certification services. Specifies that the audit and certification program is voluntary for producers. Requires the charge of fees and expenses. Establishes an agricultural practices audit and certification revolving fund for the audit and certification program. Exempts honey producers who do not have access to municipal water supplies or infrastructure from processing the honey in a food processing establishment certified by the department of health if certain requirements are met. Increases the threshold for honey production, for which certain in a certified honey house or food processing establishment producers of honey are exempt from the requirement that honey be processed; provided that the producer meets certain labeling requirements. Effective 7/1/2025. Sunsets 6/30/2015. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1947/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369076,"bill_number":"HB1948","title":"Agriculture; Theft in the Second Degree; Agricultural Commodities","description":"Strengthens existing law to require proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Makes the failure to maintain required certificates while in possession of agricultural commodities prima facie evidence of the offense of theft in the second degree. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1948 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1948/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369078,"bill_number":"HB1949","title":"Agriculture; Building Code; Building Permit","description":"Exempts specified nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures, and their appurtenances, located on commercial farms from building permit requirements other than applicable electric and wastewater regulations. Effective","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1949/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369080,"bill_number":"HB1950","title":"Agriculture; Hunting","description":"Restricts hunting to areas on public land where hunting is permitted or to areas on private land where the landowner has granted written permission. Allows transport and possession of firearms and ammunition in areas where hunting is permitted. Requires hunters to obtain written permission from landowners to hunt on private lands. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1950 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1950/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369082,"bill_number":"HB1951","title":"Health and Human Services; Procurement; Planning","description":"Authorizes a state agency to require a provider to participate in health and human services delivery planning as a condition of the provider's contract.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1951/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369085,"bill_number":"HB1952","title":"Bone Marrow Transplant Center; Hawaii Pacific Health; Matching Funds; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match in private funds, as a grant subject to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for Hawaii Pacific Health to establish a bone marrow transplant center in Hawaii. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB1952 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1952/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369087,"bill_number":"HB1953","title":"Emergency Medical Care; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the on-call availability of emergency medical services and ambulance services on the Leeward Coast of Oahu. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1953 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 268, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1371).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1953/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369089,"bill_number":"HB1954","title":"Medicaid Reimbursements","description":"Provides reimbursements by medicaid and its contracted health plans to hospitals for patients occupying acute-licensed beds who are waitlisted for long-term care and to facilities with long-term care beds for patients with medically-complex conditions who prior to admission to the facility were receiving acute care services in an acute care hospital. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1954/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369092,"bill_number":"HB1955","title":"Health; Home Care Agencies; Licensing; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to cover staffing and other initial costs associated with the licensing of home care agencies. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Awana excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1955/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369095,"bill_number":"HB1956","title":"Federal Disproportionate Share Hospital Allowance; State Matching Funds","description":"Appropriates $9,282,684 for fiscal year 2012-2013 to match the federal disproportionate share hospital allowance allocated to the State. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1956/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369097,"bill_number":"HB1957","title":"Health Care Information; Privacy","description":"Clarifies that persons and entities governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), who use or disclose individually identifiable health information in a manner that is consistent with HIPAA regulations, shall be deemed to be in compliance with Hawaii's privacy laws and rules. (HB1957 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 315, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1432).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1957/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369099,"bill_number":"HB1958","title":"Dental Services","description":"Prohibits mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental service organizations from requiring dentists who provide services to their subscribers to accept fees set by a plan for any services, except for covered services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1958 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1958/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369101,"bill_number":"HB1959","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program","description":"Appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2012-2013 to respond to the United States Department of Agriculture mandate of July 1, 2010. Effective July 1,2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1959/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369104,"bill_number":"HB1960","title":"Tobacco Product Self-Service Display; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits retailers from displaying or storing tobacco products through self-service display or engaging in tobacco product retailing through self-service display. Authorizes the Department of Taxation to adopt rules for the purposes of the bill. Effective thirty days after approval. (HB1960 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1960/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369106,"bill_number":"HB1961","title":"Tobacco; Tobacco Products; Advertisements","description":"Requires cigarettes and tobacco products to be stored for sale behind a counter. Requires advertisements that promote or encourage the purchase or use of cigarettes or tobacco products to be placed twenty-five feet away from children's products, toys, cookies, candy, ice cream, gum, or snacks. Requires advertisements that promote or encourage the purchase or use of cigarettes or tobacco products to be placed four feet off the floor. Permits exceptions for retail tobacco stores, bars, or establishments where the minimum age for admission is eighteen.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1961/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369109,"bill_number":"HB1962","title":"Pseudoephedrine; Tracking","description":"Establishes an electronic tracking system for the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine base. (HB1962 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1962/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369111,"bill_number":"HB1963","title":"Medical Use of Marijuana","description":"Updates the law relating to the medical use of marijuana by: (1) requiring the Department of Health to submit a report, including draft legislation, to the Legislature on recommendations to the list of authorized debilitating medical conditions; (2)requiring a separate registration at each principal place of business where an applicant recommends the medical use of marijuana; (3) clarifying definitions with respect to medical use of marijuana; (4) establishing a suspension period for those violating the medical marijuana program conditions; (5) limiting the amount of marijuana that can be possessed at a location; and (6) increasing the penalties for fraudulent misrepresentations about the medical use of marijuana. (HB1963 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Wooley voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Hanohano voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1963/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369114,"bill_number":"HB1964","title":"Insurance; Cancer treatment","description":"Limits out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment under health insurance plans. (HB1964 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 030, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1964/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369116,"bill_number":"HB1965","title":"Continuing Education Requirement for Pharmacists","description":"Clarifies the continuing education requirement for pharmacists.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 024, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1965/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369118,"bill_number":"HB1966","title":"Vaccinations; Children","description":"Allows pharmacists, per a physician's prescription, to administer the influenza vaccine to persons aged fourteen to seventeen; provided that the pharmacist fulfills certain requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1966 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1966/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369122,"bill_number":"HB1967","title":"Medical Claim Conciliation; Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panels","description":"Amends the medical tort chapter of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make the medical claim conciliation process less adversarial and to emphasize inquiry, conciliation, and settlement. Renames the panels as medical inquiry and conciliation panels. Effective January 1, 2013. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 296, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1413).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1967/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369124,"bill_number":"HB1968","title":"Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates $400,000 out of the temporary deposits account in the trust fund of the department of labor and industrial relations to the credit of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund. Appropriates $400,000 out of the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund for two full-time positions and other costs to administer the reduced ignition propensity cigarettes program. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1968 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 233, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1968/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369127,"bill_number":"HB1969","title":"Construction Contracts; Subcontractors and Materialmen; Payments","description":"Shortens the time by which subcontractors are to receive progress and final payments from contractors on government and private construction projects. Provides interest penalties for late payments. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1969 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1969/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369129,"bill_number":"HB1970","title":"Children; Missing; Child Death; Reporting; Felony Offenses","description":"Requires a parent, guardian, or other person having the care, custody, or control of a child to report the death of a child or location of the corpse of a child to law enforcement as soon as is reasonably possible after learning of the death or location of the corpse; requires a parent, guardian, or other person to report a missing child to law enforcement as soon as is reasonably possible after the parent, guardian, or other person obtains knowledge that the child is missing; establishes a class C felony offense for reporting violations and for giving false information to law enforcement authorities conducting a missing person investigation or a felony criminal investigation involving a child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1970/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369132,"bill_number":"HB1971","title":"Affordable Housing; Median Family Income","description":"Lowers the income threshold relating to affordable housing from 140 per cent to 120 per cent of the median family income. (HB1971 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1971/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369134,"bill_number":"HB1972","title":"Historic Preservation Program; Fees; Signage","description":"Limits department of land and natural resources fees for its comprehensive historic preservation program to amounts that are proportional to the nature and complexity of the projects or services provided, and adjusted from time to time to ensure that the proceeds, together with all other fines, income, and penalties collected under this chapter, do not surpass the annual operating costs of the comprehensive historic preservation program; requires development and implementation of interpretive signage for historic or cultural properties owned by the State and the counties. Requires the Hawaii historic places review board to develop policies on signage in historic districts. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1972 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(H) Act 150, on 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1972/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369137,"bill_number":"HB1973","title":"Public Trust Lands Revenues; OHA; Hawaiian Language Immersion Programs","description":"Funds grants for Hawaiian language immersion programs from the receipts received by state agencies out of the public trust lands. Establishes a commission within Office of Hawaiian Affairs to oversee the allocation of moneys. (HB1973 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HAW, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1973/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369140,"bill_number":"HB1974","title":"Armed Services; Veterans; Burial","description":"Removes the residency requirements for the burial of members of the armed services and their dependents in veterans cemeteries. Establishes criteria consistent with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs eligibility requirements for burial in a national or state cemetery. Repealed June 30, 2015. (HB1974 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 307, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1424).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1974/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369142,"bill_number":"HB1975","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Drug Testing","description":"Provides that certain applicants for temporary assistance for needy families benefits may be subject to drug testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1975/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369144,"bill_number":"HB1976","title":"Constitutional Amendment; General Excise Tax","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that requires .001% of GET revenues to be allocated to the special land and development fund for the Hawaii statewide trail and access program and the state parks special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1976/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369146,"bill_number":"HB1977","title":"Special Land and Development Fund; Hawaii Statewide Trail and Access Program; State Parks Special Fund; General Excise Tax","description":"Requires that one-half of .001% of GET revenues be allocated each to the special land and development fund for the Hawaii statewide trail and access program and the state parks special fund. Effective upon constitutional amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1977/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369148,"bill_number":"HB1978","title":"Water; Bottling; Sale; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the bottling of fresh water taken from any Hawaii water source for sale outside the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1978/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369150,"bill_number":"HB1979","title":"Elevators; Inspections; Third Party; Special Fund","description":"Authorizes private third parties subject to certain conditions to conduct elevator inspections. Changes the duties of deputy elevator inspectors from safety inspections to audits of third party inspectors. Establishes elevator inspection audit special fund to cover costs of audits. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1979/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369152,"bill_number":"HB1980","title":"Taxation; Filing Dates","description":"Repeals the changes that were made to taxation filing dates in Act 196, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, and Act 22, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010. Effective 07/01/2050. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2013. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1980/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369154,"bill_number":"HB1981","title":"PLDC; Cultural Practics; Public Land Trust; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Adds 2 new members of the board of directors of the PLDC. Requires that the Hawaii public land optimization plan provide for the protection of cultural practices. Requires the PLDC to comply with certain provisions of law relating to the alienation of land and the OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1981/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369157,"bill_number":"HB1982","title":"Cemeteries; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules by 7/31/13, for any disinterment of human burials that is done for the purpose of removing the dedication of a cemetery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1982/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369160,"bill_number":"HB1983","title":"Demographic Data; State Agencies; Publication; Ethnicities; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requires state agencies to disaggregate data consistent with federal standards and requires publication of the data. (HB1983 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1983/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369164,"bill_number":"HB1984","title":"Hawaiian Language; Month; February; Public Documents; Letterhead; Symbols","description":"Designates the month of February as \"Olelo Hawaii Month\" to celebrate and encourage the use of Hawaiian language. Requires that all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. (HB1984 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1392).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1984/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369166,"bill_number":"HB1985","title":"Crime; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Innocence Redress; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Provides compensation and services to persons who can demonstrate they were wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1985/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369168,"bill_number":"HB1986","title":"Hawaiian Language Immersion Program; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requires the DOE to develop reading, math, and science assessment tests in the Hawaiian language for grades 3 and 4 students in the Hawaiian language immersion program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1986/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369170,"bill_number":"HB1987","title":"Human Services; TANF Program; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Increases the asset limit for TANF program eligibility from $5,000 to $15,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1987/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369172,"bill_number":"HB1988","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach Program; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of taxation to coordinate an outreach initiative to increase awareness and use of the federal earned income tax credit. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1988 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1988/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369174,"bill_number":"HB1989","title":"Charter Schools; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1989/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369176,"bill_number":"HB1990","title":"Native Hawaiian Recognition; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1990/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369178,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Recess Days; Regular Session of 2012","description":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2012.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR1/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369180,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"Governor; State of the State Address","description":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR2/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=2","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369182,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Officers of the House of Representatives; Chief Clerk","description":"Relating To The Officers Of The House Of Representatives Of The Twenty-sixth Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR1/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=1","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369184,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Caucus Leaders; Committee Assignments; House of Representatives","description":"Relating To The Caucus Leaders And The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Twenty-sixth Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR2/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=2","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369928,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Election of the Assistant Clerk of the Senate","description":"Electing The Assistant Clerk Of The Senate Of The Twenty-sixth Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Adopted.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR1/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369934,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Aquatic Life Resolution; Kauai County Package","description":"Requesting The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Chapter 188, Hawaii Revised Statutes, By Adding A New Section To Be Appropriately Designated Prohibiting The Sale Of Aquatic Life For Aquarium Purposes And Amend Existing Section 188f-4 Regarding The West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Duplicate;","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR1/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369940,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"CIP; 11th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369948,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains; Exempt from Taxation","description":"Extends the sunset provision of Act 166, SLH 2007, to extend the exemption from taxation of capital gains realized from the sale of leased fee interest in condominium units to association of apartment owners or residential cooperative corporations until 01/01/2018. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369956,"bill_number":"SB2111","title":"Film Tax Credit; Amendments","description":"Extends the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit to January 1, 2025, from January 1, 2016. Raises the qualified production tax credit ceiling to $16,000,000 from $8,000,000. Separates the calculation of the credit amount based on wages and salaries from the credit amount based on other qualified production costs, plus an additional five per cent credit amount on wages and salaries of cast, crew, and musicians who are state residents and qualified production costs paid to Hawaii venders and suppliers. Effective January 1, 2112. (SB2111 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369963,"bill_number":"SB2110","title":"Preservation; Hawaii's Moving Images; Special Fund","description":"Designates Uluulu: The Henry Kuualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawaii as the state archive for moving images. Establishes a special fund. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2110 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 090, 4/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369971,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"Mixed Martial Arts; Definition","description":"Amends the definition of mixed martial arts to include the regulation of other disciplines that use striking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369978,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Public Utilities; Telecommunications; Rates","description":"Limits to retail basic exchange services the services for which a telecommunications carrier must obtain approval from the PUC to charge a rate higher than the filed tariff rate. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369987,"bill_number":"SB2107","title":"Hunting and Fishing; Individual Right; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize hunting and fishing as a protected individual right.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":369994,"bill_number":"SB2106","title":"Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Outpatient Prescription Drugs","description":"Requires health insurers to provide outpatient prescription drug coverage, unless the policyholder can provide evidence of prescription drug coverage provided through another policy or self-insured program. Effective December 31, 2050. (SB2106 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370001,"bill_number":"SB2105","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group","description":"Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws. Reauthorizes, part V, Act 44, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, providing parity for substance abuse treatment insurance coverage. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370008,"bill_number":"SB2104","title":"Harassment; Electronic Communications","description":"Provides that the making of an electronic communication, as defined in section 711-1111(2), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that is directed at a specific person and causes that person emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose, together with the required specific intent, is harassment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370016,"bill_number":"SB2103","title":"Health; Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse; Physician Assistant","description":"Amends the definitions of \"the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse\" and \"the practice of nursing as a registered nurse\" to include carrying out the orders of a licensed physician assistant practicing with physician supervision as required by chapter 453, HRS, and acting as an agent of the supervising physician. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 255, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370023,"bill_number":"SB2102","title":"Driving Under the Influence","description":"Requires suspension instead of revocation of license, imposes mandatory terms of imprisonment, and requires installation of ignition interlock devices for specified periods for conviction of DUI offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370031,"bill_number":"SB2101","title":"TRICARE Program; Health Care; General Excise Tax; Exemption Extension","description":"Extends the general excise tax exclusion for amounts received by a managed care support contractor of the TRICARE program for the actual cost or advancement to third party health care providers pursuant to a contract with the United States. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2101 HD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"(H) Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 843) motion to override veto that was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the Senate.","last_action_date":"2012-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370039,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"Assault; Medical Services Providers; Medical Services Staff","description":"Amends the offense of assault in the second degree to include intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to certain medical services providers and staff. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370046,"bill_number":"SB2099","title":"Home Care Agencies; Appropriation; Licensing","description":"Appropriates funds for staffing and other costs associated with the licensing of home care agencies by the department of health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2099/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370057,"bill_number":"SB2098","title":"Privacy of Health Care Information; HIPAA","description":"Provides that use, disclosure, or authorization for release of individually identifiable health information that complies with federal law shall be deemed to comply with state law. Provides that notice of breach of unsecured protected health information that complies with federal law shall be deemed to comply with state law. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2098/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370063,"bill_number":"SB2097","title":"Coffee; Labeling Requirements","description":"Requires a listing of the geographic origins of Hawaii-grown coffees and the regional origins of coffees not grown in Hawaii to be included on product labeling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2097/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370070,"bill_number":"SB2096","title":"Agriculture; Food Safety; Certification","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to develop a food safety compliance certificate registry program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2096/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370076,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Food Stamp Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates unspecified funds to DHS to respond to the USDA's mandate to amend SNAP eligibility requirements. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2095/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370086,"bill_number":"SB2094","title":"QUEST Expanded Access; Evaluation; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health's executive office on aging to conduct an evaluation of the QUEST expanded access program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2094/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370093,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Long-term Care; Acute Care Hospitals; Medicaid Reimbursements; Appropriation","description":"Provides for fair medicaid reimbursements to acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Makes an appropriation for the increased medicaid reimbursements. Effective July 2, 2050. (SB2093 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2093/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370100,"bill_number":"SB2092","title":"Health; Medicaid Eligibility; Appropriation","description":"Establishes presumptive medicaid eligibility for certain patients waitlisted for long-term care. Appropriates funds for reimbursements for services provided during the time that waitlisted patients are enrolled and later disenrolled due to determination of ineligibility. Effective July 2, 2050. Repealed July 1, 2017. (SB2092 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2092/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370108,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Health Care; Advisory Council","description":"Includes representatives of health care organizations on the prepaid health care advisory council to provide their perspectives regarding health plan benefits. Increases the maximum membership of the prepaid health care advisory council to 9 members.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2091/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370116,"bill_number":"SB2090","title":"Hawaii Health Corps Program; Physician Shortage; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii health corps program, by which student loans will be repaid or incentives given to health care professionals to work in areas that have been designated as underserviced.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to HTH/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2090/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370124,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"Nonresident Owners; Transient Accommodations","description":"Requires any nonresident owner who operates a transient accommodation located in the nonresident owner's private residence to employ a real estate broker or salesperson. Requires any nonresident owner who operates a transient accommodation located in the nonresident owner's private residence in a condominium hotel to employ a condominium hotel operator. Requires relevant information about owners of the transient accommodation to be provided to the department of taxation for enforcement purposes. Requires the counties to provide the department of taxation with relevant owner information about every transient accommodation permitted by the respective counties annually. Establishes fines for noncompliance. Provides an exemption from the mandatory employment of a licensed real estate broker or salesperson or condominium hotel operator in certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2089/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370132,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"Medicaid; Department of Human Services","description":"Requires Department of Human Services to notify the appropriate standing committees of the senate and house of any intended change to Medicaid no later than sixty days prior implementation of the change. Authorizes the specified standing committees to hold hearings on any intended change to Medicaid and prohibit or require certain actions by DHS that may affect Hawaii's Medicaid program. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2088 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2088/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370139,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Insurance; Chemotherapy","description":"Requires health plans that provide coverage for cancer chemotherapy treatment to establish limits on out-of-pocket costs for cancer medications, including generic and nongeneric oral chemotherapy. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2087/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370146,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Pests; Coqui Frogs; Treatment of Nursery Stock","description":"Requires nursery stock to be treated for the eradication of pests before the sale or transport of the nursery stock within the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/ENE, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2086/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370156,"bill_number":"SB2085","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Composition of Board; Basic Health Plan","description":"Defines the consumer in the health insurance exchange board. Clarifies that the health insurance exchange board shall have geographic diversity consisting of representation from all islands. Requires the health insurance exchange to offer a basic health plan. Adds a consumer to the interim board. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2085/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370165,"bill_number":"SB2084","title":"Mammogram Insurance Coverage; Referrals","description":"Prohibits an insurer from requiring a doctor's referral for annual covered screening mammograms for insured persons forty years of age and older. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2084 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 092, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2084/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370343,"bill_number":"SB2057","title":"Salaries; State Officials; Judges; Legislators; Judiciary Package","description":"Stipulates that the five per cent decrease to the legislative, executive, and judicial salaries enacted by Act 85, Session Laws of Hawaii (SLH) 2009, as amended by Act 57, SLH 2011, applies to what the respective salaries were as of June 30, 2009, and remains at the specified salary rate until June 30, 2013. Repeals Act 85, SLH 2009, as amended by Act 57, SLH 2011, as amended by this Act, at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2013. Provides that the repeal of the aforementioned Acts for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2013, shall not be construed to restore or reinstate any leaves for vacation or sick leave, any salary reduction, or any other compensation reduced by the Acts. (SB2057 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Ching, Herkes, Mizuno excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2057/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370350,"bill_number":"SB2056","title":"Probation; Early Discharge; Compliance Report; Judiciary Package","description":"Requires a probation officer, prior to early discharge of a defendant from probation, to report to the court concerning the defendant's compliance or noncompliance with terms of probation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 143, 6/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2056/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370356,"bill_number":"SB2055","title":"Judiciary Package; Conditional Release; Tolling","description":"Requires tolling of one-year conditional release period upon filing of motion for revocation of conditional release or motion to modify conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2055/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370363,"bill_number":"SB2054","title":"Judiciary; Supplemental Appropriations; Judiciary Package","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2012-2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2054/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370373,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"Campaign Spending","description":"Amends the campaign spending law to: (1) define \"matching payment period\"; (2) change filing deadlines; (3) require the identification of the candidate supported or opposed by an independent expenditure; and (4) increase the amount of allowable expenditures by a publicly financed candidate for the office of the prosecuting attorney.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2053/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370379,"bill_number":"SB2052","title":"Elections; Absentee Ballots; Unique Ballots","description":"Permits the mailing of absentee ballots to all registered voters in certain areas, in lieu of the operation of polling places. (SB2052 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2052/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370384,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"Voter Registration; Appropriation; Office of Elections Package","description":"Updates voter registration laws, including authorizing the acceptance of electronic applications to register to vote and the development of an online voter registration system that will cross-check the contents of the application with data associated with previously issued government identification. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2051/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370398,"bill_number":"SB2050","title":"Liability; Duty To Warn Of Dangers On Public Lands; County Lifeguards; HSAC Package","description":"Makes permanent the liability protection for state and county governments regarding the duty to warn of dangers on improved public lands and actions of county lifeguards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2050/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370404,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Counties; HSAC Package","description":"Requires that one of the five seats on the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund, allocated to public employers, be occupied by a member appointed by each mayor of all four counties of Hawaii and by the Hawaii State Association of Counties. Authorizes the governor to fill the vacancy should it not be filled within 60 days. Takes effect 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2049/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370413,"bill_number":"SB2048","title":"Employee's Retirement System; Representation; Board of Trustees; HSAC Package","description":"Includes county representation on the State employees' retirement system board of trustees. Effective 7/1/30.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2048/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370421,"bill_number":"SB2047","title":"Affordable Housing Projects; HSAC Package","description":"Increases the time the county councils have to review affordable housing projects from 45 to 60 days. Repeals option for county councils to approve with modifications. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2047/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370427,"bill_number":"SB2046","title":"Traffic Infractions; Fines and Forfeitures; HSAC Package","description":"Requires the state director of finance to transmit, to each county, a percentage of all fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions committed in that county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2046/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370434,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Traffic Safety; Bicycle Path; Bicycle Lane; Moped; Maui County Council Package","description":"Prohibits moped drivers from using bicycle paths where bicycle lanes are provided.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2045/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370442,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Maui County Package; Time Share Zoning","description":"Authorizes the counties to restrict time share units and time share plans in zoning districts, other than time share zoning districts, including areas designated for hotel use, resort use, or transient vacation rentals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TSM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2044/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370449,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Business Development in Hawaii; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credits; Maui County Council Package","description":"Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credits to increase the tax credits to unspecified percentages and dollar amounts and to provide additional non-refundable tax credits for qualified media infrastructure projects in certain qualifying counties; provides an additional tax credit for qualified special or visual effects and animation production costs; raises the tax credit caps to unspecified amounts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Wakai, Baker, Solomon; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Slom.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2043/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370457,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Aquatic Life; Sale; Prohibition; Kauai County Package","description":"Prohibits the sale of aquatic life for aquarium purposes. Establishes penalties. Requires the division of aquatic resources to submit an annual report on the effectiveness of enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2042/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370466,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Teachers; Kauai County Package","description":"Segregates teachers from all other employees for determination of employer normal cost, accrued liability contributions, and annual contributions by the State and counties to the employees' retirement system. Revises employer contribution rates for fiscal year 2013-2014 and beyond. Effective 7/1/11.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2041/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370473,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Board of Trustees; Kauai County Package","description":"Increases the members on the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) board of trustees from 8 to 10. Establishes county representation on the ERS board of directors. Provides that the counties shall be responsible for all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the county member's duties. Effective on 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2040/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370482,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Kauai County Package","description":"Requires one member of the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board of trustees to be appointed by agreement of the mayors of the 4 counties and approved by the Hawaii State Association of Counties. Authorizes the governor to fill the vacancy should it not be filled within 60 days. Effective 07/01/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2039/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370488,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Energy; Solar Water Heater; Conservation; Kauai County Package","description":"Requires solar water heaters on new duplex buildings. Requires counties to administer applications for a variance from solar water heater requirements for new residential construction. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2038/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370496,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Counties; Townships","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow counties to create townships within the county through an initiative process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2037/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370504,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"Counties; Townships","description":"Enables counties to create townships. Specifies that counties may create townships within the county by an initiative created by registered voters within the proposed township area, and upon approval of the initiative by a vote. Specifies that a township shall have powers as provided in county charter and ordinances, that may include electing a local governing body and a manager, adopting township ordinances, providing for public services, taxing real property located within the township, and assessing fees for public services. Requires an equitable distribution of population and economic wealth among townships within a county. Requires a township to consist of contiguous land and to conduct elections independently of administration and financing by the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to PGM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2036/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370512,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"Wahiawa General Hospital; SPRB","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds of up to $3,000,000, for Wahiawa General Hospital to construct health care facilities. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2035/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370522,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"Public Access; Water Service Consumption Data","description":"Clarifies that a water service holders mailing address, amounts paid by or owed to the service holder for water or sewer services, and an individuals service location shall not be made available for public inspection or duplication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2034/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370528,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Education; School Supplies; Debit Card System; Appropriation","description":"Allows the principal of each public school to establish and use a debit card system based at the individual school level for the purpose of purchasing school supplies and other related curriculum-support supplies. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2033/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370534,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Gambling; Slot Machines; Video Poker; Counties","description":"Legalizes slot machine gambling and video poker gambling machines in gambling establishments located in hotels in urban areas zoned resort and security areas within international airports located in a county with a resident population greater than 500,000; restricts gambling in a hotel to registered guests of the hotel; requires gambling establishments to hold a special slot machine license issued by the county in which they are located as a condition precedent to allowing slot machines or video poker gambling machines on its premises; prohibits advertising the gambling establishment; requires an unspecified portion of the revenues payable to the State to be expended for the department of education and the department of human services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/PGM/EDT, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2032/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370542,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"CIP; 7th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2031/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370552,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"Procurement; Joint Contractors and Subcontractors","description":"Allows the procurement officer to expand the scope of work in a bid for a listed subcontractor, with certain conditions, after bid opening. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2030 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 9:30AM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2030/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370561,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"State-Owned Artwork Exposed To The Elements; Private Funding For Maintenance Of State Artwork","description":"Allows private individuals and entities to pay for the care, maintenance, and repair of works of art that are owned by the State and displayed where they are exposed to the elements. Allows the comptroller to have a plaque or placard with the name of the contributor placed adjacent to the work of art.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2029/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370567,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"E-verify; Procurement","description":"Requires purchasing agencies that entering in to any procurement contract to obtain proof that the responsible bidder or offeror uses the e-verify system to verify employment eligibility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2028/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370573,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"DOA; Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii good agricultural practices program. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2027/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370580,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Medical Marijuana","description":"Amends medical marijuana law. Changes include 3 year revocation of registration identification certificate of any qualifying patient who violates conditions of or registration requirements, and penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation changed from a misdemeanor to a Class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2026/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370590,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Jury Duty; Exemptions; Age","description":"Allows a person 70 years or older to claim an exemption from jury duty beginning 1/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2025/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370596,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Wagering Winnings; Tax Exemption; Waiver Program","description":"Establishes a waiver program to exempt from income taxation gambling winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive 5-day period. Effective 1/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2024/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370603,"bill_number":"SB2023","title":"Disabled Parking Placards; Display; Dashboard Display","description":"Provides a disabled parking placard holder with the option to either hang the placard from the rearview mirror or display the placard on the front dashboard of the vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2023/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370612,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Income Tax; Exemption; Grandparents; Child Care Services","description":"Exempts for income tax purposes any amounts received by grandparents for providing child care services to their grandchildren.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2022/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370621,"bill_number":"SB2021","title":"Climate Change Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the climate change task force to assess the impacts of global warming and climate change trends in the State and appropriates funds for the task force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on ENE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2021/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370628,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"GO Bonds; Appropriation; University of Hawaii","description":"Provide funding for the renovations and expansion of the Saake athletic training room and the coach and staff locker room facility at UH.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2020/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370640,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"Dental Services; Dental Health Organizations","description":"Prohibits dental service organizations, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from requiring a dentist who provides services to its subscribers to provide services for a fee unless they are covered services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2018/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370649,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Private Funding; Public-Private Partnerships; Naming Public Structures After Private Contributors","description":"Allows private individuals and entities to provide funding for capital improvement projects. Requires naming any public structure after a private individual or entity that contributed a specified percentage of the funding for the structure, if the private contributor so desires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2017/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370659,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"State Seal; Use","description":"Allows any elected official of the State to use a representation of the great seal or coat of arms of the State on any gift intended for a dignitary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2016/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370666,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Dog Purchaser Protection","description":"Requires dog sellers to provide certain information to purchasers at the time of purchase. Provides for remedies in case the dog purchased is unfit for purchase. Establishes duties for both sellers and purchasers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to HTH/JDL, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2015/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370673,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Public Assistance; Drug Testing","description":"Requires drug testing for public assistance recipients. Disqualifies individuals from receiving public assistance if they refuse to undergo drug testing or test positive for controlled substances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2014/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370681,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Dental Hygienists; Display of License","description":"Requires a dental hygienist's certificate of licensure to be prominently displayed in the workplace. Requires a dental hygienist's pocket identification card to be available for viewing upon request. (SB2013 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 081, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2013/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370689,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Authorizes a driver exclusion to enable a named insured to exclude specified persons from being covered under a motor vehicle insurance policy. Provides that a named insured that has rejected in writing the offer of uninsured motorist coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policy shall not be entitled to the rights of claim and action against the assigned insurer, with reference to the mandatory bodily injury liability policy for accidental harm. Disqualifies the coverage to an excluded operator of a motor vehicle for an accident out of which the excluded operator's accidental harm arose. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2011/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370696,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Condominiums; Tenants; Association Approval","description":"Prohibits adoption of bylaws that require owner to obtain approval of association to rent or lease or for a particular tenant, provided that rental or lease agreement requires tenant to comply with bylaws and owner indemnifies association for any loss caused by tenant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2010/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370704,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Insurance; Claims History","description":"Regulates the use of claims history information for homeowners insurance by insurers. (SB2009 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 080, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2009/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370711,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Counties; Tax Increment Bonds","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to both require the legislature to enact laws to authorize the counties to issue tax increment bonds and to also exclude the bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2008/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370717,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"Cosmetology; Instructors","description":"Authorizes the board of cosmetology to accept the prior experience of an applicant for a beauty instructor's license in lieu of educational requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2007/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370728,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Insurance; Rate Filings","description":"Amends rate filing requirements for general casualty and property insurance. Allows general casualty insurance rate filings or property insurance rate filings in which the average rate of increase or decrease is no more than an unspecified per cent to be filed on a use and file basis. Limits insurers filing under this exception to one filing per calendar year. Requires insurers to send written notice of intent to increase rate to existing policyholders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2006/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370734,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Constitutional Amendment; UH; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council","description":"Amends article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii; repeals reference to the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. Effective 07/01/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Hanohano, Takai voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti voting no (1) and Representative(s) Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2005/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370741,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council; Repeal","description":"Reestablish the governor's authority to nominate and, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint the members of the board of regents of the University of Hawaii by repealing the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii; effective upon ratification of the constitutional amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution, which would delete provisions related to the regents candidate advisory council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2004/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370747,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Court Fees; Civil Process Servers","description":"Increases fees for service of civil process. Repeals authority of the sheriff or police chief to retain a percentage of service of process fees or expenses from salaried and non-salaried process servers. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2003/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370758,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Coastal Water Aquarium Fish; County Regulation","description":"Delegates regulation of aquarium fish found in coastal waters to each county within a three-mile limit of each respective county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/WLH, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-18","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2002/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370765,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Hawaii State Planning Act; Renewable Energy; Public Land Trust Lands; Geothermal","description":"Amends the Hawaii State Planning Act to include promoting the development of indigenous geothermal energy resources that are located on public trust land as a source of firm power. Requires consultation and public input from the Native Hawaiian community and general public when developing projects with public land trust lands. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-02","last_action":"(S) Act 193, 6/29/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).","last_action_date":"2012-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2001/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370773,"bill_number":"HB2006","title":"Ethanol; Gasoline; Energy Efficiency","description":"Authorizes the director of business, economic development, and tourism to allow the sale of motor vehicle gasoline that does not contain ethanol unless sufficient quantities of locally produced ethanol or biofuel crops have been produced and are available to meet the requirements under existing law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to TRN, EEP, CPC, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2006/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370781,"bill_number":"HB2005","title":"Transportation; Security Technology Study; Report","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to report to the 2013 legislature on providing the best and most modern security technology at Hawaii's harbors and airports to detect and prevent terrorist activity. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2005 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2005/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370788,"bill_number":"HB2004","title":"Unlawful Operation of Motor Carriers","description":"Modifies the relevant state of mind regarding the unlawful operation of motor carriers from \"knowingly and wilfully\" to \"intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly\". Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2004 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 203, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2004/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370796,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Freedom of Information; Public Documents; Privacy","description":"Removes records of complaints from the exceptions to the types of information that are not subject to disclosure as public documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2003/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370803,"bill_number":"HB2002","title":"Legislative Appropriations","description":"Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HB2002 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"(S) Act 005, 2/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2002/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370810,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Higher Education","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2001/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370816,"bill_number":"HB2000","title":"Higher Education","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2000/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370824,"bill_number":"HB1999","title":"Higher Education","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1999/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370833,"bill_number":"HB1998","title":"Higher Education","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1998/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370841,"bill_number":"HB1997","title":"Higher Education; Exports; International Students","description":"Establishes the Higher Education Export Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to promote higher education in the State as an export service as a strategy for economic development. (HB1997 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1997/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370848,"bill_number":"HB1996","title":"Procurement; Veterans","description":"Establishes the goal that at least three per cent of the State's annual purchasing expenditures be awarded to veteran-owned businesses. Creates government contract preferences for veteran owned businesses. Requires the comptroller to prepare a report to the legislature concerning the progress of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1996/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370854,"bill_number":"HB1995","title":"DLIR; National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline","description":"Requires establishments to post in a conspicuous place a poster that provides specified information relating to human trafficking and the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline. Defines \"establishment\". Establishes penalties for violations of the poster requirement. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1995 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1995/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370863,"bill_number":"HB1994","title":"Survivors of Human Trafficking; Services","description":"Requires the office of community services, to develop a plan for the delivery of services and coordinate with other relevant state agencies to provide social services for survivors of human trafficking. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1994 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1994/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370869,"bill_number":"HB1993","title":"Clean and Sober Homes; Halfway Houses; Licensing","description":"Requires the licensing of all clean and sober homes and halfway houses. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules that regulate these dwellings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1993/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370875,"bill_number":"HB1992","title":"Department of Health; Certificates; English and Hawaiian Languages","description":"Requires the Department of Health to issue certificates of birth, marriage, divorce, or death that contain Hawaiian names to have proper diacritical marks and to be provided as quickly as certificates that contain English names. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1992/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370881,"bill_number":"HB1991","title":"Health; Vital Statistics; Public Health Records","description":"Allows the Department of Health to share records with other state departments and agencies upon authorization of a person with a tangible interest in the record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1991/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370905,"bill_number":"HB2007","title":"Instructional Time; Bell Schedules","description":"Requires the Department of Education to devise four bell schedules each for elementary, middle, and high schools, except for charter schools and public multi-track schools. Repeals the general requirement that all public schools except charter schools and multi-track public schools include one thousand eighty student instructional hours for the 2016-2018 school years. (HB2007 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2007/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370909,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Charter Schools; Board of Education; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Board of Education to contract for an implementation and transition coordinator to assist with the implementation of S.B. No.      , Regular Session of 2012. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2008/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370915,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Yellow Pages Phone Books Distributors; Permits; Opt-Out Registry","description":"Requires distributors of yellow pages phone books to obtain permits from the DOH. Creates an opt-out registry for residents and businesses to elect not to receive delivery of yellow pages phone books. Requires that all yellow pages phone books be recyclable. Creates penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2009/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370919,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Education; Charter Schools","description":"Establishes a new chapter governing charter schools based on the recommendations of the charter school governance, accountability, and authority task force established by Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011. Repeals chapter 302B, HRS. Makes housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2010/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370923,"bill_number":"HB2011","title":"Mental Health; Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization","description":"Establishes new procedures for the examination and involuntary hospitalization of persons that meet criteria for commitment to psychiatric facilities. Effective 1/7/2059. (HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2011/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370929,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"State budget.","description":"To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 201113 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 106, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2012/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370933,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Mixed Martial Arts; Definition","description":"Amends the definition of mixed martial arts to include kickboxing, pankration, muay Thai, and xtreme martial arts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-25","last_action":"(S) Act 102, 5/22/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).","last_action_date":"2012-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2013/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370939,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Twenty-second Representative District Schools","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for schools in the twenty-second representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2014/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370943,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Petitions For Public Guardianship","description":"Allows the Attorney General to file for a petition of guardianship for individuals who are not able to understand or adequately participate in decisions concerning their care, and have no relatives or friends willing and able to act as a guardian, at the request of a county chief of police.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2015/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370947,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Evidence; News and Broadcast Media Privilege","description":"Amends the title of Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, to read news and broadcast media privilege. Expands the application of the Act to expressly include bona fide owners or editors of news or broadcast media entities. Clarifies that, where applicable, the news and broadcast media privilege will shield a journalist, newscaster, owner, or editor of a news or broadcast media entity from being compelled to testify or produce the source of information whether or not it has been published or broadcasted, or any unpublished or unbroadcasted information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2016/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370953,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Fees","description":"Provides that lessors may pass on vehicle title, plate, registration, and inspection costs to lessees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2017/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370957,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Foreclosures; Unfair or Deceptive Act or Practice; Title Transfers","description":"Repeals the provision automatically making all violations of the mortgage foreclosure law an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Following the expiration of the mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution program in 2014, specifies certain foreclosure violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, limits the types of violations that may void a title transfer of foreclosed property, and establishes a time limit for filing actions to void title transfers of foreclosed property. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2018/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370963,"bill_number":"HB2019","title":"Mortgages; Deficiency Judgments; Purchase Money Mortgages; Foreclosure Sales; Short Sales; Fair Market Value of Real Property","description":"Requires a court to find the fair market value of the real property or interest in real property prior to issuing a money judgment following a power of sale foreclosure. Prohibits deficiency judgments on certain purchase money mortgages, when a mortgagee has elected to foreclose under power of sale, and for certain residential property sold in a short sale. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2019/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370967,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Mortgage Foreclosure","description":"Repeals part I of chapter 667, HRS, relating to foreclosure by action or foreclosure by power of sale.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2020/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370971,"bill_number":"HB2021","title":"Solar Energy Devices; Homeowners Associations","description":"Requires that the rules of a private homeowners association or entity consider solar energy devices' reflectivity on the surrounding area when adopting rules that facilitate the placement of solar energy devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/HSG, CPC, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2021/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370977,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Emergency Assistance; Motorized Wheelchairs","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to each county to provide emergency on-call assistance to disabled persons whose motorized wheelchairs have broken down. Requires county matching funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2022/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370981,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"University of Hawaii; Nursing; Fees","description":"Makes permanent the assessment and deposit of center for nursing fees into the compliance resolution fund and distribution of those funds to the credit of the center for nursing special fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 053, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2023/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370987,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Employment Security; Unemployment; Self-Employment Assistance Program","description":"Establishes a temporary Self-employment Assistance Program in the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Establishes benefits and requirements. Effective January 1, 2049. Repealed on June 30, 2015. (HB2024 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2024/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370991,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Employment Security; Unemployment; Work-sharing Benefits","description":"Authorizes certain private employers to administer a work-sharing plan to avoid temporary layoffs, if approved by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Allows employees under a work-sharing plan to receive unemployment benefits to compensate for lost wages. Requires employees to be employed for not less than 90 days to be eligible for participation in a work-sharing program. Requires an employer to notify employees eligible to participate in a work-sharing program that unemployment compensation benefits may be affected if an employee becomes unemployed in the future. Effective September 1, 2013. (HB2025 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2025/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":370995,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Non-General Funds; Auditor's Recommendations; Auditor Package","description":"Addresses the auditor's recommendations regarding the transfer of non-general funds to the general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2026/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371003,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Computer Crime; Phishing; Spyware; Unauthorized Computer Access","description":"Adds new definitions to computer crime, including identifying information, malware, phishing, and spyware. Establishes a third degree of computer fraud, and incorporates the element of phishing into all three computer fraud offenses. Amends the offense of unauthorized computer access in the third degree to include distributing or transferring spyware without authorization or by deceptive means.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2027/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371007,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Workplace Violence; Temporary or Injunctive Relief","description":"Establishes a legal mechanism by which an employer or employee may seek a temporary restraining order, or preliminary or permanent injunctive relief on their own behalf or on the behalf of others, to prohibit workplace violence or the threat of workplace violence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB/ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2028/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371013,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Lost or Stolen Firearms; Mandatory Reporting","description":"Requires the loss or theft of a firearm to be reported to the police within a certain time after discovery. Exempts persons who comply with the reporting requirement from the penalties for improper storage and other firearms violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2029/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371017,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Emergency Vehicle; Move Over","description":"Requires motorists to \"move over\" when passing a stationary emergency vehicle on a highway. Requires driver to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe under the circumstances when an emergency road situation exists ahead of the driver. Defines \"emergency vehicle\". Exempts violation from proof of financial responsibility law. Provides for a violation if a violation does not involving death or bodily injury. Requires prosecution for existing applicable criminal offense for death or bodily injury. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 318, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1435).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2030/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371021,"bill_number":"HB2031","title":"Genetically-Engineered Food; Labeling","description":"Requires any genetically-engineered food products that is sold, offered for sale, or distributed in the State to be labeled as a genetically-engineered food product.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to AGR/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2031/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371027,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"DLNR; Axis Deer; Bag Limit","description":"Requires the DLNR to establish a bag limit of 2 axis deer for the 2012 hunting season for any island with a resident population of more than 1,000 and less than 5,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2032/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371031,"bill_number":"HB2033","title":"Mortgage Collection Practices","description":"Prohibits mortgage collection firms from certain acts, such as knowingly breaching a bona fide mortgage modification agreement. Provides penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2033/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371036,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Food Labeling; Genetically Engineered Material","description":"Beginning 1/1/13, requires foods sold in the State that contain genetically engineered material to be labeled with a disclosure notice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HLT/AGR, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2034/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371041,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Mammogram Insurance Coverage; Referrals","description":"Prohibits an insurer from requiring a doctor's referral for covered annual screening mammograms. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2035 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2035/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371045,"bill_number":"HB2036","title":"Tourism; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to TOU, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2036/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371050,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Tourism; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to TOU, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2037/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371051,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Tourism; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to TOU, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2038/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371053,"bill_number":"HB2039","title":"Hawaii State Planning Act; Renewable Energy; Public Land Trust; Geothermal","description":"Amends the Hawaii state planning act to include promoting the development of geothermal energy resources that are located on public trust land as a source of firm power to achieve state energy objectives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, HAW, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2039/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371054,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Office of Environmental Quality Control; Fees; Special Fund","description":"Creates the environmental review special fund to fund the operations of the Office of Environmental Quality Control and the Environmental Council. Establishes filing fees for environmental review documents filed after December 31, 2012. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2040/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371055,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Electricity; Nonfossil Fuels; Geothermal; Power Purchase Agreements","description":"Prohibits exclusivity or curtailment provisions in power purchase agreements between an electric utility and producers of electricity generated from geothermal steam or nonfossil fuel sources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2041/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371057,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standards","description":"Requires that the renewable portfolio standards shall be met by requiring that renewable energy whose sources are biogas, biomass, biofuels, or hydrogen shall be locally produced. Defines \"locally produced\". (HB2042 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2042/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371058,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Development of Renewable Energy Sources","description":"Requires the PUC to direct electric utilities to place special emphasis on utilizing renewable energy sources when crafting integrated resource plans.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2043/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371060,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Procurement; Administrative Proceedings","description":"Limits the hearing officer's review to the record of the procuring agencies below. Limits the review to a review of the written record of the procuring agency's protest proceedings for evidence of decisions that may be arbitrary, capricious, fraudulent, or clearly erroneous. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2044 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2044/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371061,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Repeal","description":"Repeals Act 155, SLH 2010, which: (1) requires all businesses with excise tax exemptions to register to do business in Hawaii, file their tax returns in a timely manner, and expressly claim their entitlement; and (2) creates a personal trust liability for businesses that use the general excise tax as the basis for increasing their prices and ensures that those funds are paid to the State for the benefit of consumers and businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-09-12 8:30AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2045/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371062,"bill_number":"HB2046","title":"Education; Adult and Community Education Program Funding; Special Fund","description":"Clarifies that funding for the adult and community education program shall be from appropriations by the legislature, supplemented by student fees. Establishes the adult and community education program special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2046/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371066,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Identity Theft; Personal Information","description":"By January 1, 2014, requires businesses to implement a comprehensive, written policy and procedure to prevent identity theft, and to designate an employee to be responsible for protecting personal information. Requires businesses to train all employees in the implementation of the policy and procedure. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2047 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2047/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371067,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"DOE; Substance Abuse Assessment","description":"Requires the DOE to develop procedures for reasonable suspicion and random substance abuse testing of, at a minimum, 10% of all public school teachers and teacher trainees each year. Requires the DOE to adopt rules to determine sanctions for positive substance abuse assessments. Makes an appropriation to DOE.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2048/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371069,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Public Housing; Evictions","description":"Conforms public housing eviction procedure to requirements of federal law. Requires evictions to be conducted by an eviction board appointed by the Hawaii public housing authority in collaboration with DHS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2049/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371070,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Nurse Aides; Certification; Training Program","description":"Requires training programs, the recertification process, and continuing education for nurse aides to include a multicultural health awareness and education program. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2050 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2050/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371071,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Database of Offenders; Abuse of a Family or Household Member","description":"Requires the family court to maintain a computerized database containing information regarding covered offenders who have at least three convictions of abuse of a family or household member. Specifies information the database must contain. Allows a covered offender whose name is included in the database to petition for removal of the covered offender's name under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2051/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371073,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Law Enforcement; Forfeitures; Personal Motor Vehicles; Criminal Conviction Required","description":"Prohibits law enforcement from seizing motor vehicles for forfeiture if the vehicle is primarily used by the owner for personal use and there has been no conviction for the underlying offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2052/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371074,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"UH; Waiver of Nonresident Tuition; Eligibility for Scholarships and Financial Aid","description":"Exempts illegal immigrant students at the UH and community colleges from paying nonresident tuition under certain conditions; allows those students to receive scholarships from nonstate funds and participate in financial aid programs. Requires the board of regents to adopt rules. Limits relief allowed if a court finds any applicable statute unlawful.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2053/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371076,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"New Electric Vehicle and Electric Vehicle Charging Unit Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for the purchase of a new electric vehicle or an electric vehicle charging unit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2054/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371077,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Maintenance Costs of Solar Water Heaters; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the maintenance of solar water heaters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2055/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371078,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"DOE; Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy","description":"Requires the DOE to provide the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy with the names, addresses, and dates of attendance of students who have dropped out of high school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2056/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371080,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses; Set-Aside","description":"Clarifies that, of the 20% of the State's annual purchasing expenditure set aside to be awarded to small businesses, at least 3% shall be awarded to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2057/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371081,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Healthy Hawaii Initiative Program; Department of Education; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriations funds from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund to support health and physical education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2058/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371083,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Highway Safety; Brakes","description":"Prohibits the use of modified air compression braking systems on passenger cars.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2059/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371084,"bill_number":"HB2060","title":"Ziplines; Canopy Tours; Regulations","description":"Establishes standards and regulations for operators of ziplines and canopy tours. Requires operators to obtain annual inspections and permits from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB/TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2060/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371085,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"CIP; 35th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 35th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2061/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371087,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Music Therapy; Music Therapists; Licensure","description":"Establishes the music therapy board within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Requires licensure in order to use the title of \"music therapist\" or practice music therapy in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2062/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371088,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Public Safety; Appropriations","description":"Makes appropriations for various rehabilitation, reentry, job skill, and other support programs under the Department of Public Safety and the counties for incarcerated persons and their families. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2063 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2063/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371090,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Appropriation; Hawaii Wing Civil Air Patrol","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii wing, civil air patrol for repairs, tsunami training, oil, fuel, and maintenance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2064/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371091,"bill_number":"HB2065","title":"DOA; Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii good agricultural practices program. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2065/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371092,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Creative Rural or Urban Areas","description":"Authorizes counties to designate areas within their boundaries as creative rural or urban area, subject to certification by DBEDT. Establishes an office of creative rural or urban areas within DBEDT to assess applications for certification by the counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, CUA, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2066/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371094,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Aquatic Life; West Hawaii; Inspection","description":"Authorizes administrative inspections within the West Hawaii regional fishery management area. Requires the DLNR to create an administrative search scheme to monitor compliance with aquatic resources management regulation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2067/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371097,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"DUI; Driver's License Designation","description":"Requires the examiner of drivers to place a symbol on the license of any person convicted for driving under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2068/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371099,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Condominiums; Condominium Hotels; Common Elements","description":"Prohibits a condominium board of directors, when leasing common elements of the condominium, from setting the rent at an amount below fair market rent value to individuals or entities who are not apartment owners. Requires all direct costs attributable to condominium hotel operations to be charged only to unit owners whose units are included in condominium hotel operations. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2069 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Awana, Ching, McKelvey, Riviere voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2069/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371100,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Appropriation; Vector Control Branch","description":"Makes appropriation to restore the vector control branch of the DOH to fiscal year 2007-2008 funding levels. Effective 7/01/12.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2019/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371101,"bill_number":"SB2058","title":"Felonies Chargeable by Written Information; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Adds felonies for which criminal charges may be instituted by written information including habitual property crime, unauthorized entry in a dwelling in the first or second degree, and theft of copper. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-10","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2058/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371103,"bill_number":"SB2059","title":"Violation of Privacy; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Amends the offense of violation of privacy in the second degree under section 711-1111, HRS, to exclude surveillance of another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity because that conduct is prohibited by the offense of privacy in the first degree under section 711-1110.9, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2059/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371104,"bill_number":"SB2060","title":"Accused to Transport Witness or Witnesses; Prosecuting Attorney's Package","description":"Allows family courts to require the accused to transport certain witnesses to any family court proceeding under certain conditions. Effective 07/01/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2060/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371106,"bill_number":"SB2061","title":"Criminal Procedure; Dismissal; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Honolulu Prosecutor's Package","description":"Codifies dismissals pursuant to Hawaii rules of penal procedure. Provides certain exceptions, including for cases for abuse of family or household members charges, for the calculation of trial commencement deadline under the dismissal rule. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2061/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371107,"bill_number":"SB2062","title":"Justifiable Use of Force; Minors; Discipline; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Establishes types of physical force not justifiable when used to discipline minors. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-10","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2062/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371108,"bill_number":"SB2063","title":"Communication; Service Providers; Privacy; Disclosure; Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package","description":"Allows electronic communication service providers to voluntarily disclose electronic communications to a governmental agency where an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury to any person requires such disclosure without delay.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2063/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371110,"bill_number":"SB2064","title":"Production of Records; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Adds a new chapter to HRS, allowing district court and circuit court judges to order the production of records by persons or entities located outside of the State of Hawaii, in all criminal cases. Requires that anyone in Hawaii served with criminal process from another state must comply with the criminal process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2064/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371112,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"Appropriation; Prosecuting Attorney; Honolulu; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for career criminal prosecution unit, prosecution in drug court, prosecution in Hawaii's opportunity probation with enforcement, and victim witness assistance program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2065/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371114,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Honolulu Prosecutor Package","description":"Amends sections 708-895.5, 708-895.6, and 708-895.7, to increase unauthorized computer access in the first degree to a class A felony, increase unauthorized computer access in the second degree to a class B felony, and increase unauthorized computer access in the third degree to a class C felony; where unauthorized computer access in the first degree is charged based on the monetary value of information obtained, raises the minimum monetary value to $20,000.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2066/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371115,"bill_number":"SB2067","title":"Government Agencies; Procurement; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows the State and counties to contract services from private entities or to allow those services to be performed in house as appropriate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2067/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371116,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Sector Unions; Essential Employees; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Prohibits strikes by public employees who are designated as essential employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2068/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371118,"bill_number":"SB2069","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Sector Unions; City & County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows the State and the counties to bargain separately and independently with public sector unions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2069/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371119,"bill_number":"SB2070","title":"Residency Requirements; State and County Appointed Officers; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows the waiver of residency requirements for the state or county department heads, deputies or assistants to a department head, when the appointed officer is required to have highly specialized or scientific knowledge or training and a qualified applicant who meets the residency requirement is not available to fill the position. (SB2070 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) JUD on with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2070/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371121,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"Criminal History Record Checks for County Employees; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Allows counties to conduct criminal history checks on employees and prospective employees supporting the liquor commission, working with vulnerable adults or seniors, and working in the field of emergency services and emergency management. (SB2071 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2071/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371122,"bill_number":"SB2072","title":"Constitutional Amendments; Ratification of Constitutional Amendments; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Amends the state constitution to provide that only \"yes\" or \"no\" votes be counted in determining whether a constitutional amendment has been ratified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2072/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371123,"bill_number":"SB2073","title":"Simulated Firearms; Terroristic Threatening; Robbery","description":"Amends the offenses of terroristic threatening in the first degree and robbery in the first degree to include the use of a simulated firearm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2073/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371125,"bill_number":"SB2074","title":"Procurement; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Amends section 103D-707, HRS, to permit an additional post-award remedy if the contract is not fully executed. Allows for rescission of the award and application of remedies provided for in section 103D-706, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2074/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371128,"bill_number":"SB2075","title":"Government Tort Liability; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Clarifies that government entities are only liable for the percentage share of the damages that they actually caused.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2075/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371130,"bill_number":"SB2076","title":"Counties; Tort Liability; Written Notice of Defect; City and County of Honolulu Package.","description":"Permits counties to pass ordinances that require written notification of defects or obstructions on certain county properties as a prerequisite to filing a claim against the counties for injuries or damages arising from against the alleged unsafe or dangerous condition of county property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2076/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371131,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"Diabetes Mellitus Registry; Diabetes Task Force","description":"Requires the largest medical center in a county with a population over five hundred thousand to create and maintain an electronic diabetes mellitus registry and to submit biennial reports to the legislature regarding the registry. Creates a task force to identify and recommend measures to remove barriers to health care access for people with diabetes. Repeals registry on October 31, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2077/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371132,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Registration; Fee","description":"Requires pharmacy benefit managers to register annually with the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to assess an annual registration fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2078/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371134,"bill_number":"SB2079","title":"Education; Physical Education","description":"Requires minimum physical education instruction for all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2079/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371135,"bill_number":"SB2080","title":"Counties; Bicycle Motocross; Skateboard Parks; Liability","description":"Provides that counties may allow bicycle motocross activities at public skateboard parks. Specifies that counties are not prohibited from constructing or designating county facilities for bicycle motocross parks. Limits the liability of the counties, the State, and volunteers for damages or injuries that result from bicycle motocross activities at public skateboard parks and bicycle motocross parks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2080/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371137,"bill_number":"SB2081","title":"Children; Missing; Child Death; Reporting; Felony Offenses","description":"Requires a parent, guardian, or other person having the care, custody, or control of a child to report the death of a child or location of the corpse of a child to law enforcement within an unspecified number of hours after learning of the death or location of the corpse; requires a parent, guardian, or other person to report the missing child to law enforcement within twenty-four hours after the parent, guardian, or other person obtains knowledge that the child is missing; establishes unspecified felony offenses for reporting violations and for giving false information to law enforcement authorities conducting a missing person investigation or a felony criminal investigation involving a child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2081/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371138,"bill_number":"SB2082","title":"Use of Intoxicants; License Revocation","description":"Imposes a lifetime revocation of a person's driver's license upon a conviction of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant that results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2082/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371139,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Health Care; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to match the federal medicaid disproportionate share hospital allowance allocated to the State. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2083/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371141,"bill_number":"SB2114","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund","description":"Provides for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the convention center enterprise special fund on a fiscal year basis. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371142,"bill_number":"SB2115","title":"Education; Charter Schools","description":"Establishes a new chapter governing charter schools based on the recommendations of the Charter School Governance, Accountability, and Authority Task Force established by Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011. Repeals chapter 302B, HRS. Maintains the charter school administrative office until July 1, 2013. Transfers all funds in the charter schools account established pursuant to section 302B-12(i), HRS, to the general fund. Makes housekeeping amendments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 130, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371144,"bill_number":"SB2116","title":"Charter Schools; Board of Education; Appropriation","description":"Requires the board of education to contract for an implementation and transition coordinator to assist with the implementation of S.B. No. 2115 (2012). Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 131, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371145,"bill_number":"SB2117","title":"Homeless; Housing; Substance Abuse; Mental Health; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the homeless programs office of the department of human services and the rental housing trust fund. Appropriates funds to the department of health for substance abuse treatment, mental health support services, and clean and sober housing services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371146,"bill_number":"SB2118","title":"Homeless; Department of Health; Triage Centers; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of health to establish a triage center pilot program that focuses on serving homeless individuals with substance abuse issues or mental illness. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the triage center and case management services. Appropriates funds for mental health services and substance abuse treatment efforts. Repeals 6/30/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371148,"bill_number":"SB2119","title":"Air Pollution Control; Permit; Crematoriums","description":"Requires all crematoriums operating without air pollution control permits and which were constructed prior to March 20, 1972, to submit permit applications to the department of health by December 31, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to HTH/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371149,"bill_number":"SB2120","title":"CHIP; Physician Services; Payments Increase; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the 2012-2013 fiscal year to increase the payments for primary care services provided by primary care physicians for the care of children and pregnant women who are enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program up to a certain per cent of the current medicaid rate. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the legislature baseline medicaid and additional funds needed for fiscal years 2013-2014 and 20142015. Requires the Department of Human Services to seek an appropriation in an amount equal to at least the amount appropriated in 2012-2013 for additional payments for primary care services provided by primary care physicians to Children's Health Insurance Program recipients during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium. Effective July 2, 2050. (SB2120 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371151,"bill_number":"SB2121","title":"Department of Health; Involuntary Hospitalization; Mental Health","description":"Permits any interested person with a clear and abiding interest in the well-being of the individual to file a written petition for emergency admission. Requires an independent evaluation of a patient admitted to a licensed psychiatric facility for involuntary hospitalization in certain circumstances. Removes the word \"imminently\" from \"imminently dangerous\". Effective 1/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371152,"bill_number":"SB2122","title":"Human Trafficking; Education","description":"Requires teachers to take a minimum of two hours of training on human trafficking in order to obtain or renew a license from the Hawaii teacher standards board. Requires the department of education, in collaboration with the department of human services, to provide training for employees of the department of education on human trafficking. Requires the department of human services to provide the department of education with resource materials on human trafficking. Requires the department of education to include content on human trafficking as part of its health education curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to EDU/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371153,"bill_number":"SB2123","title":"DLIR; National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline","description":"Requires establishments to post in a conspicuous place a poster that provides specified information relating to human trafficking and the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline. Defines \"establishment\". Establishes penalties for violations of the poster requirement. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2123 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371155,"bill_number":"SB2124","title":"Mental Health; Involuntary Hospitalization; Treatment","description":"Amends various provisions relating to emergency examination and hospitalization and involuntary treatment. Broadens the definitions of \"dangerous to others\" and \"dangerous to self\" to include a substantial likelihood of harm in the reasonably foreseeable future, and amends the definition of \"gravely disabled\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371156,"bill_number":"SB2125","title":"Food Bearing Trees; Limitation on Liability","description":"Encourages government agencies to plant food bearing trees to conserve natural resources and enhance quality of life; establishes a limitation on liability for any injury to any person arising from the person's harvesting from food bearing trees on lands owned or controlled by the State or a county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371160,"bill_number":"SB2126","title":"Health Care Services; Consolidation; Department of Human Services; Department of Health","description":"Consolidates the authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the Department of Human Services and Department of Health, as they relate to various health care services; transfers the programs of the Department of Human Services relating to home and community-based case management, community care foster family homes, and adult day care to the Department of Health on July 1, 2014. Effective July 1, 2014. (SB2126 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 093, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371161,"bill_number":"SB2127","title":"Health; Crematories","description":"Clarifies that emissions from crematories constitute air pollutants. Requires director of health to establish ambient air quality standards specifically for crematories.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/ENE.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371162,"bill_number":"SB2128","title":"Health; Bird Noise","description":"Establishes noise restrictions on the harboring, breeding, raising, or keeping of birds within a residential zone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371164,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Paid Leave; Parents; Part C IDEA Transition Conference","description":"Amends paid leave law to allow parents to attend child's Part C IDEA transition conference. Defines parent to include legal parent, guardian, or any other person acting in the place of a parent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371165,"bill_number":"SB2130","title":"Insurance; Prescription Drugs; Mail Order Prescriptions; Pharmacies; EUTF","description":"Allows individual beneficiaries enrolled in a Hawaii-employer-union health benefits trust fund health benefits plan to opt out of a requirement to purchase prescriptions by mail order. Allows participants in accident or health or sickness insurance plans, group and blanket disability insurance plans, mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations the option of purchasing mail order prescription benefits at participating retail pharmacies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371168,"bill_number":"SB2131","title":"Domestic Violence","description":"Establishes a domestic violence court pilot program and a domestic violence task force. authorizes the department of human services to create a family justice task force. Broadens the group of persons required to report child abuse and neglect. Authorizes electronic monitoring of persons convicted of violating a domestic abuse temporary restraining order or protective order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371172,"bill_number":"SB2132","title":"Tobacco Products; Tax","description":"Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars, and large cigars. Imposes an excise tax on bulk and small quantity purchases of tobacco products and cigars. Requires a portion of the tax to be expended for tobacco prevention programs and services and to the department of health to offset medicaid administrative costs. Effective 7/1/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on HMS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-02-12 1:15PM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371177,"bill_number":"SB2133","title":"Medicaid Program; Proposed Changes and Amendments Notification","description":"Requires DHS to notify the legislature of any proposed changes and state plan amendments. Authorizes legislature to require DHS to make changes to medicaid or submit a state plan amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371182,"bill_number":"SB2134","title":"QUEST; Medicaid; Appropriation; Program Evaluation","description":"Makes an appropriation to the executive office on aging to conduct a program evaluation of QUEST Expanded Access program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371186,"bill_number":"SB2135","title":"State Rehabilitation Council","description":"Establishes for the State Rehabilitation Council that at least ten members constitutes a quorum to do business and a concurrence of at least a majority of quorum is necessary to validate council action. Repeals June 30, 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371192,"bill_number":"SB2136","title":"Medicaid; Private-Public Partnership; Communal Home Dialysis Center; Compact of Free Association","description":"Establishes a pilot project for a communal home dialysis center in the Federated States of Micronesia that will use medicaid funds with matching private funds to finance, construct, and operate the facility. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371196,"bill_number":"SB2137","title":"Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Programs; Family Member","description":"Requires medicaid home and community-based waiver programs to allow family members hired and directed by the waiver program individual to provide specific approved in-home care services to the individual.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371201,"bill_number":"SB2138","title":"Medicaid Patient; Private-Pay Client; Community Care Foster Family Home","description":"Allows a community care foster family home to remain open for at least another six months upon losing its only medicaid patient, if a physician, licensed in the State, certifies that removal of the remaining private-pay client may result in transfer trauma to the remaining private-pay client.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371206,"bill_number":"SB2139","title":"Medicaid; Deposit Beverage Containers; Surcharge","description":"Creates a medicaid special fund to fund any shortfall in the State's medicaid program. Establishes a 0.5 cents deposit beverage container surcharge to be deposited into the medicaid special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371210,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Advance Health Care Directive; Medicaid","description":"Requires the department of human services to develop an advance health care directive form and make the form available to each medicaid recipient. Allows the medicaid recipient to submit a completed advance health care directive form to the recipient's primary care provider. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371216,"bill_number":"SB2141","title":"Office of Language Access; Department of Human Services","description":"Transfers authority over the Office of Language Access from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of Human Services. Effective July 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371220,"bill_number":"SB2142","title":"Child Abuse; Permanent Protective Order; Sexual Abuse","description":"Establishes that if a protective order is issued to prevent felony sexual offenses or felony child abuse or a recurrence of such acts would constitute a felony between family or household members, the court shall issue a permanent protective order. Amends the definition of domestic abuse to include sexual offenses or child abuse committed by one family or household member against another family or household member. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371224,"bill_number":"SB2143","title":"Medicaid Service Providers; Audit","description":"Directs the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the services provided by Evercare and Ohana Health Plan to medicaid clients under QUEST Expanded Access. Requires the Auditor to submit its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2013. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371230,"bill_number":"SB2144","title":"Off-Duty Police Officers; Law Enforcement Officers; Benefits","description":"Extends the same retirement and workers' compensation benefits of police officers to law enforcement officers for personal injuries incurred while off-duty and actually engaged in the apprehension or attempted apprehension of law violators or suspected law violators, the preservation of peace, or the protection of the rights or property of persons regardless of whether the law enforcement action takes place in a jurisdiction inside or outside of this State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371234,"bill_number":"SB2145","title":"Mental Health; Adult Mental Health Division; Department of Health; Appropriation","description":"Requires the adult mental health division of DOH to provide services to people with a qualifying diagnosis, including services that are not covered by an insurance policy held by or for the benefit of the individual who seeks services. Allows DOH to bill and receive reimbursement from an insurer for treatment services rendered by the State pursuant to chapter 334, HRS. Appropriates unspecified funds for DOH to cover additional services. Requires DOH to ensure that children receive necessary treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of school enrollment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371242,"bill_number":"SB2146","title":"Emergency Management; Task Force","description":"Creates a task force to determine whether chapters 127 and 128, Hawaii Revised Statutes, should be amended, repealed, or supplemented to ensure that preparations of this State are adequate in reducing vulnerability to, and recovering from, emergencies and disasters. Report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371246,"bill_number":"SB2147","title":"Clean and Sober Homes; Halfway Houses; Licensing","description":"Requires the licensing of all clean and sober homes and halfway houses. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules that regulate these dwellings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371250,"bill_number":"SB2148","title":"Public Assistance Programs; Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards; Prohibited Purchases; Liquor; Tobacco","description":"Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families, temporary assistance for other needy families, and general assistance program recipients from using cash assistance funds to purchase liquor or tobacco products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371256,"bill_number":"SB2149","title":"Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Special Fund","description":"Appropriates funds for reduced ignition propensity cigarette program for two full-time positions and costs to fulfill requirements of section 132C-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-12 9:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371260,"bill_number":"SB2150","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fire Chief; Authority; Building Plans","description":"Authorizes the county fire chief to require plans and documentation to show compliance with fire code and fire and life safety standards for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, or addition to any building, structure, or property; change in use of buildings, property, or occupancy; and installation or alteration of any procedures, equipment, property, or structure for any life safety or fire protection systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371266,"bill_number":"SB2151","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Ban; Exception For Cultural Events","description":"Imposes a statewide ban on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371270,"bill_number":"SB2152","title":"Fire Protection; Fire Council Package","description":"Bans the ignition, possession, selling, and use of aerial luminaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371274,"bill_number":"SB2153","title":"Board of Education; Military Representative","description":"Entitles the military representative on the Board of Education to vote on matters before the board by making the representative a member of the board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371280,"bill_number":"SB2154","title":"DOE; Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy","description":"Requires the DOE to provide the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy with the names, addresses, and dates of attendance of students who have dropped out of high school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to PGM/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371284,"bill_number":"SB2155","title":"Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the term of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve consecutive years in the house of representatives and twelve consecutive years in the senate, for terms beginning on the day of the general election of 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371290,"bill_number":"SB2156","title":"State Lottery; Nonresidents","description":"Creates a state lottery limited to nonresidents. Requires deposits of unspecified percentages of lottery proceeds to an education fund and the general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/EDU/CPN, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371294,"bill_number":"SB2157","title":"Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Substance Abuse Testing","description":"Requires the department of human services to test all temporary assistance for needy families benefits applicants for substance abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371298,"bill_number":"SB2158","title":"Release on Bail; Procedure","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies to accept cash bail, certified copies of pre-filed bail bonds, and original bail bonds when the court is closed, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Specifies from whom bail may be accepted. Requires prompt release after acceptance of bail. Effective 01/01/13 and repeal on 01/01/16. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1394).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371304,"bill_number":"SB2159","title":"Public Land Development Corporation; Repeal","description":"Repeals the public land development corporation on 1/1/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371308,"bill_number":"SB2160","title":"University of Hawaii; Procurement","description":"Extends the exemption granted to the University of Hawaii from certain provisions of the Hawaii public procurement code to 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371314,"bill_number":"SB2161","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds","description":"Increases by $100,000,000 the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds to a total principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371318,"bill_number":"SB2162","title":"University of Hawaii; Carryover Funds","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to carryover into the next fiscal year up to five per cent of the general funds appropriated to it from the previous fiscal year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371322,"bill_number":"SB2163","title":"University of Hawaii; Immigration; Tuition; Financial Assistance","description":"Extends eligibility for state financial aid and resident tuition to students of the University of Hawaii without lawful immigration status who meet certain specified criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371328,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Aquatic Life Resolution; Kauai County Package","description":"Requesting The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Chapter 188, Hawaii Revised Statutes, By Adding A New Section To Be Appropriately Designated Prohibiting The Sale Of Aquatic Life For Aquarium Purposes And Amend Existing Section 188f-4 Regarding The West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Duplicate; A Resolution Requesting The Governor To Issue A Moratorium On The Commercial Take And Sale Of Aquatic Life Taken For Aquarium Purposes From State Waters; And Requesting The Hawaii Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt A Rule Prohibiting The Commercial Take And Sale Of Aquatic Life Taken For Aquarium Purposes From State Waters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR2/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371332,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; HSAC Package","description":"Urging The Governor And The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Preserve The Counties' Share Of The Transient Accommodations Tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-18","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR3/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=3","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":371336,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Senate Rule 25 Amendment; Committee Report Content","description":"Amending Rule 25 Of The Rules Of The Senate Of The Twenty-sixth Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(S) Adopted.","last_action_date":"2012-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR4/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372054,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Health; Vital Statistics; Public Health Records","description":"Allows the Department of Health to share records with other state departments and agencies upon authorization of a person with a direct and tangible interest in the record. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2072 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2072/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372077,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Insurance; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Mandates health insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders under accident and health or sickness insurance and group hospital and medical services contracts and health maintenance organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2074/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2074","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372089,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer","description":"Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer or conveyance of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in realty in Hawaii; exempts certain transfers. Imposes conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest rate. Effective 01/01/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2075/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2075","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372104,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Health; Unpasturized Milk","description":"Allows milk produced by a hoofed animal to not be pasteurized if it is intended for personal consumption or personal use by any person, including a milk producer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2076/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2076","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372115,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"Occupational Safety and Health; Crowd Management Safety Plans","description":"Requires employers to adopt crowd management safety plans for events where large crowds are expected to gather, such as at retail sales events. Requires DLIR to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2077/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2077","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372129,"bill_number":"HB2078","title":"Transient Accommodations; Registration Identification Number; Advertisements; Websites; Department of Taxation; Local Contact","description":"Requires any operator of a transient accommodation to designate a local contact residing on the same island as the transient accommodation. Requires that all advertisements and solicitations on websites for transient accommodations display registration identification numbers. Effective July 1, 2012. Repealed on December 31, 2015. (HB2078 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-11","last_action":"(H) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 326, 7/10/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1443).","last_action_date":"2012-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2078/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2078","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372140,"bill_number":"HB2079","title":"Official State Microbe; Designation","description":"Establishes and designates the bacterium Nesiotobacter exalbescens as the official microbe of the State. (HB2079 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2079/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2079","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372154,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance Cards; Verification Of Insurance At Service Stations","description":"Requires motor vehicle insurance companies to issue insurance cards with a magnetic strip or microchip to allow retail service stations to determine whether a gasoline purchaser's motor vehicle insurance is current. Requires the insurance commissioner to adopt rules to implement the requirement, including exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2080/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2080","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372162,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Mopeds; Traffic Safety","description":"Allows for mopeds designed to carry both a passenger and driver to be used on a public street.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2081/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2081","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372178,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies","description":"Authorizes the organization of low-profit limited liability companies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2082/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2082","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372192,"bill_number":"HB2083","title":"Motor Vehicles; Sun Shade Devices","description":"Prohibits the use of sun shade devices on a motor vehicle from fifteen minutes after sunset until fifteen minutes before sunrise. Provides a penalty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2083/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2083","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372201,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Management Audit of Punchbowl Homes","description":"Directs the Auditor to conduct an audit of Hawaii Public Housing Authority's management of Punchbowl Homes. Requires the Auditor to submit its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2013. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2084/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2084","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372216,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Cable Operators; Cable Service; PUC Regulations","description":"Transfers regulation of cable service from the department of commerce and consumer affairs to the public utilities commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2085/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2085","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372229,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Sheriffs; Department of Safety; Attorney General; Transfer","description":"Establishes the office of the sheriff within the department of the attorney general. Transfers the department of public safety's duties relating to the office of the sheriff, including the service of process, execution of court orders, and provision of security to state buildings to the department of the attorney general.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2086/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2086","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372242,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Health; Immunizations","description":"Creates an immunization task force within DOH to study benefits and risks of childhood vaccinations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2087/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2087","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372254,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine; Relocation; Feasibility Study","description":"Directs UH to examine and report on the feasibility of relocating JABSOM from UH-Manoa to UH-West Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, HED, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2088/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2088","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372281,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Native Hawaiian Businesses Procurement Bid Incentive","description":"Fosters the development and growth of native Hawaiian-owned businesses. Provides 5% bid preference for native Hawaiian businesses certified by OHA. Requires immediate notification to OHA of ownership change and reapplication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2090/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2090","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372312,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Agricultural Education; University of Hawaii","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to examine and determine the feasibility of establishing a center for agricultural leadership within the University of Hawaii at Hilo college of agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management. Requires the University of Hawaii to report its findings, including any proposed legislation and funding requirements, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2013. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-12 2:45PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2093/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2093","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372325,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Environmental Disaster Responses; Wildlife Rehabilitation and Recovery","description":"Increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax by 2 cents per barrel and deposits the increase into the wildlife recovery and rehabilitation special fund. Establishes the wildlife recovery and rehabilitation special fund to support the operations of a facility to respond to oil and fuel-related disasters affecting native wildlife in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2094/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2094","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372340,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Recognition; League of Cities of the Philippines","description":"Recognizing A Draft Memorandum Of Understanding And Cooperation Between The State Of Hawaii And The League Of Cities Of The Philippines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) The committees on INT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Awana, Hashem, Brower, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Tsuji, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Tokioka, Marumoto.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR3/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=3","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372349,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Requests the Department of Transportation to establish the Hawaii Airport Authority Task Force (Task Force)to determine the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii State Airport Authority.","description":"Requests the Department of Transportation to establish the Hawaii Airport Authority Task Force (Task Force)to determine the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii State Airport Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR4/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=4","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372363,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Requests the United States Congress to recognize that corporations are not entitled to Constitutional rights and that the Constitution only grants rights to natural persons. (HCR 5 HD1)","description":"Requests the United States Congress to recognize that corporations are not entitled to Constitutional rights and that the Constitution only grants rights to natural persons. (HCR 5 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR5/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372379,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Requesting the State's Full Compliance with Section 5 of Act 178, SLH 2006.","description":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Requesting the State's Full Compliance with Section 5 of Act 178, SLH 2006.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on WLO/HSG as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Oshiro excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR6/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=6","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372388,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Financial Literacy; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requesting The Addition Of Financial Literacy Education To The Public School Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR7/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=7","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372403,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Requests the Department of Transportation to establish the Hawaii Airport Authority Task Force (Task Force)to determine the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii State Airport Authority.","description":"Requests the Department of Transportation to establish the Hawaii Airport Authority Task Force (Task Force)to determine the feasibility of establishing a Hawaii State Airport Authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-19","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR3/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=3","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372414,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; HSAC Package","description":"Urging The Governor And The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Preserve The Counties' Share Of The Transient Accommodations Tax.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR4/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=4","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372429,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Requests the United States Congress to recognize that corporations are not entitled to Constitutional rights and that the Constitution only grants rights to natural persons. (HR5 HD1)","description":"Requests the United States Congress to recognize that corporations are not entitled to Constitutional rights and that the Constitution only grants rights to natural persons. (HR5 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR5/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=5","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372439,"bill_number":"SB2164","title":"False Reporting; Law Enforcement; Child Welfare Services; Judicial Authorities","description":"Broadens the definition of the offense of false reporting to include child welfare services and judicial authorities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372453,"bill_number":"SB2165","title":"Promoting Liquor to Minors; Sentencing","description":"Changes classification of the offense of promoting intoxicating liquor to a minor from misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor. Requires a minimum 24-hour imprisonment for the first offense. Authorizes longer imprisonment term for second, third, and subsequent offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372465,"bill_number":"SB2166","title":"Medicaid; Children's Health Insurance Program; Fraud Prevention and Detection","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to develop strategies and plan and coordinate efforts to detect fraud and abuse before payments of illegitimate claims are made under the medicaid programs, including medicaid managed care and children's health insurance. Requires the Department of Human Services to report to the 2013 Legislature. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2166 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372474,"bill_number":"SB2167","title":"Land Surveying; Professional Land Surveyors; Landscape Architects","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"landscape architect\". Replaces the existing definition of \"surveyor\" or \"land surveyor\" with definitions for \"land surveying\" and \"professional surveyor\", \"professional land surveyor\", or \"land surveyor\". (SB2167 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 079, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372486,"bill_number":"SB2168","title":"Surplus Lines Insurance; Surplus Lines Insurance Multi-State Compliance Compact","description":"Directs the insurance commissioner to join the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact. Enacts the surplus lines insurance multi-state compliance compact. (SB2168 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372495,"bill_number":"SB2169","title":"Non-General Funds; Auditor's Recommendations; Auditor Package","description":"Addresses the auditor's recommendations regarding the transfer of non-general funds to the general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372504,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"Emergency Room Physicians; On-Call Physicians; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit equal to five per cent of the amount of medical malpractice insurance premium paid by a physician who provides on-call services to emergency departments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372512,"bill_number":"SB2171","title":"Solar Water Heater; Gas; Renewable Energy","description":"Replaces the requirement that a variance application submitted by an architect or licensed mechanical engineer be accepted under certain conditions with the requirement that a variance application submitted by a new occupant of the house be accepted under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372526,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Financial Literacy; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requesting The Addition Of Financial Literacy Education To The Public School Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR3/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=3","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372536,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Requesting the State's Full Compliance with Section 5 of Act 178, SLH 2006.","description":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Requesting the State's Full Compliance with Section 5 of Act 178, SLH 2006.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW/WLO, HLT/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR2/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=2","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372546,"bill_number":"SB2199","title":"Children; Missing; Child Death; Reporting; Offenses","description":"Requires a parent, guardian, or other person having the care, custody, or control of a child under age fourteen to report the death of the child to law enforcement within twenty-four hours if the child died under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the death occurred as the result of a crime; requires a parent, guardian, or other person to report a missing child under age fourteen to law enforcement within twenty-four hours after learning that the child is missing if the child disappeared under circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the disappearance occurred as the result of a crime; establishes offenses for failure to report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372556,"bill_number":"SB2198","title":"Disclosures by Pet Sellers; Cats; Dogs","description":"Prohibits the sale or exchange of an unsterilized cat or dog. Requires pet sellers to implant a microchip in each cat or dog in its possession. Prohibits the sale or exchange of cats or dogs without microchips implanted, and requires pet sellers to provide information regarding a microchip to a cat or dog's new owner. Requires pet sellers to make certain disclosures relating to the health and identification of a cat or dog upon delivery to a new owner. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372566,"bill_number":"SB2197","title":"Solar Energy Facilities; Agricultural Land Use Districts","description":"Adds lands with soil classified as productivity rating class B or class C to the agricultural lands exempt from subdivision requirements for purposes of leases or easements for renewable energy facilities. Adds provision that requires ongoing activity on agricultural land, unless a non-utility generator application for a project was submitted to an electric utility, or a proposed project was submitted to the Public Utilities Commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372576,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"Warning Devices; Highway Lighting; Traffic-control Devices","description":"Makes defacing, injuring, knocking down or removing any warning or signal device, highway lighting, or traffic-control device, or attempting to deface, injure, knock down or remove any of the same, a class C felony. Creates an affirmative defense in cases involving highway lighting or traffic-control devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372586,"bill_number":"SB2195","title":"Statewide Traffic Code; Large Trucks; Traffic Safety; Roads and Highways","description":"Prohibits motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds from being driven in the far left lane of any roadway having three or more lanes of traffic proceeding in the same direction, except in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372597,"bill_number":"SB2194","title":"Employment; E-verify","description":"Requires all employers to use the e-verify system to verify that an applicant is eligible to work in the United States.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372607,"bill_number":"SB2193","title":"County Budgets; Reimbursement","description":"Reduces county reimbursement to the State from gross proceeds of the county's surcharge on state tax from ten to five per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372617,"bill_number":"SB2192","title":"Outdoor Advertising; Ground Signs","description":"Exempts certain ground signs from county outdoor advertising regulation. Allows ground signs to be posted in public places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372627,"bill_number":"SB2191","title":"Motor Vehicle Excise Tax; Exemption; Motor Vehicle Registration; Counties","description":"Exempts certain sales of non-new motor vehicles currently registered in the State from the general excise tax. Requires an unspecified percentage of the sum of all general excise tax revenues from non-exempt motor vehicle sales to be deposited with the county where the motor vehicle sale occurred. Requires a county DMV to collect the general excise tax on vehicle sales. Requires the county DMV to provide the transferor's name and address to DOTAX.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372636,"bill_number":"SB2190","title":"Genetically Engineered Fish; Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale of genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish products in the State unless appropriately labeled as genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372648,"bill_number":"SB2189","title":"Cable Operators; Cable Service; PUC Regulations","description":"Transfers regulation of cable service from the department of commerce and consumer affairs to the public utilities commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372659,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"Civil Defense; Department of Civil Defense","description":"Transfers programs and services relating to civil defense, hazard mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster relief, and disaster response and recovery away from the department of defense to a department of civil defense, to be established. Convenes a working group to develop a comprehensive plan to transfer certain duties, powers, and resources from the department of defense to the department of civil defense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372668,"bill_number":"SB2187","title":"Attorneys' Fees; Assumpsit Claims","description":"Specifically limits fees recoverable for assumpsit claims to contract-related claims, unless there are contract and non-contract claims and the attorneys' fees incurred to assert or defend such claims cannot be reasonably apportioned. Makes the classification of any action in the nature of assumpsit and on a promissory note or other written contract that provides for the payment of attorneys' fees, as being in tort or in the nature of assumpsit to be binding upon the court, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372678,"bill_number":"SB2186","title":"Law Enforcement; Identification; Detention","description":"Authorizes a law enforcement officer to stop a person when the law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that the person is in the process of committing, has committed, or is about to commit a crime. Requires a person to provide their true full name, address, and identification if available to a law enforcement officer. Establishes the petty misdemeanor offense of refusing to identify self.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2186/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372689,"bill_number":"SB2185","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Elections; Candidates; Residency Requirements","description":"Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require every candidate for membership in the state senate or house of representatives to be a resident of the legislative district from which the person seeks to be elected for not less than twelve consecutive months prior to the next general election.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372699,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"Real Property; Private Transfer Fees","description":"Makes permanent the prohibition of private fees for a future transfer of real property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372708,"bill_number":"SB2183","title":"State Ethics Code; Employees","description":"Clarifies that members of legislatively created task forces and working groups are not considered employees of the State for the purposes of the state ethics code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372719,"bill_number":"SB2182","title":"University of Hawaii; Center for Nursing; Fees","description":"Makes permanent the assessment and deposit of Center for Nursing fees into the compliance resolution fund and distribution of those funds to the credit of the Center for Nursing special fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2182 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372730,"bill_number":"SB2181","title":"Native Hawaiian Recognition; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2181/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372739,"bill_number":"SB2180","title":"Charter Schools; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372749,"bill_number":"SB2179","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach Program; Appropriation","description":"Requires the department of taxation to coordinate an outreach initiative to increase awareness and use of the federal earned income tax credit. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372760,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"DHS; Public Assistance; Appropriations","description":"Requires DHS to conduct a study on asset limits for public assistance programs. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to maintain levels of programs essential to public welfare. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2178 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372770,"bill_number":"SB2177","title":"Hawaiian Language Immersion Program; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requires the DOE to develop reading, math, and science assessment tests in the Hawaiian language for grades 3 and 4 students in the Hawaiian language immersion program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372781,"bill_number":"SB2176","title":"Crime; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Innocence Redress; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Provides compensation and services to persons who can demonstrate they were wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372791,"bill_number":"SB2175","title":"Hawaiian Language; Month; February; Public Documents; Letterhead; Symbols","description":"Designates the month of February as \"Olelo Hawaii Month\" to celebrate and encourage the use of Hawaiian language. Requires that all letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems of the State and other political subdivisions include accurate and appropriate Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372801,"bill_number":"SB2174","title":"Demographic Data; State Agencies; Publication; Ethnicities; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requires state agencies to disaggregate data consistent with federal standards and requires publication of the data.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372812,"bill_number":"SB2173","title":"Cemeteries; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules by 7/31/13, for any disinterment of human burials that is done for the purpose of removing the dedication of a cemetery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372822,"bill_number":"SB2172","title":"PLDC; Cultural Practics; Public Land Trust; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package","description":"Adds 2 new members of the board of directors of the PLDC. Requires that the Hawaii public land optimization plan provide for the protection of cultural practices. Requires the PLDC to comply with certain provisions of law relating to the alienation of land and the OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372833,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Korean and Vietnam Memorial; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to add names to the Korean and Vietnam memorial.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372844,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Taxation; Partial Payment","description":"Amends distribution of partial payment of taxes to principal first, then penalties, then interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372854,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Penalties","description":"Increases the penalties for: (1) unauthorized computer access in the first degree from a class B felony to a class A felony and increases the required value of information obtained from more than $5,000 to more than $20,000; (2) unauthorized computer access in the second degree from a class C felony to a class B felony; and (3) unauthorized computer access in the third degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372864,"bill_number":"HB2146","title":"Veterans; Employment; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers who employ unemployed or disabled veterans. Establishes job reporting requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372874,"bill_number":"HB2145","title":"Economic Development; GO Bonds; Procurement; Appropriation","description":"Issues general obligation bonds to fund the repair and maintenance or capital renewal and deferred maintenance projects of various departments, the University of Hawaii, Hawaii health systems corporation, and the judiciary. Applies small purchase procurement requirements to capital improvement projects authorized pursuant to this Act for goods, services, or construction less than $1,000,000. Requires procurements of less than $1,000,000 to be conducted through an electronic system. Exempts capital improvement projects that are less than $1,000,000 from the provisions of section 103D-701, HRS, relating to protests. Provides for certain exemptions from county permitting, licensing, and certification requirements. Requires each bidder to submit a listing of the bidder's subcontractors who are to perform work on contracts with an estimated value of $250,000 or greater. Creates oversight committee. Requires DAGS to prepare quarterly reports. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372884,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Affordable Rental Housing; Low-Cost Housing","description":"Requires the department of taxation to submit a report to the legislature and the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation on general excise tax exemptions for low-cost housing and affordable rental housing construction and development. (HB2144 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372895,"bill_number":"HB2143","title":"HPHA Board of Directors; Resident Board Members; Nominations","description":"Provides the Hawaii Public Housing Authority resident advisory board the flexibility to submit a list of no less than three but no more than five names of nominees to fill the resident member seat on the Hawaii Public Housing Authority Board of Directors.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Act 019, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372906,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Affordable Housing; Public School Facilities; Closure; Conveyance","description":"Requires the DOE to convey closed public school facilities to the HHFDC for development of affordable rental housing units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372915,"bill_number":"HB2141","title":"Education; Bullying; Safe Schools Act; Cyberbullying; Harassment","description":"Requires the department of education, local school boards of public charter schools, and private schools to maintain, monitor, and enforce anti-bullying, anti-cyberbullying, and anti-harassment policies and procedures to protect students or groups of students from bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372925,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Child Abuse; Child Protection","description":"Establishes a preference for allowing a child who has been or is at risk of being abused to remain in a safe family home, and requiring the alleged perpetrator of the abuse to leave the home pursuant to section 709-906, HRS, in certain cases of reported or suspected child abuse or neglect. Requires the abused child and the alleged perpetrator of the abuse to receive treatment and services as part of the service plan to return a child in foster care back to the family home. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2140 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372936,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses Against Minors","description":"Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act. Revives for a two-year period certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previously lapsed. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when an accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2139 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372945,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Medicaid; Children's Health Insurance Program; Fraud Prevention and Detection","description":"Establishes the Health Insurance Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Task force to detect fraud and abuse before payments of illegitimate claims are made under the medicaid managed care, medicaid, and children's health insurance programs. Requires task force to report to 2013 legislature. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2138 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372955,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Promoting Liquor to Minors; Sentencing","description":"Changes classification of the offense of promoting intoxicating liquor to a minor from misdemeanor to a petty misdemeanor. Requires a minimum 24-hour imprisonment for the first offense. Authorizes longer imprisonment term for second, third, and subsequent offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372966,"bill_number":"HB2136","title":"Super Bowl Task Force","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Super Bowl task force to plan and coordinate efforts to bring the Super Bowl to Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372976,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Hawaii Sports Task Force","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Sports Task Force to plan and coordinate efforts to keep the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, and to secure Hawaii as a host site for a National Football League preseason and regular-season game, a world-title soccer tournament at Aloha Stadium, and a mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship tournament, at Aloha Stadium.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372986,"bill_number":"HB2134","title":"Confidential Information; Department of Human Services","description":"Exempts applicants, recipients, or their minor dependents from the prohibition against divulging confidential information regarding their own information, and prohibits the Department of Human Services from adopting or enforcing rules or policies to prevent applicants, recipients, or their minor dependents from disclosing information regarding their applications, records, services received, or any pending investigations against them.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 01-30-12 8:30AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":372998,"bill_number":"HB2133","title":"Domestic Violence Awareness Month","description":"Designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-25","last_action":"(S) Act 073, 4/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373008,"bill_number":"HB2132","title":"State Rehabilitation Council","description":"Establishes for the State Rehabilitation Council that at least ten members constitutes a quorum to do business and a concurrence of at least a majority of quorum is necessary to validate council action. Repeals June 30, 2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-09-12 8:30AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373018,"bill_number":"HB2131","title":"Medicaid Patient; Private-Pay Client; Community Care Foster Family Home","description":"Allows a community care foster family home to remain open for at least another six months upon losing its only medicaid patient, if a physician, licensed in the State, certifies that removal of the remaining private-pay client may result in transfer trauma to the remaining private-pay client. Reduces the mandatory age of substitute caregivers to eighteen years or older from twenty-one years or older. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2131 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373029,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Late Payments; Adult Day Care Facility; Community Care Foster Family Home; Adult Residential Care Home","description":"Requires the State to pay interest on late payments to an operator of an adult day care facility, community care foster family home, or adult residential care home. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2130 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373039,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Aquatic Life; West Hawaii Regional Fisheries Management Area","description":"Authorizes DLNR to impose temporary management measures within the West Hawaii regional fisheries management area. Requires DLNR to establish a limited entry program for commercial aquarium fishers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373049,"bill_number":"HB2128","title":"Gray Water System Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for the installation of gray water systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373059,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Hawaii Preparatory Academy; Special Revenue Purpose Bonds","description":"Extends the lapse date, from 6/30/12 to 6/30/17, of the special purpose revenue bonds that were authorized to assist Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Act 116, SLH 2007.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(H) Act 154, on 6/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373069,"bill_number":"HB2126","title":"Transitional Housing; Hawaii Interagency Council On Homelessness","description":"Requires the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness to conduct a needs assessment for transitional housing and develop a comprehensive strategy to assist the various populations in need of transitional housing. Requires the council to report its findings and recommendations to the 2013 legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373079,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Aquarium Fish Violations","description":"Requires that any fines or penalties shall apply to each individual saltwater fish, freshwater non-game fish, or any specimen of aquatic life taken without an aquarium fish permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373089,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fire Chief; Authority; Building Plans","description":"Authorizes the county fire chief to require plans and documentation to show compliance with fire code and fire and life safety standards for the construction, alteration, rehabilitation, or addition to any building, structure, or property; change in use of buildings, property, or occupancy; and installation or alteration of any procedures, equipment, property, or structure for any life safety or fire protection systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373100,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Tax Administration; Tax Due Dates","description":"Amends the general excise tax payment deadline from the twentieth day of the month to the last day of the month. Amends the due dates for miscellaneous tax types from the twentieth day of the month to the last day of the month to conform with the general excise tax payment deadline. Amends the due date for filing and payment of monthly periodic insurance premiums taxes from monthly to quarterly. Effective July 1, 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373111,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Procurement; Temporary Exemption from Protest and Administrative Review","description":"Temporarily authorizes the governor or a county mayor to exempt a construction or design-build procurement from protest concerning the procurement and administrative review of a non responsible offeror determination. Requires, as a condition of the exemption, that all bids and proposals, including amendments or revisions, evaluations, and ratings, but not trade secrets or other proprietary data, be released for public inspection. Requires the posting of the information on the state or applicable county website. Provides a one-year period for the temporary exemption. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373120,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Net Energy Metering; Renewable Energy","description":"Increases maximum allowable customer-generator capacity for net energy metering systems to two megawatts if the generating facility is sited on property owned or controlled by the State of Hawaii. Increases maximum allowable customer-generator capacity for net energy metering systems to one megawatt for all other systems. Takes effect on July 1, 2013, and repeals if the public utilities commission issues an order or decision earlier pursuant to docket 2007-0176 or 2011-0206, which relate to the implementation of the intragovernmental wheeling of electricity and the reliability standards for certain electric companies, respectively. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 795).","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373130,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Taxation; Pipe Tobacco","description":"Establishes specific tax rates for the sale of pipe tobacco.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373141,"bill_number":"HB2119","title":"Procurement; Protests; Administrative Review; Judicial Review","description":"Gives exclusive jurisdiction to DCCA hearing officers to hear protests of solicitations or awards of contracts with an estimated value of less than $5,000,000. Gives the circuit court exclusive jurisdiction to hear protests of solicitations or awards of contracts with an estimated value of $5,000,000 or more.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373152,"bill_number":"HB2118","title":"Fuel Tax Revenues; Hawaii County","description":"Authorizes Hawaii county to use the fuel tax revenue for repair and maintenance of substandard private subdivision roads in Hawaii county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373161,"bill_number":"HB2117","title":"Hexavalent Chromium; Drinking Water; Director of Health","description":"Requires the director of health to set a maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium at 0.06 parts per billion and clarifies that state primary drinking water regulations may be more stringent than the national regulations, if the director deems more stringent regulations are necessary to protect public health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373171,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Department of Health; Community Health Centers; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the provision of health care services to uninsured persons through nonprofit community health centers. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2116 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373182,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Hawaii Colorectal Cancer Screening Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii colorectal cancer screening program to assist individuals with the detection and care of colorectal cancer. Makes appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2115 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373191,"bill_number":"HB2114","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Health Insurance Exchange Board","description":"Provides a definition of consumer in the chapter on Health Insurance Exchange, requires statewide representation on the Health Insurance Exchange Board, clarifies that representation by providers is not limited to dental providers, and specifies that there shall be four consumers and three providers who serve on the Health Insurance Exchange Board. (HB2114 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373201,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Fireworks; Aerial Luminaries Package","description":"Bans the ignition, possession, selling, offering for sale, and use of aerial luminaries. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 319, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1436).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373212,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Kulani Correctional Facility; Reopening; Youth Challenge Academy","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop a plan to reopen the Kulani Correctional Facility. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for plans and design for a new housing facility for the Youth Challenge Academy at Keaukaha Military Reservation. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373222,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act","description":"Requires compliance with the Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for enrollment in a state-supported post-secondary institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for state or county employment or service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/LAB, HED, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373233,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Board of Education; Military Representative","description":"Entitles the military representative on the Board of Education to vote on matters before the board by making the representative a member of the board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, EDN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373249,"bill_number":"HB2109","title":"Tattoos; Minors; Parent or Guardian Consent","description":"Requires minors to inform tattoo artists of their minority status. Requires written consent of parent or guardian before applying a tattoo to a minor. Makes it a petty misdemeanor to apply a tattoo to a minor without written consent of parent or guardian.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373260,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Body Piercing; Minors; Consent","description":"Licenses and regulates body piercers. Defines \"body piercers\". Requires written consent of parent or guardian for minors to obtain body piercing. Requires tattoo artists and body piercers to maintain written customer consent forms for not less than two years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373270,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Scrap Metal Dealers, Copper Redemption, Licensed Contractors, Copper Theft","description":"Requires that scrap metal dealers only purchase copper from licensed contractors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373281,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Inactive Student Activity Accounts","description":"Allows public schools to claim student activity funds left in the school by a graduating class immediately after the graduation of the class, rather than five years after the class graduates or upon donation by the graduating class as provided under current law. (HB2106 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373291,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Fertility Preservation Procedure Health Care Coverage","description":"Requires insurance coverage for fertility preservation procedures for persons who are of reproductive age and are diagnosed with cancer that may or whose treatment may adversely affect their fertility. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2105 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373301,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Persons with Disabilities; Parking Permits; Visually Impaired","description":"Authorizes blind and visually impaired persons to apply for and obtain disability parking permits. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2104 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373312,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Financial Institutions; State Bank; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Mortgage Foreclosure; Appropriation","description":"Directs Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a comprehensive review of relevant state laws to develop legislation to establish the bank of the State of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to conduct the review. Directs the Hawaii housing and finance and development corporation to establish and operate an interim purchase program for distressed residential properties encumbered by problematic mortgages until the bank of the State of Hawaii is operational. Establishes minimum percentages of state funds that shall be deposited in the bank of the State of Hawaii. Effective July 1, 2212. (HB2103 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373322,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Hawaii EmployerUnion Health Benefits Trust Fund; Medicare Part B Reimbursements","description":"Eliminates medicare part B reimbursements for employee-beneficiaries and spouses of employee-beneficiaries hired after June 30, 2012. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373332,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Genetically Engineered Fish; Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale of genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish products in the State unless appropriately labeled as genetically engineered fish or genetically engineered fish products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373342,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"University of Hawaii; Bees; Hives; Research; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide bee hive research. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2100 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(H) Act 129, on 6/18/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373354,"bill_number":"HB2099","title":"Workers' Compensation; Attorney's Fees; Costs","description":"Clarifies that attorney's fees may be included in costs that may be assessed against a party who brings, prosecutes, or defends a workers' compensation claim without reasonable ground. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2099 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 234, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2099/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2099","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373364,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Vulnerable Adults; Financial Exploitation; Cause of Action","description":"Authorizes a private cause of action for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Allows for attorney's fees and costs, and punitive damages. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2098 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2098/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2098","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373374,"bill_number":"HB2097","title":"The Queen's Health Systems; SPRBs","description":"Extends the lapse date of the special purpose revenue bonds authorized to assist The Queen's Health Systems by Act 176, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, as amended by Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, from June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2017. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2097 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2097/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2097","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373384,"bill_number":"HB2096","title":"Employment Security; Weekly Benefit Amounts; Contribution Rate Schedules; Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"Sets the maximum weekly benefit amount at seventy-five per cent of the average weekly wage from April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. Sets, for calendar year 2012, the employer contribution rate at schedule F. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to accept loans from the State Director of Finance or from the federal government under Title XII of the Social Security Act. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to increase the employment and training assessment in increments of .01 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2012, for payment of interest on federal loans for unemployment insurance benefits. Requires the Act to apply retroactively to January 1, 2012. (HB2096 HB1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Act 006, 3/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2096/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2096","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373395,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Taxation; Employee Benefits; Deduction","description":"Limits the amount that an employer may deduct for benefits provided to an employee to 50 times the State's median household income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2095/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2095","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373405,"bill_number":"HB2092","title":"State Leases; Kanaka Maoli Fishponds;","description":"Provides state lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of kanaka maoli fishponds. Defines kanaka maoli fishponds as Hawaiian fishponds. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2092/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2092","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373415,"bill_number":"HB2091","title":"Department of Education; Assessment Program; Appropriation","description":"Directs the Department of Education to establish a three-year pilot project that implements a comprehensive assessment program for certain students in grades seven, eight, and nine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2091/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2091","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373425,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Paid Sick and Safe Leave","description":"Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick and safe leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill, needs medical care, or is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2089 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2089/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2089","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373435,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Hawaii Legacy Trust Fund; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Establishes the Hawaii legacy trust fund as a separate fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation to encourage individuals to make strong financial investments while supporting conservation, reforestation, environmental stewardship, sustainability, affordable housing, public education, and the well-being of the State's keiki and kupuna.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2073/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2073","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373445,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Stationary Vehicle; Passing; Vacate Lane; Reduce Speed; Render Aid","description":"Requires motorists when passing a stationary vehicle whose passengers are rendering aid at a traffic accident on a highway to vacate the lane closest to the stationary vehicle or reduce driving speed until safely clear of the stationary vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2071/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373455,"bill_number":"HB2070","title":"Emergency Vehicle; Passing; Vacate Lane; Reduce Speed","description":"Requires motorists when passing a stationary authorized emergency vehicle on a highway to vacate the lane closest to the stationary authorized emergency vehicle or reduce driving speed until safely clear of the stationary authorized emergency vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN/PBM, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2012-01-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2070/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373767,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Land Use; Agricultural Districts; Photovoltaic Systems","description":"Authorizes the use of photovoltaic systems, biogas, and other small-scale renewable energy systems producing energy solely for use in the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of property in agricultural districts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 167, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373772,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Land Use; Agricultural-Based Commercial Operations","description":"Defines agricultural-based commercial operations and authorizes agricultural-based commercial operations in agricultural districts. Effective July 1, 2012. Sunsets June 30, 2015. (HB2151 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373776,"bill_number":"HB2152","title":"Workers' Compensation;","description":"Requests the auditor to conduct a study on various aspects of the workers' compensation system in the State, including the sufficiency of current rates to provide access to the State's physicians that are willing to serve workers' compensation patients and fiscal impacts of increasing fee schedules. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373781,"bill_number":"HB2153","title":"Transportation; Toll Roads","description":"Authorizes director of transportation to impose toll charges on existing highways or construct new toll roads. Provides for agreement with private entities to construct, operate, and maintain toll roads. Prohibits toll roads where there is no alternative route available for use without a toll being charged. Requires prior feasibility study. (HB2153 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373787,"bill_number":"HB2154","title":"Special Management Area; Federal Aviation Administration Exception","description":"Adds an exemption from the special management area use and minor permit requirements for airport development that is necessary to comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Allows the board of land and natural resources to exempt certain state projects from coastal zone management and shoreline setback requirements. Excludes the repair, maintenance, or modification to existing buildings, utilities, roadways, parking lots, or other structures within state-owned parcels and funded by state funds, federal funds, or both, from the definition of \"development\" under chapter 205A, HRS. Repeals on 6/30/2015. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 547).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373792,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Judicial Selection Commission; Nominees; Judges; Justices; Disclosure","description":"Requires the judicial selection commission to release the commission's list of judicial nominees at the time it submits the list to the governor or chief justice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373796,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Public Land Development Corporation; Repeal","description":"Repeals chapter 171C, HRS, relating to the public land development corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373802,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Elected Public Officers; Elections; Resign-to-run","description":"Deems elected state or county officers to have resigned from office upon registering with the campaign spending commission as a candidate for another elective state, county, or federal office with a term that begins during the term of the office currently held.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373808,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Planned Community Associations; Proxy; Errors","description":"Provides for remedies in the event of the discovery of an error in any proxy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373811,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"Condominiums; Proxy; Errors","description":"Provides for remedies in the event of the discovery of an error in any proxy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373815,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"Procurement; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Small Purchases.","description":"Upon the acceptance of a conceptual design fee from a procurement officer, any non-selected offeror shall agree to waive the right to protest. Makes permanent the increased dollar amounts of small purchases whose procurement is subject to the policy board's rules. Effective June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373824,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"Dog Purchaser Protection","description":"Requires sellers of dogs to provide certain information to purchasers at the time of purchase. Provides for remedies in case the dog purchased is unfit for purchase. Establishes duties of notice and disclosure for both sellers and purchasers. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2161 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373832,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Uniform Commercial Code; Secured Transactions","description":"Implements the amendments to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, relating to secured transactions, set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. Effective July 1, 2013. (HB2162 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 033, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373835,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Aquatic Life Resolution; Kauai County Package","description":"Requesting The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Chapter 188, Hawaii Revised Statutes, By Adding A New Section To Be Appropriately Designated Prohibiting The Sale Of Aquatic Life For Aquarium Purposes And Amend Existing Section 188f-4 Regarding The West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Duplicate;","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR8/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=8","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373839,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Auditor; Impact Assessment Report; Fertility Preservation Procedures","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Persons Of Reproductive Age Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Will Undergo Treatment That May Adversely Affect Fertility.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 680).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR9/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=9","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373848,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Incarceration; Rehabilitation","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Address The High Cost Of Incarceration Without Rehabilitation By Establishing Appropriate Rehabilitation Programs In Lieu Of Incarceration For Certain Convicted Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR10/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=10","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373851,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Aquatic Life Resolution; Kauai County Package","description":"Requesting The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Amend Chapter 188, Hawaii Revised Statutes, By Adding A New Section To Be Appropriately Designated Prohibiting The Sale Of Aquatic Life For Aquarium Purposes And Amend Existing Section 188f-4 Regarding The West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Management Area Plan And Section 189-11 Regarding Receipts In Duplicate;","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR6/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=6","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373858,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Fertility Preservation Procedures","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurance Coverage For Fertility Preservation Procedures For Persons Of Reproductive Age Who Have Been Diagnosed With Cancer And Will Undergo Treatment That May Adversely Affect Fertility.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR7/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373863,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Incarceration; Rehabilitation","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Address The High Cost Of Incarceration Without Rehabilitation By Establishing Appropriate Rehabilitation Programs In Lieu Of Incarceration For Certain Convicted Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR8/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=8","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373868,"bill_number":"SB2200","title":"Puppy Mills; Animal Cruelty","description":"Requires dog breeders of ten or more female dogs used for breeding to meet minimum care requirements to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and their offspring. Prohibits dog breeders from owning or having custody of fifty or more dogs used for the purposes of breeding and sale of the dog's offspring. Requires pet sellers to provide specific written documentation regarding each dog sold in order to protect pet consumers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-12 9:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2200/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373872,"bill_number":"SB2201","title":"Buy American Act","description":"Establishes a preference for the use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods in the construction, alteration, or repair of public works.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373877,"bill_number":"SB2202","title":"Employment Discrimination; Unemployed Status of Job Applicant","description":"Prohibits any employer or employment agency from publishing a job advertisement that states, in various ways, that an applicant for the job must be currently employed. Effective 07/01/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB/ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373883,"bill_number":"SB2203","title":"Minimum Wage","description":"Increases minimum wage to $7.75 beginning on 7/01/2012 and to $8.25 beginning on 07/01/2013. Effective 10/01/2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373888,"bill_number":"SB2204","title":"Workers' Compensation","description":"Increases the fee schedule of compensation for medical care, services, and supplies in workers' compensation cases from 110 percent to 130 percent of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale applicable to Hawaii as prepared by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373894,"bill_number":"SB2205","title":"Judicial Selection Commission; Judicial Nominees; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the number of nominees presented by the judicial selection commission to fill state court judicial vacancies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373900,"bill_number":"SB2206","title":"Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 80 years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Hanohano voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana, Carroll, Saiki, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373907,"bill_number":"SB2207","title":"Leased Public Lands; Withdrawal; Compensation","description":"Provides for fair compensation when leased public land for agricultural or pastoral uses is withdrawn, condemned, or taken for public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373912,"bill_number":"SB2208","title":"Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off","description":"Establishes a Spay and Neuter Special Fund and allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the special fund. Effective July 1, 2050. Sunsets July 1, 2055. (SB2208 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373916,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"Judicial Selection Commission; Judicial Nominees and Applicants; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Requires the Judicial Selection Commission to disclose the names of active nominees and other statistical information regarding applicants to fill justice and judge vacancies. (SB2209 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373920,"bill_number":"SB2210","title":"Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Waikiki","description":"Grants twenty-year license for one stand-alone casino in Waikiki not in a hotel. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/TSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373929,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Cultural Impact Assessments; Cultural Impact Statements","description":"Requires that draft and final environmental assessments include a cultural impact assessment. Requires that draft and final environmental impact statements include a cultural impact statement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373937,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Civil Service; Discharge; Transfer","description":"Requires the consideration of transfer or demotion to another position for which an employee is qualified within the same department before the employee is considered for discharge due to failure to meet performance requirements. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2213 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 2:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2213/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373942,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Collective Bargaining; Employer-Union Health Benefits","description":"Clarifies provisions that negotiations relating to contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund shall be to agree upon amounts that the State and counties shall contribute toward the payment of costs for a health benefits plan and group life insurance benefits for active public employees; clarifies that a decision of an arbitration panel shall be final. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1395).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373946,"bill_number":"SB2215","title":"Public Land Development; Tradition and Customary Rights","description":"Requires the public land development corporation to consult with the office of Hawaiian affairs on the corporation's projects, activities, and rules. Requires the Hawaii public land optimization plan to include protection of traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights. Requires the corporation to initiate and coordinate development plans to include a culturally sensitive development plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/HWN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373953,"bill_number":"SB2216","title":"Conveyance of Property","description":"Specifies that property held in tenancy by the entirety shall continue to be treated as such after transfer to a specified trust except where specifically provided otherwise by the trust instrument; limits the remedy available to creditors against transferred property. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 24","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373957,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"Uniform Probate Code; Civil Unions","description":"Adds a definition to the Uniform Probate Code to specify that the term \"spouse\" shall include parties to a civil union in accordance with chapter 572B, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2217/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373967,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Qualifications of State Senators and Representatives; Residency","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require candidates for the state senate or state house of representatives to be domiciled in the legislative district they seek to represent for not less than twelve consecutive months prior to the general election. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-10","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373970,"bill_number":"SB2219","title":"Publication of Notice; Electronic or Online Publication","description":"Authorizes government agencies to publish notices electronically or online on the state or county official government websites in lieu of publication in a newspaper or other written publication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2219/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373977,"bill_number":"SB2220","title":"Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the boiler and elevator special fund to collect and deposit fees for inspections, permits, and examinations of boilers, pressure systems, elevators, kindred equipment, and amusement rides; provides for sufficient operating costs to carry out the purpose of the boiler and elevator safety law. Appropriates funds for start up costs. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-05","last_action":"(S) Act 103, 6/1/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).","last_action_date":"2012-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373981,"bill_number":"SB2221","title":"Child Abuse; Child Pornography","description":"Amends the offense of promoting child abuse in the second degree to include possession of thirty or more images of child pornography if at least one image contains a minor younger than the age of twelve, sadomasochistic abuse of a minor, or bestiality involving a minor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 212, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2221/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373985,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Sexual Images Produced by Minors","description":"Prohibits adults from soliciting minors to electronically transmit nude images of minors; prohibits minors from electronically transmitting nude images of themselves or other minors, or soliciting other minors to do so; prohibits persons from possessing a nude image transmitted by a minor, but makes it an affirmative defense that the recipient made reasonable efforts to destroy the transmitted nude image. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 213, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373990,"bill_number":"SB2223","title":"Drivers' Licenses; Nonpayment of Judgments","description":"Authorizes state and county governmental agencies to use chapter 287, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to suspend the driver's license of an individual who has refused to pay a debt owed to a governmental agency, following judgment or order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":373996,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Tax Lien and Encumbrance Record","description":"Allows the recordation of outstanding judgments payable to state or county agencies as a condition precedent to a vehicle's renewal, registration, or transfer of ownership. Exempts state and county agencies from paying the tax lien and encumbrance record statutory fee if the agencies provide to the director of finance the license plate number or vehicle identification number. Allows taxpayers to enter into agreements with the department of taxation to pay the delinquent taxes in lieu of full payment to avoid recordation of a tax lien and encumbrance record. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2224 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 067, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374001,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Prison Litigation","description":"Imposes certain limitations and conditions on in forma pauperis prisoner lawsuits. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374008,"bill_number":"SB2226","title":"Use Tax; Internet Sales; Out-of-State Sellers; Affiliates; Tax Penalties","description":"Prohibits penalties for erroneous claims for refund or credit from being added to tax underpayments on which certain other penalties are already imposed. Unless preempted by federal law, requires the collection of use taxes by sellers of tangible personal property who enter into agreements under which a person in the State refers potential purchasers to the seller, including by an internet link or web site, or performs related services in the State on behalf of the seller. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2226 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374013,"bill_number":"SB2227","title":"Health Care; Funding for the Uninsured; Community Health Centers; Funding for the Public and Public Health; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys to community health centers for the provision of direct health care for the uninsured, including those who will be disenrolled from the medicaid QUEST program pending eligibility changes in April 2012. Appropriates moneys from the general fund to maintain funding levels of programs for public health. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2227 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2227/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374017,"bill_number":"SB2228","title":"Pseudoephedrine; Tracking","description":"Establishes an electronic tracking system for the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine. Limits the amount of pseudoephedrine products that may be sold or distributed to a person without a prescription to products containing not more than 3.6 grams of pseudoephedrine per day or not more than nine grams of pseudoephedrine per thirty-day period. Requires the pharmacy or retailer to maintain a written or electronic log of nonprescription products containing pseudoephedrine sold. (SB2228 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 119, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374021,"bill_number":"SB2229","title":"Vaccinations; Pharmacists; Minors","description":"Allows pharmacists, per a physician's prescription, to administer the influenza vaccine to persons aged fourteen to seventeen provided that the pharmacist has fulfilled certain requirements, including the training requirement to administer the influenza vaccine to minors. (SB2229 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 042, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2229/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374028,"bill_number":"SB2230","title":"Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council","description":"Adds representatives of health care provider organizations to the prepaid health care advisory council. Increases maximum membership from 7 to 9.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2230/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374037,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group","description":"Requires the director of health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can come into compliance with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2231/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374041,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Exotic Animals; Bears; Prohibitions; Interstate Commerce","description":"Prohibits the purchase, sale, transportation, delivery, offer for sale or transportation, or receive for transportation in interstate commerce, of any bear gallbladder or bile, or any product, item, or substance containing, labeled as, or advertised as containing bear gallbladder or bile. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/INT, JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2232/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374045,"bill_number":"SB2233","title":"Electronic Information; Public Notice; Appropriations","description":"Authorizes government agencies to give or publish notice electronically or in a daily or weekly publication of statewide circulation, or in a daily or weekly publication in the affected county, as appropriate; appropriates funds for the operational expenses of the office of information management and technology; appropriates funds for the Hawaii state public library system for public access support services. Effective July 1, 2012, with electronic notice requirement to take effect on July 1, 2013. (SB2233 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Fontaine, McKelvey, Pine, Thielen, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2233/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374053,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Public Meetings; Electronic Posting of Agendas and Minutes","description":"Eliminates the requirement to file hard-copy notices of public meetings with the office of the lieutenant governor or county clerk; requires the notice to be posted on the electronic calendar maintained on the State of Hawaii's internet website or appropriate county's internet website, on the website of the board or the website of the department within which the board is established if the board does not have a website; requires all government agencies, boards, commissions, and committees to post electronic copies of their agendas and minutes online, and for a state board, any written materials distributed to the board at the meeting, to the extent that such materials would be required to be disclosed, and transmit electronic copies or hard copies, of meeting notices to persons who request notification. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2234/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374061,"bill_number":"SB2236","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Clearcom, Inc.; Hawaii Broadband Initiative","description":"Amends Part VI of section 39A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include special purpose revenue bonds for assisting utilities serving the general public in providing telecommunications. Authorizes the issuance of $100,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Clearcom, Inc., or a partnership headed by Clearcom, Inc., with planning, permitting, designing, constructing, equipping, and operating broadband infrastructure throughout the State. Lapses the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds on June 30, 2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 242, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2236/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374066,"bill_number":"SB2237","title":"Taxation; Partial Payment","description":"Amends distribution of partial payment of taxes to principal first, then to penalties, and then interest. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2237/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374071,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"General Excise Tax; Nonprofits","description":"Mandates that nonprofit organizations receive notice before denial of general excise tax benefit; limits liability of persons having control of certain amounts held in trust for nonprofit organizations. Defines \"nonprofit organization\". (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 219, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2238/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374075,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Community-Based Economic Development; Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund; High Technology Innovation Corporation","description":"Exempts grants made under the community-based economic development program from the Hawaii public procurement code; clarifies that moneys in the hydrogen investment capital special fund shall be expended by the Hawaii strategic development corporation; repeals the high technology innovation corporation on 6/30/2013. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 240, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2239/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374080,"bill_number":"SB2240","title":"Ethics Code; Exemption; Advisory Group; Employees","description":"Exempts members of groups convened solely to provide comments, share technical knowledge or expertise, or assist in formulating recommendations to, with or for the legislature, governor, or other state departments, agencies, or boards, from the state code of ethics.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Hee, Shimabukuro, Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Ihara, Slom ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2240/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374087,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"CIP; 20th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 20th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2241/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374091,"bill_number":"SB2242","title":"Sheriff; Service Fees; Court Fees; Serving Officers; Police Officers","description":"Increases various court service fees of the sheriff, police officers, and serving officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2242/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374097,"bill_number":"SB2243","title":"Resisting Arrest in the First Degree; Firearms; Law Enforcement Officer's Safety","description":"Makes resisting arrest in the first degree a felony for attempting to deprive a law enforcement officer of their firearm.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2243/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374103,"bill_number":"SB2244","title":"Public Safety; Appropriations","description":"Makes appropriations for various rehabilitation, reentry, and job skill programs of the department of public safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2244/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374110,"bill_number":"SB2245","title":"Public Safety; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Amends the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to allow appropriations by the legislature; appropriates funds from the temporary deposits account in the trust fund of the department of labor and industrial relations to the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to implement the program and hire necessary staff. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to PBM/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 43","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2245/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374114,"bill_number":"SB2246","title":"Harbors; Inspection of Shipping Containers","description":"Authorizes the department of public safety, sheriff division, to randomly inspect shipping containers for dangerous materials, including explosives but excluding fireworks. Effective 7/1/2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2246/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374119,"bill_number":"SB2247","title":"Electronic Communication Service Providers; Disclosure; Emergencies","description":"Allows electronic communication service providers to divulge the contents of a communication to law enforcement agencies, public safety agencies, and public safety answering points under certain emergency circumstances. (SB2247 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 094, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2247/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374124,"bill_number":"SB2248","title":"Corrections; Medical Release Program; Compassionate Release","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to assess and refer inmates to the Hawaii Paroling Authority (HPA) for possible medical release. Provides that an inmate in DPS's custody shall be eligible to be considered for medical release if the inmate meets specified criteria under certain procedures. Requires HPA to set reasonable conditions on an inmate's medical release, and to promptly order an inmate returned to custody of DPS to await a revocation hearing if HPA receives credible information that an inmate has failed to comply with any reasonable condition set upon the inmate's release. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2248 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2248/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374130,"bill_number":"SB2249","title":"Corrections; Committed Persons; Sale of Crafts","description":"Allows committed persons to create and place for sale approved products and crafts. Allocates an unspecified percentage of proceeds to fund rehabilitation programs and the crime victim compensation special fund. Allocates 50% to the committed person's account. Requires department of public safety to study other states' practices on the making and sale of arts and crafts by inmates. Report to the 2013 legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2249/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374133,"bill_number":"SB2250","title":"Parole; Administrative Sanctions","description":"Allows the Hawaii paroling authority to use a continuum of administrative sanctions when a parolee violates a term or condition of parole. Effective January 1, 2025. (SB2250 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2250/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374137,"bill_number":"SB2251","title":"Public Safety; Medical Release Program For Inmates","description":"Requires the Hawaii paroling authority to establish a program for the medical release from prison of ill, disabled, and geriatric inmates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2251/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374144,"bill_number":"SB2252","title":"Correctional Facilities; Staff; Drug Screening","description":"Requires all correctional facility staff to undergo the same drug screening as visitors to the facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2252/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374148,"bill_number":"SB2253","title":"Corrections; Parole Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a two-year parole pilot program for no more than twenty inmates to be subject to high-intensity parole supervision. Makes an appropriation for the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2253/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374153,"bill_number":"SB2254","title":"Internet Dating Services; Safety Awareness Notification","description":"Requires internet dating services to provide safety awareness notification to their Hawaii members. Authorizes the AG to bring an action against violators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2254/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374157,"bill_number":"SB2255","title":"Law Enforcement; Forfeitures; Personal Motor Vehicles; Criminal Conviction Required","description":"Prohibits law enforcement from seizing motor vehicles for forfeiture if the vehicle is primarily used by the owner for personal use and there has been no conviction for the underlying offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2255/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374159,"bill_number":"SB2256","title":"Condominiums; Metering of Utilities","description":"Allows condominium boards to authorize the installation of separate utility meters for each unit in any project; provided that the association pays the cost of installing the meters. (SB2256 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2256/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374174,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"Express Warranty; Cats; Dogs; Pet Dealers","description":"Requires pet dealers to be responsible for the cat or dogs that they sell by having them confirm in writing whether or not the cat or dog being sold has deformities or illnesses. Provides consumers certain options should a licensed veterinarian certify that the cat or dog was unfit at the time of sale despite the waiver and establishes procedures for a challenge by pet dealers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2490/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374176,"bill_number":"SB2489","title":"Public Safety; National Guard","description":"Allows the Adjutant General to order the National Guard into active service for nonemergency purposes that are necessary and attendant to the mission of the Department of Defense. Expands the powers of the Governor and Governor's designee in calling the National Guard into active duty. Expands the rights granted to National Guard members to incorporate rights granted under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2489 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 12:45PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2489/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374177,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"Abusive Work Environment; Public Employment","description":"Makes abusive conduct against a public employee by another public employee a workplace safety and health violation. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2487/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374179,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Children; Missing; Child Death; Reporting; Felony Offenses","description":"Requires a parent, guardian, or other person having the care, custody, or control of a child to report the death of a child or location of the corpse of a child to law enforcement as soon as is reasonably possible after learning of the death or location of the corpse; requires a parent, guardian, or other person to report a missing child to law enforcement as soon as is reasonably possible after the parent, guardian, or other person obtains knowledge that the child is missing; establishes a class C felony offense for reporting violations and for giving false information to law enforcement authorities conducting a missing person investigation or a felony criminal investigation involving a child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2485/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374181,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Tax Credit; Certain Educational Expenses","description":"Authorizes a state income tax credit for certain educational expenses paid or incurred by teachers, counselors, and librarians. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2484 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Choy voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2484/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374182,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"Education; Automated External Defibrillators","description":"Requires, by the end of the 2013-2014 school year, that: (1) Every public school, charter school, and the University of Hawaii shall have one automated external defibrillator (AED) situated in a permanent location on campus; (2) Public schools and charter schools that have athletic trainers, as well as the University of Hawaii, to have an additional AED available at every sporting event; (3) Athletic trainers shall be trained and certified on the use of AED's; (4) Public schools and charter schools that do not have athletic trainers to have at least two faculty members at every sporting event who are trained and certified on the use of AED's. Defines the term \"sporting event\" to include competitions, scrimmages, and practices. Requires the department of education to report to the legislature on its inventory of AED's and whether the department requires additional funding to acquire the appropriate number of AED's to meet the requirements of this Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2483/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374184,"bill_number":"SB2482","title":"Education; Public Schools Science and Technology Trust Fund","description":"Establishes the Hawaii public schools science and technology trust fund to support the teaching and learning of science and technology in Hawaii's public schools. Authorizes income tax return designations to the trust fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2482/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374186,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Motor Vehicle Safety; Authorized Emergency Vehicles; Vehicle Lane Change","description":"Requires motorists to exercise due care when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle that is parked, stopped, or standing on the shoulder or any portion of a highway by the motorist reducing the speed of the vehicle and changing lanes to avoid a collision.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2481/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374187,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Taxation; Sugar-sweetened Beverages; JABSOM","description":"Establishes a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, syrup, and powder with the revenues generated to be deposited into the community health centers special fund, the trauma system special fund, and establishes the John A. Burns school of medicine medical loan forgiveness program special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2480/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374189,"bill_number":"SB2479","title":"Liquor Tax; Medical Loan Forgiveness; Cigarette Tax; Sweetened Beverages Tax","description":"Establishes the John A. Burns school of medicine medical loan forgiveness program special fund to be funded through an increase in liquor taxes as well as through the excise tax on cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages; amends liquor tax rates. Repeals excise and use tax exemptions on the sale of liquor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2479/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374191,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Food Labeling; Genetically Engineered Food Products","description":"Beginning 7/1/13, requires genetically engineered food products that are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in this State to be labeled as such, with certain exceptions. Defines \"genetically engineered food product.\" Establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to HTH/CPN, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2478/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374192,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"Cellular Telephones; Labeling Requirements","description":"Requires all cellular telephones, including refurbished and remanufactured cellular telephones, sold or leased by a retailer in the State to bear a label that warns consumers of the potential dangers of electromagnetic radiation emitted by cellular phones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2477/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374194,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"Aspartame; Food Products; Labeling Requirements","description":"Adds definition for \"aspartame\". Requires a caution statement to be placed on a product label for all food products containing aspartame that are offered for sale or distribution in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2476/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374196,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Air Pollution; Motor Vehicle Emissions; Greenhouse Gases","description":"Requires the director of health to adopt rules to implement the motor vehicle emission standards of the State of California for motor vehicles with a model year 2016 and each model year thereafter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/TIA/HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2475/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374197,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Pseudoephedrine; Prescription Drugs","description":"Reclassifies pseudoephedrine as a schedule V drug that may only be dispensed with a prescription; exempts cold products that contain other active ingredients, with certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2474/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374199,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Phthalates; Polyvinyl Chloride; Procurement; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Establishes a preference for the procurement of polyvinyl chloride-free intravenous products for Hawaii health systems corporation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on JDL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-24-12 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2473/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374201,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Patient-Centered Medical Homes; Healthcare Transformation Coordinator; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the med-QUEST patient-centered medical home initiative, identifies responsibilities for the coordination and evaluation of the patient-centered medical home model to be undertaken by the healthcare transformation coordinator, and appropriates funds for these purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2472/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374202,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"Hexavalent Chromium; Drinking Water; Director of Health","description":"Requires the director of health to set a maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium at 0.06 parts per billion and clarifies that state primary drinking water regulations may be more stringent than the national regulations, if the director deems more stringent regulations are necessary to protect public health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2471/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374204,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"Host Municipality Benefit Fees; Resource Recovery Landfills","description":"Establishes a host municipality benefit fee to be paid by the operator of a privately owned or operated resource recovery landfill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2470/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374206,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"Medical Claims Conciliation; Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panels","description":"Amends laws relating to medical claim conciliation to make the medical claims conciliation process less adversarial and to emphasize inquiry, conciliation, and settlement. Renames the panels as medical inquiry and conciliation panels. Effective January 2, 2014. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2469/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374207,"bill_number":"SB2468","title":"CIP; 3rd Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2468/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374209,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"Hospital Sustainability Fee; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund","description":"Establishes the Hospital Sustainability Program into which hospital sustainability fees shall be deposited. Requires DHS to charge and collect a provider fee on health care items or services provided by hospitals. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2467/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374211,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"Long-term Care Facilities; Nursing Sustainability Fee; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund","description":"Establishes the nursing facility sustainability program special fund into which nursing facility sustainability fees shall be deposited. Establishes exclusive uses for revenue from the nursing facility sustainability fee (repeals 12/31/2013). Requires the department of human services to charge and collect a provider fee on health care items or services provided by nursing facilities. Exempts the nursing sustainability program fund from its pro rata share of the administrative expenses of operating the fund incurred by the department of human services. Repeals June 30, 2013. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 156, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2466/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374212,"bill_number":"SB2465","title":"Condominiums; Association Meetings","description":"Requires that petitioners have adequate time to address concerns at a requested special association meeting. Prohibits an association from adopting any permanent rule for association meetings that limits or restrict discussion or debate. (SB2465 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2465/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374214,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Taxation; Film and Digital Media; Wage Tax Credit","description":"Provides for a tax credit of one hundred percent of the first $10,000 of wages, as shown on a W-2 wage and tax statement, and paid to an individual as a qualified production cost incurred by a qualified production in any county of the State; applies to qualified production costs incurred on or after 1/1/2012, and before 1/1/2016; repeals on 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2464/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374216,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"Taxation; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Infrastructure Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a motion picture, digital media, and film production infrastructure tax credit of an unspecified percentage of qualified infrastructure costs; requires qualified expenditure of at least $10,000,000; provides for an application fee of $10,000 to the department of business, economic development, and tourism Hawaii film office; applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2011.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2463/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374217,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"Taxation; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Infrastructure Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a motion picture, digital media, and film production infrastructure tax credit of fifty per cent of qualified infrastructure costs; requires qualified expenditure of at least $10,000,000; provides for an annual payment to the department of business, economic development, and tourism Hawaii film office equal to one per cent of the tax credit received by the taxpayer; provides for a 100 per cent recapture of the tax credit if the facilities are no longer used for a qualified activity; applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2011.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Wakai, Baker, Solomon; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Slom.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2462/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374219,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"Hawaii Film and Digital Media Development","description":"Amends chapter 201, part IX, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to change all references to Hawaii television and film development to Hawaii film and digital media development; deletes the venture capital program; increases the Hawaii film and digital media development board from nine to eleven members; authorizes moneys received from international and national sources to be deposited into the Hawaii film and digital media development special fund; makes additional conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Wakai, Baker, Solomon; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Slom.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2461/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374221,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Agriculture; Electronic Importer Manifest; Appropriation","description":"Allows moneys in the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund to be expended for the electronic importer manifest program. Makes an appropriation for the implementation of the electronic importer manifest program. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2460/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374222,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Development and Food Security Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates an agricultural development and food security program from the agricultural development and food security special fund. Repeals the sunset date of the energy security special fund. Increases barrel tax allotment to energy security special fund, energy systems development special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund. Makes an appropriation for the agricultural development and food security program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2459/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374224,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"Collective Bargaining Unit (6); Principals and Vice-Principals; Exclusion","description":"Excludes principals and vice-principals of DOE from bargaining unit (6).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2458/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374226,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"Procurement; Protest; Administrative Proceedings; Small Purchases; Electronic Procurement","description":"Imposes time limits on administrative and judicial review decisions. Limits protests to those that are a minimum percentage of the contract value. Temporarily authorizes the governor or a county mayor to exempt a procurement from protest. Makes permanent the amendments made to section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes that increase the limits on procurements qualifying for certain small purchase procedures. Effective June 30, 2012. (SB2457 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 619).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2457/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374227,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Commercial and Industrial Leases; Renewal; Fair Market Value","description":"Requires lessors of commercial and industrial property to afford lessees the option of renewing their leases. Requires, in leasehold renegotiations, that a rent based on fair market value shall apply even if that value is lower than existing rent and the lease contract bars the lowering of rent upon renegotiation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2456/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374229,"bill_number":"SB2455","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Task Force; Whole Life Insurance Policies; Long-Term Care Benefits; Long-Term Care Payments; Long-Term Care Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a task force to determine the feasibility of using viatical settlements and accelerated death benefits as potential funding sources for long-term care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to CPN/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2455/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374231,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Healthy Hawaii Initiative Program; Department of Education; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriations funds from the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund to support health and physical education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on HTH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-27-12 2:45PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2454/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374232,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Arbitration; Real Property; Appraisers; DCCA","description":"Establishes a process by which licensed or certified, unbiased real estate appraisers are used for arbitration proceedings to determine the fair market value, fair market rental, or fair and reasonable rent of real property. Requires the DCCA to provide a list of appraisers meeting certain criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2453/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374234,"bill_number":"SB2452","title":"Leasehold Conversion; Business Properties","description":"Provides for the mandatory lease-to-fee conversion of leasehold business property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2452/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374236,"bill_number":"SB2451","title":"Music Therapy; Music Therapists; Licensure","description":"Establishes the music therapy board within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Requires licensure in order to use the title of \"music therapist\" or practice music therapy in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2451/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374237,"bill_number":"SB2450","title":"Crimes Against Elders; Sentencing","description":"Establishes mandatory minimum prison terms for certain offenses committed against persons 60 years of age or older. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2450/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374239,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"Education; Adult and Community Education Program Funding; Special Fund","description":"Clarifies that funding for the adult and community education program shall be from appropriations by the legislature, supplemented by student fees. Establishes the adult and community education program special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2449/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374241,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Warning Labels; Home Pregnancy Test Kits; Alcohol Consumption","description":"Prohibits sale of home pregnancy test kits without packaging or a label that warns women not to drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy. Creates penalties for manufacturers of home pregnancy test kits for failure to include required warning language on packaging or label. Effective January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2448/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374242,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Transportation; Vehicle Inspection","description":"Extends the period in which an owner of a new car is exempted from obtaining a certificate of vehicle inspection from two years to three years from the date of purchase. Takes effect 1/1/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2447/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374244,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Motor Vehicle Fuel; Pilot Program; Testing","description":"Establishes a pilot program to be administered by the department of agriculture measurement and standards branch to conduct random, unannounced tests of the octane and ethanol levels of motor vehicle fuel sold in the State; establishes civil penalties; requires reports to the legislature in 2013 and 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2446/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374246,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"Counties; Retail Sales Tax","description":"Authorizes each county to establish a retail sales tax of up to two per cent on sales of tangible personal property from a retailer to a consumer; requires the retail sales tax to take effect two years after the date of the adoption of the tax in that county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2445/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374247,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Uniform Commercial Code; Secured Transactions","description":"Implements the amendments to article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, relating to secured transactions, set forth by the Uniform Law Commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2444/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374249,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling","description":"Requires, beginning 01/01/13, specific labeling for any food or raw agricultural commodity sold in the State that contains or was produced with a genetically engineered material.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2443/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374251,"bill_number":"SB2442","title":"Condominiums and Planned Community Associations; Liens for Unpaid Assessments; Collection and Foreclosure Remedies","description":"Establishes an alternate power of sale process for condominium and planned community associations. Revises provisions on condominium liens for unpaid assessments and establishes similar provisions for planned community associations. Specifies the jurisdiction of the circuit courts over actions to foreclose association liens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2442/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374252,"bill_number":"SB2441","title":"Dentistry; Community Service License","description":"Amends and clarifies eligibility requirements for a community service license to practice dentistry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2441/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374254,"bill_number":"SB2440","title":"Dental Specialists; Licensure","description":"Permits the board of dental examiners to issue a specialty license in the specialty areas of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association. Establishes requirements for applicants for specialty licensure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2440/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374256,"bill_number":"SB2439","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Staff; Appropriation","description":"Increases the membership of the public utilities commission from three to five; temporarily creates two subject matter panels within the public utilities commission; authorizes the employment of an executive officer; provides for transition to five-member composition; requires report to the legislature on panel structure; makes appropriation from the public utilities commission special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2439/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374257,"bill_number":"SB2438","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Technological Readiness; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute","description":"Sets forth technology readiness levels based upon the U.S. Department of Energy's assessment guide. Requires the director of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to provide the Public Utilities Commission with an analysis of the technology readiness of a renewable energy project, upon the request of the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to only consider projects with a technology readiness level of above an unspecified level. (SB2438 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2438/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374259,"bill_number":"SB2437","title":"Health Insurance Benefits; Retired Employees; Mandated Benefits","description":"Requires health benefits plans offered to retired EUTF members to include certain benefits and excludes any benefits relating to fertility treatments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2437/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374261,"bill_number":"SB2436","title":"Prior Authorization; Insurance; Prescription Drugs","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to develop a uniform prescription drug prior authorization form no later than July 1, 2013, for only prescription drugs for the treatment of diabetes or any form of cancer. Beginning January 1, 2014, requires the uniform prescription drug prior authorization form to be used by prescribers and health care insurance providers. Effective July 1, 3000, and repealed on July 1, 2017. (SB2436 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2436/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374262,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"Telephone-based Audible Information Access Service; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the vocational rehabilitation and services for the blind division of the department of human services to contract for a telephone-based service to provide access to timely print media. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 199, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2435/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374264,"bill_number":"SB2434","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Hawaii Health Connector","description":"Requires the Hawaii Health Connector to conduct an assessment before establishing a program to serve the individual and the small group markets. Establishes a navigator program. Clarifies the conduct of board meetings. Establishes staggered terms for board members and clarifies board composition. Clarifies role of the Department of Human Services in determining Medicaid eligibility. (SB2434 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 805).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2434/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374267,"bill_number":"SB2433","title":"Ziplines; Canopy Tours; Regulations","description":"Establishes standards and regulations for operators of ziplines and canopy tours. Requires operators to obtain annual inspections and a certificate of insurance from the operator's insurance provider. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2433 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2433/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374268,"bill_number":"SB2432","title":"One Call Center; Pest Control Operators; Exemption; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Extends until June 30, 2014 the sunset provision in section 5 of Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which exempts pest control operators' activities from the definition of \"excavation\". Requires exempt pest control operators to attend training provided by the Hawaii one call center. Requires the public utilities commission to conduct an investigation on the risks of residential pest control application and report to the legislature prior to the convening of the 2014 regular session. Effective 06/29/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Ching, Herkes, Mizuno excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2432/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374270,"bill_number":"SB2431","title":"Ethanol; Gasoline; Energy Efficiency","description":"Authorizes the director of business, economic development, and tourism to allow the sale of motor vehicle gasoline that does not contain ethanol unless sufficient quantities of locally produced ethanol or biofuel crops have been produced and are available to meet the requirements under existing law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/ENE, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2431/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374272,"bill_number":"SB2430","title":"Mental Health; Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization","description":"Establishes new procedures for the examination and involuntary hospitalization of persons that meet criteria for commitment to psychiatric facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2430/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374273,"bill_number":"SB2429","title":"Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force","description":"Serves as a vehicle to implement the 2011 recommendations of the mortgage foreclosure task force. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2429 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-20-12 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2429/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374275,"bill_number":"SB2428","title":"Mortgage Foreclosure","description":"Repeals part I of chapter 667, HRS, relating to foreclosure by action or foreclosure by power of sale.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2428/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374277,"bill_number":"SB2427","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Best Practices; Appropriation","description":"Requires the PUC to implement best practices in the areas of regulatory frameworks, rules and procedures, and information technology and public access. Appropriates funds out of the public utilities commission special fund to implement best practices. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2427/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374278,"bill_number":"SB2426","title":"Tobacco Product Self-Service Display; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits retailers from displaying or storing tobacco products through self-service display or engaging in tobacco product retailing through self-service display.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2426/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374280,"bill_number":"SB2425","title":"Tobacco; Tobacco Products; Advertisements","description":"Requires cigarettes and tobacco products to be stored for sale behind a counter. Requires advertisements that promote or encourage the purchase or use of cigarettes or tobacco products to be placed at least ten feet away from children's products, toys, cookies, candy, ice cream, gum, or snacks if the establishment is less than one thousand square feet. For establishments one thousand square feet or larger, advertisements that promote or encourage the purchase or use of cigarettes or tobacco products must be at least twenty-five feet away. Requires advertisements that promote or encourage the purchase or use of cigarettes or tobacco products to be placed at least four feet from the floor. Permits exceptions for retail tobacco stores, bars, or establishments where the minimum age for admission is eighteen. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2425/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374282,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Professional Employer Organizations; Fees and Expenses; Bond Requirements; Appropriation","description":"Adds powers and duties to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations regarding the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations. Authorizes various penalties for noncompliance; amends definitions and bond level requirements; and establishes the professional employer organization special fund. Repeals chapter 373K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, but moves the general excise tax exemption provisions to chapter 373L, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1396).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2424/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374283,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Colon and Rectum Cancer Treatment; Hawaii Colorectal Cancer Screening Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii colorectal cancer screening program to assist individuals with the detection and care of colorectal cancer. Appropriates funds for the program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2423/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374285,"bill_number":"SB2422","title":"Tobacco Products; Tax","description":"Imposes an excise tax on tobacco products, other than large cigars, that is equal to the greater of 70 percent of the wholesale price of, or $3.20 for, each article or item of tobacco products. Takes effect 1/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2422/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374287,"bill_number":"SB2421","title":"Public Accountancy; Peer Review; Attest","description":"Establishes a peer review process for public accounting firms that engage in attest work. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2421 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 04-02-12 5:00PM in conference room 308.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2421/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374288,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Travel; Per Diem","description":"Requires payment to public utilities commissioners who reside on an island other than Oahu of per diem allowance and weekly round trip airfare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2420/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374291,"bill_number":"SB2418","title":"Landowner Liability; Recreational Use Statute; Public Land","description":"Authorizes the recovery of costs and reasonable attorney fees by the prevailing party in a civil action under the recreational use statute. Allows a landowner, public entity, or a nonprofit corporation to charge a fee to offset the cost of managing or providing public access to land for recreational purposes and still be immunized from liability under the recreational use statute. Makes permanent certain liability protections for state and county governments relating to public lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2418/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374292,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"Health; Unpasturized Milk","description":"Allows milk produced by a hoofed animal to not be pasteurized if it is intended for personal consumption or personal use by any person, including a milk producer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2417/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374294,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Pahala Public Library","description":"Transfers the administration of Pahala Public Library from the Public Library System to the Department of Education. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2416/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374296,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Manoa Innovation Center; University of Hawaii; High Technology Development Corporation; 2800 Woodlawn Drive","description":"Transfers title of the land under the Manoa innovation center from the University of Hawaii to the high technology development corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2415/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374297,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Cable Operator Fees; Compliance Resolution Fund; General Fund","description":"Requires that the annual fee paid by cable operators be deposited into the general fund instead of the compliance resolution fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2414/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374299,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"Procurement; Construction; Subcontractors; Substitution; Savings","description":"Requires solicitations for procurement of construction to require offerors to list subcontractors if the value of the contract is in excess of $500,000 and the work to be performed by the subcontractor is in excess of $25,000. Allows substitution of subcontractors if 75% of saving resulting from the substitution are refunded to the purchasing agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2413/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374301,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Construction Contracts; Subcontractors and Materialmen; Payments","description":"Shortens the time by which subcontractors are to receive progress and final payments from contractors on private construction projects. Provides interest penalties for late payments. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2412 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 260, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2412/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374302,"bill_number":"SB2411","title":"Employment; Leave of Absence; Organ, Bone Marrow, or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donation","description":"Requires certain private employers to allow employees to take paid leaves of absence for organ, bone marrow, or peripheral blood stem cell donation. Requires the employer to restore the employee returning from leave to the same or equivalent position. Establishes a private right of action for employees seeking enforcement of provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2411/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374304,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2012-2013 for emergency medical services. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2409/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374306,"bill_number":"SB2408","title":"Marine Life Conservation Districts; Aquarium Fish; DLNR","description":"Requires DLNR to establish a new marine life conservation district in each county. Prohibits the taking of aquarium fish during the months of January, April, July, and October. Establishes violation as a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2408/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374308,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Human Services; Medicaid; Quest; CHIP","description":"Requires the department of human services to implement certain cost-savings programs and technologies in the medicaid, QUEST, and children's health insurance programs. Requires report to legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2407/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374309,"bill_number":"SB2406","title":"Medical Marijuana; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder","description":"Includes the mental disorder of posttraumatic stress disorder to the definition of debilitating medical condition to allow for the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2406/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374311,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"Medical Marijuana; Transfer; Transport","description":"Allows, under certain conditions, the transfer and transport of medical cannabis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2405/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374313,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"Assault; Excessive Discipline of a Minor","description":"Creates an offense of excessive discipline of a minor by using certain disciplinary actions against a minor under the age of eighteen years. Makes it punishable by a first, second, or third degree assault, depending on severity of injury to the minor. Effective 1/1/2013. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2404/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374314,"bill_number":"SB2403","title":"Education; Anti-Bullying Councils","description":"Establishes an anti-bullying council within each public high school to inform students of and to address bullying complaints from students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2403/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374316,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"Outdoor Lighting; Starlight Reserve","description":"Requires new and replacement state outdoor light fixtures in counties with a population of at least 100,000 to be fully shielded and to have a correlated color temperature of 4,000 Kelvin or less beginning July 1, 2014, with certain exemptions. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 287, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1404).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2402/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374318,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"Elevator Inspections; Third-Party Inspectors","description":"Authorizes the department of labor and industrial relations to use qualified third-party elevator inspectors when necessary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2401/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374319,"bill_number":"SB2400","title":"China-Hawaii Economic Strategic Plan Working Group","description":"Creates the China-Hawaii economic strategic plan working group to prepare an economic strategic plan for Hawaii to benefit economically from the emergence of China as an economic and global leader.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2400/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374321,"bill_number":"SB2399","title":"Urban Art; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts","description":"Establishes a pilot program for the creation of urban art under the direction of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Repeals pilot program on June 30, 2015. (SB2399 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2399/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374323,"bill_number":"SB2398","title":"Tattoo Artists; Regulation; Tattoo Artist Task Force","description":"Restricts the sale of tattoo supplies. Requires blood borne pathogen test as a prerequisite for tattoo licensure beginning January 1, 2013, and every two years after initial test to continue to hold a license. Prohibits tattoo trade shows under the adoption of rules by the Department of Health. Prohibits body piercing or body modifications at product demonstrations or educational demonstrations. Creates a tattoo artist task force. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2398 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-12 5:00PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2398/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374324,"bill_number":"SB2397","title":"Counties; Automatic Fire Sprinklers; Residences","description":"Prohibits counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in (1) new or existing one- or twofamily dwelling units used only for residential purposes; and (2) non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures located outside the urban area; provided that this does not apply to new homes that require a variance from access road or fire fighting water supply requirements. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2397 HD3)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 083, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2397/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374326,"bill_number":"SB2396","title":"Hawaii Paroling Authority; Appropriation","description":"Adds two part-time members of the Hawaii paroling authority for a total of four part-time members. Requires the governor to establish the salaries of the chair of the Hawaii paroling authority. Appropriates funds for the increase in salary and additional equipment needs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2396/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374328,"bill_number":"SB2395","title":"Licensing; Licensure by Endorsement; Licensure by Reciprocity; Nonresident Military Spouses","description":"Permits licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity in certain situations for a nonresident military spouse. Establishes procedures for a nonresident military spouse to receive a license by endorsement or license by reciprocity. Permits issuance of a temporary license if certain requirements are met. Requires the licensing authority to expedite consideration of the application and issuance of a license by endorsement, license by reciprocity, or temporary license to a qualified nonresident military spouse. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2395/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374329,"bill_number":"SB2394","title":"Consumer Protection; Lending Practices; Military Members; Distressed Residential Properties Program","description":"Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to enforce certain federal laws to protect military members and their families from abusive lending practices. Establishes a distressed residential properties program. Appropriates funds. Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2394 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 12:45PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2394/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374331,"bill_number":"SB2393","title":"Cheerleading Task Force; Department of Education","description":"Creates a task force within the DOE to determine the appropriateness, feasibility, and impact of classifying cheerleading as an interscholastic sport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2393/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374333,"bill_number":"SB2392","title":"Professional and Vocational Licensing; Military Education, Training, and Service","description":"Requires professional and vocational licensing boards to consider relevant military education, training, and service towards the as part of the evaluation process toward the qualifications of a license. Requires the licensing administrator of the professional and vocational licensing division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to communicate the intent of this Act to each licensing authority and report to the legislature. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2392/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374334,"bill_number":"SB2391","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Ban; Exception for Cultural Events","description":"Imposes a statewide ban on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2391/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374336,"bill_number":"SB2390","title":"Fire Protection; Building Plans","description":"Amends requirements for submission of building plans to the fire chief for approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2390/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374338,"bill_number":"SB2389","title":"Identity Theft; Personal Information","description":"By January 1, 2014, requires businesses to implement a comprehensive, written policy and procedure to prevent identity theft, and to designate an employee to be responsible for protecting personal information. Requires businesses to train all employees in the implementation of the policy and procedure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2389/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374339,"bill_number":"SB2388","title":"Executive Office on Aging; Aging and Disability Resource Center Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the aging and disability resource center program in the executive office on aging. Appropriates funds for the further development and expansion of the aging and disability resource center program statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2388/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374341,"bill_number":"SB2387","title":"Office of Information Management and Technology; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the operations of the office of information management and technology.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2387/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374343,"bill_number":"SB2386","title":"Native Hawaiian Roll Commission; Qualified Native Hawaiian Roll; Privacy","description":"Requires the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission to be responsible for verification documents from individuals seeking to be included in the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, requires verification documents to be kept confidential. Clarifies that the roll commission is prohibited from publishing or releasing any verification documents of any qualified Native Hawaiian on the roll. (SB2386 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 084, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2386/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374344,"bill_number":"SB2385","title":"Burial Site; Native Hawaiian Skeletal Remains; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force to develop additional procedures and protocols in the event a lineal or cultural descendant of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains that are interred at a burial site cannot be established.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2385/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374346,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Human Services; Medicaid; Quest; CHIP","description":"Requires the department of human services to implement certain cost-savings programs and technologies in the medicaid, QUEST, and children's health insurance programs. Requires report to legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2384/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374348,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"The Queen's Health Systems; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds","description":"Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds until 6/30/2018 to assist The Queen's Health Systems contained in Act 176, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, and as amended by Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007. Takes effect on 7/1/2013. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 228, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2383/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374349,"bill_number":"SB2382","title":"Grants; Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association for its tourism-related programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2382/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374351,"bill_number":"SB2381","title":"DLNR; Permits; Development","description":"Allows DLNR to work on projects within lands or facilities under the jurisdiction of the division of boating and ocean recreation without the approval of county agencies. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2381/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374353,"bill_number":"SB2380","title":"State Income Tax; Counties; Property Taxes","description":"Requires the state tax department to grant counties access to the State's income tax database for real property tax purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2380/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374354,"bill_number":"SB2379","title":"Concessions on Public Property","description":"Increases the terms for contracts for concessions to sixty-five years. Allows contracts for concessions, at the end of the initial term, to be negotiated and renewed for an additional term without the issuance of a public notice for bid; provided that the renewed term shall not exceed sixty-five years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2379/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374356,"bill_number":"SB2378","title":"Legacy Land Acquisitions","description":"Allows the board or appropriate agency receiving an easement to exempt easement requirements. Adds the department of land and natural resources, department of agriculture, agribusiness development corporation, and public land development corporation to the agencies that may be granted easements by state or county agencies and nonprofit land conservation organizations receiving funds under the legacy lands program. Requires the board of land and natural resources to be made an owner of any conservation easement provided by a state or county agency or nonprofit land conservation organization as a condition for receipt of funding under the legacy lands program. Requires applicants for legacy land funds to submit the project's public benefit and to consult with the staff of the department of land and natural resources, the department of agriculture, the agribusiness development corporation, and the public land development corporation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 284, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1387).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2378/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374359,"bill_number":"SB2377","title":"Hunting; Privately Owned Lands; Permission","description":"Requires written permission from a landowner of privately owned land to allow persons with valid hunting licenses to hunt on their land. Allows the carrying of unloaded firearms and ammunition, in a closed container, between certain locations and a place of formal hunting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2377/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374360,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Land Use; Agricultural Districts; Photovoltaic Systems","description":"Authorizes the use of photovoltaic systems producing energy solely for use by the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of the property in agricultural districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/ENE/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2376/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374362,"bill_number":"SB2375","title":"Land Use; Agricultural-Based Commercial Operations; Farming Operation","description":"Defines agricultural-based commercial operations and authorizes agricultural-based commercial operations in agricultural districts. Includes agricultural-based commercial operations under the definition of \"farming operation\" in the Hawaii Right to Farm Act. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(H) Act 113, on 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2375/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374364,"bill_number":"SB2374","title":"Agricultural Commodities","description":"Clarifies requirements for agricultural commodities certificates. Specifies that lack of agricultural commodity certificate to show proof of ownership is prima facie evidence of theft in the second degree. Makes theft of certain agricultural commodities for which the person has failed to maintain a certificate of ownership as required by law an offense of theft in the second degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2374/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374365,"bill_number":"SB2373","title":"Public Land Development Corporation; Executive Director Evaluation; Reports","description":"Requires the public land development corporation to submit an additional report of its plans and activities to the legislature no later than 180 days after the submission of its first report. Requires the board of directors to submit an annual evaluation of its executive director.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2373/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374367,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"Environment; Endangered Species","description":"Amends provisions relating to civil suits with regards to endangered species and threatened species. Allows the approval and issuance of new safe harbor agreements, habitat conservation plans, and incidental take licenses after 7/1/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to ENE/WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2372/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374369,"bill_number":"SB2371","title":"State Law Enforcement Investigation Unit; Corruption; Complaints; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the state law enforcement investigation unit to conduct administrative, civil, and criminal investigations of state law enforcement officers similar in powers to internal affairs units of county police departments. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2371/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374370,"bill_number":"SB2370","title":"Community Development; Urban Planning","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt a program to facilitate residential and commercial development in specified areas, and to expedite approval of development projects within those areas. Exempts certain development projects from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any state or county government agency relating to planning, zoning, construction standards for subdivisions, development and improvement of land, and the construction of dwelling units. Requires the environmental council to adopt rules relating to ridership impact analysis for environmental assessments or impact statements relating to certain development projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/WLH/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2370/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374372,"bill_number":"SB2369","title":"Native Hawaiian Land Plants; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Landscaping; Highways; Roads","description":"Requires all public landscaping, highway beautification, and road construction and improvement projects to include native Hawaiian land plants from a list compiled by DLNR. Restricts the use of wild plants. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2369/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374374,"bill_number":"SB2368","title":"Hunting; Feral Ungulates","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to establish a statewide program, in cooperation with licensed hunters, to reduce the population of feral ungulates on public lands; requires reports to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular sessions of 2013 and 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2368/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374375,"bill_number":"SB2367","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Advertising and Marketing","description":"Transfers the authority and enforcement responsibilities relating to the advertising and marketing of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and coffee from the DOA to the ADC. Requires the DOA to assist the ADC in regulating the advertising and marketing of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and coffee. Authorizes the ADC to develop standards for and certify all agricultural products made, grown, or manufactured in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2367/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374377,"bill_number":"SB2366","title":"Hawaii Community Planning Authority; Planning Districts","description":"Changes the Hawaii community development authority to the Hawaii community planning authority. Establishes planning districts. Creates a process for developers to apply for residential and commercial planning projects. Allocates general excise tax revenues collected within a planning district to be used by the authority to pay principal and interest on bonds associated with projects located in a planning district. Allows the authority to waive impact fees. Authorizes the authority to create business improvement districts and community facilities districts and assess a special assessment to fund the improvements within those districts. Authorizes the authority to act as a density rights bank and transfer a property's density rights to a receiving entity or from a sending authority to increase development in that area as authorized by the authority. Grants a GET exemption to exceptional planning projects. Effective 7/1/2020. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2366/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374379,"bill_number":"SB2365","title":"Agriculture; Building Permits; Exemption","description":"Exempts low-risk nonresidential agricultural buildings from the county building permit process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on AGL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-02-12 4:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2365/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374380,"bill_number":"SB2364","title":"Single-use Checkout Bags; Fees; Watershed Protection; DLNR","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a 10-cent fee for each single-use checkout bag provided to a customer, with certain exceptions. Subject to income and general excise taxes, allows businesses to keep 20% of the fees collected from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13 and 10% thereafter. Requires fees to be collected on paper bags in counties that currently have ordinances banning plastic bags. Authorizes 20% of the fees collected to be expended by DOH for clean water projects. Authorizes 60% of the fees collected from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13, and 70% thereafter, to be expended by DLNR for watershed protection. Takes effect 1/1/2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/ENE/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2364/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374382,"bill_number":"SB2363","title":"Landfills; Alternate Daily Cover; Residual Recycling Waste","description":"Requires permitted landfills to track and report the types of alternate daily covers used. Places a preference on the disposal of residual recycling waste in landfills and incinerators and requires state and county agencies to accept such disposals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2363/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374384,"bill_number":"SB2362","title":"Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2362/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374385,"bill_number":"SB2361","title":"Pseudoephedrine; Prescriptions","description":"Classifies pseudoephedrine as a schedule V drug that may be dispensed only with a prescription.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2361/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374387,"bill_number":"SB2360","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kakaako Community Development District","description":"Prohibits the sale of Kakaako makai lands by HCDA. Requires the HCDA to determine the costs and benefits of selling and purchasing certain properties, except makai lands, within the Kakaako community development district. Requires the report to be submitted to the legislature 90 days after the effective date of this Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2360/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374389,"bill_number":"SB2359","title":"Liquor; Alcohol Sales; Manufacturer License","description":"Adds specified liquor and distilled spirits manufactured from fruits or other products grown in Hawaii to the types of intoxicating liquors that the holder of a class 1 liquor license may sell for private use and consumption. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2359/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374390,"bill_number":"SB2358","title":"CIP; County Permits; Exemptions","description":"Authorizes the state director of finance to waive county permitting requirements for pending state CIP projects for which funds were released in fiscal years 2010-2012 and 2012-2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2358/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374392,"bill_number":"SB2357","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Hybrid Plan","description":"Allows ERS members who were in service on 06/30/06, but did not elect to become class H members within the time required, to make the election beginning 07/01/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2357/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374394,"bill_number":"SB2356","title":"DOA; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Title Transfer","description":"Requires DOA to transfer title for all arable public lands under its jurisdiction to the agribusiness development corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2356/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374395,"bill_number":"SB2355","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Correctional Facility","description":"Directs the director of public safety, in collaboration with the department of planning and permitting of the city and county of Honolulu, to make plans to utilize a public-private partnership to develop additional incarceration space at the Halawa correctional facility and for transit-oriented development near Oahu community correctional center. Report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2355/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374397,"bill_number":"SB2354","title":"Agricultural Commodities; Criminal Penalties","description":"Requires proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Makes theft of agricultural commodities an offense of theft in the second degree and establishes lack of ownership or movement certificates as prima facie evidence of the theft. Effective January 20, 2020. (SB2354 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-12 9:30AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2354/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374399,"bill_number":"SB2353","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; Procurement","description":"Exempts the agribusiness development corporation from procurement code. Exempts corporation from obtaining county permits in the development and implementation of agricultural projects but requires the corporation to meet certain county requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2353/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374400,"bill_number":"SB2352","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Kauai Coffee Company Incorporated","description":"Authorizes $10,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kauai Coffee Company Incorporated in the planning, construction, and operation of a coffee processing facility for the production of Hawaii-grown coffee products. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2352/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374402,"bill_number":"SB2351","title":"DOA; Licenses; Electronic Application; Special Fund","description":"Requires the DOA to establish and maintain an online system of licensure for commission merchants, dealers, brokers, agents, processors, and retail merchants of farm products. Establishes the department of agriculture operations special fund. Effective 7/4/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2351/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374404,"bill_number":"SB2350","title":"Ohana Dwellings; Housing; Agricultural Lands","description":"Allows the building of ohana dwellings on lands within an agricultural district in any county with a population of 500,000 or less, under certain conditions. Effective January 20, 2020. (SB2350 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2350/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374405,"bill_number":"SB2349","title":"State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund; Repeal; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii state constitution that would repeal the state educational facilities improvement special fund's exemption from the requirement that moneys appropriated from the fund be lapsed after 3 years. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2349/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374407,"bill_number":"SB2348","title":"State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund","description":"Removes the requirement that general excise tax revenues be deposited to the credit of the state educational facilities improvement special fund. Limits expenditures from the special fund to projects authorized by the legislature for fiscal years ending prior to 7/1/2013. Limits lease payments required by financing agreements paid from the special fund to those entered into prior to 7/1/2012. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2348/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374409,"bill_number":"SB2347","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Remittances; Tourism Special Fund","description":"Increases the percentage of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated for deposit into the tourism special fund. Increases the cap amount that may be deposited into the tourism special fund per fiscal year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2347/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374410,"bill_number":"SB2346","title":"State Fuel Tax; Vehicle Weight Tax","description":"Effective 1/1/13, increases the vehicle weight tax and repeals the state portion of the fuel tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2346/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374412,"bill_number":"SB2345","title":"Procurement; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Small Purchases.","description":"Upon the acceptance of a conceptual design fee from a procurement officer, any non-selected offeror shall agree to waive the right to protest. Makes permanent the increased dollar amounts of small purchases whose procurement is subject to the policy board's rules. Effective June 30, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2345/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374414,"bill_number":"SB2344","title":"Appropriation; Hawaii Health Authority","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii health authority. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 280, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1383).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2344/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374415,"bill_number":"SB2343","title":"CIP; 6th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2343/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374417,"bill_number":"SB2342","title":"Roadway Particulate Matter Pollution; Emissions; Re-entrained Particles","description":"Requires state agencies to purchase, install, and maintain aftermarket equipment of state vehicles certified to capture and remove environment re-entrained particles and tire and brake wear emissions; extends to twenty-four months the certificates of inspection for motor vehicles with such equipment; requires the director of transportation to certify such equipment; requires fleet vehicles to be equipped with such equipment as a condition of initial and renewal registration. Sunset 12/31/16.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2342/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374419,"bill_number":"SB2341","title":"Zoning; Agricultural Tourism","description":"Authorizes, within an agricultural district, agricultural tourism activities, including overnight accommodations of twenty-one days or less, for any one stay within a county; provided that the activities coexist with a bona fide agricultural activity and the county includes at least three islands and has adopted ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-11","last_action":"(H) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 329, 7/10/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1446).","last_action_date":"2012-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2341/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374420,"bill_number":"SB2340","title":"Department of Transportation; Security Report","description":"Requires the department of transportation to report to the 2013 legislature on providing the best and most modern security technology at Hawaii's harbors and airports to detect and prevent terrorist activity.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2340/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374422,"bill_number":"SB2339","title":"Ethanol; Content Requirement; Repeal","description":"Repeals the requirement that gasoline contain 10% ethanol. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with Representative(s) Takai voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2339/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374424,"bill_number":"SB2338","title":"County Public Transit Agencies; Administrative Procedures","description":"Exempts from the administrative procedures act the requirement that the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule by any county agency shall be subject to the approval of the county mayor. Provides rule-making authority to the county semi-autonomous public transit agencies, including the Honolulu authority for rapid transportation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2338/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374425,"bill_number":"SB2337","title":"Department of Transportation; Airport; Concessions","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to extend the term of an airport concession, and to modify and amend the terms of any concession contracts, leases, and permits in exchange for revenue-enhancing improvements that are made or paid for by the concession. Effective July 1, 2012. Repeals July 1, 2014. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 046, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2337/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374427,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Motor Vehicle Rental; Vehicle License Cost Recovery Fee","description":"Authorizes rental motor vehicle lessors to collect a vehicle license cost recovery fee from lessees. Defines \"vehicle license cost recovery fee.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on TIA/CPN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-12 1:00PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2336/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374429,"bill_number":"SB2335","title":"Special Management Areas; Permitting; Development; Counties","description":"Requires the counties to concurrently process subdivision and special management area use permits under certain conditions to ensure that a special management area use permit is processed before final subdivision approval. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 239, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2335/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374430,"bill_number":"SB2334","title":"Colon Hydrotherapy; Licensure","description":"Establishes licensure for colon hydrotherapists and colon hydrotherapy establishments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2334/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374432,"bill_number":"SB2333","title":"Insurance; Publication of Rates; Rate Filings; Rate Intervention","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish a list of homeowners insurers and homeowners insurance annual premiums, and motor vehicle insurers and motor vehicle insurance annual premiums on the Insurance Division's official website. Clarifies the Insurance Commissioner's ability to intervene to adjust insurance rates. Provides for written notice of disapproval and hearing requirements. Includes advisory organizations in the rate filings and regulation process under Article 14, Chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2333/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374433,"bill_number":"SB2332","title":"Agricultural Products; Honey","description":"Exempts home-based agricultural producers of honey from the requirement that honey be processed in a certified honey house; provided that the producer meets certain labeling, among other requirements. Exempts qualifying agricultural producers, without access to municipal water supplies or infrastructure, from the requirements relating to certified food-processing establishments and Department of Health permits. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2332 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2332/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374435,"bill_number":"SB2331","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; Interisland Shipping","description":"Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to implement the recommendations of \"The Demand for Interisland Shipping and the Impact of Shipping Costs on Hawaii Agricultural Production\" report, prepared for the agribusiness development corporation in 2008. Requires the agribusiness development corporation to report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2013. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2331/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374437,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"HHFDC; HCDA; Geothermal Resources; Public Land Development Corporation","description":"Repeals the HHFDC and the HCDA and transfers their functions to the public land development corporation. Transfers all functions relating to the State's geothermal resources to the public land development corporation. Effective 7/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/ENE/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2330/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374438,"bill_number":"SB2329","title":"Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Exemptions","description":"Amends the rate of imposition of the general excise and use taxes for gross income, gross proceeds, or value received after June 30, 2013, to an unspecified percentage; repeals various general excise and use tax exemptions for gross income, gross proceeds, or value received after June 30, 2013; repeals income tax code for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2329/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374440,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; County Tourism Surcharge Tax","description":"Repeals Hawaii tourism authority. Transfers the functions of the Hawaii tourism authority to DBEDT. Eliminates distribution of funds to counties from transient accommodations tax. Allows counties to assess county tourism surcharge tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/EDT/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2328/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374442,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"OHA; DLNR; Public Land Trust; Revenue; Fair Market Value","description":"Requires that OHA receive a portion of the revenue derived from the conveyance or transfer of any land of the public land trust by DLNR for development purposes. Amends the definition of fair market value to take into consideration the use of the land at the time of the conveyance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2327/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374443,"bill_number":"SB2326","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Used or Aftermarket Parts","description":"Requires insurers to make available the use of certain used or aftermarket parts instead of like kind and quality parts in motor vehicle body repairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on TIA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-06-12 1:18PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2326/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374445,"bill_number":"SB2325","title":"Public Land Development Corporation; Geothermal Resource Subzone","description":"Requires the PLDC to work with DLNR to develop and implement geothermal development projects on public trust land, including certain unspecified tax map key parcels on Maui and Hawaii islands. Repeals the authority to designate and procedure for designating geothermal resource subzones and authority to drill exploratory wells for geothermal resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/ENE/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2325/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374447,"bill_number":"SB2324","title":"Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Government Employees Association; Favored Nations; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for officers and employees within collective bargaining units (2), (3), (4), and (13). Retroactive July 1, 2011. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 110, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2324/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374448,"bill_number":"SB2323","title":"Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Government Employees Association; Department of Education; Favored Nations; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates additional funds for government employees within collective bargaining units 2, 3, 4, 6, and 13 relating to \"favored nations\" provisions in these collective bargaining agreements. Retroactive July 1, 2011. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 111, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2323/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374452,"bill_number":"SB2321","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Task Force; Public Long-term Care Insurance; Long-term Care Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a task force to build on prior long-term care legislation and ascertain if there is public sentiment for a mandatory tax to implement a long-term care insurance program for all residents of the State. Requires an actuarial analysis and a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for reimbursement for travel expenses for task force members and the actuarial analysis. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2321/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374453,"bill_number":"SB2320","title":"Home- and Community-Based Services; Kupuna Care Program; Elderly Population; Appropriation","description":"Codifies authorization to establish the kupuna care program. Appropriates funds for the needs of the State's older adults and elderly population. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 238, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2320/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374455,"bill_number":"SB2319","title":"Homeless; Housing; Substance Abuse; Mental Health; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates unspecified funds to the homeless programs office of DHS and the rental housing trust fund. Appropriates unspecified funds to DOH for substance abuse treatment, mental health support services, and clean and sober housing services, and to DHS for a homeless prevention program, rental assistance program, and matching funds for shelter plus care grants. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2319/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374457,"bill_number":"SB2318","title":"Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction","description":"Adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act to ensure that only one state has jurisdiction in guardianship and protective proceedings at any one time. Contains specific guidelines to determine jurisdiction. Effective September 1, 2014. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 236, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2318/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374458,"bill_number":"SB2317","title":"Appropriation; Hawaii Health Authority","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii health authority. (CD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS/ERB, HED, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2317/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374460,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Mortuary, Cemetery, or Pre-need Funeral Authority; Disclosure Requirements; Complaints","description":"Requires a mortuary, cemetery, or other such funeral authority to provide the current address, telephone number, and electronic mail address for the regulated industries complaints office in the disclosures of the written contract and in a written notice provided at the time that merchandise or services are delivered. Effective 8/15/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 40","last_action_date":"2012-03-06","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2316/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374462,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Powers of Attorney; Requirements","description":"Requires that a power of attorney be witnessed by two witnesses who are not related to the attorney-in-fact and be acknowledged by a notary public. Establishes qualifications for witnesses to execution of a power of attorney.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2315/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374463,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Financial Exploitation of Elder","description":"Creates the crime of financial exploitation of an elder. Requires financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse to the appropriate local law enforcement agency. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD/CPC, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2314/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374465,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Child Abuse; Adult Abuse; Background Checks","description":"Requires the department of human services to allow persons to conduct child and vulnerable adult abuse perpetrator checks on the department's website as part of background checks for employment, volunteer, licensure, or certification purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2313/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374467,"bill_number":"SB2312","title":"Education; Full Participation in School Act; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Authorizes certain caregivers to execute an affidavit for caregiver consent on behalf of a minor to allow the minor to participate fully in programs and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2312/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374468,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Executive Office on Aging; Aging and Disability Resource Center Program; Long Term Care Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the aging and disability resource center program in the executive office on aging. Appropriates funds for the further development and expansion of the aging and disability resource center program statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2311/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374470,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Medicaid; Adult Vision Services; DHS; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to match federal funds allocated to the State for medicaid benefits dedicated to adult vision services. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2310 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2310/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374472,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"Long-term Care Partnership Program","description":"Establishes the long-term care partnership program to allow individuals who purchase certified long-term care insurance policies to receive medicaid benefits without regard to the individual's assets. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2309/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374473,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Long Term Care; Education; Appropriation; Long Term Care Commission","description":"Requests the executive office on aging of the department of health to conduct an education and awareness campaign on long term care and have the campaign evaluated. Appropriates funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2308/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374475,"bill_number":"SB2307","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Appropriation; Long Term Care Commission","description":"Appropriates funds for the kupuna care program. Requires executive office on aging to establish a sliding fee schedule for the kupuna care program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2307/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374477,"bill_number":"SB2306","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Task Force; Deputy Healthcare Transformation Coordinator; Appropriation","description":"Establishes and directs a long-term care task force to coordinate and consolidate state long-term care programs and services. Establishes the position of deputy healthcare transformation coordinator. Appropriates funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2306/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374478,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"Sand Removal; Beach or Marine Deposits; DLNR; State Leases; Hawaiian Fishponds","description":"Clarifies the prohibition against removal of sand and beach or marine deposits, except for materials inadvertently taken, not to exceed one gallon per person per day. Creates exemptions for public emergencies and traditional cultural practices. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the east Honolulu fishpond heritage area. Provides state lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of Hawaiian and kanaka maoli fishponds. Creates a preference for the use of traditional names of Hawaiian fishponds. (SB2305 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2305/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374480,"bill_number":"SB2304","title":"Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification of Suspects","description":"Establishes procedures for eyewitness identification in live lineups and photo lineups of persons who are suspected of committing an offense. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2304 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2304/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374482,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"Health; Pollution","description":"Creates the volunteer position of county pollution inspection advisor for each county to advise the state department of health on permitting, inspection, safety, and enforcement concerning certain environmental regulation and pollution control occurring within the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/ENE, PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2303/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374483,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"Health; Counties; Community Giveback Fee","description":"Creates a community giveback fee to be assessed against solid waste violators. Requires State to distribute the fee into the environmental response revolving fund after deducting twenty-five per cent for distribution to high schools within a ten mile radius of the penalized landfill. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2302/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374485,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if the denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that visitation decisions made by a parent are in the best interests of the child. Presumption may be rebutted by certain evidence. Identifies factors the court shall consider in awarding visitation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2301/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374487,"bill_number":"SB2300","title":"Long-Term Care Insurance; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for an unspecified percentage of the annual costs of long-term care insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2300/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374488,"bill_number":"SB2299","title":"Audit; QUEST Expanded Access; Evercare; Ohana Health Plan","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the services provided by Evercare and Ohana Health Plan to medicaid clients under the QUEST Expanded Access program. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2299/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374490,"bill_number":"SB2298","title":"Taxation; Reports","description":"Requires the department of taxation to report tax revenue by island and annually report the previous tax year's tax revenue by island to the legislature no later than March 1 of each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2298/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374492,"bill_number":"SB2297","title":"Hawaii State Planning Act; Energy; Public Land Trust","description":"Amends the Hawaii state planning act to include the development of renewable energy resources on public trust land and public-private partnerships to achieve the State's energy objectives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/ENE/HWN, EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2297/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374493,"bill_number":"SB2296","title":"Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act","description":"Requires motor vehicles to be insured prior to release from auction. Amends requirements to obtain a dealer license. Amends bond requirements in lieu of a flooring line of credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2296/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374495,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Condominiums; Common Expenses","description":"Requires any and all assessments for health care services or services relating to personal care that are offered or provided to unit owners or residents at a condominium licensed as an assisted living facility to be assessed only against the units occupied by persons who utilize these services, and not be included as part of the common expenses of a condominium. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2295/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374497,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Discrimination; Religious Freedom; Accommodations; Employment","description":"Clarifies the separation between church and state in terms of civil rights commission investigations, hiring, public accommodation, and rental housing practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2294/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374498,"bill_number":"SB2293","title":"Motor Vehicle; Impound; Seizure; Insurance; Safety Check; License","description":"Authorizes and sets forth procedures for impounding a motor vehicle after a person has been fined three or more times for operating a vehicle without a valid certificate of inspection, or for operating a vehicle without being duly licensed, without a valid insurance card, or without a valid insurance policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2293/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374501,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"Coal Burning; Air Pollution Control; Permits; Public Utilities Commission; Power Purchase Agreement","description":"Beginning 1/1/2015, prohibits the public utilities commission from approving power purchase agreements for: new power plants that propose to burn or consume coal to generate energy unless the proposed power plant replaces a less-efficient power plant; and modified or renewed power purchase agreements for power plants that propose to burn or consume more coal to generate energy than under the previous power purchase agreement. Beginning 7/1/2012, prohibits the department of health from issuing permits for new covered sources that burn or consume coal for energy needs and the expansion, relocation, or modification of existing covered sources that would increase the burning or consumption of coal for energy needs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2292/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374503,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Solar Energy Devices; Condominium Units","description":"Allows owners of condominium units in condominium structures no more than three stories in height to place a solar energy device on the roof above the condominium unit, subject to conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2291/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374504,"bill_number":"SB2290","title":"International Green Construction Code; State Building Code","description":"Requires the state building code to include code provisions based on the latest edition of the International Green Construction Code and the latest edition of the International Green Construction Code Water Efficiency Provisions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2290/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374506,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"Renewable Energy; Agricultural Land; Hydroelectric Facilities","description":"Allows hydroelectric facilities that meet certain conditions to be constructed on agricultural lands that meet certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2289/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374508,"bill_number":"SB2288","title":"Renewable Energy Technologies; Renewable Energy Systems; Tax Credit; GO Bonds","description":"Applies the renewable energy technologies tax credit on a per-property basis. Prohibits a taxpayer from claiming the renewable energy technologies income tax credit for a renewable energy system installed for, a power purchase agreement with any government agency. Increases the credit for systems installed on various types of properties. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for renewable energy systems for state facilities. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2288 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 797).","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2288/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374509,"bill_number":"SB2287","title":"Net Energy Metering; Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Provides eligible customer-generators with the option to maintain existing net metering contracts even if the public utilities commission establishes alternative mechanisms for crediting or otherwise compensating eligible customer-generators for exported power.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2287/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374511,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Solid Waste Pollution; Dumpster Bins","description":"Requires that dumpster bins or other containers used to store solid waste be sheltered or protected from rainwater by a roof, cover, or lid. Takes effect 1/1/2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2286/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374513,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Workers' Compensation; Telework","description":"Clarifies that telework is compensable under workers' compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2285/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374514,"bill_number":"SB2284","title":"Residential Real Property; Time Shares; Associations","description":"Requires that a plan manager keep an accurate and current list of the names and addresses of time share association members; requires the list of time share association members to be made available to owners under certain terms and for reasonable costs. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2284/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374516,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Voter Registration; Social Security Number","description":"Requires the last four digits of a social security number, a Hawaii driver's license number, or a Hawaii state identification card number on application to register to vote.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2283/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374518,"bill_number":"SB2282","title":"Motorcycles; Registration Fee","description":"Establishes a state registration fee of $35 for motorcycles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2282/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374519,"bill_number":"SB2281","title":"Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Authorizes an agency or an applicant to bypass the preparation of an environmental assessment and proceed directly with an environmental impact statement for proposed actions that are determined to require an environmental impact statement. (SB2281 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 172, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2281/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374521,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"CIP; 19th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2280/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374523,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"Genetically Engineered Crops; Required Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of any genetically engineered whole food intended for human consumption unless the food is labeled as genetically engineered. Defines \"genetically engineered food crop\", \"modern biotechnology\", and \"genetically engineered whole food\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to AGL/ENE, CPN/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2279/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374524,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"DLIR; National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline","description":"Requires establishments to post in a conspicuous place a poster that provides specified information relating to human trafficking and the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline. Defines \"establishment\". Establishes penalties for violations of the poster requirement. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2278/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374526,"bill_number":"SB2277","title":"Conservation of Wildlife","description":"Repeals section 195D-27, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which establishes provisions for the administrative enforcement of rules, habitat conservation plans, safe harbor agreements, and incidental take licenses. Extends the sunset date of Act 380, SLH 1997, as amended, authorizing the department of land and natural resources to approve habitat conservation plans, safe harbor agreements, and incidental take licenses, through June 29, 2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 145, 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2277/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374528,"bill_number":"SB2276","title":"Lower Hamakua Ditch; Water Delivery Fee; Agriculture","description":"Sets a limit on the water delivery fee for lower Hamakua ditch. Repeals 6/30/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2276/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374529,"bill_number":"SB2275","title":"Failure to report a missing child; Failure to report the death of a child or the location of a child's corpse","description":"Imposes a duty on parents and guardians to report a missing child within 48 hours. Imposes a duty on parents and guardians to report the death of a child or the location of a child's corpse within 2 hours of discovery. Makes the failure to report a missing child, child's death, or location of a child's corpse a felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2275/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374531,"bill_number":"SB2274","title":"Dog Breeders; Permits; Humane Society","description":"Requires county animal control officers to establish a process for permitting and inspecting the premises of dog breeders. Authorizes contracts with any duly incorporated humane society or similar dog protective organization to enforce the new requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2274/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374533,"bill_number":"SB2273","title":"Vehicles; Number Plates; Counties","description":"Authorizes each county to determine whether the county shall require two number plates or one number plate for a vehicle registered in the county; raises fee for plate reassignment from $5 to $75.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2273/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374534,"bill_number":"SB2272","title":"GO Bonds; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Department of Agriculture","description":"Authorizes general obligation bonds for the construction of a vapor heat treatment facility by the agribusiness development corporation on the island of Hawaii at a location to be determined by the corporation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2272/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374536,"bill_number":"SB2271","title":"State Building Code; Water Efficiency Provisions","description":"Requires the state building code to include code provisions based on the latest edition of the International Green Construction Code Water Efficiency Provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2271/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374538,"bill_number":"SB2270","title":"Works of Art Special Fund; Expenditures","description":"Requires fifty per cent of the works of art special fund to be used for performing arts and their related costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2270/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374539,"bill_number":"SB2269","title":"Best Buddies International, Inc.; Best Buddies Hawaii; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to Best Buddies International, Inc., for the expansion of Best Buddies Hawaii chapters to the islands of Maui and Oahu and to provide support to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2269/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374541,"bill_number":"SB2268","title":"Queen Liliuokalani Statue","description":"Changes inscription on Queen Liliuokalani statue to the dates of her coronation and death.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2268/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374543,"bill_number":"SB2267","title":"Highways; Private Streets; Counties; Improvements","description":"Exempts counties from laws or rules that would require the performance of construction or improvements upon a street or way if the county takes over a private street or way for which the county is unable to determine the owner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2267/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374544,"bill_number":"SB2266","title":"Assertive Community Treatment Team","description":"Directs the department of health to reestablish at minimum one assertive community treatment team for mental health outreach and case management and makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2266/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374547,"bill_number":"SB2265","title":"Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Bodily Injury","description":"Increases the minimum bodily injury motor vehicle insurance to $100,000 for bodily injury or death to one person and $200,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2265/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374549,"bill_number":"SB2264","title":"Harbors; Noise","description":"Allows the director of transportation to adopt rules to regulate harbor noise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/HTH.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2264/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374550,"bill_number":"SB2263","title":"Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Department of Health","description":"Beginning January 1, 2015, establishes under the department of health a medical cannabis pilot program to dispense marijuana for medical use in accordance with chapter 329, HRS. Creates a medical cannabis special fund to collect fees from qualified patients and registered primary caregivers. Requires DOH to report annually to legislature. Repeals December 31, 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2263/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374552,"bill_number":"SB2262","title":"Health; Pain; Patient's Bill of Rights","description":"Clarifies that the medical use of marijuana is considered to be consistent with the pain patient's bill of rights. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/HLT, JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2262/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374554,"bill_number":"SB2261","title":"Weed and Seed Program; DLIR; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Weed and Seed Program for fiscal year 2012-2013 to maintain the current operation of the Program in areas currently designated for the Program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 264, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2261/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374555,"bill_number":"SB2260","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Homeless","description":"Exempts from general excise taxes rents received from qualifying nonprofits and government agencies that provide homeless transitional shelters. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2260/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374557,"bill_number":"SB2259","title":"Computer Fraud; Computer Scammers; Social Networking Sites","description":"Amends the offense of computer fraud in the first degree to obtaining or attempting to obtain confidential personal information of another or information relating to the transfer of possession, control, or ownership of property of another, through communication conducted at least in part by computer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2259/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374559,"bill_number":"SB2258","title":"Cellular Phone Service Contracts","description":"Limits duration of cellular phone service contracts to one year. Allows renewals thereafter in one-year increments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2258/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374560,"bill_number":"SB2257","title":"Credit Unions; Savings Promotion Raffles","description":"Authorizes credit unions to offer savings promotion raffles. Amends the Hawaii penal code to clarify that savings promotion raffles do not constitute gambling or a lottery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in CPN were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Taniguchi, Galuteria, Green, Nishihara, Solomon, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2257/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374562,"bill_number":"SB2235","title":"Broadband Permits; Automatic Approval; Infrastructure","description":"Requires the State and counties to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove all broadband-related permits within sixty business days or the application will be deemed approved on the sixty-first business day. Prior to any public notice and public hearing required under law, requires the owner or owners of a property within a radius of fifty yards of a project relating to the installation, improvement, construction, or development of infrastructure relating to broadband service or broadband technology, to be notified of the project. Effective July 1, 2112. Sunsets on June 30, 2017. (SB2235 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 5:15PM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2235/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374564,"bill_number":"SB2212","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Community Based Governance","description":"Establishes community based governance on Hawaiian home lands. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374565,"bill_number":"HB2319","title":"Economic Development; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; Venture Accelerator Funding Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a venture accelerator funding program under the Hawaii strategic development corporation to assist the State's technology businesses to compete for investment capital. Appropriates funds; provided that up to $250,000 shall be expended for project oversight of program awardees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 170, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2319/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2319","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374567,"bill_number":"HB2318","title":"Procurement; Small Businesses; Veterans; Disabled Veterans","description":"Authorizes the chief procurement officer to establish the goal that at least three percent of the State's annual purchasing expenditures be awarded to veteran-owned businesses. Requires the procurement policy board to adopt rules that include a five percent preference for small businesses, a seven percent preference for veteran-owned businesses, and a nine percent preference for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2318 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2318/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2318","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374568,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"County Zoning; Agricultural Tourism; Overnight Accommodations","description":"Repeals the prohibition against overnight accommodations as part of agricultural tourism activities of a farming operation, and expressly allows counties to authorize these uses by ordinance. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2317 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2317/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2317","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374570,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Lottery","description":"Establishes the Hawaii state lottery commission and authorizes the lottery commission to establish lottery gaming.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2316/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2316","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374572,"bill_number":"HB2315","title":"Youth Sports; Concussion; Department of Education","description":"Requires the Department of Education to implement a student athlete traumatic brain injury program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2315/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2315","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374573,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund","description":"Provides for the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the convention center enterprise special fund on a fiscal year basis; authorizes unexpended and unencumbered moneys determined by the Hawaii tourism authority to be in excess of any unencumbered reserve remaining in the convention center enterprise special fund at the close of fiscal year 2011-2012 to be expended by the authority for repair and maintenance projects of the Hawaii convention center. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 243, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2314/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2314","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374575,"bill_number":"HB2313","title":"Resisting Arrest; Firearms; Law Enforcement Officer's Safety","description":"Makes removing or attempting to deprive a law enforcement officer of the law enforcement officer's firearm a class C felony, to be known as \"resisting arrest in the first degree\". Specifies that the misdemeanor offense of resisting arrest is resisting arrest in the second degree. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2313 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2313/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2313","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374577,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Liability; Good Faith; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation","description":"Specifies that the exemption from liability for civil damages resulting from a person's acts or omissions in rendering emergency care also applies to the person's acts or omissions in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under certain conditions. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-12 3:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2312/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2312","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374578,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Liquor License; Revocation; Suspension; Liquor Commission","description":"Authorizes the revocation or suspension of a liquor license for a sustained and continuing pattern of noise, disturbance, misconduct, or disorder. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2311 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura, Say excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2311/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2311","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374580,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Transportation; Motorcycles; Mopeds; Mufflers; Noise Control.","description":"Prohibits the modification of the exhaust system of a motorcycle or moped which amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the muffler originally installed on the motorcycle or moped as indicated on the label attached to the motorcycle or moped in accordance with federal regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2310/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2310","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374582,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Personal Information; Unlawful Use of Certificate of Identification or Driver's License","description":"Allows the scanning and retention of personal information contained in a state identification card or driver's license for limited purposes only. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2309 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2309/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2309","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374583,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Airlines; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Reimbursement Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a reimbursement program for airlines that add a new direct flight route to Hawaii. Sunsets 12/31/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2308/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2308","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374585,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Kupuna Program; Department of Education","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish and maintain a Kupuna Program to make use of community expertise to teach Hawaiian language, culture, arts, and other skills. Permits individual schools to invite kupuna to act as cultural personnel resources on a voluntary basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/CUA, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2307/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2307","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374587,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Smoking; Bars; Nightclubs; Liquor license","description":"Permits bars and nightclubs with dispenser licenses in counties with a population of at least 700,000 to allow smoking by posting \"smoking permitted\" signs and provides that no county ordinance shall prohibit or restrict smoking in these establishments. Effective January 1, 2112. (HB2306 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Recommitted to ERB with none voting no and Representative(s) Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Morikawa, Saiki excused.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2306/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2306","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374588,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Education; Public Schools Science and Technology Trust Fund","description":"Establishes the Hawaii public schools science and technology trust fund to support the teaching and learning of science and technology in Hawaii's public schools. Authorizes income tax return designations to the trust fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2305/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2305","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374590,"bill_number":"HB2304","title":"Reapportionment Commission; Reapportionment Hearings; Sunshine Law; Public Internet Access","description":"Requires members of the reapportionment commission and advisory councils to receive training on chapter 92. Requires reapportionment public hearings to be broadcasted live and archived on the Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2304/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2304","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374592,"bill_number":"HB2303","title":"General Assistance; Six-Month Residency Requirement","description":"Requires that applicants for general assistance reside in the State for a period of at least six consecutive months immediately preceding their application for general assistance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2303/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2303","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374593,"bill_number":"HB2302","title":"Temporary Civil Service Exemption; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing Renovations","description":"Exempts temporarily from state civil service, persons hired or contracted to repair and maintain vacant state housing units. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2302 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 159, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2302/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2302","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374595,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Food Sustainability; Department of Agriculture","description":"Requires the DOA to develop a food sustainability standard to promote local food production.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2301/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2301","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374597,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"DHHL; Public Land Trust Revenues","description":"Requires an unspecified amount of the State's annual share of the revenues from the public land trust to be annually appropriated to DHHL. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2300 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HAW, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2300/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2300","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374598,"bill_number":"HB2299","title":"OHA; Native Hawaiians; Genealogies Manager; Appropriation","description":"Requires OHA to establish 1 full-time equivalent permanent position for a genealogies manager. Appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2299/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2299","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374600,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Professional and Vocational Licenses; Complaints; Privacy Interests","description":"Establishes the Complaints Disclosure Task Force within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to research, assess, plan, and evaluate the appropriate timing for the public disclosure of complaints against individuals holding professional or vocational licenses. Dissolves the task force on June 30, 2013. Requires a report of findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature prior to the 2014 Regular Session. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2298 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2298/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2298","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374602,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Oahu-based Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts","description":"Increases the flexibility of funds from the State of Hawaii endowment fund and expands its use to allow for music education by professional musicians; allows a portion of the fund to be used for the operations of an Oahu-based symphony orchestra during exigent circumstances; and eliminates matching conditions for funds. Makes an appropriation for an Oahu-based symphony orchestra. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2297 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2297/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2297","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374603,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Exotic Animals; Bears; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits the purchase, sale, transportation, and delivery of any product, item, or substance containing, labeled, or advertised as containing bear gallbladders or bile. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 126, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2296/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2296","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374605,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Cyberbullying; Penal Code","description":"Amends the offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime to also include knowingly using a computer to pursue, surveil, contact, harass, annoy, or alarm a victim or intended victim of certain offenses. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 192, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2295/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2295","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374607,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Digital Media; Tax Credit Cap; Workforce Development","description":"Establishes a cap per taxpayer on digital media tax credits. Places a monetary amount on the contributions and workforce development efforts that are required to qualify for the tax credit. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to implement and operate media production training programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2294/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2294","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374609,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"Former Foster Youth; Medical Assistance; Keiki Caucus","description":"Requires the department of human services with federal approval to provide medical assistance to former Hawaii foster youth who are younger than 24 years of age in 2012, younger than 25 years of age in 2013, and younger than 26 years of age in 2014, among other conditions. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2292 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2292/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2292","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374611,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"False Reporting; Law Enforcement; Child Welfare Services; Judicial Authorities","description":"Broadens the definition of the offense of false reporting to include child welfare services and judicial authorities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2291/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2291","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374612,"bill_number":"HB2290","title":"Children and Youth Day and Month; Children and Youth Summit; Public Events; Capitol Grounds","description":"Authorizes public events celebrating Children and Youth Day to be held on State Capitol grounds on the first Sunday in October and public events, such as the Children and Youth Summit, to be held on State Capitol grounds in the month of October, unless otherwise determined by the governor. (HB2290 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 221, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2290/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2290","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374614,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Use of a Computer in the Commission of a Separate Crime; Theft in the Third and Fourth Degree","description":"Amends the use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime statute to include the offenses of theft in the third or fourth degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2289/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2289","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374616,"bill_number":"HB2288","title":"Computer Crime; Recordkeeping; Internet Service Providers","description":"Requires internet service providers to keep consumer records for no less than 2 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2288/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2288","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374617,"bill_number":"HB2287","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Penalties","description":"Increases the penalties for: (1) unauthorized computer access in the 1st degree from a class B felony to a class A felony and increases the required value of information obtained from more than $5,000 to more than $20,000; (2) unauthorized computer access in the 2nd degree from a class C felony to a class B felony; and (3) unauthorized computer access in the 3rd degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2287/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2287","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374619,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Food Stamp Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department Of Human Services to respond to the United States Department of Agriculture's mandate to amend supplemental nutrition assistance program eligibility requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2286 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2286/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2286","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374621,"bill_number":"HB2285","title":"Audit; QUEST Expanded Access; Evercare; Ohana Health Plan","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the services provided by Evercare and Ohana Health Plan to medicaid clients under the QUEST Expanded Access program. Requires the development of an equitable referral system for discharged patients to care home facilities and a methodology to determine the level of acuity of nursing facility residents to set fair and equitable reimbursement. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2285 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2285/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2285","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374622,"bill_number":"HB2284","title":"Office of Language Access; Department of Human Services","description":"Transfers authority over the Office of Language Access from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of Human Services. Effective July 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2284/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2284","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374624,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Employment Practices; Discrimination; Domestic Violence","description":"Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of victim of domestic violence status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2283/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2283","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374626,"bill_number":"HB2282","title":"Office of Community Services; Pilot Project; Domestic Violence","description":"Transfers the office of community services from the DLIR to the DHS. Authorizes DHS to establish a pilot project to assist undocumented immigrants and refugees who are victims of domestic violence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB/HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2282/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2282","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374627,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Access Plan; Medicaid Patients","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish an access plan that includes medical care providers' efforts to address the needs of individuals with limited English proficiency. Stipulates that managed care plans shall include an access plan that contains medical care providers' efforts to address the needs of enrollees with limited English proficiency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2281/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2281","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374629,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Landlord-Tenant Code; Domestic Abuse","description":"Prohibits landlords from terminating the tenancy of tenants who are victims of domestic abuse. Allows landlords to terminate a lease or a rental agreement for any lawful reason. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2280 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Ching, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2280/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2280","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374631,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Contractors; Licensure Requirements","description":"Requires the contractors license board to accept in lieu of a specific experience requirement for licensure, equivalent knowledge, training, or experience, including self-employed or unlicensed experience, if the board investigates and makes a detailed written finding to that effect and the finding is available for public inspection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2279/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2279","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374632,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Thirty-first Representative District Schools; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for schools in the Thirty-first Representative District. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2278/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2278","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374634,"bill_number":"HB2277","title":"ATVs; Highways; Prohibitions","description":"Addresses the conditions under which a minor may operate an all-terrain vehicle. Establishes requirements and prohibited acts for owners and operators. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2277/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2277","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374636,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Skateboards; Helmets; Fine","description":"Requires individuals to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard. Establishes a fine. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2276 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2276/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2276","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374637,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Hospital Sustainability Fee; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund","description":"Establishes a hospital sustainability fee and the hospital sustainability program special fund to receive moneys from the hospital sustainability fee to receive federal medicaid matching funds under the QUEST Expanded Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver. Requires the Department of Human Services to charge and collect a provider fee on health care items or services provided by hospitals. Effective July 1, 2012. Repealed on June 30, 2013. (HB2275 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 217, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2275/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2275","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374640,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Long-Term Care Facilities; Nursing Sustainability Fee; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund","description":"Establishes a nursing facility sustainability fee and a special fund to receive moneys from the nursing facility sustainability fee to receive federal medicaid matching funds under the QUEST expanded medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver. Requires the department of human services to charge and collect a provider fee on health care items or services provided by nursing facilities. Effective January 1, 2050, and repealed on June 30, 2013. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2274/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2274","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374642,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Concussions; Concussion Awareness Program; School Athletics","description":"Requires the DOE and the Hawaii High School Athletic Association to develop a concussion awareness program to provide guidelines for public and private schools. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 197, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2273/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2273","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374643,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Land Surveying; Professional Land Surveyors; Landscape Architects","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"landscape architect\". Replaces the existing definition of \"surveyor\" or \"land surveyor\" with definitions for \"land surveying\" and \"professional surveyor\", \"professional land surveyor\", or \"land surveyor\". (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2272/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2272","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374645,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Crime; Records; Computer fraud; Unauthorized computer access","description":"Creates process for obtaining out-of-state records in criminal cases. Amends computer fraud statute and penalties. Amends unauthorized computer access statute and penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2271/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2271","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374647,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Relating to firearms","description":"Allows retired state and county law enforcement officers to continue to carry concealed weapons if in compliance with the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2270/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2270","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374648,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Education; School Supplies; Debit Card System","description":"Allows the principal of each public school to establish and use a debit card system based at the individual school level for the purpose of purchasing school supplies and other related curriculum support supplies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2269/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2269","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374650,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Rule Changes","description":"Authorizes the small business regulatory review board to require an agency to conduct another public hearing on a rule change when the rulemaking agency declines to make changes requested at the first hearing and the agency's small business statement, submitted after the hearing, indicates inconsistency with its earlier determination or does not address the public's concerns. (HB2268 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Wakai, Baker, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Solomon.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2268/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2268","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374652,"bill_number":"HB2267","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Clearcom, Inc.; Hawaii Broadband Initiative","description":"Authorizes the issuance of $100,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Clearcom, Inc., or a partnership headed by Clearcom, Inc., with planning, permitting, designing, constructing, equipping, and operating broadband infrastructure throughout the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2267/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2267","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374653,"bill_number":"HB2266","title":"Information Technology Steering Committee; Members","description":"Clarifies that the information technology steering committee shall consist of eleven members: four members to be appointed by the senate president, four members to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one member to be appointed by the chief justice, and one member to be appointed by the governor, with the chief information officer to serve as the chair. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 224, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2266/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2266","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374655,"bill_number":"HB2265","title":"Procurement; Small Purchases; Electronic Procurement","description":"Makes permanent the amendments made to section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. Amends section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify procurement officer responsibilities; require procurements greater than $50,000 for construction to require performance and payment bonds; and require procurements of $25,000 to less than $250,000 to be made in accordance with small purchase procedures. Reenacts the amendments made to sections 103D-709, 103D-710(c), and 103D-710(e), Hawaii Revised Statutes, by Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 173, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2265/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2265","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374657,"bill_number":"HB2264","title":"Employment Security; Unemployment Insurance Contribution Rate Schedule; Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"Increases employer contribution rates to the state unemployment compensation fund. Effective 01/01/13. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 263, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2264/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2264","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374658,"bill_number":"HB2263","title":"Financial Disclosure Statements; Boards and Commissions; Public Documents","description":"Allows the financial disclosure statements of the members of state boards and commissions holding official authority over permitting or licensing of land use and water use related matters to be public documents and available for public inspection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2263/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2263","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374660,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"Renewable Transportation Fuels; Biofuel Production Facility; Tax Credit; Environmental Impact Statement","description":"Amends the ethanol facility income tax credit to apply to various types of renewable transportation fuel, with production and minimum required capacity to be measured in British thermal units. Increases maximum available amount of tax credit available to an individual facility to $3,000,000. Decreases minimum production required to claim the tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. Creates an income tax credit for development and construction costs for qualifying biofuel production facilities. Repeals 1/1/2029. Defines \"oil refinery\". Clarifies that an environmental assessment is required for an action proposing an oil refinery. Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 5:15PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2262/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2262","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374662,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Environmental response, energy, and food security tax","description":"Increases the amount of the barrel tax to be deposited into the environmental response revolving fund and the energy security special fund. Requires that an unspecified sum be expended each year on researching viable geothermal resource subzone locations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2261/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2261","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374663,"bill_number":"HB2260","title":"Environmental Protection; Single-use Checkout Bags; Fee","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a fee for single-use checkout bags provided to a customer. Allows businesses to keep twenty per cent of the fees for the first year of the program and ten per cent of the fees thereafter, subject to income and general excises taxes. Requires fees to be collected on single-use checkout bags not prohibited by county ordinance. Deposits a percentage of fees collected into the natural area reserves fund, and the remainder into the general fund. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2260 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Since the House did not vote to adopt the HD2 reported from ERB, it is the HD1 that has been re-referred to FIN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2260/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2260","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374665,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Energy; State Hydrogen Codes and Standards; Appropriation","description":"Applies the National Fire Protection Association's Hydrogen Technologies Code to hydrogen production, storage, use, and handling for stationary and portable applications in the State and establishes the state hydrogen permitting authority. Contains appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2259/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2259","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374667,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"Professional and Vocational Licensing; Military Education, Training, and Service","description":"Requires professional and vocational licensing boards to consider relevant military education, training, and service as part of the evaluation process toward the qualifications of a license. Requires the licensing administrator of the professional and vocational licensing division of the department of commerce and consumer affairs to communicate the intent of this Act to each licensing authority and report to the legislature. Repeals June 30, 2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 248, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2258/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2258","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374668,"bill_number":"HB2257","title":"Licensing; Licensure by Endorsement; Licensure by Reciprocity; Nonresident Military Spouses","description":"Permits licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity in certain situations for a nonresident military spouse. Establishes procedures for a nonresident military spouse to receive a license by endorsement or license by reciprocity. Permits issuance of a temporary license if certain requirements are met. Requires the licensing authority to expedite consideration of the application and issuance of a license by endorsement, license by reciprocity, or temporary license to a qualified nonresident military spouse. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 247, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2257/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2257","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374670,"bill_number":"HB2256","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Ban; Exception For Cultural Events","description":"Imposes a statewide ban on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/CUA, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2256/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2256","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374672,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Paroling Authority; Medical Release of Ill and Disabled Inmates","description":"Requires the Hawaii paroling authority to establish a medical release program for inmates who are permanently and totally disabled, terminally ill, or geriatric and pose no public safety risk. Request the department of public safety to assess and refer inmates to the Hawaii paroling authority. Sets conditions for medical release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2255/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2255","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374673,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Pretax Transportation Benefit; Statewide","description":"Allows the chief executive of certain jurisdictions of the State, including the counties, to establish a wage and salary reduction benefit program which qualifies as a pretax transportation benefit program within the meaning of section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code. Authorizes the chief executive to enter into all contracts necessary to establish, administer, and maintain such a program. (HB2254 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 045, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2254/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2254","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374675,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Law Enforcement; Resisting Order to Stop Motor Vehicle","description":"Makes it a misdemeanor to fail to obey a law enforcement officer's direction to stop a motor vehicle, resulting in serious bodily injury or death to another person. Creates offenses of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the first and in the second degree. (HB2253 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2253/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2253","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374677,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Traffic Safety; Speeding; Construction Zones.","description":"Provides that violations for speeding in construction areas are only applicable when construction is actively occurring in the construction area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2252/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2252","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374678,"bill_number":"HB2251","title":"Voting; Elections by Mail","description":"Authorizes the county clerk of a county with a population of less than one hundred eighty thousand to mail an absentee ballot to all registered voters on any island of the county that is not the county seat of government. (HB2251 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-07","last_action":"(H) Act 104, on 6/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).","last_action_date":"2012-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2251/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2251","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374680,"bill_number":"HB2250","title":"Environmental Workforce; Appropriation","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for a special operations team, in place of the emergency environmental workforce established by Act 4, SLH 2001, Third Special Session, that is authorized to recruit and employ temporary emergency environmental workforce employees to respond to environmental emergencies. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 612).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2250/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2250","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374682,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Landfills; Alternative Daily Cover; Residual Recycling Waste","description":"Requires permitted landfills to track and report the types of alternative daily covers used. Places a preference on the disposal of residual recycling waste in landfills and incinerators and requires state and county agencies to accept such disposals. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2249 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2249/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2249","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374683,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Hawaii Pacific University","description":"Authorizes the issuance of up to $120,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific University. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2248 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 305, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1422).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2248/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2248","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374685,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Procurement; Construction; Invitation for Bids","description":"Provides a bidder on construction contracts 2 additional days after the closing of bids to provide the names of each person or firm to be engaged by the bidder as a joint contractor or subcontractor. Provides for bids to be opened only after the close of the 2-day period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2247/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2247","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374687,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Haiku Valley","description":"Establishes the Haiku Valley cultural preserve commission to provide policy and management oversight of the Haiku Valley cultural preserve. Initiates process of conveying Haiku valley in fee simple to the department of land and natural resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 5:00PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2246/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2246","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374688,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Hawaii-Grown Produce; Farm-to-School","description":"Establishes the farm-to-school program in the department of agriculture to increase the procurement of locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Establishes a task force within the Department of Agriculture to examine the feasibility of establishing school gardens and creating a Hawaii-grown Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; and to advise the Department of Agriculture in the creation and implementation of the Farm-to-School Program. Adds an appropriation section to be expended by the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2245/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2245","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374690,"bill_number":"HB2244","title":"Agriculture; Department of Agriculture; Inspections; Deputy Inspectors; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish compliance agreements with the federal government and other states for inspections conducted in the state of origin for the import and export of plant commodities. (HB2244 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 124, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2244/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2244","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374692,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Release on Bail; Procedure","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies to accept cash bail, certified copies of pre-filed bail bonds, and original bail bonds when the court is closed, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Specifies from whom bail may be accepted. Requires prompt release after acceptance of bail.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2243/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2243","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374693,"bill_number":"HB2242","title":"Veterinarians; Continuing Education","description":"Establishes a veterinary license renewal requirement of at least twenty continuing education credit hours, to be completed by June 30, 2016, the licensing renewal deadline in order to hold a valid license for the period beginning July 1, 2017, and thereafter. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 306, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1423).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2242/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2242","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374695,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Antique Gambling Devices; Slot Machines","description":"Defines \"antique gambling device\". Clarifies that the possession of an antique gambling device is not unlawful if the device is inoperable and for display purposes only. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2241 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2241/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2241","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374696,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"Headquarters Relocation Tax Exemption","description":"Establishes a tax exemption for certain businesses that relocate their headquarters to Hawaii. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2240 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2240/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2240","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374698,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Small Business Investment Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for certain investments in small business enterprises. (HB2239 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2239/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2239","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374700,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Motor Vehicles; Reimbursement for Parts","description":"Prohibits manufacturer recovery of increased warranty reimbursement to dealers. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB2238 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2238/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2238","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374701,"bill_number":"HB2237","title":"Emergency Management; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force within the legislative reference bureau to review and update chapters 127 and 128, HRS, pertaining to disaster relief and civil defense, to be consistent with national guidelines for emergency management and homeland security.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2237/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2237","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374703,"bill_number":"HB2236","title":"Absentee Voting; Emergency Authority","description":"Authorizes the governor or chief election officer to designate alternate methods of handling federal absentee ballots during periods of declared emergency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2236/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2236","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374705,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Prostitution; Motion to Vacate Judgment","description":"Authorizes a person convicted of committing the offense of prostitution, or any offense related to prostitution, to file a motion to vacate the judgment under certain circumstances. Establishes procedures for the motion to vacate. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2235 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2235/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2235","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374706,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Minors; Prostitution; Family Court; Penal Code; Special Fund; Victim Services Pilot Program","description":"Amends the definition of child abuse or neglect to include acts or omissions of any person or legal entity and requires mandatory reporting when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Requires law enforcement to immediately report incidents of child prostitution to DHS. Grants the family court exclusive jurisdiction over any person under eighteen who is charged with an offense of prostitution. Amends the statute of limitations under the prostitution coercion liability act. Establishes that a person who is under eighteen and suspected of or charged with an offense of prostitution shall be granted immunity from prosecution, and shall be subject to the child protective provisions of chapter 587A, HRS. Establishes a two-year victim services pilot program to address the needs of minor victims of prostitution. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2234 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2234/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2234","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374708,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Child Abuse or Neglect; Mandatory Reporting; Duty to Report","description":"Amends the definition of child abuse or neglect to include acts or omissions of any person or legal entity. Requires mandatory reporting when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Expands medical personnel's duty to report wounds to include injuries suffered by a victim of labor trafficking or injuries that result from prostitution. Subjects a person who reports wounds to physician-patient privilege regarding patient communications for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient but not regarding physician's observations of patient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2233/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2233","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374710,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Health; Physicians; Medical School Students; Pelvic Examinations; Informed Consent","description":"Addresses the circumstances under which pelvic examinations may be performed by certain health care providers and medical students on anesthetized or unconscious female patients. (HB2232 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 136, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2232/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2232","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374711,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Community Placement Program for Female Offenders","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish a community placement program for female offenders transitioning from incarceration back into the community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2231/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2231","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374713,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Women's Caucus; Comprehensive Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2230/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2230","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374715,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Liquor Establishments; Birth Defects Warning Sign","description":"Requires establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to display notification to warn customers of the risk of consuming alcohol during pregnancy. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, ERB, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2229/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374716,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Breastfeeding; Labor and Industrial Relations; Wage and Hour Law","description":"Requires an employer with twenty or more employees to make reasonable efforts to provide a clean location for breastfeeding employees to express breast milk in privacy. Requires covered employers to post a notice pertaining to this provision in a conspicuous location. Establishes a civil fine of $50 for the failure of an employer to provide a location or post a notice. Provides an exemption for covered employers if compliance imposes an undue hardship. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374718,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"New Birth Certificates; Transgender","description":"Requires the department of health to establish new birth certificates for persons whose gender differs from the gender designation on the person's original birth certificate, under certain conditions. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-26-12 3:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2227/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374720,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"Automated Victim Information and Notification System; Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund","description":"Codifies the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification System and establishes an Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2226 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 190, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374721,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"Digital Media; Film; Tax Credits","description":"Extends the repeal date of Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006, from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2021. Extends tax credits for qualified film production costs incurred before January 1, 2021.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374723,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"Employment Security","description":"Sets, for calendar year 2012, the wage base at 90% of the average annual wage. Sets, for calendar year 2012, the employer contribution rate at schedule F. Establishes the maximum weekly benefit rate at 75% of the average weekly wage until December 31, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374725,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Online financial reporting","description":"Mandates the creation and maintenance of monthly online financial information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374726,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Notification; Silver alert","description":"Creates and implements a silver alert program to alert the public of any missing senior citizen with an impaired mental condition to be operated concurrently with the Maile Amber Alert program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, PBM, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374728,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Voters; identification","description":"Requires a precinct official to request photo identification from persons signing a poll book, and verify information contained in the poll book.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2221/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374730,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Education; School Supplies; Debit Card System","description":"Allows the principal of each public school to establish and use a debit card system based at the individual school level for the purpose of purchasing school supplies and other related curriculum support supplies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374731,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Department of Education","description":"Mandates the creation and maintenance of monthly online financial information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2219/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374734,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Tax Credit; Residential Construction and Remodeling","description":"Provides qualified homeowners temporary tax credits for purchases of new residential properties and for new construction and remodeling projects on residential properties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374736,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Budget; Removal of Vacant Positions","description":"Requires State agencies to fill job positions within ten years after a vacancy; requires the automatic removal of funds for positions vacant longer than ten years. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2217 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2217/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374737,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Transportation; Noise; Motor Vehicles; Mopeds","description":"Prohibits motor vehicle mufflers from emitting a noise level above ninety-five decibels. Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue traffic citations for violations that are correctable. Establishes a penalty for failure to provide proof of correction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374739,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Uniform Information Practices Act; Required disclosures","description":"Amends sections 92F-12 and 92F-14 to reflect that names of persons nominated for appointment to the judiciary or to executive and administrative offices and departments must be publicly disclosed, and that such disclosure does not constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374741,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Constitutional amendment; Disclosure of gubernatorial nominees","description":"Proposes amending article V, section 6 of the State Constitution to require that the governor disclose, at the time of each nomination, the names of all persons nominated to serve in executive and administrative offices and departments, regardless of whether the nominee is ultimately appointed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374742,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Constitutional amendment; Disclosure of judicial nominee names","description":"Proposes amending article VI, section 3 of the State Constitution to require that the governor and chief justice disclose names of judicial nominees immediately upon receipt of those names from the judicial selection commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2213/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374744,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"Bond loan; clean energy","description":"Establishes a clean energy bond loan program for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements on properties; authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the program; establishes laws to implement the program which shall be repealed upon the adoption of administrative rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374746,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Non-general Funds; Auditor","description":"Requires a review of special funds. Provides for the automatic repeal of all non-general funds that are recommended for termination by the auditor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374747,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Biofuel Facilities; Income Tax; Tax Credit","description":"Amends the existing ethanol facility income tax credit to include other bioenergy production and to enable larger facilities to be eligible for the tax incentive.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374749,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Penalties","description":"Increases the penalties for unauthorized computer access in the first, second, and third degrees to class A, B, and C felonies, respectively; raises the minimum monetary value to $20,000 when unauthorized computer access in the first degree is based on monetary value of the information obtained.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374751,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Production of Records","description":"Adds a new chapter allowing Hawaii courts in all criminal cases to order the production of records by persons/entities located outside Hawaii; requires that anyone in Hawaii served with criminal process from another jurisdiction must comply with such criminal process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374752,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Recordkeeping; Electronic communication service providers","description":"Requires electronic communication service providers to retain subscriber/user records and internet destination history information for at least 2 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374754,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Computer Fraud; Penalties","description":"Amends sections 708-891 and 708-891.5 to include computer fraud that occurs when accessing a computer system or computer network; increases the penalties for computer fraud in the first and second degrees to class A and B felonies, respectively; creates new offense of computer fraud in the third degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374756,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Taxation; constitutional amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to include a two-thirds supermajority voting requirement for the legislature to pass laws that increase or create taxes and fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374757,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Fiscal Note; Legislature","description":"Requires fiscal note for each bill that affects state funds. Informs legislators of all costs associated with a particular bill and requires a reliable estimate of the cost of any proposed legislation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374759,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Job Creation Tax Credit","description":"Provides for a job creation income tax credit for each new full time employee hired after April 30, 2012 and before May 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374761,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Executive Office on Aging; Aging and Disability Resource Center Program; Long Term Care Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the aging and disability resource center program in the executive office on aging. Appropriates funds for the further development and expansion of the aging and disability resource center program statewide.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374762,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Task Force; Deputy Healthcare Transformation Coordinator; Appropriation; Long-term Care Commission","description":"Establishes and directs a task force to coordinate and consolidate state long-term care programs and services. Establishes the position of deputy healthcare transformation coordinator. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374764,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Medicaid; Adult Vision Appropriation; Disabilities","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to match federal funds for medicaid benefits for adult vision services. Authorizes caregiver consent by affidavit to allow minors to participate in programs under Individuals with Disabilities Act and section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2200 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2200/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374766,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"Health Care Services; Consolidation; Department of Human Services; Department of Health","description":"Consolidates the authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the department of human services and the department of health, as they relate to various health care services; transfers the programs of the department of human services relating to home and community-based case management, community care foster family homes, and adult day care to the department of health on July 1, 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374768,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Education; Full Participation in School Act; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Authorizes certain caregivers to execute an affidavit for caregiver consent on behalf of a minor to allow the minor to participate fully in programs and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374770,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Kupuna Care; Healthy Aging Partnership Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the aging and disability resource center in the executive office on aging. Appropriates funds for the aging and disability resource center, kupuna care program, healthy aging partnership program, senior centers, and elder registration services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374771,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"Child Abuse; Adult Abuse; Background Checks","description":"Requires the department of human services to allow persons to conduct child and vulnerable adult abuse perpetrator checks on the department's website as part of background checks for employment, volunteer, licensure, or certification purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374773,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"Kapuna Caucus; Long Term Care; Education; Appropriation; Long Term Care Commission","description":"Requests the executive office on aging of the department of health to conduct an education and awareness campaign on long term care and have the campaign evaluated. Appropriates funds for the long term care education and awareness campaign and an evaluation of the campaign.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374775,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction","description":"Adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act to ensure that only one state has jurisdiction at any one time. Contains specific guidelines to specify which court has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated adult. Prioritizes the states that may claim jurisdiction. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2193 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374776,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Financial Exploitation of Dependent Elder; Penalties; Tort Actions","description":"Creates the crime of financial exploitation of an elder and provides enhanced penalties. Requires financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse to law enforcement. Creates a private right of action for financial exploitation of an elder. Effective 1/7/2059. (HD2192 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374778,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Powers of Attorney; Requirements","description":"Requires that a power of attorney be witnessed by two witnesses who are not related to the attorney-in-fact and be acknowledged by a notary public. Establishes qualifications for witnesses to execution of a power of attorney.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374780,"bill_number":"HB2190","title":"Financial Abuse; Elderly; Mandatory Reporting","description":"Requires suspected financial abuse of an elder to be reported by financial institutions to an appropriate police department and allows suspected financial abuse to be reported to the Department of Human Services. Mandates the Department of Human Services to share records with police or the office of the prosecutor for investigation or prosecution of a financial abuse case. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2190 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD/CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374781,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Programs; Family Member","description":"Requires medicaid home and community-based waiver programs to allow family members hired and directed by the waiver program individual to provide specific approved in-home care services to the individual. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2189 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374783,"bill_number":"HB2188","title":"Caregivers; Tax Credits","description":"Establishes three new tax credits for caregivers: small business caregiver leave tax credit; caregiver tax credit based on a percentage of adjusted gross income; caregiver educational cost tax credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS/ERB, HED, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374785,"bill_number":"HB2187","title":"Homeless; Housing; Substance Abuse; Mental Health; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the homeless programs office of the department of human services and the rental housing trust fund. Appropriates funds to the department of health for substance abuse treatment, mental health support services, and clean and sober housing services and the department of human services for a homeless prevention program, rental assistance program, and matching funds for shelter plus care grants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374786,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Mortuary, Cemetery, or Pre-need Funeral Authority; Disclosure Requirements; Complaints","description":"Requires a mortuary, cemetery, or other such funeral authority to provide the current address, telephone number, and electronic mail address for the regulated industries complaints office in the disclosures of the written contract and in a written notice provided at the time that merchandise or services are delivered. Effective 8/15/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2186/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374788,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Motor Vehicle; Weight Tax; State Highway Fund","description":"Decreases the state motor vehicle weight tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374790,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"State Funds; State Awards; Subawards Reporting","description":"Updates deadlines for the director of finance to establish accessible searchable websites and implement pilot program on data collection and subawards reporting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374791,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Convention Center District; Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes the convention center district to develop uses and activities to promote use of the convention center. Establishes policies to guide development within the district. Establishes the convention center district revolving fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2183 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374793,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Emergency Shelters; Counties; Homeless Persons and Families; Appropriation","description":"Requires a county that is relocating a homeless person or family from public property, to provide access to a temporary emergency shelter and notify the person or family of the location of the emergency shelter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374795,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Trustees; Vacancies; Election","description":"Amends the deadline to file nomination papers associated with filling a vacancy in the membership of the board of trustees of OHA, to ensure compliance with provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, P.L. 111-84, mandating the mailing of absentee ballots to uniformed and overseas voters no later than forty-five days prior to an election.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 026, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2181/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374796,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Smoking; Prohibition; Bus Stops; Lanais","description":"Prohibits smoking at bus stops and on lanais of multi-family residential dwellings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, TRN, JUD, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374798,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Auditor; Salary","description":"Allows the diminishment of the auditor's salary during the auditor's term of office by general law applicable to all salaried officers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 300, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1417).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374800,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Procurement Code","description":"Makes permanent procurement code exemptions relating to certain sole source vendors and to small purchases. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB 2178 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Okamura, Say excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374801,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Liquor Licenses; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the issuance of a liquor license to retailers whose premises at a single location where the liquor would be sold or stored is 100,000 square feet or more. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374803,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Government Efficiency","description":"Creates a Lean Six Sigma task force to make recommendations for improving state government efficiency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374805,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Task Force Members; Ethics Code","description":"Exempts task force members from certain requirements, restrictions, and prohibitions of the State's code of ethics. Defines task force. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2175 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 208, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374806,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Campaign Finance; Expenditures; Electioneering Communications; Reporting","description":"Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to maintain public records in a searchable database. Amends reporting requirements for persons and organizations. Authorizes the Commission to monitor and penalize all persons failing to report campaign spending. Mandates that the Commission implement rules for campaign spending consistent with campaign spending laws within 360 days of the effective date of this Act. Effective 360 days after 11/07/12. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:40pm in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374808,"bill_number":"HB2173","title":"Health; Loan Repayment; Recruitment; Hawaii Health Corps; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii health corps program. Establishes a recruitment program and a loan repayment program to attract and retain qualified health professionals in medically underserved areas of the State. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374810,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Freestanding Surgical Outpatient Facilities; Outpatient; Ambulatory Surgical Centers; Regulation","description":"Mandates department of health to adopt federal guidelines for the regulation of all freestanding surgical outpatient facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374811,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Tax Credit; Emergency On-Call Physicians","description":"Establishes a tax credit for physicians who provide on-call services to hospital emergency rooms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374813,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council","description":"Adds representatives of health care provider organizations to the prepaid health care advisory council. Increases maximum membership from 7 to 9.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374815,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Public Accountancy; Peer Review; Attest","description":"Establishes a peer review process for public accounting firms that engage in attest work. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 324, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1441).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374816,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Public Safety; Medical Release Program For Inmates","description":"Requires the Hawaii paroling authority to establish a program for the medical release from prison of ill, disabled, and geriatric inmates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374818,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Green Waste; Symposium; Office of Solid Waste Management","description":"Requires the office of solid waste management to host a symposium to develop initiatives for improved reuse and recycling of green waste. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374820,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Electronic Waste Recycling; Collections","description":"Requires electronic device manufacturers to: (1) provide for either monthly collection events or regular collection sites within 60 miles of high population density areas; and (2) report weight of electronic devices recycled by county and type of device.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374821,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"Motor Vehicles; Annual Registration Fees; State Highway Fund","description":"Decreases the state motor vehicle registration fee and amounts deposited to the State Highway Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374823,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"PUC; Area Circuit; Distributed Generation Threshold; 50%","description":"Requires the PUC to adopt rules to require that the area circuit threshold for distributed generation be no less than 50%.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374824,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"CIP; 50th Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to install photovoltaic systems in public schools situated in the 50th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374828,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Animals; Cruelty; Pests","description":"Removes the requirement that handling or extermination of insects, vermin, or other pests be conducted in accordance with standard pest control practices and applicable laws to avoid criminal liability for cruelty to animals. Clarifies the definition of pests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2629/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374829,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"Eminent domain; Fees and costs","description":"Provides that the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees, appraisal cost, and expert witness fees if the judgment on compensation or damages exceeds the plaintiff's original written statement by ten per cent or more and allows payment in settlement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2628/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374831,"bill_number":"SB2627","title":"Constitutional Amendment to Article VII for Balanced Budget","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify that the Legislature is required to comply with balanced budget requirements and use the latest Council on Revenues estimates to enact a balanced budget; grants standing to specific officials to seek judicial enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2627/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374832,"bill_number":"SB2626","title":"School Community Councils; Written findings; Public meetings.","description":"Requires school community councils and principals to provide detailed justification for proposed changes and opposition to proposed changes; requires school community councils to hold two community meetings annually in each school community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2626/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374834,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Motor vehicle safety check","description":"Abolishes requirement that all motor vehicles obtain annual certificate of inspection.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2625/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374835,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Collective bargaining; employee organizations","description":"Repeals exclusive representation requirements and protects employees' freedom to independently form an employee organization within their appropriate bargaining unit for the purpose of collectively bargaining with their employer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2624/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374837,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"Civil Unions; Refusal to Rent Religious Facilities","description":"Provides that religious organizations are permitted to refuse to rent or otherwise allow use of their facilities for the purpose of civil union solemnization or civil union recognition or celebration and such organizations shall not be not subject to penalty for such refusal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2623/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374838,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"Reapportionment; Transparency.","description":"Provides that the meetings of the reapportionment commission, commission committees, and advisory councils shall be open to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2622/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374839,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Felony; Impersonation of a law enforcement officer.","description":"Provides additional acts that qualify as impersonation of a law enforcement officer in the first degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2621/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374841,"bill_number":"SB2620","title":"Regents Candidate Advisory Council; University of Hawaii","description":"Abolishes the regents candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with Representative(s) Hanohano, Takai voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti voting no (1) and Representative(s) Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2620/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374842,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"Firearms; Ammunition Magazine Capacity","description":"Repeals ten round capacity limit on detachable ammunition magazines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2619/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374844,"bill_number":"SB2618","title":"General Excise Tax; Repeal Act 105","description":"Repeals Act 105, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2618/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374845,"bill_number":"SB2617","title":"Legislature's Regular Session; Every odd year.","description":"Proposes Constitutional amendment to provide that regular sessions of the state legislature shall occur in every odd numbered year rather than annually.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2617/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374847,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Truth in Accounting; Reporting; Budget","description":"The purpose of this Act is to develop a truth in accounting process for preparation and reporting of the State budget, which requires that the State government fulfill its responsibility to the public to transparently and timely report upon the actual financial status of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2616/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374848,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"Reapportionment; Definition of \"permanent resident\"","description":"Defines \"permanent resident\" for legislative reapportionment as any individual counted as a usual resident in the last preceding U.S. census within the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2615/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374849,"bill_number":"SB2614","title":"Employment security; Wages","description":"Reduces the taxable wage base for unemployment taxes to wages of no more than $7,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2614/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374851,"bill_number":"SB2613","title":"Electric companies; Customer choice; Deregulation","description":"Creates a competitive market for the generation of electricity; deregulates electric utilities with respect to rates and other matters with consideration to transition costs; provides direct access by retail customers to the competitive market.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2613/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374852,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"Payroll deductions; Membership and union dues excluded.","description":"Provides that public employers are permitted to deduct group insurance premiums from employee's compensation upon written permission; removes public employer requirement to deduct membership or union dues from compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2612/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374854,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Unemployment; Definition of Employment; Excluded Services.","description":"Provides for the exemption of specific services from the definition of 'employment' for the purposes of unemployment compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2611/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374855,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Felony; Report death or disappearance of child; False report.","description":"Establishes penalties for caregivers who fail to report the death or disappearance of a child to law enforcement or who provide false information to law enforcement authorities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2610/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374857,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"Ethics; Disclosure; Financial Interests","description":"Amends the disclosure deadline for financial interests to January 15 of each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2609/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374858,"bill_number":"SB2608","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Food Stamp; Report","description":"Requires the department of human services to provide information on the prospective population eligible for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the feasibility of allowing supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase hot or prepared meals. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2608/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374859,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Child Support Enforcement; Judgments for Support","description":"Establishes that every judgment for child support is enforceable until paid in full.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2607/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374861,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Warning Signs; Alcohol Consumption; Liquor Licensees","description":"Requires premises licensed under chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to have an advertisement or sign posted on or about the premises that provides customers with a warning that women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy. Effective January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/HTH/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2606/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374862,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Oral Health; Dentists; Public Schools; Medicaid; Appropriations","description":"Requires DOH to educate the public about issues that affect children's oral health. Authorizes DHS to determine the rates of payment to dentists who provide dental services to QUEST and the QUEST expanded access program participants. Appropriates funds to increase payments for dental services to QUEST and the QUEST expanded access program participants and to establish an electronic system to track data relating to children's dental health. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2605/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374864,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Education; Non-school-hour programs; Appropriation","description":"Creates the non-school-hour programs special fund as a dedicated source of funding for non-school-hour programs. Makes appropriations from the non-school-hour programs special fund and the general fund for non-school-hour programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2604/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374865,"bill_number":"SB2603","title":"Insurance; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Mandates health insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders under accident and health or sickness insurance and group hospital and medical services contracts and health maintenance organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2603/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374867,"bill_number":"SB2602","title":"Youth Economic and Financial Management Literacy Education","description":"Directs the department of education to add a mandatory economic and financial management literacy course to the public high school curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2602/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374868,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"Education; Hawaii Grow Your Own Teacher Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii grow your own teacher program. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2601/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374869,"bill_number":"SB2600","title":"Tobacco and Intoxicating Liquor Sales and Advertisements","description":"Prohibits the location, display, and advertising of tobacco and intoxicating liquors within 5 feet from the point-of-sale in stores.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2600/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374871,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"Children; Missing; Child Death; Reporting; Felony Offenses","description":"Requires a parent, guardian, or other person having the care, custody, or control of a child to report the death of a child or location of the corpse of a child to law enforcement within an unspecified number of hours after learning of the death or location of the corpse; requires a parent, guardian, or other person to report the missing child to law enforcement within twenty-four hours after the parent, guardian, or other person obtains knowledge that the child is missing; establishes unspecified felony offenses for reporting violations and for giving false information to law enforcement authorities conducting a missing person investigation or a felony criminal investigation involving a child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2599/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374872,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Charter Schools; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist charter schools, not-for-profit corporations that support charter schools, and community development financial institutions that support charter schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2598/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374874,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"Hawaii Legacy Trust Fund; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Establishes the Hawaii legacy trust fund as a separate fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation to encourage individuals to make strong financial investments while supporting conservation, reforestation, environmental stewardship, sustainability, affordable housing, public education, and the well-being of the State's keiki and kupuna.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2597/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374875,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"Education; Bullying; Safe Schools Act; Cyberbullying; Harassment","description":"Requires the department of education, local school boards of public charter schools, and private schools to maintain, monitor, and enforce anti-bullying, anti-cyberbullying, and anti-harassment policies and procedures to protect students or groups of students from bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2596/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374877,"bill_number":"SB2595","title":"Department of Health; Early Intervention Services; Fees","description":"Requires DOH to hold the eligibility criteria or scope of covered services to at least the same level that was in effect on January 1, 2012. Allows previously eligible children to remain eligible for early intervention services. Allows DOH to establish a family cost participation schedule for early intervention services. Allows DOH to include in its contracts with early intervention service providers a provision that requires the provider to provide early intervention services to individuals who are ineligible under part C of IDEA on a fee-for-service basis and charge fees no more than the State's reimbursement rate. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2595/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374878,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Homeless; Homeless Programs Office; Designated safe facilities; Keiki Caucus; Appropriation","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the homeless programs office of the DHS to establish designated safe facilities for homeless persons to live until permanent housing becomes available. Requires the homeless programs office to establish rules and a code of conduct for the designated safe facilities. Requires partnership with nonprofit and community service organizations and coordination with state and county law enforcement officials for the safety of individuals residing in the designated safe facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2594/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374879,"bill_number":"SB2593","title":"Health; Physical Exercise; Grant; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to Positive Moves, Inc., to implement and administer the \"millions of kids moving monthly\" project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2593/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374881,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"Universal Children's Savings Account; Appropriation","description":"Creates a Universal Children's Savings Account Program under the Department of Budget and Finance. Establishes the Universal Children's Savings Account Trust Fund. Effective July 2, 2050. (SB2592 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Fontaine, Johanson, Pine, Riviere, Thielen, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2592/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374882,"bill_number":"SB2591","title":"Children and Youth Day and Month; Public Events","description":"Requires public events celebrating Children and Youth Day to be held on the first Sunday in October and public events, such as the Children and Youth Summit, to be held in the month of October, on the State Capitol grounds if the Children and Youth Day planning committee so chooses, unless otherwise determined by the governor. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2591 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2591/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374884,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Child Abuse; Child Protection","description":"Requires the court to consider whether an alleged or potential perpetrator should be removed from a family home, rather than continuing a child's placement in foster care. Places the burden on a child's family in establishing that it is in the child's best interest to remove the child from the family home, rather than to remove the alleged or potential perpetrator from the family home. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2590 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2590/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374885,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"Former Foster Youth; Medical Assistance; Keiki Caucus","description":"Requires the department of human services to offer and provide former foster youth enrollment in an appropriate medical assistance program and continue to provide assistance to the former foster youth until they reach age twenty-six. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2589 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2589/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374887,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Limitation of Actions; Sexual Offenses Against Minors","description":"Extends the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act. Revives for a two-year period certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previously lapsed. Excludes the State and its political subdivisions as legal entities against whom a claim for gross negligence may be brought during the two-year window period. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant when an accusation of sexual abuse was made with no basis in fact and with malicious intent. (SB2588 HD3)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 068, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2588/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374888,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"Charter School Facilities Fund; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii charter school facilities fund for funding the repair, maintenance, and other facilities needs of charter schools. Establishes the Hawaii charter school facilities fund advisory board within the charter school administrative office, to establish criteria for the expenditure of funds, among other things. Exempts the fund from the special fund assessments on gross receipts and for administrative expenses incurred by the department responsible for the operations supported by the fund. Appropriates funds for the fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2587/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374889,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Unemployment Benefits; Claims; National Guard","description":"Requires DLIR to update the administrative rules relating to unemployment benefits for national guard members by 01/01/2013. Exempts rules from public notice and hearing requirements. Requires DLIR to report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2586/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374891,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"Honor and Remember Flag","description":"Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the State's emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2585/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374892,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"National Guard; Tuition Assistance; Appropriation","description":"Broadens the scope of the tuition assistance to Hawaii National Guard members attending the University of Hawaii and appropriates funds for that purpose. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2584 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 12:45PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2584/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374894,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"National Guard; Adjutant General; Qualifications","description":"Prohibits a person from being eligible to serve as an adjutant general unless the person has held a commission of a grade 05 or above and has served as a commissioned officer in one or more of the armed forces for at least 10 years, of which five have been an active duty commissioned officer in the Hawaii National Guard, whether army, air, or both. Grandfathers sitting adjutant general. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2583/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374895,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Procurement; Small Businesses; Veterans; Service-Disabled Veterans","description":"Authorizes the chief procurement officer to establish the goal that at least three percent of the State's annual purchasing expenditures are awarded to veteran-owned businesses. Requires the procurement policy board to adopt rules for graduated price preferences for Hawaii small businesses, and businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2582 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla, Herkes, C. Lee, Luke, Marumoto, Saiki, Thielen excused (7).","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2582/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374897,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Automated Victim Notification Special Fund; Automated Victim Identification and Notification System","description":"Codifies the statewide automated victim information and notification system and establishes an automated victim notification system special fund. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2581/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374898,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Liquor Establishments; Birth Defects Warning Sign","description":"Requires establishments that serve alcoholic beverages to display notification to warn customers of the risk of consuming alcohol during pregnancy. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2580/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374900,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"Minors; Prostitution; Family Court; Penal Code","description":"Establishes a new chapter for the safe harbor of sexually exploited children. Expands the scope of the domestic violence and sexual assault special fund annual report to the legislature. Establishes that persons who are under eighteen and suspected of or charged with certain offenses of prostitution shall not be prosecuted and shall be subject to the safe harbor program. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2579 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 4:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2579/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374901,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Health; Physicians; Medical School Students; Pelvic Examinations; Informed Consent","description":"Prohibits a physician, osteopathic physician, surgeon, or medical student from performing a pelvic examination for training purposes on an anesthetized or unconscious female patient unless specific informed consent was obtained, the pelvic examination is within the specified scope of care, or the pelvic examination is required for diagnostic purposes on an unconscious patient. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2578/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374902,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"New Birth Certificates; Transgender","description":"Provides amended birth certificates for persons who have undergone a gender transition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2577/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374904,"bill_number":"SB2576","title":"Prostitution; Motion to Vacate Conviction","description":"Authorizes a person convicted of committing the offense of prostitution to file a motion to vacate the conviction under certain circumstances. Establishes procedures for the motion to vacate. Establishes minimum fines for the commission of the first and any subsequent offense of prostitution. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 216, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2576/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374905,"bill_number":"SB2575","title":"Labor Trafficking; Prostitution; Authority to Report","description":"Allows certain medical personnel to report certain injuries, including injuries that result from labor trafficking or prostitution. Subjects a person who reports wounds to physician-patient privilege regarding patient communications for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient but not regarding physician's observations of patient. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2575/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374907,"bill_number":"SB2574","title":"Community Placement Program for Female Offenders","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish a community placement program for female offenders transitioning from incarceration back into the community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2574/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374908,"bill_number":"SB2573","title":"Breastfeeding; Employment Practices; Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Requires an employer with twenty or more employees to make reasonable efforts to provide a clean location for breastfeeding employees to express breast milk in privacy. Requires covered employers to post a notice pertaining to this provision in a conspicuous location. Establishes a civil fine for the failure of an employer to provide a location or post notice. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2573/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374910,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"Women's Caucus; Comprehensive Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2572/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374911,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Domestic Relations; Civil Unions","description":"Amends various statutory provisions to reconfirm and clarify the original intent of Act 1 (2011) that civil union partners shall have all the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law as are granted to those who contract, obtain a license, and are solemnized pursuant to chapter 572, HRS. Makes various housekeeping amendments to assist with the implementation and interpretation of Act 1, including with respect to public employee benefits, property held as tenants by the entirety, establishment of parent-child relationships, and adoption. Ensures couples who terminated their reciprocal beneficiary relationships after 10/3/11 retain all rights and benefits upon entering into a civil union. (SB2571 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2571/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374912,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Smoking; Apartment Buildings; Condominiums","description":"Amends section 328J-7 to specify that the common areas and lanais of apartment buildings and condominiums are not exceptions to the smoking ban for enclosed or partially enclosed areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2570/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374914,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Smoking; Public Transportation Stops and Stations","description":"Prohibits smoking within a presumptively reasonable minimum distance of twenty feet from all public transportation stops and stations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2569/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374915,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Homeless; Return-to-Home Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the return-to-home program to assist eligible homeless individuals return to their home state if there is a support network available and the support network is able to receive them. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2568 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 5:45PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2568/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374917,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"Public Information Practices; Government Contractors; UIPA","description":"Requires government contractors to disclose to the public certain specified information concerning the contract upon request pursuant to the uniform information practices act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2567/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374918,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"Campaign Contributions; State Contracts; Procurement Code","description":"Clarifies that public contractors are prohibited from making a campaign contribution during the duration of the contract by requiring all public contractors to explicitly agree through a provision in their public contracts to be subject to the prohibition and penalties for any violations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2566/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374920,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"Ethics; Gift Reporting","description":"Exempts from gift reporting requirements under the ethics code those gifts received by an elected or appointed official on behalf of the State; requires the gift to be recorded in a public record as the property of the State; provides that upon the end of the official's term of office the gift may remain with the official's agency or the agency may transfer the gift to the state archives or state foundation on culture and the arts, as appropriate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2565/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374921,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"Anonymous Contributions; Exemption","description":"Amends provisions related to anonymous contributions to change the threshold at which the provisions shall not apply from amounts that aggregate to less than $500 that are received from ten or more persons at the same political function, to less than $100 received from ten or more persons at the same political function.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2564/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374922,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"State Funds; State Awards; Subawards Reporting","description":"Clarifies that it is the responsibility of the chief information officer to establish, implement, and maintain a searchable website for state awards. Updates deadlines for the chief information officer to establish accessible searchable websites and implement a pilot program on data collection and subawards reporting. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2563/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374924,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"Financial Disclosure Statements; Ownership Interest Threshold Amount","description":"Increases the financial disclosure threshold amount from $5,000 to $10,000 for ownership or beneficiary interests of candidates for state elective offices and other persons required to disclose financial interests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2562/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374925,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Elections; Fundraisers; Legislators","description":"Prohibits fundraisers for legislators during regular sessions of the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2561/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374927,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Conflict of Interest; Task Force Members; Ethics Code","description":"Exempts a person serving on a task force or working group established by the legislature for the purpose of recommending possible legislation from the conflict of interest law under the state ethics code and clarifies that an employee, as defined in the ethics code, does not include such persons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2560/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374928,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"State Ethics Commission; Disclosure of Financial Interests by Legislators","description":"Requires a legislator to file a disclosure of financial interests between 1/1 and 1/31 annually.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2559/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374930,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Ethics; Standards of Conduct; Public Employees; Gifts","description":"Reduces the minimum value of a gift that must be reported by a legislator or government employee, or spouse or dependent child of a legislator or government employee, from $200 to $100; applies to gift disclosures filed for the period beginning on June 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2558/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374931,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Reapportionment Commission; Reapportionment Hearings; Sunshine Law; Public Internet Access","description":"Requires members of the reapportionment commission and advisory councils to receive training on chapter 92. Requires reapportionment public hearings to be broadcasted live and archived on the Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2557/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374932,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"Office of Information Practices; Information Practices Commission","description":"Renames the office of information practices to the information practices commission and places the commission administratively within DAGS. Requires the governor to name the commission members. Authorizes the commission to hire an executive director and staff. Effective 01/01/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2556/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374934,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"Boards and Commissions; Financial Disclosures","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to provide a confidential copy of board members' most recent financial disclosures to all other members of the filer's board and executive director. Requires the recipients of the disclosures to maintain the confidentiality of the disclosures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2555/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374935,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"Public Agency Meetings","description":"Clarifies that a meeting of a board may be recorded by an audio or video recorder.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2554/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374937,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Reapportionment Plan; Public Hearings; Filing Deadlines","description":"Extends the filing deadline for reapportionment plans from 150 days to 180 days from the date on which reapportionment commission members are certified.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2553/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374938,"bill_number":"SB2552","title":"Campaign Finance; Electioneering Communications; Reporting","description":"Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to maintain public records in a searchable database. Amends reporting requirements by, amongst other things, requiring corporations and noncandidate committees to disclose the name of a candidate identified in any advertisement or electioneering communication which they have funded directly or indirectly. Penalizes all persons failing to report to the Commission. Mandates that the Commission implement rules for campaign spending consistent with Hawaii Revised Statutes within 360 days of the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2552/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374940,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"Reapportionment Plan; Deadline; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the deadline for the filing of the reapportionment plan for the state legislature and United States congressional districts from 150 days to 180 days after certification of the commission members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2551/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374941,"bill_number":"SB2550","title":"Reapportionment Commission; Member Selection; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the two members appointed by each of the senate president, speaker of the house of representatives, and the two so designated by their opposition party, to be from different counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2550/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374942,"bill_number":"SB2549","title":"Ethics Code; Filing a Complaint; State Ethics Commission; Public Record","description":"Amends the statutory procedures regarding ethics code violation charges by requiring any related documents leading to a final disposition to be matters of public record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2549/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374944,"bill_number":"SB2548","title":"Financial Disclosure Statements; Boards and Commissions; Public Documents","description":"Allows the financial disclosure statements of the members of state boards and commissions holding official authority over permitting or licensing of land use and water use related matters to be public documents and available for public inspection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2548/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374945,"bill_number":"SB2547","title":"Governor Appointees and Nominees; Advice and Consent; Financial Disclosure","description":"Requires any person nominated by the governor and subject to the advice and consent of the senate to submit a financial disclosure statement to the governor and senate president as part of the advice and consent procedures of the senate; requires confidentiality except in certain cases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2547/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374947,"bill_number":"SB2546","title":"University of Hawaii Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council","description":"Amends the form and function of the University of Hawaii Regents Candidate Advisory Council. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2546 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Hanohano voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti voting no (1) and Representative(s) Carroll, Ching, Herkes, Mizuno excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2546/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374948,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Education; Early Learning; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the executive office on early learning. Establishes the early learning advisory board to replace the early learning council. Repeals junior kindergarten programs at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, requires students to be at least five years of age on July 31 of the school year in order to attend kindergarten. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 178, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2545/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374950,"bill_number":"SB2544","title":"Taxation; Itemized Deductions","description":"Repeals the temporary limit on the amount of itemized deductions that may be claimed by certain taxpayers. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2544/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374951,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Education; Hawaii Teacher Cadet Program Fund; Hawaii 3R's School Repair and Maintenance Fund","description":"Amends section 302A-1502.4, HRS, for housekeeping and other purposes. Repeals section 302A-401.5, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Ching, Herkes, Mizuno excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2543/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374952,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"Education; Attendance","description":"Amends section 302A-1143 to specify when a student may attend a school outside of the student's district. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Ching, Herkes, Mizuno excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2542/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374954,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Education; Collective Bargaining","description":"Repeals various sections of chapter 302A, HRS, in order to leave employer-employee issues covered by those sections to be negotiated pursuant to the collective bargaining process. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2541/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374955,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Education; Housekeeping","description":"Amends or repeals various provisions of Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housekeeping and other purposes. Repeals section 302B-3.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeal of veterans high school diploma takes effect 6/30/2015. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 133, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2540/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374957,"bill_number":"SB2539","title":"Harassment by Cyberbullying; Establishment; Penalty","description":"Establishes an offense of harassment by cyberbullying as a class C felony. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2539/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374958,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"Concussions; Concussion Awareness Program; School Athletics","description":"Requires the DOE and the Hawaii High School Athletic Association to develop a concussion awareness program to provide guidelines for public and private schools. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2538/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374960,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Charter Schools; Collective Bargaining","description":"Allows local school boards of charter schools and exclusive representatives to enter into master agreements separate from any other master agreement collectively bargained for between the exclusive representatives and department, as defined in chapter 89, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2537/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374961,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"Clean and Sober Home and Halfway House Task Force; Pilot Clean and Sober Home and Halfway House; Report","description":"Establishes a temporary clean and sober home and halfway house task force that shall, among other things, establish a pilot clean and sober home and halfway house for a county with a population over 900,000. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature containing findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation that may be necessary to effectuate those recommendations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1397).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2536/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374962,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Instructional Time; Bell Schedules","description":"Requires the Board of Education to develop multiple standard bell schedules for elementary, middle, and high schools, with the exception of charter schools and multi-track public schools. Amends the public education instructional time law. (SB2535 HD2)","status_desc":"Senate Floor Calendar","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Failed to pass Third Reading with 19 Ayes, representative Awana voting aye with reservations; 32 Noes Rep.(s) Representative(s) Aquino, Brower, Carroll, Chang, Ching, Choy, Cullen, Fontaine, Giugni, Hanohano, Har, Hashem, Ichiyama, Johanson, Kawakami, Keith-Agaran, C. Lee, M. Lee, Luke, Manahan, Marumoto, McKelvey, Morikawa, Nakashima, Pine, Riviere, Takai, Thielen, Tokioka, Ward, Wooley, Yamane; and 0 Excused.","last_action_date":"2012-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2535/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374964,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"Public School Facilities; Public Land Development Corporation","description":"Establishes the School Facilities Special Fund to accept revenue generated from the non-permanent disposition of public school lands and facilities to fund school facility construction and upgrade to meet twenty-first century school standards. Includes a reporting requirement. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2534 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 309, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1426).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2534/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374965,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Penal Code; Computer Fraud","description":"Creates a new offense of computer fraud in the third degree as a class C felony. Amends sections 708-891 and 708-891.5, HRS, to include computer fraud that occurs when accessing a computer system or computer network. Makes computer fraud in the first degree a class A felony. Makes computer fraud in the second degree a class B felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2533/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374967,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"Computer Crimes; Theft","description":"Includes intentionally using a computer to obtain control over the property of the victim to commit theft in the third and fourth degrees as acts that may constitute use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2532/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374968,"bill_number":"SB2531","title":"Criminal Process; Subpoena; Out-of-State Records","description":"Establishes a procedure for law enforcement and attorneys in a criminal case to obtain records located out-of-state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2531/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374970,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Internet Service Providers; Recordkeeping","description":"Requires internet service providers to keep consumer records for no less than two years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2530/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374971,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Penalties","description":"Increases the penalties for: (1) unauthorized computer access in the first degree from a class B felony to a class A felony and increases the value of information obtained requirements for the offense from more than $5,000 to more than $20,000; (2) unauthorized computer access in the second degree from a class C felony to a class B felony; and (3) unauthorized computer access in the third degree from misdemeanor to a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2529/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374973,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"Hawaii 3Ts School Technology Laboratories Fund; High Technology Development Corporation; University of Hawaii; Land Lease","description":"Places the Hawaii 3Ts school technology laboratories fund under the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the University of Hawaii to extend its current land lease with the high technology development corporation for no less than twenty-five years from the date of expiration of the existing lease. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2528 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2528/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374974,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Education; Facilities; Pre-plus Programs; Charter Schools","description":"Amends section 302A-1151.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the department of education to consider allowing charter schools and pre-plus programs to occupy all or a portion of public school facilities the department is considering for closure; provided that the department may consider using the facilities for any other purpose the board of education deems appropriate. Requires the department of education to identify unused public schools facilities for possible use by charter schools, early learning programs, or for any other purpose the board of education deems appropriate. Repeals sections 302A-1506.5 and 302B-3.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 48","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2527/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374975,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Energy Efficient Schools Fund","description":"Creates the energy efficient schools fund to be administered by the energy resources coordinator to provide grants to public schools that submit proposals to make school facilities more energy efficient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2526/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374977,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Hawaii Pacific University","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific University. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2525/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374978,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Haiku Valley","description":"Establishes the Haiku Valley cultural preserve commission to provide policy and management oversight of the Haiku Valley cultural preserve. Initiates process of conveying Haiku valley in fee simple to the department of land and natural resources. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2524/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374980,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Workers' Compensation; Subrogation; Premiums","description":"Allows a workers' compensation insurer to exercise subrogation rights against a third party that causes a compensable injury. Clarifies limits of reserves for the claim. Prohibits premiums from rising on the claim in excess of the estimated net subrogated claim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2523/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374981,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"Veterinarians; Continuing Education","description":"Establishes a veterinary license renewal requirement of at least twenty continuing education credit hours, to commence prior to the June 30, 2016, licensing renewal deadline in order to hold a valid license for the period beginning July 1, 2017, and thereafter. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2522/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374983,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Public Employees; Salary Disclosure","description":"Amends salary disclosure and other requirements for public employees, elected officials, and appointed department heads. Prohibits disclosure of names of all public employees, excluding elected officials and appointed department heads, when salary information, job position, and job titles for those public employees are disclosed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2521/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374984,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Public Meetings; Online Posting of Minutes","description":"Requires all government agencies, boards, commissions, and committees to post the minutes of their meetings online.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to EDT/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2520/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374985,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Electronic Reporting; Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; Motor Vehicle Registration","description":"Requires motor vehicle insurers to report to the insurance division all existing and newly issued motor vehicle insurance policies, as well as all terminations of and changes to any reported policy, no later than 12/31/2013, and to electronically report the same beginning 1/1/2014. Requires motor vehicle insurers to inform the insurance division of the DCCA on the method of electronic transmission that each insurer will utilize to report insurance information to the insurance division no later than 6/30/2013. Beginning 1/1/2014, prohibits renewal of registration of a motor vehicle registered in this State without satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2519/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374987,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"Driver's License; Active Duty Military; Dependents","description":"Authorizes military dependents as well as active duty military members deployed outside the U.S. to use an expired driver's license for up to ninety days after the return to the U.S. of the active duty member. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 022, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2518/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374988,"bill_number":"SB2517","title":"Traffic Abstracts; Confidentiality; District Courts","description":"Beginning on December 1, 2012, requires the removal of certain certified traffic abstracts records of all alleged moving violations for which the disposition of the case was \"dismissed with prejudice\" or \"not guilty\", or that occurred more than ten years prior to the date of the request for the abstract, with exceptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2517/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374990,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"DLNR; Use Permits; Commercial Watersports Equipment","description":"Requires DLNR to adopt rules to designate areas where, and time periods during which, commercial watersports equipment may be operated. Prohibits persons from using commercial watersports equipment without a use permit issued by DLNR. Requires a permittee to pay fees to DLNR for a use permit for commercial watersports equipment. Requires DLNR to conduct an annual review of the use permits issued for commercial watersports equipment. Defines \"commercial watersports equipment.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2516/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374991,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"Agribusiness Cooperative Program; Task Force","description":"Requires the convening of a task force to conduct a study as to whether an agribusiness cooperative program should be established in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2515/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374993,"bill_number":"SB2514","title":"Agriculture; Farming","description":"Authorizes the department of agriculture to lease land under its jurisdiction to qualified farmers at a reduced rate for food production. Requires the department of agriculture to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, to administer and implement the lease program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2514/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374994,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"Attorney General; Collections; Delinquent Accounts","description":"Provides that the Attorney General shall collect accounts delinquent for more than 90 days for executive departments, excepting the University of Hawaii. Creates a fund into which an unspecified percent of any money recovered by the Attorney General will be deposited, while the remainder will be returned to the department from which it came. Allows the Attorney General to list and eliminate uncollectable accounts based upon certain criteria.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2513/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374995,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Food and Energy Security Council","description":"Renames the Hawaii economic development task force the Hawaii food and energy security council and extends the sunset date of the council to 6/30/14. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on AGR with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2512/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374997,"bill_number":"SB2511","title":"Environmental Protection; Single-use Checkout Bags; Fee","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a fee for single-use checkout bags provided to a customer. Allows businesses to keep forty per cent of the fees for the first year of the program and ten per cent of the fees thereafter, subject to income and general excises taxes. Requires fees to be collected on single-use checkout bags not prohibited by county ordinance. Deposits fees collected into the natural area reserves fund and the general fund. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2511 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Awana, Cullen, Fontaine, Hanohano, Har, Johanson voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2511/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":374998,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"Vehicle Weight Tax","description":"Caps the state vehicle weight tax for one vehicle registered to certain totally permanently disabled veterans at $50 for a vehicle that has a net weight of ten thousand pounds or less, or $100 for a vehicle that has a net weight of more than ten thousand pounds. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2510/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375000,"bill_number":"SB2509","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kalaeloa Community Development District","description":"Clarifies residency requirements for community representatives of the Kalaeloa Community Development District to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2509/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375001,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Campaign Reporting Laws; Report Filing","description":"Amends filing deadlines for preliminary disclosure reports. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 118, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2508/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375003,"bill_number":"SB2507","title":"Paid Sick and Safe Leave","description":"Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick and safe leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2507/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375004,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"Civil Identification; Driver's License; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Transportation","description":"Transfers the non-driver's, or civil, identification program from the Department of the Attorney General to the Department of Transportation. Requires civil identification cards to be issued by the examiners of drivers in each county to comply with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, P.L. 109-13, by January 1, 2013. Effective January 1, 2013. (SB2506 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 310, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1427).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2506/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375005,"bill_number":"SB2505","title":"Feasibility Study; Temporary Restraining Orders; Electronic Application","description":"Requires the Office of the Governor to conduct a study on the feasibility of allowing a court to issue a temporary restraining order based on sworn oral testimony communicated to the court by electronic measures when exigent circumstances exist that prevent the applicant from appearing in person. Appropriates funds for the study. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2505 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2505/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375007,"bill_number":"SB2504","title":"Sale of Dogs and Cats; Retail Pet Stores; Pet Sellers; Identification Microchip","description":"Requires retail pet stores to provide a certificate or voucher for a microchip in a dog or cat prior to sale or exchange if the dog or cat is not microchipped, collect appropriate dog licensing forms and fees from a purchaser, provide specific written documentation regarding each dog or cat sold, and provide written information about spaying and neutering. Prohibits the sale of dogs and cats in a public place, except for humane groups facilitating adoptions. Establishes penalties. Effective January 2, 2112. (SB2504 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2504/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375008,"bill_number":"SB2503","title":"Cruelty to Animals; Equine Animals","description":"Extends procedures for impoundment and forfeiture for cruelty to animal offenses to equine animals to the same extent as pet animals. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2503 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 025, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2503/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375010,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"Animal Cruelty; Trapping","description":"Requires dogs or cats that are captured or killed in a snare or trap to be reported to a county animal control officer. Establishes an animal cruelty offense for the use of steel-jawed leg-hold traps, and the use of snares, conibear, and foot- or leg-hold traps in residential or other prohibited areas; provides exemptions for activities carried out by state and federal agencies. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2502 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cabanilla, Ching, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2502/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375011,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Professional and Vocational Licenses; Complaints; Privacy Interests","description":"Specifies that a privacy interest does not apply to information regarding complaints made against a professional or vocational licensee if the applicable licensing authority determines that the complaint was referred for legal action and the licensee was given the opportunity to respond to the complaint.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2501/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375013,"bill_number":"SB2500","title":"Leased Public Lands; Withdrawal; Compensation","description":"Provides for fair compensation when leased public land for agricultural or pastoral uses is withdrawn, condemned, or taken for public purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2500/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375014,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"Sex Offender Treatment Program; Participant Protection","description":"Requires an appropriately qualified service provider to be present during any sex offender treatment session; requires that a participant receiving treatment services shall not be required to admit guilt as part of any treatment protocols if the participant did not plead guilty to a sexual offense or enter into a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2499/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375015,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Interest; Claims Against the State; Legal Settlements","description":"Allows interest to be collected on unfunded settlements against the State, its officers, or its employees. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2498/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375017,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act","description":"Enacts the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. (SB2497 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2497/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375018,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Landowner Liability; Property Nuisance","description":"Creates a cause of action against any person who maintains a property nuisance that causes injury or damage to the person or property of another person. Specifies conditions that constitute maintaining a property nuisance. Effective on 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2496/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375020,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"Penal Code; Maintaining a Property Nuisance; Offense","description":"Establishes the offense of maintaining a property nuisance as a misdemeanor. Specifies conditions that constitute maintaining a property nuisance. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2495/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375021,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"Animal Cruelty; Dog Breeders; Licensing; Penalties; Counties","description":"Requires specified persons who own, control, or have custody or control of ten or more dogs over age four months with intact sexual organs to meet minimum standards of care to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over age of one year with intact sexual organs. Requires specified persons to maintain specific records for each dog for at least three years following the death of the dog or a date on which the person permanently ceased to have possession or control of the dog. Prohibits certain types of dogs in the same enclosure. Establishes penalties. Requires the licensing of dog breeders; authorizes each county to develop license requirements and fees; establishes minimum standards of care; authorizes each county to pursue civil penalties for noncompliant dog breeders. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2494/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375023,"bill_number":"SB2493","title":"Campaign Spending","description":"Defines matching payment period; changes report filing deadlines; increases expenditures a publicly financed candidate for the office of the prosecuting attorney can make; adjusts criteria for the base amount of public funding available for qualifying candidates for the Comprehensive Public Funding Program for the County of Hawaii Council elections. (SB2493 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2493/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375024,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Animal Cruelty; Dog Breeders","description":"Requires specified persons who own, control, or have custody or control of ten or more covered dogs to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs. Requires specified persons to maintain specific records for each dog for at least three years following the death of the covered dog or a date on which the person permanently ceased to have possession or control of the dog. Prohibits certain types of dogs in the same enclosure. Establishes penalties. Effective January 7, 2059. (SB2492 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Awana, Ching, Fontaine, Hanohano, Johanson, Jordan, Luke, Marumoto, Pine, Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Chang, Har voting no (2) and Representative(s) Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2492/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375025,"bill_number":"SB2491","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against the State","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2491/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375027,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"Military Funeral Honors; Hawaii Governor","description":"Authorizes military funeral honors for Hawaii governors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2488/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375028,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"Terroristic Threatening; Penal Code","description":"Clarifies that terroristic threatening includes threats of serious damage or harm to another person's pets or livestock. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 214, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2486/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375030,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Personal Information; Unlawful Use of Hawaii Identification Card or Driver's License","description":"Allows the scanning and retention of personal information contained in a Hawaii identification card or driver's license for limited purposes only. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 191, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2419/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375031,"bill_number":"SB2410","title":"CIP; 15th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2410/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375033,"bill_number":"SB2322","title":"Long-term Care Commission; Department of Health; Residential Care Facility Reform Task Force; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Establishes the residential care facility reform task force until 6/30/2013 to determine the feasibility of a single agency overseeing all aspects of residential care facilities in the State. Report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-20","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2322/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375034,"bill_number":"HB2293","title":"Education; Non-school-hour programs; Appropriation","description":"Creates the non-school-hour programs special fund as a dedicated source of funding for non-school-hour programs. Makes appropriations from the non-school-hour programs special fund and the general fund for non-school-hour programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2293/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2293","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375035,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Appropriation; Long Term Care Commission","description":"Appropriates funds for the kupuna care program. Requires executive office on aging to establish a sliding fee schedule for the kupuna care program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2012-01-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375253,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Ignition Interlock; Repeat Intoxicated Drivers","description":"Clarifies recommendations of the ignition interlock implementation task force. Allows for renewal of a driver's license revoked for impaired driving. Allows repeat intoxicated drivers to install ignition interlock devices in any vehicle they operate, by eliminating the requirement to surrender motor vehicle registrations and license plates. Provides guidelines for ignition interlock instruction permits and ignition interlock permits. Allows individuals with a lifetime revocation to apply for reinstatement of license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock after five years with an ignition interlock permit. Requires courts to grant petition for reinstatement if certain requirements are met. Makes housekeeping amendments to chapter 291E. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2320 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-11","last_action":"(H) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 327, 7/10/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1444).","last_action_date":"2012-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2320/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2320","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375270,"bill_number":"HB2321","title":"UH; Board of Regents; At-large Member; Requirement; Residency","description":"Imposes a one year residency requirement on any at-large member of the UH board of regents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2321/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2321","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375285,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Fuel; Gasoline; Ethanol","description":"Repeals the ten per cent ethanol by volume requirement for gasoline sold in Hawaii for use in motor vehicles. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to submit reports on local ethanol production.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2322/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2322","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375302,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"CIP; 12th Representative District","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2323/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2323","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375321,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Broadband; Permits; Exemption","description":"Exempts the upgrading and new construction of broadband facilities on state property from state and county permitting processes. Requires report to the legislature. Effective July 1, 2012. Sunsets on June 30, 2017. (HB2324 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2324/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2324","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375338,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Broadband Permits; Automatic Approval; Construction","description":"Requires the State and counties to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove all broadband related permits within forty-five business days. Provides that if no action is taken, the application will be deemed approved on the forty-sixth business day. Sunsets on June 30, 2017. (HB2325 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2325/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2325","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375355,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"Tax Review Commission; Report","description":"Extends the reporting date of the 2010-2012 Tax Review Commission. Effective May 2, 2012. (HB2326 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 181, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2326/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2326","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375372,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"CIP; 24th Representative District","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for CIP in the 24th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2327/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2327","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375389,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Taxation; Estate and Transfer Tax; Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains; Exempt from Taxation","description":"Establishes the Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax as a new chapter within the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Extends the sunset provision of Act 166, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, to extend the exemption from taxation of capital gains realized from the sale of leased fee interest in condominium units to association of apartment owners or residential cooperative corporations until January 1, 2018. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2328 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 220, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2328/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2328","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375425,"bill_number":"HB2330","title":"Climate Change; Sea Level Rise; Planning","description":"Requires the state office of planning and county planning authorities to take into account a predicted sea level rise of 1 foot above current sea level by 2050 when permitting and planning for development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2330/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2330","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375442,"bill_number":"HB2331","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Death Certificates; Parking for Disabled Persons","description":"Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to certify death certificates and certificates of disability for disabled persons to obtain parking placards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, TRN, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2331/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2331","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375459,"bill_number":"HB2332","title":"Child Support; Income Withholding; Penalties for Noncompliance","description":"Establishes civil fines for an employer's failure to comply with an income withholding order for child support.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2332/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2332","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375480,"bill_number":"HB2333","title":"CIP; 38th Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for CIP for the benefit of the 38th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2333/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2333","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375494,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"SPRBs; Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBs to assist the Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation to construct an adult day care facility in Hilo, Hawaii. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2334 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2334/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2334","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375512,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Native Hawaiian Organization Notification List; Office of Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to make accessible a copy of the federal Native Hawaiian Organization Notification List so that it may serve as a resource by which state agencies and other interested parties may direct information dissemination and address topics including kuleana lands and curatorship.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2335/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2335","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375526,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Reporting","description":"Effective 1/1/14, requires motor vehicle insurers to electronically report to the insurance commissioner all existing policies within 45 days. Requires each insurer to report cancelled, nonrenewed, altered, and new policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2336/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2336","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375547,"bill_number":"HB2337","title":"CIP; 40th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 40th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2337/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2337","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375564,"bill_number":"HB2338","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Film, Television, Digital, and New Media Development; Appropriation","description":"Assigns to the Hawaii tourism authority the responsibilities for film, television, digital, and new media development. Repeals the film industry activities within the department of business, economic development, and tourism and makes conforming amendments. Requires the Hawaii tourism authority to restructure the debt service for state obligations related to the convention center. Appropriates funds from the savings from any such restructuring to be deposited into the film, television, digital, and new media development special fund for fiscal year 2012-2013 and fiscal year 2013-2014. Appropriates funds from the special fund to the Hawaii tourism authority for implementation of the film, television, digital, and new media development activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 770).","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2338/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2338","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375582,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kalaeloa Community Development District","description":"Clarifies residency requirements for community representatives of the Kalaeloa Community Development District to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Makes conforming amendments. (HB2339 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2339/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2339","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375601,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Green Hybrid Vehicles; Zipper Lane","description":"Opens the zipper lane to green hybrid vehicles, regardless of the number of occupants. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, EEP, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2340/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2340","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375618,"bill_number":"HB2341","title":"Certificates of Participation; Legislative Approval","description":"Specifies that the issuance of certificates of participation does not require legislative approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2341/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2341","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375638,"bill_number":"HB2342","title":"Governor; Emergency Powers; Disaster Relief","description":"Requires the governor to provide notice to the legislature within forty-eight hours of the promulgation of an emergency proclamation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, LMG, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2342/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2342","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375656,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Disclosure of Judicial Nominees","description":"Amends the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to require the judicial selection commission to publicly disclose its list of nominees for appointment to the office of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, circuit courts, or district courts concurrently with its presentation of that list to the governor or the chief justice. (HB2343 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2343/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2343","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375672,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Legislative Vacancies; Appointments","description":"Conforms the requirements of filling a United States senate vacancy to the United States Constitution by removing the residency requirement and the submission of a list to the Governor of appointees from the same political party as the incumbent who have been members of that party for six months.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2344/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2344","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375689,"bill_number":"HB2345","title":"St. Francis Healthcare System; SPRB","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds of up to $80,000,000, for St. Francis Healthcare System to finance the construction, improvement, and equipment of its healthcare facilities. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2345 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2345/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2345","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375706,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Professional Employer Organizations","description":"Consolidates laws regarding professional employer organizations. Establishes professional employer organization special fund into which registration fees are to be deposited.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2346/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2346","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375725,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"General Obligation Bonds; Revenue-Producing Undertakings","description":"Permits the pledging of receipts that are in addition to, and are not derived from, an undertaking or loan program for which the general obligation bonds are issued. (HB2347 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 231, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2347/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2347","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375740,"bill_number":"HB2348","title":"Real Estate Appraisers; Arbitration","description":"Requires real estate appraisers acting as arbitrators to provide information about the arbitration proceedings to any person upon request. Requires unresolved questions of law to be submitted for judicial relief.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2348/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2348","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375761,"bill_number":"HB2349","title":"Department of the Prosecuting Attorney Package; Collection of Restitution for Crime Victims","description":"Amends the definition of \"debt,\" as defined in section 231-52, HRS, to include court-ordered restitution subject to civil enforcement. Increases deductions from prisoners' earnings from 10% to 25%, for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Removes court's authority to revoke restitution once ordered. Creates standards and procedures for income-withholding, for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Extends victims' access to adult probation records, to include access to payment compliance records, for purposes of enforcing restitution orders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2349/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2349","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375777,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Honolulu Family Justice Center; Appropriation; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Honolulu Family Justice Center. Allows for private donations to be accepted to fund the Honolulu Family Justice Center. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2350 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2350/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2350","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375795,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Judiciary; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the judiciary for the hiring of two judges and six support staff positions in the Family Court of the First Judicial Circuit. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2351 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2351/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2351","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375810,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"E-ZPass Toll Roads; Pilot Project","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Initiate A Pilot Project To Use All Zipper Lanes As E-zpass Toll Collection Roads During Rush Hour.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR11/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=11","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375838,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Reproductive Rights Awareness","description":"Designating The Fourth Week Of January Of Every Year As \"reproductive Rights Awareness Week,\" To Encourage Public Awareness, Conversation, And Support For Reproductive Rights Awareness.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 662).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR12/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=12","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375853,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"City and County of Honolulu; Road Widening; Pedestrian Safety; Seniors","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Review Its Policies Regarding Street And Road Widening, With Regard To Their Impact On Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR13/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=13","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375868,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Kupuna Caucus; School Closure; Senior Services","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Allow Public School Campuses That Have Smaller Student Enrollments To Be Used For Aging And Disability Resource Centers, Senior Centers, And Other Kupuna-related Programs To Meet Community Needs And Avoid The Closure Of Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR14/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=14","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375887,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Long Term Care Insurance; Evaluation; Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study To Determine Ways, Other Than Tax Incentives, To Encourage Employers To Provide And Pay For Long Term Care Insurance And Individuals To Purchase Long Term Care Insurance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR15/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375902,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Submerged State Lands; Lahaina, Maui; Non-Exclusive Easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Lahaina, Maui, For Maintenance And Repair Of Existing Deck And Improvements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR23/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375924,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"City and County of Honolulu; Road Widening; Pedestrian Safety; Seniors","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Review Its Policies Regarding Street And Road Widening, With Regard To Their Impact On Pedestrian Safety.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR9/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=9","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375939,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Submerged State Lands; Lahaina, Maui; Non-Exclusive Easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Lahaina, Maui, For Maintenance And Repair Of Existing Deck And Improvements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR16/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=16","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375958,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"Noise; Decibel Weighting; County Liquor Commissions; Enforcement","description":"Authorizes a liquor commission in a county with a population of over seven hundred thousand to establish a pilot program that uses both the dBA and the dBC weighting system for the purpose of community noise control. (SB2630 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 297, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1414).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2630/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375975,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"Mandatory Health Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Behavioral Health","description":"Requires all accident and health or sickness insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health care coverage and benefits for well-baby and well-child screening and diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders beginning after 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2631/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":375992,"bill_number":"SB2632","title":"Fee Time Share Interests; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Deregistration","description":"Requires all fee time share interests to be recorded in the regular system rather than the land court. Streamlines the procedure for the office of the assistant registrar to update the certificates of title for all remaining fee time share interests as part of the deregistration process. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 121, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2632/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376008,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Gambling; Contests of Chance; Games","description":"Amends definition of \"contest of chance\" to mean any contest, game, gaming scheme, or gaming device in which the outcome depends predominantly, rather than materially, upon an element of chance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2633/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376026,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"Contests of Skill","description":"Authorizes contests of skill in which the outcome of the contest is predominantly determined by the skill of the player. Establishes the contests of skill commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2634/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376046,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Smoking; Public Areas; Signage; County Smoking Ordinances","description":"Exempts dispenser and cabaret licensees from smoking prohibitions under certain conditions, including the posting of signs indicating that smoking is permitted. Specifies that county ordinances shall not more stringently restrict or prohibit smoking in exempt areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2635/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376063,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"Agriculture; Appropriation","description":"Creates the Hawaii good agricultural practices program within the department of agriculture. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2636/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376082,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"Workers' Rights; Pension Benefits; Workers' Compensation","description":"Requires private employers who provide pension plans to their employees to allow an employee who has vested to receive pension payments upon becoming disabled, regardless of age. Allows the director of labor and industrial relations to reopen workers' compensation cases after settlement for disability claims arising on or after July 1, 1997, if the settlement was obtained by exerting undue influence over any party or as a result of the disability or mental incompetence of the employee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2637/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376100,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A State Health Plan Initiative To Reduce The Occurrences Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR4/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=4","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376136,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Community Placement Programs; Non-Violent Female Offenders","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Reinvest Funds Originally Intended For Incarceration Into Structured Community Placement Programs For Eligible Non-violent Female Offenders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR6/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376150,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Veterans Court Within the Hawaii State Circuit Court","description":"Supporting The Establishment Of A Veterans Court Within The Hawaii State Circuit Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR7/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=7","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376168,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"National Women's History Museum; Congressional Support","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support The Efforts Of The National Women's History Museum To Secure A Permanent Home In The Nation's Capital.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to HMS/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR8/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=8","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376182,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Women's Health","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Fund Abortions For Servicewomen In Cases Of Rape Or Incest And Lift The Ban On Private Funding Of Abortions At Military Bases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR9/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=9","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376203,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Repeal of Combat Exclusionary Rules","description":"Requesting The Support Of The Repeal Of Combat Exclusionary Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 63","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR10/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=10","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376220,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Reproductive Rights Awareness","description":"Designating January 22-28, 2012 As \"reproductive Rights Awareness Week,\" To Encourage Public Awareness, Conversation, And Support For Reproductive Rights Awareness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR11/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=11","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376238,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Submerged State Lands; Lahaina, Maui; Non-Exclusive Easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Lahaina, Maui, For Maintenance And Repair Of Existing Deck And Improvements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR12/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=12","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376256,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Sunrise Review; Mandatory Infertility Procedure Coverage","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Infertility Procedure Coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR13/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=13","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376275,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Large Scale Dog Breeders; Permits; Auditor's Sunrise Review","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Review To Determine Whether Each County Should Administer A Permit Program For Large Scale Dog Breeders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR14/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=14","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376292,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Urges Congress to enact legislation that protects air travelers.","description":"Urges Congress to enact legislation that protects air travelers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR15/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=15","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376310,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Petitioning Congress to Adopt a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution.","description":"Petitioning The Congress Of The United States To Adopt An Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States, For Submission To The States, To Require, With Certain Exceptions, That The Federal Budget Be Balanced; Or, In The Alternative, To Call A Convention For The Sole And Exclusive Purpose Of Proposing Such An Amendment For Submission To The States For Ratification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR16/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=16","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376326,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A State Health Plan Initiative To Reduce The Occurrences Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR5/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=5","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376343,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Programs and Services for Women Veterans and Women on Active Duty","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs And The Hawaii Office Of Veterans Services To Develop Comprehensive Programs And Services To Address The Needs Of Women Veterans And Women On Active Duty.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR6/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=6","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376362,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Veterans Court Within the Hawaii State Circuit Court","description":"Supporting The Establishment Of A Veterans Court Within The Hawaii State Circuit Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR7/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=7","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376379,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"National Women's History Museum; Congressional Support","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support The Efforts Of The National Women's History Museum To Secure A Permanent Home In The Nation's Capital.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR8/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=8","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376395,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Women's Health","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Fund Abortions For Servicewomen In Cases Of Rape Or Incest And Lift The Ban On Private Funding Of Abortions At Military Bases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR9/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=9","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376412,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Repeal of Combat Exclusionary Rules","description":"Requesting The Support Of The Repeal Of Combat Exclusionary Rules.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR10/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=10","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376425,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and Puerto Rico","description":"Requesting Congress To Exempt Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, And Puerto Rico From The Jones Act For The Health, Safety, And Security Of Their Residents..","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR11/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=11","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376449,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"Opeapea Day; recognition of the Hawaiian hoary bat.","description":"Declaring May 11, 2012 As opeapea Day In Honor Of The Hawaiian Hoary Bat.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR17/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376450,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Programs and Services for Women Veterans and Women on Active Duty","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs And The Hawaii Office Of Veterans Services To Develop Comprehensive Programs And Services To Address The Needs Of Women Veterans And Women On Active Duty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 58","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR5/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=5","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376451,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"VEBA Trust; Authorized","description":"Authorizes and sets forth the requirements for the establishment of a VEBA trust by public employee organizations to provide health benefits for its members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL/PGM/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2689/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376452,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"State Procurement Code","description":"Makes permanent the amendments made to section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by Act 175, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, that increase the limits on procurements qualifying for certain small purchase procedures to $100,000 for goods or services and $250,000 for construction; require procurements greater than $50,000 for construction to require performance bonds, and require procurements of $25,000 to less than $100,000 to be made in accordance with small purchase procedures. Removes the requirement from section 103D-305 that procurements of $25,000 to less than $100,000 be done through an electronic system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on PGM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-07-12 2:45PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2688/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376453,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Forensic Identification; DNA","description":"Requires persons arrested for a felony offense to provide buccal samples and print impressions of each hand and under certain circumstances blood specimens. Provides for the expungement and destruction of samples under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2687/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376454,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Membership; Quorum","description":"Amends the Kahoolawe island reserve commission membership by no longer requiring a member to also be a Protect Kahoolawe Ohana. Reduces the number of members to be appointed by the governor from a list provided by Protect Kahoolawe Ohana. Increases the number of members to be appointed by the governor from a list provided by native Hawaiian organizations to three. Changes the commission quorum requirement. Mandates a 4-year wait for reappointment to the commission for any member who has completed two consecutive terms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2686/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376455,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"Police Powers; Private Property","description":"Gives a police officer the authority to enter onto private property, without the prior consent of the property owner, in order to exercise all powers, privileges, and authority necessary to enforce the laws of the State; provided that the property is generally open to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2685/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376456,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Lobbyists; Contributions and Expenditures Statements; Reporting; Penalties","description":"Removes requirement that failure to report be wilful in order to be subject to fines; and provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2684/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376457,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Miraclei LLC","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Miraclei LLC in the planning, permitting, design, construction, equipping, and operations of aquaponic greenhouses, solar photovoltaic energy systems, and an education center in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2683/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376458,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Regulating Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway Houses","description":"Establishes a licensing requirement for all clean and sober homes and halfway houses and requires the department of health to establish rules to oversee them.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2682/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376459,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Penal Responsibility; Mental Health; Hawaii State Hospital","description":"Allows for persons committed to the custody of the director of health to be transferred to correctional facilities under certain conditions. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2681/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376460,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Ethics; Gifts of Food and Drink","description":"Removes the requirement that a gift be reasonably inferred to be intended to influence a legislator or employee in order to be prohibited under the ethics code. Allows a legislator to accept a gift of food or drink, including a meal, served as a part of a private industry reception or event under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2680/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376461,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Corrections; Parole; High Risk Prisoners","description":"Allows supervised parole for a period of not more than twelve months for prisoners classified as high risk who have served the maximum sentence of incarceration imposed by the court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2679/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376462,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Honouliuli Camp Site; Advisory Group; Appropriation","description":"Requires DLNR to establish a Honouliuli park site project advisory group to develop recommendations to leverage county, state, federal, and private funding for an educational resource center at the Honouliuli site; requires report to 2013 legislature; appropriates $100,000 for the activities of the advisory group; requires that no funds shall be expended unless matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis by federal, private, or other external funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 235, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2678/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376463,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"State Identification; Veteran Designation","description":"Establishes a designation of \"veteran\" on state identification cards if the applicant indicates a verified veteran status on the application for a certificate of identification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2677/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376464,"bill_number":"SB2676","title":"Health Insurance","description":"Directs the insurance commissioner to solicit proposals from mainland health insurance companies to offer health insurance to Hawaii residents. Lowers the insurance premium tax to 2.5 per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2676/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376465,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Dog Breeders; Permits; Counties; Animal Control Officers","description":"Requires county animal control officers to establish a process for permitting and inspecting the premises of dog breeders. Establishes fees for permits and penalties for violators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2675/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376466,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Teacher Resource Art Center; Linekona; Academy of Arts Appropriation","description":"Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates $500,000 for plans and design of a teacher resource art center near the Academy of Arts Linekona building.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2674/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376467,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Appropriation; University of Hawaii; Urban Agricultural Research Center; General Obligation Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates the revenues to the UH for plans and design for an urban agricultural research center to be located at the Magoon property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2673/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376468,"bill_number":"SB2672","title":"Appropriation; University of Hawaii; Campus Center Complex; General Obligation Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates the revenues to the UH for the renovation and expansion of the UH campus center complex.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2672/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376469,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Collective Bargaining; Hawaii Labor Relations Board","description":"Clarifies the Hawaii labor relations board's authority to appoint attorneys and paralegals. Authorizes attorneys employed by the board on a part-time or contract basis to represent the board in litigation, draft legal documents for the board, and provide other necessary legal services to the board. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 049, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2671/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376470,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"Public Lands; Leases; Renewable Energy Producers","description":"Requires the board of land and natural resources to seek input from existing lessees as part of its evaluation to determine whether to award a lease to a renewable energy producer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2670/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376471,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Board of Trustees; Vacancies; Election","description":"Amends the deadline to file nomination papers associated with filling a vacancy in the membership of the board of trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, to ensure compliance with provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, P.L. 111-84, mandating the mailing of absentee ballots to uniformed and overseas voters no later than forty-five days prior to an election. (SB2669 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2669/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376472,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"Highways; Private Streets; Surrender; Improvements","description":"Exempts the State and counties from laws or rules that require the performance of construction or improvements upon a private highway if it has been surrendered to the State or a county and the legislature or county council adopts a legislative measure accepting the surrender.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2668/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376473,"bill_number":"SB2667","title":"Water Security; Joint Legislative Committee","description":"Establishes a joint legislative committee to delineate the meaning of water security and establish benchmarks.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2667/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376474,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Biofuel Production Facility; Tax Credit; Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Creates an income tax credit for development and construction costs for qualifying biofuel production facilities. Repeals 1/1/2029. Defines \"oil refinery\". Clarifies that an environmental assessment is required for an action proposing the expansion of an existing oil refinery. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2666/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376475,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Insurance Premium Tax; Applicability to Mutual Benefit Societies and Health Maintenance Organizations","description":"Makes the insurance premium tax applicable to mutual benefit societies and health maintenance organizations. Excludes fraternal benefit societies. Authorizes the insurance commissioner to adjust any inadequate rates for the managed care plans of mutual benefit societies and health maintenance organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2665/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376476,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Marine Life Conservation Program Special Fund; Marine Life Conservation District User Fees","description":"Establishes a special fund for the marine life conservation program, and authorizes the collection of user fees for marine life conservation districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2664/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376477,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Traffic Violations; Move Over Law","description":"Requires a driver to take certain safety precautions when approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped ahead of the driver.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2663/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376478,"bill_number":"SB2662","title":"Domestic Violence; Appropriation; Temporary Restraining Order; Protective Order","description":"Provides domestic violence agencies payment for services such as preparing temporary restraining orders and obtaining protective orders when the court is unable to provide such services on non-working days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2662/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376479,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Department of Human Services; Medicaid; Wellness; Prevention","description":"Includes among the department of human services general duties, the provision of health care preventative services to improve wellness, subject to the appropriation of state funds and availability of federal matching assistance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2661/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376480,"bill_number":"SB2660","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to DHS for child abuse and neglect social services. Effective 07/01/2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2660/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376481,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to maintain funding levels of programs for public health, safety, welfare, and education. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2659/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376482,"bill_number":"SB2658","title":"Office of Language Access","description":"Transfers the Office of Language Access to the Department of Health, as an administratively attached agency. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2658/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376483,"bill_number":"SB2657","title":"Condominiums and Planned Community Associations; Liens for Unpaid Assessments; Collection and Foreclosure Remedies","description":"Establishes an alternate power of sale process for condominium and planned community associations. Revises provisions on condominium liens for unpaid assessments and establishes similar provisions for planned community associations. Specifies the jurisdiction of the circuit courts over actions to foreclose association liens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2657/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376484,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"Medical Torts; Medical Malpractice Insurance; Claims in Excess of Liability Limits","description":"Establishes the injured patients and families compensation fund to pay the portion of a medical tort claim that exceeds the liability limit of a health care provider's insurance coverage. Requires participating health care providers to have a minimum level of insurance coverage. Provides for assessment of fees and peer council review of claims paid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2656/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376485,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"Portable Electronics Insurance; Vendors; License","description":"Establishes provisions for the sale of portable electronics insurance; requires vendors to hold a limited lines license to sell or offer coverage under a policy; establishes sanctions for violations; establishes requirements for termination of insurance; establishes licensing fees of $150 for initial license and $150 annually. Effective 1/1/2013. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 321, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1438).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2655/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376486,"bill_number":"SB2654","title":"Department of Education; Appropriation Limitation; Transfer Funds","description":"Provides that appropriations to the EDN 100 school-based budgeting program identifier shall not be transferred to any other program identifier of DOE; provides exceptions under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2654/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376487,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"Ethanol; Content Requirement","description":"Repeals the requirement that gasoline contain 10% ethanol.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2653/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376488,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"Substitute Teachers; Pay Rates","description":"Repeals minimum hourly and per diem rates for substitute teachers. Repeals substitute teacher wage adjustments based upon teacher pay. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-19-12 2:00PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2652/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376489,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"Hawaii Preparatory Academy; Special Revenue Purpose Bonds","description":"Extends the lapse date, from 6/30/12 to 6/28/17, of the special purpose revenue bonds that were authorized to assist Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Act 116, SLH 2007. Specifies that special purpose bonds in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 may be issued to refund the special purpose revenue bonds authorized by Act 116. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2651/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376490,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Controlled Substances; Protected Places","description":"Extends prohibition of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, or public parks to include public housing projects and complexes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 023, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2650/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376491,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"Highway Safety; Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes an uninsured motorist identification database program to serve as a statewide system of data compilation and retrieval of information regarding uninsured motor vehicles; authorizes the department of transportation to contract with a third party designated agent to establish and manage the program database; establishes penalties, reporting, and audit requirements; requires motor vehicle insurers to provide the department of transportation with information; requires moneys collected as fees, fines, or other means to be paid to the general fund and credited to the department of transportation to implement the program; appropriates funds for the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2649/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376492,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Campaign Funds; Uses; Scholarships","description":"Authorizes campaign funds to be used to award scholarships to full-time students attending an institution of higher education or vocational education school in a program leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential; provides that in any election period, the total amount of all scholarships awarded shall be no more than twice the maximum amount that one person may contribute to that candidate pursuant to section 11-357, Hawaii Revised Statutes; provides that no awards shall be made from the filing deadline for nomination papers to the date of the general election. (SB2648 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-16","last_action":"(S) Act 020, 4/13/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2648/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376493,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Agriculture; Hunting","description":"Restricts hunting to places of formal hunting, defined as private or public land where the landowner has granted written permission to an individual to use the land for hunting or target shooting. Makes it a misdemeanor to violate provisions relating to places of formal hunting. Makes amendments to the wildlife law to accommodate hunting in a place of formal hunting to require written permission by the landowners, in addition to a hunting license. Amends the crime of criminal trespass in the first degree to add the element of entering or remaining unlawfully on private property at night while in the possession of a firearm. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2647/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376494,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Agriculture; Building Code; Building Permit; Task Force","description":"Requires each county to establish a list of agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from existing building permit requirements no later than January 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, 2013, exempts specified nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures, and their appurtenances, located outside of the urban district from certain building permit requirements, under certain conditions, in the absence of a county exemption. Requires the department of the attorney general to establish a task force to examine conflicts between state statutes, county codes, and the interests of the agricultural and aquacultural industries and report potential solutions to the governor. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(H) Act 114, on 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2646/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376495,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"Public Utilities; Rates; Agriculture","description":"Directs public utilities to establish preferential rates for public utility services provided to ratepayers engaged in agricultural activities in agricultural districts. Effective January 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to CPN/AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2645/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376496,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"State Water Code","description":"Makes the public trust doctrine the guide for the actions of the commission. Defines \"augmenting\" and \"augment\". Allows the commission to consider an objection filed by anyone directly and immediately affected by an application for a water use permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/AGL, WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2644/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376497,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Noise Pollution; Deposit Beverage Redemption Center; Land Use","description":"Requires deposit beverage redemption centers to be located at least one hundred feet from any residence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on ENE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2643/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376498,"bill_number":"SB2642","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates an unspecified sum for the Hawaii tourism authority for fiscal year 2012-2013 for initiatives to take advantage of expanded visa programs and increased travel opportunities for international visitors to Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2642/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376499,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Libraries; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2012-2013 for materials for the Hawaii state public library system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2641/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376500,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Counties; Wastewater; Individual Systems","description":"Allows counties to permit the use of an otherwise authorized individual wastewater treatment system, except cesspools in a special management area, when it pre-dates a county-operated wastewater treatment system and the county determines that allowing the individual wastewater treatment system is fair and equitable. Requires counties to adopt rules or ordinances no later than December 31, 2014. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1398).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2640/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376501,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"DHHL; Homestead Lot; Temporary Housing","description":"Authorizes DHHL to allow a Hawaiian home lands lessee to settle on a vacant homestead lot that has already been awarded to the lessee, subject to conditions. Requires DHHL to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate affected communities. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2639/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376502,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine Medical Loan Forgiveness Program; Cigarette Tax","description":"Establishes the John A. Burns school of medicine medical loan forgiveness program special fund to be funded through an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes, among other funding sources; requires annual report to the governor and legislature; requires the John A. Burns school of medicine to establish a medical loan forgiveness program as an incentive for physicians to practice on the neighbor islands and in rural Oahu communities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2638/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376503,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Women's Health","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Fund Abortions For Servicewomen In Cases Of Rape Or Incest And Lift The Ban On Private Funding Of Abortions At Military Bases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR15/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=15","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376504,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Veterans Court Within the Hawaii State Circuit Court","description":"Supporting The Establishment Of A Veterans Court Within The Hawaii State Circuit Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR14/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=14","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376505,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Veterans Benefits; Programs and Services for Women Veterans","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs And The Hawaii Office Of Veterans Services To Develop Comprehensive Programs And Services To Address The Needs Of Women Veterans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR13/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376506,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"National Women's History Museum; Congressional Support","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support The Efforts Of The National Women's History Museum To Secure A Permanent Home In The Nation's Capital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to CUA, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Culture & the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR12/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=12","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376507,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Combat Exclusionary Rule; Military; Women","description":"Resolution To Support The Repeal Of Combat Exclusionary Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR11/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=11","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376508,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A State Health Plan Initiative To Reduce The Occurrences Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR10/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=10","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376509,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"State Government Health Policy","description":"Requesting The Governor's Office To Conduct A Study On The Efficacy Of Combining State Government Health Policy, Planning, And Purchasing In A Single Agency In Order To Advance Transformation Of Hawaii's Healthcare System And Universal Access To Care.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR32/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=32","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":376511,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 95-031 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 242","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 95-031 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 242, Mililani, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR30/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=30","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376512,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 2949 Ala Ilima Street, No. 303","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 2949 Ala Ilima Street, No. 303, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR29/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=29","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376513,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 41-557 Kamanaaina Place","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 41-557 Kamanaaina Place, Waimanalo, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR28/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=28","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376514,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 2314 10th Avenue","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 2314 10th Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR27/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=27","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376515,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 644 Hokiokio Place","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 644 Hokiokio Place, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR26/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=26","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376516,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 619 Kuliouou Road","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 619 Kuliouou Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR25/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376517,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Sale of Leased Fee Interest 593 Kuliouou Road","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 593 Kuliouou Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR24/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=24","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376518,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Community Placement Programs; Non-violent female offenders","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Reinvest Funds Used For Incarceration To Structured Community Placement Programs For Eligible Non-violent Female Offenders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR22/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=22","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376519,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Women's Health","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Fund Abortions For Servicewomen In Cases Of Rape Or Incest And Lift The Ban On Private Funding Of Abortions At Military Bases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR21/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=21","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376520,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Veterans Court Within the Hawaii State Circuit Court","description":"Supporting The Establishment Of A Veterans Court Within The Hawaii State Circuit Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR20/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376521,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Veterans Benefits; Programs and Services for Women Veterans","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Veterans Affairs And The Hawaii Office Of Veterans Services To Develop Comprehensive Programs And Services To Address The Needs Of Women Veterans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR19/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376522,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"National Women's History Museum; Congressional Support","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support The Efforts Of The National Women's History Museum To Secure A Permanent Home In The Nation's Capital.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR18/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=18","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376523,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Combat Exclusionary Rule; Military; Women","description":"Resolution To Support The Repeal Of Combat Exclusionary Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR17/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=17","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376524,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A State Health Plan Initiative To Reduce The Occurrences Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR16/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=16","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376525,"bill_number":"HB2621","title":"Nursing; University of Hawaii; Fees","description":"Eliminates the sunset date on the deposit of certain nursing fees into the Compliance Resolution Fund and distribution of funds to the credit of the Center for Nursing Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, HED, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2621/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2621","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376526,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"University of Hawaii; Carryover Funds","description":"Amends chapter 37, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow for the carryover of up to five percent of general funds appropriated into the next fiscal year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2620/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2620","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376527,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds","description":"Increase by $100,000,000 the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds to a total principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2619/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2619","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376528,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"University of Hawaii; Procurement","description":"Extends the exemption granted to the University of Hawaii from certain provisions of the Hawaii public procurement code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2618/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2618","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376529,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"Motor Vehicles; Bumper Height; Penalties","description":"Establishes a penalty for persons who violate the maximum bumper height requirements of section 291-35.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Amends section 291-35.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit a person from operating a motor vehicle upon a public roadway with a bumper height in excess of the maximum bumper height requirements. (HB2617 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2617/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2617","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376530,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Moped; Three-wheeled; Passengers; Age Requirement","description":"Requires passengers on a three-wheeled moped to be at least sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2616/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2616","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376531,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Harbors Fireboat","description":"To abolish statutory requirements to reimburse the City and County of Honolulu for the operation and maintenance of the fireboat and allow for broader flexibility in the management of fireboat operations by the Department of Transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Rhoads voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2615/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2615","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376532,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Department of Transportation, Harbors; Administrative Violations of Rules; Reimbursement from Tenant for Security Violations","description":"Clarifies that non-criminal violations are subject to administrative appeal and that enforcement agents can issue citations for criminal violations. Requires penalties and fines to be deposited into the Harbor Special Fund. Allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to seek reimbursement from tenants or harbor users for security violations resulting in a fine or penalty on the DOT from the U.S. Coast Guard. (HB2614 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/TIA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2614/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2614","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376533,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Submerged Lands; Department of Transportation Exemption","description":"Amends chapter 266, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exempt the Department of Transportation, Harbors Division, from the permit and site plan approval requirements relating to submerged lands within the conservation district. (HB2613 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2613/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2613","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376534,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Relating to Airport Revenue","description":"Amends Sections 261-7 and 171-59 Hawaii Revised Statutes to provide more flexibility in renting land and facilities at airports for revenue generation purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2612/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2612","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376535,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Environmental Impact Statements, Exceptions","description":"Temporarily amends Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify current exemptions for secondary actions limited to development within existing public right-of-ways or highways. Requires that applicants prepare environmental assessments when required. Effective January 7, 2059. Repeal on July 1, 2059. (HB2611 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2611/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2611","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376536,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Highway; Cost Sharing; Utility Owners; Right-of-Way; Relocation","description":"Allow any utility owners whose facility occupies State Highway right-of-way to provide their share of costs up front to the affected state agency for encumbrance of funds in related contracts by way of an agreement to pay.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2610/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2610","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376537,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Commercial Driver's License; Electronic Devices; Texting","description":"Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license in the driver's possession; and prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices, in addition to texting, while operating a commercial motor vehicle. Makes an exception for certain drivers using a mobile electronic device, and when a driver makes a \"911\" emergency communication. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2609 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2609/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2609","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376538,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Driver's License; Foreign Countries; Reciprocity","description":"Directs the director of transportation to select a statewide driver's license reciprocity committee to evaluate foreign countries' requests for driver's license reciprocity to ensure the standards of the foreign countries' driver's license testing is equivalent to those of Hawaii. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 314, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1431).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2608/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2608","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376539,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Tax Review Commission","description":"Provides a measure for extending the reporting date of the 2010-2012 tax review commission and requests an additional $100,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-09-12 8:30AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2607/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2607","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376540,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"Tax Clearances","description":"Imposes fees to obtain a tax clearance or a certified copy of a tax clearance. (HB2606 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2606/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2606","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376541,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Income Tax; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2011","description":"Conforms Hawaii income tax law with amendments to the Internal Revenue Code made in calendar year 2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 179, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2605/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2605","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376542,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Comprehensive Offender Reentry System","description":"Establishes the Offender Reentry Office within the Department of Public Safety to address the goals of chapter 353H, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2604/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2604","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376543,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"Department of Public Safety Federal Reimbursements","description":"Expands the allowed use of the Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund to reflect United States Department of Justice approved uses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2603/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2603","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376544,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Penal Code; Sentencing; Credit for Time of Detention Prior to Sentence","description":"Clarifies that defendants may not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2602 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 050, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2602/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2602","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376545,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Service of Process; Authorized Persons","description":"Updates the statutes to authorize persons authorized by the rules of court to serve legal process and execute specified court orders. Reserves service of criminal summons to persons authorized by rules of court. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 142, 6/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2601/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2601","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376546,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Controlled Substances","description":"Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with federal laws on controlled substances. (HB2600 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"(H) Act 029, on 4/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2600/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2600","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376547,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Department of Public Safety; Reentry Intake Service Centers","description":"Amends the law to define how pretrial assessments are generated and requires the Department of Public Safety to supervise and control persons placed on pretrial supervision by the court and the Director of Public Safety. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2599 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 141, 6/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2599/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2599","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376548,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Pre-Sentence Reports; Compensation","description":"Amends the law as it relates to the disposition of convicted defendants by deleting the Intake Service Center as an agency responsible for preparing the pre-sentence diagnosis and report for defendants and for giving notice of the crime victim compensation act and other restitution procedures. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2598 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 051, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2598/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2598","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376549,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Sunshine Law; Testimony; Quorum; Meetings; Community Meetings; Conferences; Social Media; Permitted Interaction; Notice; State Calendar; Lieutenant Governor; Uniform Information Practices Act","description":"Allows board members to hear testimony for a meeting canceled for lack of quorum, to attend informational meetings, and to discuss board business via social media; provides for electronic meeting notices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2597/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2597","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376550,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Sunshine Law; Uniform Information Practices Act; Appeals","description":"Creates a process for an agency to obtain judicial review of Office of Information Practices decisions made under either part I of chapter 92 or chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and clarifies standard of review.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2596/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2596","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376551,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Allows the State to authorize the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners. Effective July 1, 2012, and upon ratification of a relevant constitutional amendment. (HB2595 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(H) Act 147, on 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2595/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2595","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376552,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners to make their facilities compliant with current safety standards. (HB2594 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Transmitted to Governor.","last_action_date":"2012-05-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2594/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2594","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376553,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Administrative Procedure; Emergency Rules","description":"Broadens the conditions under which emergency administrative rules may be adopted to include instances of imminent peril to natural resources. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2593 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(H) Act 149, on 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2593/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2593","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376554,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Statewide Island Burial Council","description":"Consolidates the five Island Burial Councils into a single Statewide Island Burial Council as a means to address long-standing quorum issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2592/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2592","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376555,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Accreted Lands","description":"Clarifies that land accreted after May 20, 2003, shall be public land except as otherwise provided by law. (HB2591 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 056, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2591/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2591","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376556,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Aquatic Resource Violations","description":"Provides for natural resource-related community service administrative penalty alternatives and an enhanced collection mechanism for outstanding fines and penalties resulting from aquatic resource violations. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2590 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2590/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2590","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376557,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Vessels; Custody and Disposition","description":"Clarifies responsibility for disposing of vessels and amends the description of an abandoned vessel. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2589 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 146, 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2589/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2589","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376558,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Grounded Vessels","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assume control of and remove a vessel grounded on a coral reef or in imminent danger of breaking up if the vessel cannot be removed by the owner within 24 hours of the grounding. Allows the vessel's owner to remain in control of removing a vessel if the owner provides proof of a marine insurance policy listing the State as an additional insured and produces evidence showing that salvage efforts are already underway and that the vessel can be saved within a reasonable amount of time. (HB2588 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2588/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2588","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376559,"bill_number":"HB2587","title":"Sailing School Vessels","description":"Amends the definition of \"sailing school vessel\" to mean, among other things, a vessel that is in compliance with the title 46 Code of Federal Regulations part 169. (HB2587 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 027, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2587/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2587","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376560,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Disability Compensation Division Special Fund; Fees; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the Disability Compensation Division to establish a Disability Compensation Division Special Fund and to establish reasonable fees for the issuing of subpoenas and filing of first injury reports. (HB2586 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2586/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2586","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376561,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Unemployment Insurance Interest Payment","description":"Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to increase the employment and training assessment in increments of .01 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2012, for payment of interest on federal loans for unemployment insurance benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2585/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2585","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376562,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Workers' Compensation; Notice of Insurance","description":"Allows the director of labor and industrial relations to accept the notice of employer's workers' compensation insurance from approved third party agencies in a manner and form approved by the director. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 262, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2584/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2584","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376563,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Workers' Compensation Medical Treatment; Decisions","description":"Allows the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to make a decision on disputes regarding treatment plans and continued medical services without a hearing but requires the decision to be rendered within thirty days. (HB2583 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2583/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2583","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376564,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board","description":"Authorizes the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board to establish reasonable fees for written appeals and administrative costs. Establishes a Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board Special Fund. Provides exemptions from fees for public agencies and for good cause. Authorizes the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to make rules. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2582 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2582/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2582","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376565,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Office of Language Access","description":"Transfers the Office of Language Access to the Department of Health, as an administratively attached agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2581/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2581","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376566,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Real Property Transactions; Civil Actions for Discriminatory Practices","description":"Allows aggrieved persons the right to file a civil action for housing discrimination no later than two years after the occurrence or termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2580/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2580","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376567,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Temporary Disability Insurance; Submission of Wage and Employment Information","description":"Requires an employer to submit the Employer's Statement portion of a Temporary Disability Insurance claim form to the employee upon request. Increases the fine for failure to provide information in a timely manner to $250 for a first delinquent request and $500 for a second or subsequent delinquent request. (HB2579 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2579/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2579","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376568,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Advisory Council for Community Services; Abolishment","description":"Abolishes the Advisory Council for Community Services. (HB2578 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 039, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2578/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2578","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376569,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"Wages; Definition; Paid Time Off; Vacation","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"wages\" in the Payment of Wages and Other Compensation Law, chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include any promised paid time off. Allows vacation and personal time off to be accrued. (HB2577 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-16-12 8:30AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2577/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2577","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376570,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Employment Security","description":"Amends the procedure for rate determination to clarify that the department's determination must be appealed to the referee and not directly to circuit court. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2576 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"(S) Act 013, 4/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2576/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2576","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376571,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Boiler and Elevator Special Fund for the purpose of collecting and depositing fees charged for permits, inspections, and certificates of boilers, pressure systems, elevators, and kindred equipment, and amusement rides to provide sufficient operating funds for the Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch. Requires repayment of the start-up general revenues deposited into the special fund within five years. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2575 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2575/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2575","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376572,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Notification of Chapter 91 Hearing; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide notice of hearings pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by written notice of hearing by first class mail, rather than registered or certified mail with return receipt. Authorizes the department to provide notice of hearing by publication if a party's address cannot be ascertained. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 261, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2574/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2574","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376573,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Apprenticeship","description":"Amends the state apprenticeship law to conform to new federal regulations on apprenticeship in 29 Code of Federal Regulations part 29. (HB2573 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"(S) Act 014, 4/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2573/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2573","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376574,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Civil Service; Exemptions; State Employment","description":"Clarifies exemptions from civil service for federally funded work experience programs and temporary public service employment; allows persons with criminal conviction to participate in such programs provided reasonable safeguards are in place. Requires graduate student positions to continue to be filled via civil service requirements. (HB2572 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2572/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2572","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376575,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Employment Exemption for Domestic Services.","description":"Amends the definition of \"employment\" in various labor and employment laws by clarifying the \"domestic services\" exclusion for services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. (HB2571 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2571/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2571","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376576,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Dietitians; Licensing","description":"Consolidates licensing of dietitians as healthcare professionals under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2570 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ching, Hanohano, Thielen, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2570/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2570","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376577,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Civil Unions; Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationship; Solemnization; Names","description":"Amends various statutory provisions related to civil unions for clarity and conformity. Provides uninterrupted rights for couples holding property in tenancy by the entirety who enter into a new legal relationship simultaneously with or within ninety days after the termination of an earlier legal relationship; provided that no liens were perfected and attached on the property in the interim. Provides for non-liability of religious organizations and religious facilities under certain circumstances. Ensures that rights held by certain reciprocal beneficiaries carryover to a civil union; provided that the reciprocal beneficiaries terminated their relationship simultaneously with or within ninety days after the termination of the reciprocal beneficiary relationship. Extends rights created by the solemnization of a civil union that were not included within a reciprocal beneficiary relationship to be recognized as of the date the civil union was solemnized. Amends various statutory provisions relating to solemnizations. Authorizes name change on the certificate of civil union. Confirms the family court has jurisdiction over the divorce, annulment, and separation of a union that is recognized as a civil union in this State. Allows reciprocal beneficiaries who enter into a legal union in another jurisdiction that is not marriage have their legal union recognized as a civil union; effective upon approval. Exempts religious organizations from liability under certain circumstances when refusing to make a religious facility available for solemnization of a civil union. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2012. (HB2569 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 267, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2569/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2569","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376578,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Relating to Background Checks; Department of Health and Designees","description":"Permits the Department of Health to allow a designee to conduct criminal history record checks on its behalf on certain healthcare workers, employees, and owners, operators of care homes, or other healthcare organizations. (HB2568 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 285, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1402).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2568/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2568","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376579,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Marriage Licenses; Fees","description":"Raises the marriage license fee from $60 to $100. Specifies that $40 for each marriage license shall be issued to the credit of the Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund under section 338-14.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB2567 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2567/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2567","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376580,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council","description":"Revises the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council membership and functions to be consistent with part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 requirements regarding the state interagency coordinating council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2566/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2566","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376581,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Trauma System Special Fund","description":"Adds to the uses of the moneys in the Trauma System Special Fund the costs to staff, operate, and continue the services of the injury prevention program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2565/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2565","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376582,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Volunteer Medical Assistance Services; Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Services","description":"Adds pharmacists to the list of volunteer medical assistance and volunteer emergency medical disaster response personnel to be provided immunity from liability. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 265, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2564/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2564","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376583,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Hawaii Immunization Registry","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to allow limited health insurer access to the Hawaii Immunization Registry and authorizes the Hawaii Immunization Registry to store minimal demographic information for individuals who have elected to refuse inclusion in the Hawaii Immunization Registry.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2563/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2563","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376584,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements","description":"Removes the exemption for dietary supplements from the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2562/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2562","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376585,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Solid Waste; Disposal Surcharge","description":"Increases the solid waste management surcharge to $1.25 per ton of solid waste disposed of in landfills or shipped out-of-state; increases the solid waste management surcharge to 60 cents per ton of solid waste disposed of at waste-to-energy facilities that accept 150,000 tons or more of solid waste annually; provides for no surcharges to waste-to-energy facilities that accept less than 150,000 tons of solid waste annually and for ash disposed of in landfills that originates from a waste-to-energy facility, and defines \"waste-to-energy facility\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2561/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2561","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376586,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Recycling; Consumer Electronics","description":"Creates a recycling program for all electrically powered consumer devices, creates the Electric Device Recycling Special Fund, and abolishes the Electronic Device Recycling Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2560/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2560","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376587,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Mortality Review for Persons with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Creates a new part in chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, giving the Department of Health the authority to obtain all records for death review for persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. (HB2559 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2559/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2559","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376588,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances","description":"Amends statutory provisions of the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to provide for more focused attention in addressing the issue of substance abuse as a public health issue.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2558/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2558","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376589,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Relating to sales of electronic cigarettes","description":"Places e-cigarettes with other tobacco products as items prohibited to be sold to a minor and amends the definition of \"tobacco products\" for purposes of taxation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2557/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2557","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376590,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Human Bodies; Disposition of","description":"Repeals the authority of the Department of Health to deliver or distribute any unclaimed dead human body to a university, hospital, or institution for medical education and research purposes. Clarifies the responsibilities of the person or entity that has possession, charge, or control of an unclaimed dead human body with respect to gathering and providing information to state agencies. (HB2556 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2556/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2556","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376591,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Health; Vital Statistics Fees","description":"Raises the fees associated with vital statistics certified copy and expedited and correction services. (HB2555 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2555/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2555","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376592,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Hospital Licensing","description":"Permits the Department of Health the option of recognizing full accreditation by the Joint Commission as evidence of hospital compliance with all licensing inspection for the duration of the accreditation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2554/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2554","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376593,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Persons with Disabilities; Disability and Communication Access Board; Fees","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to charge fees to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with state and federal law relating to accessibility. Establishes a fee schedule. Effective 1/1/2013. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 277, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1380).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2553/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2553","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376594,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Disabled Persons Parking; Funding","description":"Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund to cover the costs of administering the parking program for persons with disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2552/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2552","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376595,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund","description":"Amends the purpose of the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund to allow for the receipt of various fees, including fees from the credentialing of interpreters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2551/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2551","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376596,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Leaves of Absence; Public Officers and Employees","description":"Repeals section 76-30.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which limits excluded civil service employees to take a leave of absence of less than one year to fill certain appointed positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2550/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2550","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376597,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Reports","description":"Repeals the requirement for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding expenditures of qualified community rehabilitation programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2549/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2549","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376598,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Employment Exemption; Domestic Services; DHS","description":"Amends the definition of \"employment\" in the workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care statutes by clarifying the \"domestic services\" exclusion for services authorized by the Department of Human Services. (HB2548 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2548/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2548","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376599,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"General Assistance (HMS 204); Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2011-2012 to address the budget shortfall in the general assistance program (HMS 204) in the Department of Human Services. (HB2547 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 040, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2547/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2547","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376600,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Health Care Payments (HMS 401); Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2011-2012 to address the budget shortfall in the health care payments program (HMS 401) in the Department of Human Services. (HB2546 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2546/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2546","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376601,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Financial Abuse; Elder","description":"Amend section 412:3-114.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require financial institutions to report instances of suspected financial abuse of an elder directly to the appropriate police department instead of the Department of Human Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2545/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2545","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376602,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Executive Director Compensation","description":"Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to set the executive director's compensation based on a comparability analysis, and other factors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2544/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2544","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376603,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Board of Directors; Resident Board Member Nomination","description":"Reduces the minimum number of resident board member candidates from five to three that must be submitted by the Resident Advisory Board of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for consideration by the Governor for appointment to the Authority's Board of Directors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2543/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2543","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376604,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Homelessness; Interagency Council; Department of Human Services; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness to be administratively placed within the Department of Human Services; makes an appropriation for administrative expenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2542/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2542","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376605,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Child Care; Contract Proposals","description":"Allows for contract proposals, in response to a request for proposals, to be received from organizations that are not yet licensed to operate a child care program. (HB2541 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2541/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2541","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376606,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Child Care; License or Certificate of Registration; Fees","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to charge reasonable fees to obtain a child care license or certificate of registration and establishes a special fund. (HB2540 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 161, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2540/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2540","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376607,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Child Care; Adult Abuse Perpetrator Checks","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to conduct adult abuse perpetrator checks on providers, license-exempt pursuant to section 346-152, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that care for children receiving child care subsidies from the department, applicants who want to operate a child care facility, prospective employees of the applicant, licensed child care providers, and new employees of the registered or licensed provider. (HB2539 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 041, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2539/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2539","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376608,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Child Care Licensing; Exemptions","description":"Adds exemptions for any kindergarten, school, or program licensed by the Charter School Review Panel, the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, or any federal agency from child care licensing requirements of the Department of Human Services. (HB2538 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2538/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2538","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376609,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Records; Disclosure of Information","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to disclose confidential records pursuant to a court order, after an in camera review of the records by the court, upon a showing of good cause by the party seeking the release of the records. (HB2537 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 091, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2537/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2537","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376610,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"Insurer Requirements","description":"Requires all commercial health care insurers operating in Hawaii to share with the Department of Human Services, a listing of their members for medicaid eligibility determination. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2536 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2536/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2536","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376611,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Psychotropic Medications","description":"Makes permanent previous changes to the psychotropic medication statute that ensure access to medically necessary psychotropic medications while allowing cost-effective strategies. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2535 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2535/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2535","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376612,"bill_number":"HB2534","title":"Death Benefits","description":"Makes permanent the reduced death benefits for medical and financial assistance recipients, clarifies that the Department of Human Services may bear the cost for crematory and mortuary services for unclaimed dead human bodies only after approving the determination that a dead human body is unclaimed, and sets time limitations to submit a written determination that a dead human body is unclaimed and apply for crematory payment to the Department of Human Services. Effective June 29, 2012. (HB2534 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2534/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2534","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376613,"bill_number":"HB2533","title":"Child Protective Act; Aggravated Circumstances","description":"Amends the definition of \"aggravated circumstances\" in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and the state plan under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. (HB2533 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 028, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2533/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2533","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376614,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Discount and Savings Program; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Establishes a discount and savings program to generate revenue for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purpose of maintaining its trust lands and communities, and educating participants about the state's natural resources. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2532 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HAW, FIN, referral sheet 29","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2532/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2532","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376615,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Administration","description":"Allows the chairman, with unanimous consent of the commission, to suspend administrative rules for the purpose of awarding a lease to a native Hawaiian who has been on the waitlist for at least twenty years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2531/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2531","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376616,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation Fund","description":"Identifies geothermal and nongeothermal royalties and revenue from mining leases and public land dispositions as supplemental sources of revenue for the Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation Fund. Decreases the percentage of those royalties and revenues to the appropriate counties and allocates a percentage of those royalties and revenues to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2530 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WLO/EEP with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2530/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2530","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376617,"bill_number":"HB2529","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Trust Funds; Procurement Code Exemption","description":"Exempts expenditures less than $100,000 from the Hawaiian home operating fund, Hawaiian home receipts fund, Hawaiian home trust fund, native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund, and Hawaiian home administration account from the Hawaii public procurement code. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit an annual report to the legislature. Repeals on June 30, 2015. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 174, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2529/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2529","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376618,"bill_number":"HB2528","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Extends the repeal date in Act 187, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010, to continue the pilot program that enables the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to begin housing and other projects without having the full amount of the cost of the projects on hand at the start of the project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2528/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2528","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376619,"bill_number":"HB2527","title":"Public Schools; Performance Management; Tenure","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a performance management program that includes an evaluation component for teachers and educational officers. Requires that teachers entering the service of the Department of Education for the first time serve a minimum probationary period of three years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Recommitted to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2527/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2527","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376620,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Telecommunications and Cable Television Providers; Reporting Requirements","description":"Beginning 3/1/2013, requires reporting by telecommunications and cable television providers to the department of commerce and consumer affairs and requires confidentiality for certain information and reports submitted. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 259, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2526/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2526","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376621,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Electric Reliability Standards; Interconnection Requirements; Grid Interconnection; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Surcharge","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to develop, adopt, and enforce reliability standards and interconnection requirements for the Hawaii electric system, and to oversee electric grid access. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to contract for the performance of related duties with a party to be named the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2525 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2525/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2525","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376622,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Telecommunications and Cable Television Services; Communications Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the communications commission within the DCCA; directs the commission to regularly study the regulatory framework and provisions governing telecommunications carriers and cable operators to develop and update comprehensive policies and recommendations for administrative and statutory changes to further the deployment of broadband services; promote the interests of the State; and provide incentives, expedite procedures, and establish policies to increase investment in and further the deployment of broadband infrastructure within the State; requires two demonstration projects to expedite permitting for broadband infrastructure; requires 1/1/2013 status report to the legislature on the outcomes of the demonstration projects to expedite permitting processes for the construction of broadband infrastructure, and recommended legislation to streamline regulation of telecommunications carriers and cable operators in the State by 1/1/2014. Appropriates funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 3:15PM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2524/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2524","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376623,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Interisland Electric Transmission Cable System","description":"Establishes a regulatory structure for the installation and implementation of an interisland high voltage electric transmission cable system and for the construction of on-island transmission infrastructure. (HB2523 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Brower, Ching, Fontaine, Johanson, Marumoto, Pine, Ward, Wooley voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Hanohano, Riviere, Thielen voting no (3) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2523/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2523","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376624,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Appropriations; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.","description":"Makes general fund appropriations of $20,000,000 for fiscal year 20112012 and $43,700,000 for fiscal year 20122013 to recapitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund and makes general fund appropriations of $55,000,000 for fiscal year 20112012 and $56,000,000 for fiscal year 20122013 to recapitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2522/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2522","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376625,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Portion of Income and Proceeds from the Public Trust Lands between November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012","description":"Conveys Kakaako Makai lands to Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and resolves all disputes and controversies, and extinguishes, discharges and bars all claims, suits, and actions relating to OHA's portion of income and proceeds from the public trust lands for the period November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2521/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2521","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376626,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Watershed Protection; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the immediate protection of priority watershed forests to replenish Hawaii's water supplies and provide many other fundamental benefits to Hawaii's environmental health. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2520 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2520/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2520","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376627,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Appropriation; Information Technology Strategic Plan","description":"Appropriates funds for the business and technology transformation initiative in fiscal year 2012-2013 to prepare the State for the larger transformation activities that will be defined in the forthcoming information technology strategic plan. Requires reports to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2013 regular session. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2518 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2518/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2518","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376628,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Aging and Disability Resource Centers; Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation","description":"Creates a statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center Program to streamline access to long-term support and services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to coordinate and implement the Program. Appropriates money to establish the Aging and Disability Resource Centers. (HB2517 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2517/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2517","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376629,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Health; Early Childhood","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to support early childhood development. Addresses a housekeeping issue regarding the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council to ensure compliance with current federal requirements for the council. (HB2516 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2516/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2516","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376630,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Probation; Theft of Property; Sentencing","description":"Allows a sentence of probation for certain second-time convictions for certain drug offenses. Allows probation for a period of four years for certain class B or class C felonies. Requires the defendant's probation officer to report to the court concerning compliance with the conditions of the defendant's probation. (HB2515 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 140, 6/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2515/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2515","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376631,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Hawaii Paroling Authority; Appropriation","description":"Increases membership of the Hawaii paroling authority from three to five. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2514/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2514","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376632,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Public Schools; School Health Aides","description":"Repeals certain operational requirements for student health programs established for a 1970 pilot project. (HB2513 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 134, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2513/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2513","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376633,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Government Publications","description":"Updates the existing chapter 93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, in response to changes in technology and reduces printing, workload, and delivery costs for all state and county agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2512/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2512","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376634,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian","description":"Update Hawaii Revised Statutes, chapter 312 so it accurately reflects long-standing State Board of Education and Hawaii State Public Library System practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2511/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2511","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376635,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System","description":"Clarifies that the transfer of certain functions pertaining to education personnel and facilities by Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, did not apply to the Hawaii State Public Library System and its employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2510/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2510","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376636,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Emergency Appropriation for Reimbursement of Costs Associated with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meetings","description":"Provides reimbursements of funds to the seven departments that incurred costs for planning, safety, and security necessary for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings held in November 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Received from Governor re: emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 191).","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2509/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2509","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376637,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Collection Agencies; Exempt Out-of-State; Limitations; Disciplinary Action; Fines","description":"Clarifies and strengthens enforcement provisions for exempt out-of-state collection agencies and increases fines for collection agencies governed under chapter 443B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB2508 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 052, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2508/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2508","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376638,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Insurance; Rate Filings; Disapproval","description":"Requires homeowners insurers to provide homeowners insurance premium information to Insurance Commissioner upon request. Requires Insurance Commissioner to publish annually, by electronic or online publication on its official website a list of homeowners insurers with representative annual premiums for homeowners insurance. Authorizes Insurance Commissioner to adjust excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory rates, subject to notice and hearing requirements. Authorizes an advisory organization to make rate filings on behalf of insurers. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2507 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2507/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2507","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376639,"bill_number":"HB2506","title":"Insurance; Licensing Requirements","description":"Eliminates underlying producer license requirement for applying and obtaining surplus lines broker license; provides greater clarity and consistency in licensing insurance producers selling annuity products; clarifies reinsurance intermediary licensing requirements and removes unnecessary licensing conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2506/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2506","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376640,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Insurance Guaranty Association","description":"Updates the laws governing guaranty associations in conformity with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Model Act and the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Model Act. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2505 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla, Carroll, C. Lee, M. Lee, McKelvey excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2505/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2505","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376641,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Insurance Commissioner; Streamlining","description":"Removes confusing and obsolete provisions to streamline insurer licensing process. Updates financial regulatory requirements to be more consistent with requirements placed on traditional insurance companies. Modernizes the fee amounts paid by regulated entities. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2504 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2504/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2504","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376642,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Captive Insurance Companies","description":"Amends captive insurance company law (article 19, chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes). Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2503 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2503/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2503","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376643,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Mortgage Servicers; Mortgage Loan Modifications","description":"Requires mortgage servicers who provide loan-modification services to be properly licensed. Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to require all mortgage servicers to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. (HB2502 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 245, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2502/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2502","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376644,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Mortgage Loan Originators; Mortgage Loan Originator Companies; Fees","description":"Amends the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act to reflect recent changes to federal law and to adjust fees in consideration of the new regulatory requirements. Effective 7/01/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-24-12 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2501/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2501","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376645,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Money Transmitters; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to require money transmitters to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System; amends the fee structure for services provided by the Division of Financial Institutions for the regulation of money transmitters; amends the fine for violations of money transmitter regulations. Prohibits the Commissioner from establishing or adjusting fees by rule. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB2500 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2500/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2500","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376646,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Financial Institutions; Fees","description":"Adjusts regulatory fees for financial institutions to more accurately reflect today's economy. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB2499 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2499/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2499","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376647,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Escrow Depositories; Fees; Bonds","description":"Amends the fee structure for services provided by the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for escrow depository regulation; amends fines for violations of escrow depository regulations; and adjusts bond requirements for escrow depositories. Effective January 1, 3000. (HB2498 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2498/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2498","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376648,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Uniform Securities Act","description":"Clarifies and corrects ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's securities laws. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 624).","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2497/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2497","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376649,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Business Registration","description":"To clarify and correct ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's business registration laws.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2496/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2496","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376650,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"Provides funds for the salary increases and other cost adjustments for fiscal biennium 2011-2013 for adjustments related to the \"favored nation\" provision in the supplemental agreement negotiated between the University of Hawaii and the exclusive representative of collective bargaining units (2), (3), (4), and (8) and their excluded counterparts. (HB2495 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 109, 6/8/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2495/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2495","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376651,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"Provides unspecified employer contribution amounts for plan years 20112012 and 20122013 for Hawaii EmployerUnion Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts. Effective retroactive to 07/01/2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2494/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2494","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376652,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"Provides unspecified employer contributions amounts for plan years 20112012 and 20122013 for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts. Effective retroactive on 7/1/2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2493/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2493","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376653,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Changes the date that the base monthly contribution is annually adjusted from July 1 of each year to January 1 of each year. (HB2492 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 038, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2492/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2492","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376654,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust","description":"Authorizes the board of trustees of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund to create a trust fund for the purpose of receiving employer contributions that will prefund post-employment health and other benefit costs for retirees and their beneficiaries. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 304, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1421).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2491/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2491","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376655,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Debt Equivalence; Imputed Debt; Utility Companies; Cost Recovery","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to allow electric utility companies to recover all power purchase costs from long-term power purchase agreements, thus mitigating associated imputed debt or debt equivalence. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2490 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2490/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2490","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376656,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Changes one of the requirements to become a member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2489/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2489","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376657,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"To prevent unexpected increases in pension benefits and in the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the Employees' Retirement System by limiting the amount of compensation included in \"average final compensation\" and requiring employers to pay the additional costs resulting from spiking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2488/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2488","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376658,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Amends the allowance and age requirements for service by water safety officers who become a member after June 30, 2012. Amends the ordinary disability and death retirement allowance for persons becoming a class H member after June 30, 2012. Requires employers to pay the additional costs resulting from significant non-base pay increases. Adds various definitions to part II of chapter 88, HRS. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2487 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(H) Act 153, on 6/25/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2487/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2487","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376659,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Unclaimed Property","description":"Requires holders of unclaimed property to remit all property with their November 1 report and corrects references to the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2486 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2486/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2486","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376660,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Electric Vehicles; Parking","description":"Clarifies the electric vehicle parking requirement. Allows an electric vehicle parking space with a charging system to be located anywhere in the parking lot or structure. Effective January 1, 2013, imposes a warning on any person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a space designated for electric vehicles. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2485 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2485/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2485","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376661,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Electric Vehicles","description":"Codifies with modifications Act 290, Session Laws of Hawaii 1997, for the registration of, and issuance of license plates for, electric vehicles, and the exemptions from parking fees and high occupancy vehicle lane restrictions. Allows the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the registration of, and issuance of license plates for, electric vehicles. Effective January 1, 2013, and repealed on December 31, 2019. (HB2484 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2484/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2484","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376662,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Environmental Protection; Single-use Checkout Bags; Fee; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements; Appropriation","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a fee for single-use checkout bags provided to a customer. Allows businesses to keep twenty per cent of the fees for the first year of the program and ten per cent of the fees thereafter, subject to income and general excises taxes. Requires fees to be collected on single-use checkout bags not prohibited by county ordinance. From 1/1/13 to 12/31/13, deposits all fees not retained by businesses into a special account in the environmental management special fund; requires first $800,000 of all fees collected to be expended by DOH for costs relating to administrative, education, audit, compliance, and enforcement activities associated with the fee; and requires any remaining fees collected to be deposited in the environmental response revolving fund and the natural area reserve fund. From 1/1/14, requires ten per cent of all fees collected to be deposited in enumerated county environmental funds and requires eighty per cent of all fees collected to be deposited in the same manner as all fees deposited by the State from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13. Requires reports to the legislature. Makes dietary supplements that contain caffeine or carbonated water subject to the requirements of the deposit beverage container program beginning 1/1/2013. Appropriates funds for administration of single-use checkout bag fee program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2483/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2483","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376663,"bill_number":"HB2482","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Projects","description":"Extends the Hawaii Community Development Authority's authority to lease all or a portion of the real or personal property constituting a project in the Kakaako Community Development District, without public notice for sealed bids. (HB2482 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2482/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2482","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376664,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Public Hearings; Notice","description":"Clarifies notice requirements for Hawaii Community Development Authority public hearings. (HB2481 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2481/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2481","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376665,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority","description":"Amends section 206E-191, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to permit the Hawaii Community Development Authority's Kalaeloa Community Development District ex-officio members to designate a representative with voting powers in the event they are unable to attend an authority meeting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2480/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2480","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376666,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Creative Media Development","description":"Amends section 235-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by expanding the definitions of qualified productions to include animation or special and visual effects and productions for internet distribution and providing the sunset date for the tax credit as amended by this Act as January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2479/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2479","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376667,"bill_number":"HB2478","title":"Housing Loan And Mortgage Program","description":"Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization amount to $750,000,000. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2478 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2478/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2478","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376668,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Administrative Rules","description":"Transfers the Small Business Regulatory Review Board from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and authorizes the expenses of the board to be funded from the Compliance Resolution Fund; and requires each agency to notify the board on an annual basis of any rules to be amended or repealed to reflect a statutory amendment or repeal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2477/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2477","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376669,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State or its officers or employees. (HB2476 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 116, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2476/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2476","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376670,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Sunshine Law; Board Meetings; Notice of Board Meetings","description":"Allows use of interactive conference technology to increase ability of members of state and county boards and commissions to attend board meetings. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2475 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2475/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2475","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376671,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Prison Litigation; In Forma Pauperis Prisoner Lawsuits","description":"Imposes certain limitations and conditions on in forma pauperis prisoner lawsuits. (HB2474 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2474/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2474","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376672,"bill_number":"HB2473","title":"Prison Litigation","description":"Requires prisoners to exhaust administrative remedies before bringing a civil court action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2473/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2473","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376673,"bill_number":"HB2472","title":"Sexual Images Produced by Minors","description":"Prohibits adults from soliciting minors to electronically transmit nude images of minors; prohibits minors from electronically transmitting nude images of minors, or soliciting other minors to do so; prohibits persons from possessing a nude image of a minor transmitted by a minor; and makes it an affirmative defense that the recipient made reasonable efforts to destroy the transmitted nude image. (HB2472 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2472/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2472","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376674,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Tort Liability Lifeguards.","description":"Repeals the sunset date and makes permanent the law shielding county lifeguards from liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2471/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2471","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376675,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Homicide","description":"Amends the driver's license revocation provisions to allow license revocation for a period of time up to the maximum term of probation allowable when a driver is convicted of manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vehicle, or negligent homicide in the first or second degrees; allows for up to two years of imprisonment when a convicted defendant is sentenced to probation for manslaughter; and clarifies that probation is an applicable sentence for manslaughter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2470/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2470","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376676,"bill_number":"HB2469","title":"Sex Offender Registration","description":"Adds comparable foreign convictions and tribal convictions to covered offenses; makes offenders who are subject to sex offender registration or notification in their jurisdiction of conviction, covered offenders under Hawaii law; makes it clear that a covered offender must register and report the offender's permanent residence, current temporary residence, or if an address is not available, a description of the place or area in which the covered offender resides; amends the definition of \"conviction\" in section 846E-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that conviction, for purposes of sex offender registration, occurs on the date judgment is entered; creates a tier classification for any covered sexual offenses that are not clearly included within the current tier classification law; addresses the problem of covered offenders who do not have registered residences to which the post office can deliver mail and cannot receive the ninety-day verification mailings by requiring these offenders to report in person once per month; and repeals the definitions of \"mental abnormality, \"personality disorder,\" and \"predatory.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2469/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2469","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376677,"bill_number":"HB2468","title":"False Claims to the State and Counties","description":"Brings laws relating to false claims to the state and to the counties into compliance with the federal False Claims Act in order to meet federal requirements that state laws provide the same or greater protections as those established under section 1909 of the Social Security Act. (HB2468 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committees on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 17 Ayes: Representative(s) Oshiro, M. Lee, Choy, Cullen, Giugni, Har, Hashem, Ichiyama, Jordan, Kawakami, C. Lee, Morikawa, Tokioka, Yamashita, Marumoto, Riviere, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2468/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2468","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376678,"bill_number":"HB2467","title":"Child Abuse","description":"Provides greater protection to children by amending the offense of promoting child abuse in the second degree to include the possession of images of any form of child pornography that involves a minor who is younger than the age of twelve, sadomasochistic abuse of a minor, or bestiality involving a minor. (HB2467 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2467/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2467","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376679,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Power of Arrest; Federal Officers","description":"Adds the federal bureau of investigation and the United States immigration and customs enforcement to the list of federal agencies whose officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law. Removes the citizenship and immigration services from the list. Adds proper titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2466/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2466","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376680,"bill_number":"HB2465","title":"Vital Statistics Records; Disclosure","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to provide certain public health records to law enforcement officers to facilitate criminal investigations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/PBM, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2465/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2465","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376681,"bill_number":"HB2464","title":"Landowners' Liability","description":"Deletes the phrase \"other than lands owned by the government\" in the definition of \"land\" covered by chapter 520, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the State's landowners' liability law. Effective January 1, 2020. (HB2464 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2464/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2464","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376682,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Public Land Liability","description":"Makes permanent the limitations of liability for public entities based on the duty to warn of dangers on public lands. Effective January 1, 2020. (HB2463 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2463/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2463","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376683,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Public Land Liability","description":"Amends and clarifies the definition of \"improved public lands\" for purposes of limiting liability for public entities based on the duty to warn of dangers on public lands. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2462 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2462/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2462","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376684,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Government Tort Liability","description":"Amends section 662-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the State of Hawaii to demand a trial by jury in the same manner as a private individual in a tort action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2461/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2461","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376685,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Tort Actions","description":"Clarifies certain limitations regarding the State's liability in tort cases and brings the State's liability in line with similar federal liability in many cases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2460/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2460","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376686,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Tort Liability","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"similar circumstances\" concerning joint liability in certain motor vehicle accidents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Rhoads voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Okamura excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2459/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2459","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376687,"bill_number":"HB2458","title":"Nonprofit Corporations; Conversions","description":"Repeals provisions regarding conversions by nonprofit corporations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 037, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2458/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2458","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376688,"bill_number":"HB2457","title":"Ethics; Charitable Events; Legislators; State Employees","description":"Exempts from restrictions on gifts under the ethics code invitations or complimentary tickets to a widely attended charitable event from a charitable entity, whether or not the charitable entity is the host of the charitable event. Requires disclosure. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2457/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2457","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376689,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Publication of Notices; Online Publication","description":"Allows government agencies to publish notices electronically on the official government websites in lieu of publication in a newspaper or other written publication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2456/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2456","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376690,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Code of Ethics; Task Force; Employee","description":"Excludes members of task forces from the State Ethics Code. Defines \"task force\". Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2455 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2455/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2455","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376691,"bill_number":"HB2454","title":"Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Rap Back Program","description":"Allows programs statutorily authorized to obtain criminal history record checks on employment and licensing applicants to participate in the rap back program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 210, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2454/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2454","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376692,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Civil Identification","description":"Makes the Director of Transportation responsible for the non-driver's identification card program for the State of Hawaii and requires the non-drivers' identification cards to be issued by the examiners of drivers in each county. Effective January 1, 2013. (HB2453 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2453/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2453","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376693,"bill_number":"HB2452","title":"Notaries Public","description":"Clarifies the information required to be on notary seals and increases the fees for issuing an initial notary commission and renewing a notary commission. (HB2452 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2452/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2452","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376694,"bill_number":"HB2451","title":"Medicaid; Reimbursements","description":"Amends sections 346-29.5(b) and 346-37(g), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to state that the lien amount in the Notice of Lien sent by the Department of Human Services for reimbursement of Medicaid benefits shall be presumed to be valid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2451/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2451","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376695,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Medicaid; Reimbursements","description":"Amends section 346-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to define the term \"medical institution\" as being an institution created for the practice of medicine and for caring for patients on a long-term basis.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2450/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2450","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376696,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Medicaid; Reimbursements","description":"Amends section 346-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to define, for the limited purpose of reimbursing Medicaid for benefits paid out, the term \"value of damages\" as the total amount that a Medicaid recipient receives from a settlement or what a court or jury awards to the Medicaid recipient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2449/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2449","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376697,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"Medicaid","description":"Part I establishes a formula for calculating the amount to be contributed by the State towards a claimant's attorney's fees and costs, in lieu of recovering the full amount. Defines the term \"medical institution\". Clarifies that the lien amount in the notice of the lien sent by the Department of Human Services for reimbursement of medicaid benefits shall be presumed to be valid. Part II allows for a fair and equitable reimbursement system for all clients under the medicaid program for community based caregiver services. Allows for a fair and equitable referral system for medicaid clients transferring from hospitals to community-based care homes. (HB2448 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 211, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2448/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2448","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376698,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Vital Records; Verification for Governmental Agencies Within the State of Hawaii.","description":"Amends section 338-18, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Health to disclose dates of vital events to governmental agencies within the State of Hawaii seeking verification of information contained in vital statistics records for purposes of updating official lists. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2447 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2447/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2447","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376699,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"Probate Code; State Agency Claims Against Estates","description":"Prevents the statute of limitations from precluding a state agency's claim against a decedent's estate unless the agency receives actual notice of the commencement of the decedent's probate case.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2446/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2446","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376700,"bill_number":"HB2445","title":"Tax Lien and Encumbrance Record","description":"Amends section 286-46, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the recordation of outstanding judgments payable to state or county agencies as a condition precedent to the vehicle's renewal, registration, or transfer of ownership, and to exempt state or county agencies from paying the statutory fee of $5.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2445/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2445","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376701,"bill_number":"HB2444","title":"Drivers' Licenses","description":"Authorizes state, county, and city governmental agencies to use chapter 287, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to suspend the driver's license of an individual who has refused to pay a debt owed to a governmental agency, following judgment or order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2444/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2444","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376702,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Attorney's Fees","description":"Clarify that section 28-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, allows a court to award the Department of the Attorney General attorney's fees and litigation costs when it prevails in a lawsuit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2443/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2443","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376703,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"Department of the Attorney General; Litigation Deposits Trust Fund","description":"Amends sections 28-16 and 661-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enable the Attorney General to retain and deposit fifteen per cent of recoveries from any civil action or settlement of a civil claim initiated or prosecuted by the Attorney General to be used to pay for investigation and litigation expenses, operating costs, equipment, and training. Allows the Attorney General to retain some of the remaining money subject to certain conditions. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2442 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2442/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2442","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376704,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Child Support Enforcement","description":"Includes the date that services for remuneration were first performed as information to be provided to the Child Support Enforcement Agency through the new hire reporting process. Establishes notice and time limit requirements for employers or unions in receipt of notice regarding health insurance for a dependent child. (HB2441 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 035, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2441/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2441","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376705,"bill_number":"HB2440","title":"Actions By State; Actions Against State","description":"Clarifies that section 661-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, only waives the State's sovereign immunity with respect to a claim \"founded upon a statute,\" if the Legislature has unequivocally waived the State's immunity in a separate statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2440/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2440","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376706,"bill_number":"HB2439","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Definitions","description":"Amends the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund law to add a new definition of \"credited service\" and to clarify the definitions of \"employee\" and \"part-time, temporary, and seasonal or casual employee.\" (HB2439 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 036, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2439/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2439","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376707,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Claims Against State; Emergency Appropriations","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for claims against the State or its officers or employees that were submitted during the Regular Session of 2011 but for which funds were not appropriated. (HB2438 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"(S) Act 008, 3/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2438/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2438","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376708,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Elections; Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation of $1,725,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012 to fund the voting system contract for conducting of the 2012 elections and ensure compliance with federal law. (HB2437 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-19","last_action":"(S) Act 007, 3/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2437/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2437","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376709,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Information Privacy and Security Council","description":"Establishes the chief information officer or that officer's designee as the chair of the information privacy and security council. (SD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1393).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2436/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2436","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376710,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts","description":"Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from the Department of Accounting and General Services. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2435 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2435/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2435","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376711,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"State Building Code","description":"Abolishes the State Building Code Council, provides for a transition from the current to the new proposed law, and requires the counties to adopt building codes with their revisions or opt out of adoption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2434/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2434","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376712,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Livestock Feed Production; Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates a livestock feed feasibility pilot project to investigate the viability of a livestock feed program on Department of Agriculture land. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2433 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2433/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2433","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376713,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Procurement","description":"Exempts the purchase of fresh meats and produce and animals and plants by any governmental body from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2432 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2432/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2432","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376714,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Policies for the Economy; Agriculture","description":"Amends objectives and policies for the economy to support the purchase and consumption of locally grown products. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2431 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2431/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2431","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376715,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Development and Food Security Program","description":"Creates an agricultural development and food security program within the Department of Agriculture. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2430 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and McKelvey, Takai excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2430/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2430","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376716,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Board of Agriculture","description":"Allows ex officio members of the Board of Agriculture to designate one representative each for board meetings. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 123, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2429/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2429","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376717,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Spouses and Children","description":"Allows the University of Hawaii and the community colleges to waive tuition for spouses and children of totally disabled veterans and active or reserve members of the armed forces who were killed in action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, HED, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2428/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2428","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376718,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"Public Safety; National Guard","description":"Establishes an employer income tax credit for taxpayers who maintain employee insurance coverage for national guard members for the duration of the national guards' active duty. Expands the powers of the governor and governor's designee in calling the national guard into active duty. Allows the adjutant general to order the national guard into active service for nonemergency purposes that are necessary and attendant to the mission of the department of defense. Expands the rights granted to national guard members to incorporate rights granted under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2427/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2427","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376719,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if the denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child and establishes standards for a visitation award. Requires the court to consider various factors, including a presumption in favor of the custodial parent's wishes, in awarding a noncustodial parent visitation rights. Establishes a rebuttable presumption in favor of joint custody. (HB2426 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2426/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2426","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376720,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Elections; Noncandidate Committees; Advertisements; Candidate Approval","description":"Requires prior candidate approval of advertisements by a noncandidate committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2425/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2425","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376721,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Counties; Agriculture; Building Permits","description":"Exempts from county building permits certain residential buildings or structures located on commercial farms or ranches used for general agricultural or aquacultural operations. Effective February 1, 2050. (HB2424 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2424/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2424","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376722,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"DLNR; Kaanapali Aquatic Recreational Park; Pilot Program","description":"Requires the DLNR to establish and administer an aquatic recreational park pilot program in Kaanapali on the island of Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2423/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2423","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376723,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"Internet Gambling; Hawaii Internet Lottery and Gambling Corporation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii internet lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting internet gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for 10 years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2422/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2422","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376724,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Oceanic Institute; Feed Mill; Grant; Appropriation; Project","description":"Awards a grant to the Oceanic Institute for the construction of the feeds research and pilot production facility. Requires the Oceanic Institute to report to the legislature on the progress of the project. Appropriation. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2421 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2421/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2421","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376725,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit for qualifying rehabilitation expenses of historic structures. Establishes a revolving fund administered by the state historic preservation division to fund the tax credit. (HB2420 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2420/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2420","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376726,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Land Use Commission; County General Plan; Reclassification","description":"Allows counties to seek declaratory ruling from the land use commission for reclassification of lands under a county general plan or county development plan. Specifies that changes to the general plan take effect immediately upon approval of the reclassification by the land use commission. (HB2419 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2419/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2419","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376727,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Restraint of Trade; Cooperative Purchasing Agreements","description":"Allows businesses with less than 150 employees to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements and exempts these agreements from restraint of trade provisions. Requires parties to agreements to file information with the attorney general and pay a filing fee to support enforcement of the information requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2418/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2418","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376728,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Renewable Energy Technology; Tax Credit","description":"Eliminates the maximum available amount of the tax credit for solar electricity generating systems, unless the primary purpose of the solar energy system is to use energy from the sun to heat water for household use. Establishes a tax credit for solar electricity generating systems that are below the utility scale that declines by five percent annually, beginning at thirty-five percent prior to 2013 and stabilizing at twenty percent during or after 2015. Establishes a tax credit for utility scale solar electricity generating systems that is based on production, rather than construction, in the amount of 11.5 cents per kilowatt hour generated during the first one hundred twenty months of the operation of a utility scale solar electricity generating system installed after the 2012 tax year. Increases the maximum available amount of the tax credit for certain solar energy systems that use energy from the sun to heat water for household use. Allows tax credits that are claimed for solar electricity generating systems that are not utility scale solar electricity generating systems to become fully refundable during and after the 2016 tax year. Applies to tax years after December 31, 2012. Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 5:15PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2417/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2417","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376729,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"School Absenteeism; Working Group; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a School Attendance Working Group within the Department of Education to address issues surrounding high absentee rates in K-12 schools. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2416 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2416/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2416","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376730,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Medicaid; Department of Human Services; Task Force","description":"Establishes a joint task force to assist the Department of Human Services in exploring the development and possible implementation of a medicaid buy-in program for working individuals with disabilities. (HB2415 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 200, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2415/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2415","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376731,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Regulating Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway Houses","description":"Establishes a licensing requirement for all clean and sober homes and halfway houses and requires the department of health to establish rules to oversee them.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2414/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2414","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376732,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Clean and Sober Home and Halfway House Task Force; Report","description":"Establishes a temporary clean and sober home and halfway house task force. Requires the task force to submit a report to the legislature containing findings and recommendations and any proposed legislation that may be necessary to effectuate those recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2413/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2413","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376733,"bill_number":"HB2412","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; General Obligation Bond Principal","description":"Temporarily allows the dwelling unit revolving fund to reimburse the general fund for the principal of general obligation bonds issued for housing projects and programs. Appropriates the moneys reimbursed to repair and maintain public housing units. Effective on 7/1/12, and terminates on 6/30/14.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2412/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2412","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376734,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"Capital Improvements; Contracting Costs","description":"Expressly authorizes the use of capital improvement project appropriations and revenue bond proceeds for contracting costs. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2411 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2411/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2411","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376735,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Support for Military Presence in Hawaii; Memorandum of Understanding","description":"Requires the Governor, on behalf of the State, to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the United States Department of Defense to enhance the State's relationship with the military and provide continued support for the military's presence in Hawaii. (HB2410 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 065, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2410/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2410","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376736,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Consumer Protection; Lending Practices; Military Sentinel Network","description":"Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to enforce certain federal laws to protect military members and their families from abusive lending practices. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 249, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2409/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2409","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376737,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"General Excise Tax; Temporary Exemption Suspension; Shipbuilding","description":"Changes the sunset date of the temporary suspension of the general excise tax exemptions for high technology research and development and for shipbuilding and ship repairs provided for in Act 105, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011. Effective June 30, 2112. (HB2408 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2408/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2408","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376738,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Arts Education","description":"Appropriates funds for high-quality, integrated, meaningful arts education for students from kindergarten through grade 12. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2407 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to CUA, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2407/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2407","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376739,"bill_number":"HB2406","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Parity; Working Group","description":"Requires the Director of Health to convene a mental health and substance abuse parity working group to determine how the State can comply with federal mental health and substance abuse parity laws and regulations and enhance existing state parity laws. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legislature at least twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2014, and to submit a draft of any proposed legislation to the Legislative Reference Bureau no later than November 1, 2013. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2406 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2406/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2406","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376740,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Autism Spectrum Disorders; Health Insurance Coverage","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health care coverage and benefits for autism spectrum disorders beginning after December 31, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2405/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2405","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376741,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Public Information; Public Notice; Public Meeting Minutes","description":"Authorizes government agencies to disseminate publications of notice electronically or in a daily or weekly publication of statewide circulation, or in a daily or weekly publication in the affected county until 2014. Eliminates the requirement for boards to file hard-copy notices of public meetings with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor or county clerk and requires the notice to be posted on the electronic calendar maintained on the State of Hawaii's internet website or appropriate county's internet website, on the website of the board or the website of the department within which the board is established if the board does not have a website; requires boards to post electronic copies of the materials required by law to be disclosed. Allows notice to be sent electronically to persons who request notification. Appropriates funds. (HB2404 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 839).","last_action_date":"2012-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2404/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2404","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376742,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"DLNR; Use Permits; Commercial Watersports Equipment","description":"Requires DLNR to adopt rules to designate areas where, and time periods during which, commercial watersports equipment may be operated. Prohibits persons from using commercial watersports equipment without a use permit issued by DLNR. Requires a permittee to pay fees to DLNR for a use permit for commercial watersports equipment. Requires DLNR to conduct an annual review of the use permits issued for commercial watersports equipment. Defines \"commercial watersports equipment.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2403/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2403","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376743,"bill_number":"HB2402","title":"Recreational Activities; Civil Liability","description":"Repeals the statutory requirement that a trier of fact determine whether or not a risk is inherent to a recreational activity when determining whether a commercial provider of recreational activity is liable for a person's injuries. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2402 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2402/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2402","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376744,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment Commission; Member Selection","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require that the members of the Reapportionment Commission selected by the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the members selected by each of the legislators from the party or parties that are different from the Speaker and President's respective parties, be residents of different counties. (HB2401 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in JDL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Hee, Shimabukuro, Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Ihara, Slom; and 0 Excused: none.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2401/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2401","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376745,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Electric Public Utilities; Operations; Rates; Energy Sources","description":"Limits the operations of any electric public utility. Requires acquisition of electricity by a power purchase agreement with an unaffiliated entity. Requires utility to purchase lowest cost nonfossil fuel generated electricity prior to purchasing fossil fuel generated electricity. Requires PUC to establish a statewide electricity rate. Exempts IRC section 501(c)(12) utilities. Prioritizes geothermal as a replacement for fossil fuel. Effective 1/01/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2400/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2400","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376746,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"County of Hawaii; Grant-in-Aid","description":"Makes a grant-in-aid to the county of Hawaii office of prosecuting attorney for career criminal prosecution program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2399/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2399","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376747,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"PLDC; Stadium Facilities Special Fund","description":"Transfers development rights of certain lands under the division of boating and ocean recreation and land division to the public land development corporation. Exempts certain lands from the definition of public land under chapter 171, HRS, but requires legislative approval for the sale or gift of those lands. Creates the stadium facilities special fund into which shall be deposited a portion of the proceeds generated by the PLDC on Aloha stadium lands and facilities. Allows the PLDC to contract with state and county agencies for lease management services of PLDC-controlled land. Clarifies the definition of development rights. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 282, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1385).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2398/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2398","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376748,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"CIP; 6th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2397/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2397","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376749,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Sand Removal; Beach or Marine Deposits; Elimination of One-gallon Exception","description":"Deletes the \"one-gallon per person per day\" exception to the prohibition against the removal of sand and other beach or marine deposits, except for materials inadvertently taken, such as those carried away on the body, clothes, toys, recreational equipment, and bags.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2396/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2396","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376750,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"DLNR; OHA; Homestead Leases; Transfer","description":"Transfers all rights, powers, functions, and duties relating to homestead leases from DLNR to OHA.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/HAW, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2395/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2395","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376751,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Condominiums; Association Meetings","description":"Requires that petitioners have adequate time to address concerns at a requested special association meeting. Prohibits a board to adopt any rule for association meetings that would require a majority of the quorum vote to change.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2394/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2394","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376752,"bill_number":"HB2393","title":"Condominiums; Management Contract","description":"Requires that management contracts that automatically rollover for a period of six months or longer shall require the prior written approval of the board of the rollover term.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2393/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2393","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376753,"bill_number":"HB2392","title":"Condominium Boards; Managing Agents","description":"Allows condominium boards composed of unit owners greater flexibility in: (1) Management contracts signed by developer-controlled condominium boards; and (2) Amending bylaws regarding management contracts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2392/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2392","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376754,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Leased Fee Interest Sale; Capital Gains; Exempt from Taxation","description":"Extends the sunset provision of Act 166, SLH 2007, to extend the exemption from taxation of capital gains realized from the sale of leased fee interest in condominium units to association of apartment owners or residential cooperative corporations until 1/1/18.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2391/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2391","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376755,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"State Government Employee Incentive Program; Cash Awards; Appropriation","description":"Creates an incentive program to encourage innovation and savings by the executive departments. Establishes an incentive program to provide cash rewards to state employees whose suggestions or inventions resulting in cost-savings. Authorizes the department to retain cost-savings less the cash award amount. Require auditor to report on efficacy and quality of department's service to public. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2390/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2390","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376756,"bill_number":"HB2389","title":"Net Energy Metering; Group Net Metering; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Authorizes group net metering among electric utility customers beginning 7/1/2013. Directs the PUC to adopt rules for group net metering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2389/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2389","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376757,"bill_number":"HB2388","title":"CIP; 48th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 48th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2388/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2388","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376758,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Economic Development; New Markets Tax Credits; Loans; Community Development Entity","description":"Expands methods for delivering funding to a community development entity by allowing guarantees and credit enhancements. Increases total maximum funding amounts from $250,000 to $5,000,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2387/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2387","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376759,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Coupons; Mail-in Rebates; Discounts","description":"Makes it lawful to provide a discount for liquor purchases through coupons or mail-in rebates when purchased with other merchandise.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2386/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2386","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376760,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Enhanced 911 Board; Membership","description":"Adds the state CIO to the enhanced 911 board. Reduces the wireless communication service provider members on the board from 3 to 2.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2385/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2385","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376761,"bill_number":"HB2384","title":"Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendment; Time Period Extension","description":"Requires the land use commission, upon request, to extend the time period for which a boundary amendment is effective for at least 2 years if the appropriate county officer or agency determines that the petitioner has substantially commenced development or if other good cause exists. (HB2384 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2384/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2384","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376762,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Commercial Finfish Mariculture; Temporary Moratorium; Report","description":"Imposes a temporary moratorium on the leasing of state marine waters for the construction, expansion, or transfer of any open ocean commercial finfish mariculture facility. Requires DLNR to submit a report to the legislature on the adequacy of current management practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2383/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2383","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376763,"bill_number":"HB2382","title":"Lifeguards; Safety; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation for lifeguard services at Kekaha Kai state park.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2382/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2382","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376764,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Commercial Finfish Mariculture; Moratorium","description":"Prohibits the leasing of state marine waters along the north Kohala coast of the island of Hawaii for the construction, expansion, or transfer of any open ocean commercial finfish mariculture facility. Amends the definition of mariculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2381/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2381","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376765,"bill_number":"HB2380","title":"Working Group; Shipping; Molokai; Lanai; Hana; Oahu; Goods; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a working group to explore options for reducing the shipping time and costs for transporting goods from Molokai, Lanai, and Hana, Maui, to Oahu. Makes an appropriation. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 1:30PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2380/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2380","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376766,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; Gaming","description":"Authorizes the Hawaiian homes commission to allow gaming on Hawaiian home lands and to consult with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 beneficiaries and designate specific Hawaiian home lands parcels for the purposes of establishing gaming operations. Creates the Hawaii gaming commission to regulate gaming operations. Imposes a wagering tax on gross receipts of gaming operations and provides for distribution to the general fund and Hawaiian home lands trust fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2379/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2379","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376767,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Mortgage Foreclosure Judicial Actions; Evictions and Ejectments","description":"For mortgage foreclosures by judicial action, specifically prohibits evictions or ejectments of persons in possession of mortgaged property used as a primary residence until the foreclosure action has been finally adjudicated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2378/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2378","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376768,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Hydrokinetic Energy Rebate Program; Renewable Energy","description":"Authorizes the public utilities commission to establish a ratepayer-funded hydrokinetic energy rebate program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2377/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2377","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376769,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Campaign Spending; Reporting","description":"Repeals current reporting provisions for corporations. Establishes requirements for persons other than individuals, candidates, candidate committees, and noncandidate committees to register with the Campaign Spending Commission and file reports. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to monitor and penalize persons for absent or deficient filings. Requires more detail in reporting for all persons, especially regarding contributions or expenditures for advertisements or electioneering communications.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2376/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2376","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376770,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Property Foreclosures, Liens, and Encumbrances; Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act","description":"Requires the office of consumer protection to educate consumers about fraudulent activities that may be committed against homeowners who face property foreclosures, liens, or encumbrances, as appropriate. Establishes criminal penalties and a mandatory fine for certain violations of the mortgage rescue fraud prevention act. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 183, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2375/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2375","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376771,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Office of Language Access","description":"Transfers the Office of Language Access to the Department of Health, as an administratively attached agency. Effective 7/1/2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 201, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2374/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2374","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376772,"bill_number":"HB2373","title":"Organ and Tissue Support and Education Special Fund","description":"Renames the organ and tissue education special fund to the organ and tissue support and education special fund and permits use of the fund to establish a nonprofit organ transplant center. Imposes a $1 fee for any new or renewed driver's license to be deposited into the fund and to be repealed on 12/31/2015. Transfers $500,000 from the emergency medical services special fund to the organ and tissue support and education special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2373/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2373","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376773,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Appropriation; Hawaii Health Authority","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii health authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2372/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2372","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376774,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"Conservation of Wildlife; Citizen Suits","description":"Allows citizen suits to enforce certain conservation statutes, habitat conservation plans, and safe harbor agreements against any person. Repeals the prohibition on approval of issuance of new safe harbor agreements, habitat conservation plans, and incidental take licenses after July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2371/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2371","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376775,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; Repayment","description":"Provides for the earlier repayment of the amount appropriated and transferred into the general fund from the hurricane reserve trust fund under Act 62, SLH 2011, to address the general fund deficit in fiscal year 2010-2011. Provides for an earlier termination of the relief fund's authority to issue revenue bonds under Act 62.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2370/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2370","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376776,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"CIP; 33rd, 34th, and 36th Representative Districts","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 33rd, 34th, and 36th representative districts. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2369/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2369","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376777,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Medical Residency Program; University of Hawaii at Hilo; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to establish a medical residency program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2368 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2368/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2368","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376778,"bill_number":"HB2367","title":"Marine Life Conservation Program Special Fund; Marine Life Conservation District User Fees","description":"Establishes a special fund for the marine life conservation program, and authorizes the collection of user fees for marine life conservation districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2367/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2367","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376779,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"East Hawaii Community Development District; Established","description":"Establishes the east Hawaii community development district and board. Requires DLNR to deed certain leases to the board. Effective 07/01/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2366/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2366","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376780,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Single-use Checkout Bags; Fees; Watershed Protection; DLNR","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a 10-cent fee for each single-use checkout bag provided to a customer, with certain exceptions. Subject to income and general excise taxes, allows businesses to keep 20% of the fees collected from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13 and 10% thereafter. Requires fees to be collected on paper bags in counties that currently have ordinances banning plastic bags. Authorizes 20% of the fees collected to be expended by DOH for clean water projects. Authorizes 60% of the fees collected from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13, and 70% thereafter, to be expended by DLNR for watershed protection. Takes effect 1/1/2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2365/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2365","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376781,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Family Leave; Siblings","description":"Adds definition of \"sibling\" to the Family Leave Law. Permits an employee to use family leave to care for a sibling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2364/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2364","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376782,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Agribusiness Cooperative Program; Task Force","description":"Requires the convening of a task force to conduct a study as to whether an agribusiness cooperative program should be established in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2363/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2363","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376783,"bill_number":"HB2362","title":"External Review; Managed Care Plans","description":"Allows an enrollee in a managed care plan or the enrollee's appointed representative to appeal an external review decision issued under chapter 432E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the circuit court, hearings officer, or review panel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2362/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2362","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376784,"bill_number":"HB2361","title":"Attorney General; Collection of Delinquent Accounts","description":"Allows the Attorney General to assume the collection of accounts delinquent for more than ninety days for executive departments, except for the department of taxation and University of Hawaii. Establishes a civil recoveries fund into which shall be deposited an unspecified percentage of any moneys collected by the attorney general for any executive department that has turned over delinquent accounts for collection. Allows the heads of executive departments to contract with a collection agency to collect on delinquent accounts. Effective 07/01/30. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:30pm in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2361/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2361","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376785,"bill_number":"HB2360","title":"Arbitration; Real Estate Appraisers","description":"Arbitration proceedings to determine the fair market value, fair market rental, or fair and reasonable rent of real property where the arbitrator is a real estate appraiser, require: (1) certain information from the proceeding to be released upon request by any person; and (2) the arbitration parties to seek judicial determination of legal issues that the parties cannot agree upon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2360/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2360","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376786,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Portable Electronics Insurance; Vendors; License","description":"Establishes provisions for the sale of portable electronics insurance. Requires vendors to hold a limited lines license to sell or offer coverage under a policy. Effective January 1, 3000. (HB2359 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to CPN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2359/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2359","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376787,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Natural Disaster Preparedness Commission; State Building Code Council; Appropriations","description":"Establishes the natural disaster preparedness commission. Makes appropriation for the Hawaii state building code council. Makes appropriation for the natural disaster preparedness commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2358/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2358","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376788,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Works of Art Special Fund; Expenditures","description":"Allows fifty per cent of the works of art special fund to be used for performing arts and their related costs. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2357/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2357","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376789,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Mopeds; Statewide Traffic Code","description":"Prohibits persons driving a moped from carrying any article which prevents the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars. Prohibits the operation of a moped with handlebars more than fifteen inches in height. Prohibits the driver of a moped from overtaking and passing in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. Prohibits the operation of a moped between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. Requires passengers on three-wheeled mopeds to be at least sixteen years of age. (HB2356 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2356/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2356","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376790,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Mobile Phones; Text Messaging; Penalty","description":"Prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. Provides for exceptions. Imposes graduated penalties for violations. (HB2355 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2355/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2355","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376791,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Veterans Care Home; Capital Improvement; Appropriation","description":"Provides funds for the acquisition of land, planning, design, and construction of a care home facility for veterans. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2354/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2354","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376792,"bill_number":"HB2353","title":"Veterans Cemeteries; Appropriation","description":"Requires that the general obligation fund appropriation for land acquisition for expansion of burial space for the veterans cemetery in Makawao, Maui, also be used for planning, design, and construction of the burial space. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2353/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2353","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376793,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Conservation and Resources; Resource Management; Opihi","description":"Establishes until 06/30/17 a moratorium on the harvesting of opihi on Oahu. Establishes a ban on taking or harvesting opihi statewide, subject to open and closed seasons and traditional rights. Requires annual reports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2352/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2352","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":376794,"bill_number":"HB2329","title":"Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families; Six-Month Residency Requirement","description":"Requires that applicants for Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families benefits reside in the State for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding their application to receive such benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2329/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2329","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377106,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"Education; Early Childhood","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support early childhood education. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2519 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2519/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2519","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377459,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"Submerged Lands; Leases; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement","description":"Requires that an environmental assessment be performed for leases obtained for the purposes of perpetuating traditional and customary practices and that an environmental impact statement be performed for commercial use leases or as otherwise required.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/HWN/EDT, WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2903/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2903","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377461,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"Community Landfills; Alternative Waste Methods; Landfill Reuse; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force to assess the feasibility of landfill alternatives and landfill reuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on ENE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2902/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2902","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377466,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"CIP; 24th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2901/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2901","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377469,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"Post Conviction Proceedings; Procedure; Time Limits","description":"Establishes time limits for filing habeas corpus complaints and limits successive complaints. Provides and exemption from the time limits for any motion, petition, or appeal filed pursuant to part XI, of chapter 844D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2900/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2900","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377472,"bill_number":"SB2899","title":"Evidence; Character of Accused","description":"Provides that if evidence of an alleged victim's trait of character for aggressiveness is offered by an accused and admitted under rule 404(a)(2), then evidence of the same trait of character of the accused offered by the prosecution may be admissible. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2899/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2899","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377477,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"County of Hawaii; Grant-in-Aid","description":"Makes a grant-in-aid to the county of Hawaii office of prosecuting attorney for career criminal prosecution program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2898/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2898","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377479,"bill_number":"SB2897","title":"Scuba Spearfishing; Aquatic Life; Penalties; DLNR","description":"Prohibits concurrent possession of a spear or speared aquatic life and underwater breathing apparatus by any person who is in the water, in a vessel on the water, or on or about the shore. Prohibits taking of aquatic life by spear. Authorizes DLNR to issue permits allowing possession and use of a spear to take non-native aquatic life, and exempts permit holders from penalties. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for each separate offense and authorizes asset forfeiture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2897/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2897","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377485,"bill_number":"SB2896","title":"HIV; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Penal Code; Offenses Against the Person","description":"Establishes the class C felony offense of knowing exposure to HIV.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on HTH recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in HTH were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Green, Baker, Shimabukuro, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 3 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara, Chun Oakland, Slom.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2896/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2896","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377487,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"Economic Development; New Markets Tax Credits; Loans; Qualified Community Development Entity","description":"Expands methods for delivering funding to a qualified community development entity by allowing guarantees and credit enhancements. Increases total maximum funding amounts from $250,000 to $5,000,000. Establishes new markets tax credits. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2895/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2895","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377490,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Native Hawaiian Organization Notification List; Office of Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to make accessible a copy of the federal Native Hawaiian Organization Notification List so that it may serve as a resource by which state agencies and other interested parties may direct information dissemination and address topics including kuleana lands and curatorship.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2894/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2894","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377497,"bill_number":"SB2893","title":"Gambling; Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a nine-member gambling commission exempt from section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, attached to the office of the auditor, to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the social and economic costs and benefits of different forms of gambling and their impacts on the State in order for legislators to make informed policy decisions regarding gambling. Requires report to governor and legislature twenty days prior to the 2013 and 2014 legislative sessions. Commission sunsets 12/31/2013. Appropriates funds to undertake the analysis, including contracts for services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 57","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2893/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2893","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377499,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"Department of the Prosecuting Attorney Package; Collection of Restitution for Crime Victims","description":"Amends the definition of \"debt,\" as defined in section 231-52, HRS, to include court-ordered restitution subject to civil enforcement. Increases deductions from prisoners' earnings from 10% to 25%, for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Removes court's authority to revoke restitution once ordered. Creates standards and procedures for income-withholding, for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Extends victims' access to adult probation records, to include access to payment compliance records, for purposes of enforcing restitution orders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2892/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2892","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377501,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements","description":"Establishes, beginning January 1, 2013, labeling requirements for any food or raw agricultural commodity sold in the State that contains a genetically engineered material, or was produced with a genetically engineered material; establishes exceptions; establishes violations; requires director of health to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to AGL/CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2891/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2891","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377506,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Industrial Hemp; Research","description":"Allows privately funded industrial hemp research to be conducted in Hawaii under certain conditions; requires monitoring by department of public safety; requires reporting to county law enforcement; exempts agronomic data derived from research from public records disclosure; confers immunity from criminal prosecution for the research. Effective 7/1/2050.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2890/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2890","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377509,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"Hawaii Penal Code; Unauthorized Use of a Computer; Computer Crimes","description":"Amends the use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime statute to include use of a computer to commit the offenses of theft in the third and fourth degrees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2889/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2889","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377514,"bill_number":"SB2888","title":"Computer Crime; Recordkeeping; Internet Service Providers","description":"Requires internet service providers to keep consumer records for no less than two years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2888/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2888","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377520,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Computer Fraud","description":"Defines computer fraud in the third degree and designates it as a class C felony. Amends section 708-891 and 708-891.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include computer fraud that occurs not only when accessing a computer, but also when accessing a computer system or computer network; makes computer fraud in the first degree a class A felony, and makes computer fraud in the second degree a class B felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2887/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2887","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377523,"bill_number":"SB2886","title":"Unauthorized Computer Access; Penalties","description":"Increases the penalties for: (1) unauthorized computer access in the first degree from a class B felony to a class A felony and increases the required value of information obtained from more than $5,000 to more than $20,000; (2) unauthorized computer access in the second degree from a class C felony to a class B felony; and (3) unauthorized computer access in the third degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2886/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2886","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377525,"bill_number":"SB2885","title":"Criminal Process Records; Subpoena; Out-of-State Records","description":"Establishes a procedure for law enforcement and attorneys in a criminal case to obtain records located out-of-state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2885/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2885","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377528,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"General Excise Tax; Specified Digital Goods","description":"Requires the sale of specified digital goods to be subject to the general excise tax; defines terms included as specified digital goods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2884/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377533,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"Nursing; University of Hawaii; Fees","description":"Eliminates the sunset date on the deposit of certain nursing fees into the Compliance Resolution Fund and distribution of funds to the credit of the Center for Nursing Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2883/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377541,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"University of Hawaii; Carryover Funds","description":"Amends chapter 37, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow for the carryover of up to five percent of general funds appropriated into the next fiscal year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2882/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377543,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds","description":"Increase by $100,000,000 the University of Hawaii's authorization to issue revenue bonds to a total principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2881/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377546,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"University of Hawaii; Procurement","description":"Extends the exemption granted to the University of Hawaii from certain provisions of the Hawaii public procurement code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2880/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377551,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"Motor vehicles; bumper height; penalties","description":"Establishes a penalty for persons who violate the bumper height requirements of Section 291-35.1, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2879/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377554,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"Moped; Three-wheeled; Passengers; Age Requirement","description":"Requires passengers on a three-wheeled moped to be at least sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2878/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377568,"bill_number":"SB2874","title":"Relating to Airport Revenue","description":"Provides more flexibility to the department of transportation in renting land and facilities at airports for revenue generation purposes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 047, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2874/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377570,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption","description":"Permanently amends chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify current exemptions for secondary actions and require the Office of Environmental Quality Control to determine which agency has the responsibility for determining whether an environmental assessment is required by the applicant except in situations involving exempt secondary actions. Repeals Act 87, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, and Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011. (SB2873 CD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 312, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1429).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2873/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377576,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Highway; Cost Sharing; Utility Owners; Right-of-Way; Relocation","description":"Allows any utility owners whose facility occupies a State Highway right-of-way to provide their share of costs up front to the affected state agency for encumbrance of funds in related contracts by way of an agreement to pay. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2872 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 070, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2872/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377579,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Commercial Driver's License; Electronic Devices; Texting","description":"Prohibits driving a commercial motor vehicle without possession of commercial driver's license; prohibits the use of mobile electronic devices, including for texting, while operating a commercial motor vehicle. Exempts certain drivers and \"911\" communication. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 311, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1428).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2871/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377583,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"Driver's License; Foreign Countries; Reciprocity","description":"Directs the Director of the Department of Transportation to select a statewide driver's license reciprocity committee to evaluate foreign countries' requests for driver's license reciprocity to ensure the standards of the foreign countries' driver's license testing is equivalent to Hawaii's driver's license testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2870/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377587,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Tax Review Commission","description":"Extends the reporting date of the 2010-2012 tax review commission and appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2869/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377592,"bill_number":"SB2868","title":"Tax Clearances","description":"Imposes fees to obtain a tax clearance or a certified copy of a tax clearance. (SB2868 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 180, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2868/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377594,"bill_number":"SB2867","title":"Income Tax; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2011","description":"Conforms Hawaii income tax law to amendments made to the Internal Revenue Code in calendar year 2011. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2867/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377595,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Comprehensive Offender Reentry System; Reentry Commission","description":"Establishes the Offender Reentry Office within the Department of Public Safety to address the goals of Chapter 353H, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Reconstitutes the Reentry Commission under Act 24, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, with the added duty to ensure that the Comprehensive Offender Reentry System is implemented as soon as practicable. Extends sunset of Reentry Commission to December 1, 2015. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2866 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 076, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2866/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377600,"bill_number":"SB2865","title":"Department of Public Safety Federal Reimbursements; Maximization Special Fund","description":"Expands the allowed uses of the Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund to reflect United States Department of Justice-approved uses. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2865 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 077, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2865/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377607,"bill_number":"SB2864","title":"Penal Code; Sentencing; Credit for Time of Detention Prior to Sentence","description":"Clarifies circumstances under which defendants may earn pretrial credit for time of detention when already serving a sentence for an unrelated offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2864/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377612,"bill_number":"SB2863","title":"Department of Public Safety; Judiciary: Service of Process","description":"Update the statutes to authorize persons authorized by the courts to serve legal process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2863/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377615,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Controlled Substances","description":"Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with federal laws on controlled substances; and amends section 329-32 relating to the registration requirements for physicians who utilize Hawaii's Medical Use of Marijuana Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2862/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377620,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Department of Public Safety; Reentry Intake Service Centers","description":"Amends the law to define how pretrial assessments are generated and to provide statutory authority to the Department of Public Safety to supervise person ordered released from custody by the courts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2861/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377623,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Pre-Sentence Reports","description":"Amends the law to delete the Intake Service Center as an agency responsible for preparing the pre-sentence diagnosis and report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2860/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377626,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Sunshine Law; Permitted Interactions; Notice","description":"Allows board and commission members to hear testimony for a meeting canceled for lack of quorum and to attend informational meetings. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2859 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 177, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2859/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377631,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Sunshine Law; Uniform Information Practices Act; Appeals","description":"Creates a process for an agency to obtain judicial review of a decision made by the Office of Information Practices relating to the Sunshine Law or the Uniform Information Practices Act, and clarifies standard of review. Effective 01/01/13. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 176, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2858/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377633,"bill_number":"SB2857","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Allows the State to authorize the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2857 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2857/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377637,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"Administrative Procedure; Emergency Rules","description":"Broadens the conditions under which emergency rules may be adopted to include instances of imminent threat to natural resources or the health of the environment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2855/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377643,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"Statewide Island Burial Council","description":"Consolidates the five Island Burial Councils into a single Statewide Island Burial Council as a means to address long-standing quorum issues.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2854/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377646,"bill_number":"SB2853","title":"Accreted Lands","description":"Clarifies that land accreted after May 20, 2003, shall be public land except as otherwise provided by law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLH were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Solomon, Fukunaga, Ryan, Shimabukuro; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Slom ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Tokuda.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2853/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377657,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"Aquatic Resource Violations","description":"Provides for transformative administrative penalty alternatives and an enhanced collection mechanism for outstanding fines and penalties resulting from aquatic resource violations. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2852/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377661,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Vessels; Custody and Disposition","description":"Clarifies responsibility for disposing of vessels and amends the description of an abandoned vessel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLH were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Solomon, Fukunaga, Ryan, Shimabukuro, Tokuda, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2851/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377663,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Grounded Vessels; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Salvage","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assume control of and remove a vessel grounded on a coral reef or in imminent danger of breaking apart if the vessel cannot be removed by the owner within twenty-four hours of actual notice to the vessel's owner of the grounding. Provides requirements to allow the owner of the vessel to continue an effort to salvage a grounded vessel beyond twenty-four hours under certain conditions and allows the department to grant more time to the owner to remove the vessel if no additional environmental damage exists. (SB2850 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 057, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2850/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377669,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Sailing School Vessels","description":"Amends the definition of \"sailing school vessel\" to mean, among other things, a vessel that is in compliance with part 169 of title 46 Code of Federal Regulations. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2849/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377670,"bill_number":"SB2848","title":"Disability Compensation Division Special Fund; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Disability Compensation Division to establish a Disability Compensation Division Special Fund and to establish reasonable fees for the issuing of subpoenas and filing of first injury reports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2848/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377672,"bill_number":"SB2847","title":"Unemployment Insurance Interest Payment","description":"Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director to increase the employment and training assessment in increments of .01 per cent retroactive to January 1, 2012, for payment of interest on federal loans for unemployment insurance benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2847/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377678,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"Workers' Compensation; Notice of Insurance","description":"Allows the director of labor and industrial relations to accept the notice of employers' workers' compensation insurance from approved third party agencies in a manner and form approved by the director. (SB2846 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2846/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377682,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits; Disputes","description":"Allows the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to make a decision on disputes regarding treatment plans and continued medical services without a hearing but requires a decision within 30 days of the filing of a dispute. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB2845 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ching voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Marumoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2845/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377687,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board","description":"Authorizes the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board to establish reasonable fees for the filing of appeals and other administrative costs associated with the processing of appeals and to establish a Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2844/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377691,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Office of Language Access","description":"Transfers the Office of Language Access to the Department of Health, as an administratively attached agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2843/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377694,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"Real Property Transactions; Civil Actions for Discriminatory Practices","description":"Grants the right to file a civil action for housing discrimination within two years of occurrence or termination of an alleged discriminatory practice. Directs the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to issue a right to sue on a complaint if a similar civil action has been filed. (SB2842 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 085, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2842/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377699,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"Temporary Disability Insurance; Submission of Wage and Employment Information","description":"Establishes a deadline for an employer to submit the Employer's Statement portion of a Temporary Disability Insurance claim form when requested by an employee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2841/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377703,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"Advisory Council for Community Services","description":"Abolishes the Advisory Council for Community Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2840/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377704,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Wages; Definition of","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"wages\" in the Payment of Wages and Other Compensation Law, chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include any promised paid time off.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2839/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377708,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Employment Security","description":"Amends the procedure for rate determination to clarify that the department's determination must be appealed to the referee and not directly to circuit court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2838/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377712,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Special Fund","description":"Establishes the Boiler and Elevator Special Fund for the purpose of collecting and depositing the fees charged for permits, inspections, and certificates of boilers, pressure systems elevators and kindred equipment, and amusement rides to provide sufficient operating funds for the Boiler and Elevator Inspection Branch.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2837/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377716,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"Notification of Chapter 91 Hearing","description":"Authorizes notification of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, agency hearings, by written notice of hearing by first class mail and eliminates requirement for notice by registered or certified mail with return receipt.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2836/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377723,"bill_number":"SB2835","title":"Apprenticeship","description":"Amends the state apprenticeship law to conform to new federal regulations on apprenticeship in 29 Code of Federal Regulations part 29.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2835/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377725,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Civil Service; Exemptions; State Employment","description":"Clarifies exemptions from civil service for federally funded work experience programs and temporary public service employment; allows persons with criminal conviction to participate in such programs provided reasonable safeguards are in place.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2834/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377727,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"Employment Exemption for Domestic Services","description":"Amends the definition of \"employment\" in various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by clarifying the \"domestic services\" exclusion for services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 158, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2833/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377736,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Dietitians; Licensing","description":"Consolidates licensing of registered dietitians as healthcare professionals under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2832/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377738,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Civil Unions; Eligibility; Procedures; Divorce","description":"Amends various statutory provisions related to civil unions and conforming amendments to recognize civil unions; deletes the eligibility requirement for a civil union requiring termination of an existing reciprocal beneficiary relationship, except for out-of-state unions recognized in the State as civil unions; authorizes any licensing agent statewide to issue a civil union license; authorizes the Department of Health to collect fees for civil union licenses to allow for application online; conforms the information collected by civil union solemnizers to the information collected by marriage solemnizers; makes a reciprocal beneficiary relationship automatically terminate upon either party entering into a civil union; authorizes civil union partners to change their names on the certificate of civil union; and confirms that the family court has jurisdiction over the divorce, annulment, and separation of partners to a union that is recognized as a civil union in this State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2831/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377742,"bill_number":"SB2829","title":"Marriage Licenses; Fees","description":"Raises the marriage license fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2829/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377746,"bill_number":"SB2828","title":"Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council","description":"Changes the membership composition and functions of the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council to be consistent with part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 requirements regarding the state interagency coordinating council. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2828 HD3)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 096, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2828/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377751,"bill_number":"SB2827","title":"Trauma System Special Fund","description":"Adds to the uses of the moneys in the Trauma System Special Fund the costs to staff, operate, and continue the services of the injury prevention program. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 276, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1379).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2827/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377755,"bill_number":"SB2826","title":"Volunteer Medical Assistance Services","description":"Adds pharmacists as a volunteer health professional to be provided immunity from liability. Effective 1/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2826/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377760,"bill_number":"SB2825","title":"Hawaii Immunization Registry","description":"Authorizes the department of health to allow limited health insurer access to the Hawaii immunization registry and authorizes the Hawaii immunization registry to store minimal demographic information for individuals who have elected to refuse inclusion in the Hawaii immunization registry. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 275, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1378).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2825/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377764,"bill_number":"SB2824","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements","description":"Removes the exemption for dietary supplements from the deposit beverage container program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2824/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377770,"bill_number":"SB2823","title":"Solid Waste; Disposal Surcharge","description":"Increases the solid waste management surcharge to $1.25 per ton of solid waste disposed of in landfills or shipped out-of-state; increases the solid waste management surcharge to 60 cents per ton of solid waste disposed of at waste-to-energy facilities that accept 150,000 tons or more of solid waste annually; provides for no surcharges to waste-to-energy facilities that accept less than 150,000 tons of solid waste annually and for ash disposed of in landfills that originates from a waste-to-energy facility, and defines \"waste-to-energy facility\". Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Awana, Fontaine, Hanohano, Johanson, Marumoto, Pine, Riviere voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Carroll, Ching, Herkes, Mizuno excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2823/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377775,"bill_number":"SB2822","title":"Consumer Electronics; Recycling; Task Force","description":"Creates the Hawaii electric device recycling task force to make recommendations for a workable recycling program for electric devices. Requires report to the Legislature. Dissolves task force on June 30, 2013. (SB2822 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 078, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2822/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377779,"bill_number":"SB2821","title":"Mortality Review; Persons with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct multidisciplinary and multiagency mortality reviews of deaths of persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Upon written request of the Director of Health, requires all providers of medical care or other services and state and county agencies to disclose adult death review information to the Department of Health and to those individuals appointed by the Director of Health to participate in the mortality review being conducted. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(H) Act 162, on 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2821/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377780,"bill_number":"SB2820","title":"Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances","description":"Amends statutory provisions of the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to provide for more focused attention in addressing the issue of substance abuse as a public health issue. (SB2820 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 087, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2820/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377782,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"Electronic Cigarettes; E-cigarettes; Sale; Minor","description":"Includes electronic cigarettes in the definition of tobacco products that may not be sold to a minor. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2819/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377788,"bill_number":"SB2818","title":"Dead Human Bodies; Disposition of Dead Human Bodies","description":"Repeals the authority of the Department of Health to deliver or distribute an unclaimed dead human body to a university, hospital, or institution for medical education and research purposes. Clarifies the responsibilities of the person who has possession, charge, or control of an unclaimed dead human body with respect to gathering and providing information to state agencies. (SB2818 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 075, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2818/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377790,"bill_number":"SB2817","title":"Health; Vital Statistics Fees","description":"Raises the fees associated with vital statistics certified copy and expedited and correction services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2817/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377799,"bill_number":"SB2816","title":"Hospital Licensing","description":"Permits the department of health the option of recognizing full accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as evidence of hospital compliance with all licensing inspection for the duration of the accreditation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 273, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1376).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2816/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377801,"bill_number":"SB2815","title":"Persons with Disabilities; Disability and Communication Access Board; Fees","description":"Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) to charge fees to defray expenses of reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with law, establishes a fee schedule to be effective January 1, 2013, and requires the fees to be deposited into the DCAB special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2815/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377805,"bill_number":"SB2814","title":"Disabled Persons Parking; Funding","description":"Increases the state vehicle registration fee by $1, to be deposited into the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund to cover the costs of administering the parking program for persons with disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2814/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377809,"bill_number":"SB2813","title":"Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund","description":"Clarifies that all moneys collected as application fees or fees for continuing education units shall be deposited into the disability and communication access board special fund and that moneys in the fund shall be used to defray costs of administering chapter 348F, HRS. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 272, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1375).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2813/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377811,"bill_number":"SB2812","title":"Leaves of Absence; Public Officers and Employees","description":"Repeals section 76-30.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which limits excluded civil service employees to take a leave of absence of less than one year to fill certain appointed positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2812/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377814,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Reports","description":"Repeals the requirement for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit annual reports to the Legislature regarding expenditures of qualified community rehabilitation programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2811/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377819,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Employment Exemption","description":"Amends the definition of \"employment\" in sections 386-1, 392-5, and 303-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exempt aged and disabled recipients of home and community-based services authorized by the Department of Human Services and recipients of state-funded home and community-based services from having to provide workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 157, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2810/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377822,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"General Support for Health Care Payments (HMS 902; Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2011-2012 to address the budget shortfall for General Support for Health Care Payments (HMS 902) in the Department of Human Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2809/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377825,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"Health Care Payments (HMS 401); Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2011-2012 to address the budget shortfall in for the health care payments program (HMS 401) in the Department of Human Services. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 031, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2808/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377831,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"Financial Abuse; Elder","description":"Amend section 412:3-114.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require financial institutions to report instances of suspected financial abuse of an elder directly to the appropriate police department instead of the Department of Human Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2807/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377835,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Executive Director Compensation","description":"Authorizes the board of directors of the Hawaii public housing authority to set the executive director's compensation based on a comparability analysis, and other factors. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2806/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377839,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Board of Directors; Resident Board Member Nomination","description":"Reduces the minimum number of candidates that must be submitted by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority Resident Advisory Board for the governor's consideration for appointment to the resident member seat on the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's Board of Directors. (SB2805 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2805/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377842,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Homelessness; Interagency Council; Designated Safe Facilities; Department of Human Services; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness under the department of human services for administrative purposes. Requires the department of human services to conduct a study on designating safe facilities for homeless individuals, couples, and families. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-13","last_action":"(S) Act 105, 06/08/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).","last_action_date":"2012-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2804/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377846,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Child Care; Contract Proposals","description":"Allows the department of human services to accept contract proposals from organizations that are not yet licensed to operate a child care program at locations specified by the department. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 060, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2803/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377849,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"Child Care; License or Certificate of Registration; Fees","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to charge reasonable fees to obtain a child care license or certificate of registration and establishes a special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2802/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377854,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Child Care; Adult Abuse Perpetrator Checks","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to conduct adult abuse perpetrator checks on providers, license exempt pursuant to section 346-152, Hawaii Revised Statutes, who care for children receiving child care subsidies from the department, applicants who want to operate a child care facility, prospective employees of the applicant, licensed child care providers, and new employees of the registered or licensed provider.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2801/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377857,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Child Care Licensing; Exemptions","description":"Adds exemptions for any kindergarten, school, or program licensed by the charter school review panel, the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, or any federal agency and certain child care programs conducted by the counties from child care licensing by the department of human services. Effective July 1, 2013. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-26","last_action":"(S) Act 163, 6/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).","last_action_date":"2012-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2800/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377863,"bill_number":"SB2799","title":"Records; Protection of","description":"Allows the Department of Human Services to disclose confidential records pursuant to a court order, after an in camera review of the records by the court, upon a showing of good cause by the party seeking the release of the records.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2799/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377865,"bill_number":"SB2798","title":"Insurer Requirements","description":"Requires all private health insurers operating in Hawaii to share with the department of human services, a listing of their members for medicaid eligibility determination. (SB2798 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 095, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2798/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377871,"bill_number":"SB2797","title":"Psychotropic Medications","description":"Makes permanent previous changes to the psychotropic medication statute that ensure access to medically necessary psychotropic medications while allowing cost-effective strategies. Effective 6/29/12. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 120, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2797/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377874,"bill_number":"SB2796","title":"Death Benefits","description":"Makes permanent the decreased funeral benefit for medical and financial assistance recipients, establishes that DHS may bear the cost for crematory and mortuary services for unclaimed dead human bodies and that DHS may approve a determination that a dead human body is unclaimed. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 062, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2796/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377877,"bill_number":"SB2795","title":"Child Protective Act; Definition of \"aggravated circumstances\"","description":"Ensures that the definition of \"aggravated circumstances\" in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is consistent with recent changes to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act provisions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2795/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377880,"bill_number":"SB2794","title":"Discount and Savings Program","description":"Establishes a discount and savings program to generate revenue for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the purpose of maintaining its trust lands and communities, and educating participants about the state's lands and natural resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2794/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377881,"bill_number":"SB2793","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Administration","description":"Allows the chair of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, with unanimous consent of the Commission, to suspend administrative rules for the purpose of awarding a lease to a native Hawaiian who has been on the waitlist for at least twenty years. Repeals June 30, 2017. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2793 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2793/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377896,"bill_number":"SB2792","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation Fund","description":"Identifies and specifies the percentages of geothermal royalties and revenue from public land dispositions to nongeothermal renewable energy producers as supplemental sources of revenue for the Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation fund. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2792 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WLO/EEP with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2792/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377899,"bill_number":"SB2791","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Exempts expenditures less than $250,000 from trust funds identified in section 213(d), Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, from the requirements of chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2791/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377902,"bill_number":"SB2790","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Extends the repeal date in Act 187, SLH 2010, to continue the pilot project that enables the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to begin housing and other projects without having the full amount of the cost of the projects on hand at the start of the project. Requires report to the Legislature prior to the convening of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Regular Sessions on the status of the pilot project. Repeals the requirement that 15 percent of the revenues from the time of extension of a commercial or multipurpose project lease of Hawaiian home lands be deposited into the Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation Fund. Requires all revenues from commercial or multipurpose leases to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Administration Account. (SB2790 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 175, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2790/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377904,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"Public Schools; Education","description":"Provides the Board of Education the directive, means, and flexibility to establish a performance management system that includes an evaluation of teachers and educational officers. Requires teachers first entering Department of Education employment to serve a probationary period of three years prior to attaining tenure. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2789 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Recommitted to FIN with none voting no and none excused.","last_action_date":"2012-04-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2789/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377911,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"Telecommunications and Cable Television Providers; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires reporting by telecommunications and cable television providers to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and provides confidentiality for certain information and reports submitted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2788/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377913,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"Electricity; Reliability Standards; Interconnection Requirements","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to: (1) Develop, adopt, and enforce reliability standards and interconnection requirements; and (2) Contract for the performance of related duties with a party that will serve as the Hawaii electricity reliability administrator. Authorizes the collection of a Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge to be collected by Hawaii's electric utilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 166, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2787/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377917,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"Regulation of Telecommunications and Cable Television Services","description":"Creates a communications division within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate telecommunications and cable television services; to promote the development of broadband infrastructure; and to advance the provision of broadband, telecommunications, and video programming services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2786/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377922,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Interisland Electric Transmission Cable System","description":"Establishes a regulatory structure for the installation and implementation of an interisland high voltage electric transmission cable system and for the construction of on-island transmission infrastructure. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2785 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 165, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2785/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377925,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Appropriation","description":"Makes general fund appropriations of unspecified amounts for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 to recapitalize the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2784 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 4:30PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2784/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377928,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Portion of Income and Proceeds from the Public Trust Lands between November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012","description":"Conveys Kakaako Makai lands to Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and resolves all disputes and controversies, and extinguishes, discharges and bars all claims, suits, and actions relating to OHA's portion of income and proceeds from the public trust lands for the period November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-11","last_action":"(S) Act 015, 4/11/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2783/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377931,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"Watershed Protection; Emergency Environmental Workforce; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the immediate protection of priority watershed forests. Statutorily establishes the Division of Aquatic Resources within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Emergency Environmental Workforce. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2782 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 1:15PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2782/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377939,"bill_number":"SB2780","title":"Accounting and General Services; Information Technology Transformation Initiative","description":"Expedites implementation of the business reengineering process and technology initiatives as a foundation for the transformation activities proposed in the State's information technology strategic plan by providing a twelve-month, expedited process for information technology projects authorized in the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2012 under information processing and communication services (AGS 131). (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 222, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2780/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377942,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"Aging and Disability Resource Centers; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the establishment of, and appropriates funds for, aging and disability resource center sites in each county to streamline access to long-term supports and services for older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 237, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2779/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377949,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Health; Early Childhood; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a childhood obesity prevention task force. Appropriates funds to the department of health to support early childhood development, including the collection of obesity data, childhood obesity awareness, and promotion of best practices to improve healthy life choices. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 269, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2778/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377952,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"Crime; Probation","description":"Amends eligibility for probation to include second time offenders for certain drug offenses. Allows one-time expungement of drug conviction record for a person sentenced to probation without a previous sentence to probation for a drug offense. Reduces the time of probation from five to three years for class B and class C felonies, except sexual offenses and child abuse. Establishes incentive time credit for probationers to reduce time on probation. Increases threshold amount from $300 to $750 for theft in the second degree. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2777/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377955,"bill_number":"SB2776","title":"Public Safety; Parole; Pre-trial Risk Assessment","description":"Requires a pre-trial risk assessment to be conducted within three working days of commitment to a community correctional center. Increases the membership of the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Requires the use of validated risk assessments. Limits length of incarceration for first-time parole violators. Increases the percentage deducted from inmates' earnings for restitution payments. Effective July 1, 2012; section 3 effective 1/1/2013; section 7 effective 7/1/2012; sections 3, 7, 8, 10, and 11 repealed on 7/1/2018. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 139, 6/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2776/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377959,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"Public Schools; School Health Aides","description":"Provides flexibility to Department of Education to implement student health programs by deleting certain operational requirements established by law and deletes the requirement to adopt rules. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2775/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377961,"bill_number":"SB2774","title":"Government Publications","description":"Reduces the number of copies of government publications required to be deposited with the State Publications Distribution Center. Requires state and county agencies to notify the Center when electronic publications are made available. Requires the Chief Information Officer to review requirements necessary to implement an online distribution program. (SB2774 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 063, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2774/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377965,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian","description":"Revises section 312-2.1, HRS, to give the state librarian authority to appoint a secretary. Amends section 312-3, HRS, to authorize the state librarian to contract for the exchange of librarians with librarians of any state, country, or territory. Repeals section 312-6, HRS, which designates the former Kohala public library as bond memorial library. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-20","last_action":"(S) Act 135, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).","last_action_date":"2012-06-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2773/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377969,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System","description":"Clarifies that the transfer of certain functions pertaining to education personnel and facilities by Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, does not apply to the Hawaii State Public Library System and its employees. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 061, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2772/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377973,"bill_number":"SB2771","title":"Emergency Appropriation for Reimbursement of Costs Associated with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meetings","description":"Appropriates funds to reimburse seven departments for costs for planning, public safety, and security for the November 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2771/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377975,"bill_number":"SB2770","title":"Collection Agencies; Exempt Out-of-State; Limitations; Disciplinary Action; Fines","description":"Clarifies and strengthens enforcement provisions for exempt out-of-state collection agencies and increases fines for collection agencies governed under chapter 443B, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2770/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377979,"bill_number":"SB2769","title":"Insurance; Publication of Rates; Rate Filings; Rate Intervention","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish a list of homeowners insurers and homeowners insurance annual premiums, and motor vehicle insurers and motor vehicle insurance annual premiums on the Insurance Division's official website. Clarifies the Insurance Commissioner's ability to intervene to adjust insurance rates. Provides for written notice of disapproval and hearing requirements. Includes advisory organizations in the rate filings and regulation process under Article 14, Chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 258, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2769/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377986,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"Insurance; Licensing Requirements","description":"Eliminates underlying producer license requirement for applying and obtaining surplus lines broker license; provides greater clarity and consistency in licensing insurance producers selling annuity products; clarifies reinsurance intermediary licensing requirements and removes unnecessary licensing conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 066, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2768/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377992,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"Insurance; Insurance Guaranty Association","description":"Updates provisions of the insurance code governing guaranty associations in conformity with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Model Act and the Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Model Act. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 250, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2767/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377994,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"Insurance; Insurance Commissioner; Regulated Entities","description":"Updates the insurance code by removing or revising certain provisions that relate to the licensing and regulation of mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations; updates financial regulatory requirements and certain fees to be more consistent with requirements placed on traditional insurance companies. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 251, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2766/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377995,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Captive Insurance Companies","description":"Amends Hawaii's captive insurance company law to ensure that risk retention captive insurance companies comply with the accreditation standards of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 253, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2765/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":377998,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Mortgage Servicers","description":"Requires every mortgage servicer who provides loan modification services that would require licensure as a mortgage loan originator to be licensed as a mortgage loan originator in addition to being licensed as a mortgage servicer. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2764/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378002,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"Mortgage Loan Originators; Mortgage Loan Originator Companies; Fees","description":"Amends the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act to reflect recent changes to federal law and to adjust fees in consideration of the new regulatory requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 252, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2763/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378009,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"Money Transmitters; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to require money transmitters to register with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. Amends the fee structure for services provided by the Division of Financial Institutions for the regulation of money transmitters. Amends the fine for violations of money transmitter regulations. Prohibits the Commissioner from establishing or adjusting fees by rule. Effective July 1, 3000. (SB2762 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Marumoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2762/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378013,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Financial Institutions; Fees","description":"Adjusts regulatory fees for financial institutions to more accurately reflect today's economy. Effective July 1, 3000. (SB2761 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Fontaine, Johanson, Marumoto, Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2761/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378015,"bill_number":"SB2760","title":"Escrow Depositories; Fees; Bonds","description":"Amends the fee structure for services provided by the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for escrow depository regulation; amends fines for violations of escrow depository regulations; and adjusts bond requirements for escrow depositories. Effective January 1, 3000. (SB2760 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2760/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378022,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"Uniform Securities Act","description":"Clarifies and corrects ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's securities laws. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 054, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2759/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378026,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"Business Registration","description":"To clarify and correct ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's business registration laws. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 058, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2758/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378030,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"Provides Employer contributions amounts for plan years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit 11 and their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2757/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378032,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"Provides Employer contributions amounts for plan years 20112012 and 20122013 for Hawaii EmployerUnion Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit 10 and their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2756/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378035,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items","description":"Provides Employer contributions amounts for plan years 20112012 and 20122013 for Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund health benefit plan premiums for the employees of collective bargaining unit 9 and their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2755/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378038,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Changes the date that the base monthly contribution is annually adjusted from July 1 of each year to January 1 of each year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2754/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378040,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Other Post-employment Benefits Trust.","description":"Authorizes the board of the Employer-union health benefits trust fund to create a trust fund for the purpose of receiving employer contributions that will prefund post-employment health and other benefit costs for retirees and their beneficiaries. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2753/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378049,"bill_number":"SB2752","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Cost Recovery; Imputed Debt","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to allow electric utility companies to recover all power purchase costs that have been approved by the Commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 055, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2752/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378051,"bill_number":"SB2751","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Requires two of the three members of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System representing the citizens of the State of Hawaii to have at least three years of experience providing financial services, including investment experience. (SB2751 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 072, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2751/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378056,"bill_number":"SB2750","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Prevents unexpected increases in pension benefits and in the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the Employees' Retirement System by limiting the amount of compensation included in \"average final compensation\" and requires employers to pay the additional costs resulting from spiking. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB2750 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 2:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2750/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378062,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Corrects errors. Harmonizes ordinary disability and ordinary death benefits for new members of the Employees' Retirement System with their service retirement benefits. Harmonizes age and service requirements for judges who are currently members of the Employees' Retirement System with the requirements for other contributory plan members. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2749 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2749/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378066,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Unclaimed Property","description":"Requires holders of unclaimed property to remit all property with their November 1 report. Allows an owner the right to assert that an agreement is invalid on grounds other than excessive or unjust compensation and allows the court to award reasonable attorney's fees to an owner who prevails in such an action. Corrects a reference to the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 229, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2748/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378069,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Electric Vehicles","description":"Clarifies the electric vehicle parking requirement. Allows an electric vehicle parking space with a charging system to be located anywhere in the parking lot or structure. Prohibits parking spaces designated for electric vehicles from displacing or reducing accessible stalls required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Effective January 1, 2013, imposes a warning on any person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a space designated for electric vehicles. (SB2747 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 089, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2747/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378070,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Electric Vehicles","description":"Repeals Act 290, Session Laws of Hawaii 1997. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the registration of, and issuance of license plates for, electric vehicles. Exempts electric vehicles from parking fees under certain conditions. Sunsets June 30, 2020. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 168, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2746/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378074,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Planning Act; Priority Guidelines; Climate Change","description":"Creates a climate change adaptation policy for the State of Hawaii by amending the Hawaii State Planning Act to include climate change adaptation priority guidelines. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 286, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1403).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2745/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378079,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Projects","description":"Extends the Hawaii Community Development Authority's authority to sell or lease all or a portion of the real or personal property constituting a redevelopment project to all projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2744/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378082,"bill_number":"SB2743","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Public Hearings; Notice","description":"Clarifies notice requirements for the Hawaii Community Development Authority's public hearings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2743/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378085,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Projects","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) board to include nine voting members for each established district. Extends the HCDA's authority to lease all or a portion of the real or personal property constituting a project in the Kakaako Community Development District without public notice for sealed bids. Prohibits certain members of the HCDA from voting on matters concerning the Heeia Community Development District (HCDD). Permits county members on HCDA to vote on and be considered for quorum, except for issues relating to the HCDD. Requires the governor to appoint three additional voting members to the HCDA to represent the HCDD. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 323, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1440).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2742/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378091,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Creative Media Development","description":"Amends section 235-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by expanding the definitions of qualified productions to include animation or special and visual effects and productions for internet distribution and providing the sunset date for the tax credit as amended by this Act as January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be HELD. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Wakai, Baker, Solomon; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Slom.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2741/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378095,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"Housing Loan and Mortgage Program; Bond Authorization","description":"Increases the Hula Mae multifamily program revenue bond authorization. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 138, 6/19/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2740/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378098,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Administrative Rules; Board Membership","description":"Authorizes the small business regulatory review board with good cause to request a written response from the agency explaining the rationale used to deny the public concerns; establishes requirements to be included in the written response; reduces the size of the board from eleven to nine members, with the director of business, economic development, and tourism, or its designated representative, to serve as an ex officio voting member of the board; and requires each agency to notify the board on an annual basis of any rules that should be amended or repealed to reflect statutory amendments or repeals. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 241, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2739/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378103,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (SB2738 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2738/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378104,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"Sunshine Law; Board Meetings; Notice of Board Meetings","description":"Permits use of interactive conference technology to increase ability of members of state and county boards and commissions to attend board meetings; allows a board member with a disability that limits or impairs the member's ability to physically attend the meeting to participate in a board meeting from a location not accessible to the public if connected by both visual and audio means. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 202, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2737/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378109,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Prison Litigation","description":"Imposes certain limitations and conditions on in forma pauperis prisoner lawsuits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2736/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378112,"bill_number":"SB2735","title":"Prison Litigation","description":"Requires prisoners to exhaust administrative remedies within sixty days of filing a complaint regarding prison conditions before bringing a civil court action. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2735/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378115,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Sexual Images Produced by Minors","description":"Prohibits adults from soliciting minors to electronically transmit nude images of minors; prohibits minors from electronically transmitting nude images of themselves or other minors, or soliciting other minors to do so; prohibits persons from possessing a nude image transmitted by a minor; and makes it an affirmative defense that the recipient made reasonable efforts to destroy the transmitted nude image.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2734/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378120,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"Tort Liability Lifeguards.","description":"Repeals the sunset date and makes permanent the law shielding county lifeguards from liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2733/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378128,"bill_number":"SB2732","title":"Homicide","description":"Amends the driver's license revocation provisions to allow license revocation for a period of time up to the maximum term of probation allowable when a driver is convicted of manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vehicle, or negligent homicide in the first or second degrees; allows for up to two years of imprisonment when a convicted defendant is sentenced to probation for manslaughter; and clarifies that probation is an applicable sentence for manslaughter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2732/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378133,"bill_number":"SB2731","title":"Sex Offender Registration","description":"Adds comparable foreign convictions and tribal convictions to covered offenses; makes offenders who are subject to sex offender registration or notification in their jurisdiction of conviction, covered offenders under Hawaii law; makes it clear that a covered offender must register and report the offender's permanent residence, current temporary residence, or if an address is not available, a description of the place or area in which the covered offender resides; amends the definition of \"conviction\" in section 846E-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that conviction, for purposes of sex offender registration, occurs on the date judgment is entered; creates a tier classification for any covered sexual offenses that are not clearly included within the current tier classification law; addresses the problem of covered offenders who do not have registered residences to which the post office can deliver mail and cannot receive the ninety-day verification mailings by requiring these offenders to report in person once per month; and repeals the definitions of \"mental abnormality, \"personality disorder,\" and \"predatory.\"","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2731/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378137,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"False Claims to the State","description":"Brings the State's false claims laws in compliance with the federal False Claims Act to meet federal requirements that state laws provide the same or greater protections as those established under the Social Security Act. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2730/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378140,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Child Abuse","description":"To provide greater protection to our children, this bill amends the offense of promoting child abuse in the second degree to include the possession of particularly violent or egregious child pornography.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2729/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378141,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"Power of Arrest; Federal Officers","description":"Adds the federal bureau of investigation and the United States immigration and customs enforcement to the list of federal agencies whose officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law. Removes the citizenship and immigration services from the list. Adds proper titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2728/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378145,"bill_number":"SB2727","title":"Vital Statistics Records; Disclosure","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to provide certain public health records to law enforcement officers to facilitate criminal investigations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2727/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378148,"bill_number":"SB2726","title":"Landowners' Liability","description":"Amends section 520-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete the exclusion of lands owned by the government in the definition of \"land.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2726/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378152,"bill_number":"SB2725","title":"Public Land Liability","description":"Makes permanent the limitations of liability for public entities based on the duty to warn of dangers on public lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2725/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378156,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Public Land Liability","description":"Amends and clarifies the definition of \"improved public lands\" for the limitation of liability for public entities based on the duty to warn of dangers on public lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2724/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378159,"bill_number":"SB2723","title":"Government Tort Liability","description":"Amends section 662-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the State of Hawaii to demand a trial by jury in the same manner as a private individual in a tort action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2723/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378165,"bill_number":"SB2722","title":"Tort Actions","description":"Clarifies certain limitations regarding the State's liability in tort cases and brings the State's liability in line with similar federal liability in many cases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2722/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378167,"bill_number":"SB2721","title":"Tort Liability","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"similar circumstances\" concerning joint liability in certain motor vehicle accidents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2721/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378176,"bill_number":"SB2720","title":"Nonprofit Corporations; Conversions","description":"Repeals provisions regarding conversions by nonprofit corporations. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2720/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378177,"bill_number":"SB2719","title":"Ethics; Charitable Events; Legislators; State Employees","description":"Exempts from restrictions on gifts under the ethics code invitations or complimentary tickets to a widely attended charitable event from a charitable entity, whether or not the charitable entity is the host of the charitable event. Requires disclosure. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2719/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378179,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Publication of Notices; Online Publication","description":"Allows government agencies to publish notices electronically on the official government websites in lieu of publication in a newspaper or other written publication.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2718/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378184,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"Ethics Exception; Advisory Group Members Not Employees","description":"Excepts members of groups convened solely to provide comments, share technical knowledge or expertise, or assist in formulating recommendations to, with or for the Legislature, Governor, or other state departments, agencies, or boards, from chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes, State Ethics Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2717/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378188,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Rap Back Program","description":"Allows programs statutorily authorized to obtain criminal history record checks on employment and licensing applicants to participate in the rap back program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2716/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378192,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Civil Identification","description":"To make the Director of Transportation responsible for the non-driver's identification card program for the State of Hawaii and to have the non-drivers' identification cards issued by the examiners of drivers in each county to comply with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, division B of Public Law No. 109-13, by January 15, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2715/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378195,"bill_number":"SB2714","title":"Notaries Public","description":"Clarify the information required to be on notary seals and increase the fees to become a notary and to renew a notary commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2714/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378197,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"Medicaid; Liens; Community Care Foster Family Homes","description":"Sets lien requirements for the liens for restitution from a third party. For community care foster family homes, temporarily delays loss of license upon departure of last Medicaid client and lowers substitute caregiver minimum age. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2713 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2713/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378203,"bill_number":"SB2712","title":"Medicaid; Reimbursements","description":"Defines \"medical institution\". Provides for the development of a fair and equitable reimbursement system for all clients under the Medicaid program for home- and community-based caregiver services and a fair and equitable referral system for clients transferring from hospitals to community based care homes. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2712 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-10","last_action":"(S) The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2712/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378209,"bill_number":"SB2711","title":"Medicaid; Reimbursements","description":"Amends section 346-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to define, for the limited purpose of reimbursing Medicaid for benefits paid out, the term \"value of damages\" as the total amount that a Medicaid recipient receives from a settlement or what a court or jury awards to the Medicaid recipient.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2711/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378212,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Medicaid","description":"Establishes a formula for calculating the amount to be contributed by the State, towards a claimant's attorney's fees and costs, in lieu of recovering the full amount as stated in section 346-37(f) and (h), Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2710/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378213,"bill_number":"SB2709","title":"Vital Records; Verification for State Governmental Agencies","description":"Allows the Department of Health to disclose the dates of vital events to governmental agencies within the State that seek verification of information contained in vital statistics records for the purpose of updating official lists. (SB2709 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 086, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2709/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378218,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Probate Code; State Agency Claims Against Estates","description":"Prevents the statute of limitations from precluding a state agency's claim against a decedent's estate unless the agency receives actual notice of the commencement of the decedent's probate case.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on JDL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-17-12 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2708/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378222,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"Tax Lien and Encumbrance Record","description":"Amends section 286-46, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the recordation of outstanding judgments payable to state or county agencies as a condition precedent to the vehicle's renewal, registration, or transfer of ownership, and to exempt state or county agencies from paying the statutory fee of $5.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2707/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378224,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Drivers' Licenses","description":"Authorizes state, county, and city governmental agencies to use chapter 287, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to suspend the driver's license of an individual who has refused to pay a debt owed to a governmental agency, following judgment or order.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2706/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378229,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"Attorney's Fees","description":"Clarify that section 28-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, allows a court to award the Department of the Attorney General attorney's fees and litigation costs when it prevails in a lawsuit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2705/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378232,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Department of the Attorney General; Litigation Deposits Trust Fund","description":"Enables the Attorney General to retain and deposit fifteen percent of any recovery from any civil action or settlement of a civil claim initiated or prosecuted by the Attorney General to be used for staffing, expenses, equipment, and training. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2704/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378236,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Child Support Enforcement","description":"Includes the date that services for remuneration were first performed as information to be provided to the child support enforcement agency through the new hire reporting process. Requires employers or unions to provide the appropriate health plan provider a notice of medical support within a certain time frame. (SB2703 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2703/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378247,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Definitions","description":"Amends section 87A-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add a new definition of \"credited service\" and to clarify the definitions of \"employee\" and \"part-time, temporary, and seasonal or casual employee\". (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2701/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378250,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"Elections; Emergency Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation of $1,725,000 for fiscal year 2011-2012 to fund the voting system contract for conducting of the 2012 elections.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2699/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378257,"bill_number":"SB2698","title":"Information Privacy and Security Council; Chief Information Officer","description":"Designates the Chief Information Officer or the Chief Information Officer's designee as chair of the Information Privacy and Security Council. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2698 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 071, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2698/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378262,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts","description":"Administratively places the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism instead of the Department of Accounting and General Services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2697/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378265,"bill_number":"SB2696","title":"State Building Code","description":"Abolishes the State Building Code Council, provides for a transition from the current to the new proposed law, and requires the counties to adopt building codes with their revisions or opt out of adoption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2696/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378268,"bill_number":"SB2695","title":"Livestock Feed Production; Pilot Program; Appropriation","description":"Creates a livestock feed feasibility pilot project to investigate the viability of producing and processing livestock feed in Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the livestock feed feasibility pilot project and to reimburse livestock producers for feed costs. Allocates a portion of the funds as matching funds for a federal construction grant to build a pilot-scale feed mill. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 122, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2695/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378273,"bill_number":"SB2694","title":"Procurement","description":"Exempts the purchase of fresh meats and produce and animals and plants by any governmental body from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2694/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378275,"bill_number":"SB2693","title":"Policies for the Economy; Agriculture","description":"Amends objectives and policies for the economy to support the purchase and consumption of locally grown products. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 40","last_action_date":"2012-03-06","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2693/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378279,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Development and Food Security Program","description":"Creates an agricultural development and food security program within the department of agriculture. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2692/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378283,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"Board of Agriculture","description":"Allows ex officio members of the Board of Agriculture to designate a representative for board meetings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2691/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378286,"bill_number":"SB2690","title":"State budget.","description":"To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 201113 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2690/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378291,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child. Establishes presumption that visitation decisions by parents are in the best interests of the child. Allows rebuttable presumption by clear and convincing evidence that denial would cause significant demonstrable harm to the child. Identifies factors a court may consider in awarding visitation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2638/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2638","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378294,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"Medical Assistance","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide medical assistance for dialysis, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments, inpatient and outpatient physician visits, and drug prescriptions. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2637/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2637","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378297,"bill_number":"HB2636","title":"Traffic Abstracts; Confidentiality; District Courts","description":"Beginning on December 1, 2012, requires the removal of certain certified traffic abstracts records of all alleged moving violations for which the disposition of the case was \"dismissed with prejudice\" or \"not guilty\", or that occurred more than ten years prior to the date of the request for the abstract, with exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2636/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2636","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378302,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"Office of International Affairs; Transfer","description":"Transfers administrative responsibility of the Office of International Affairs from the DBEDT to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Makes temporary the Office of International Affairs. Effective 01/01/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2635/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2635","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378304,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"DHHL; Off-the-Grid Living Program","description":"Requires DHHL to develop and administer an off-the-grid living program to place eligible native Hawaiians on DHHL land prior to installation of utility infrastructure provided that federal and basic habitation requirements are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2634/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2634","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378311,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Appropriation; University of Hawaii; Campus Center Complex; General Obligation Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates the revenues to the UH for the renovation and expansion of the UH campus center complex.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2633/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2633","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378313,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Lieutenant Governor; Grants and Subsidies; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the office of the lieutenant governor to assist state agencies to draft grant proposals and to provide training in grant writing. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2632/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2632","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378314,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"CIP; 7th Representative District","description":"Authorizes issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for CIP to benefit the 7th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2631/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2631","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378322,"bill_number":"HB2630","title":"Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Termination of Tenancy","description":"Amends the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to allow for written notification of termination of a month-to-month tenancy from forty-five days to thirty days to correspond with the maximum allowable number of days covered under the renter's security deposit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2630/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2630","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378324,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Smoking Prohibition; Public Housing Projects; State Low-Income Housing Projects","description":"Prohibits smoking in federal and state low-income housing projects. Establishes a $100 fine for each violation of the smoking prohibition. Specifies that a third violation of the smoking prohibition by a tenant, licensee, or occupant of the housing project shall result in eviction. Creates separate accounts under the public housing revolving fund and state low-income revolving fund, into which fines from public housing smoking violations are to be deposited. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2629/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2629","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378328,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Landlord-Tenant Code; Dorm Management Companies","description":"Exempts from the residential landlord-tenant code residences in structures directly controlled and managed by the University of Hawaii or any other university or college in the State for the housing of students or faculty and certain private dorm management companies that provide housing to students. (HB2628 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 043, 4/23/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2628/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2628","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378331,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"Collective Bargaining; Ocean Safety Officers; Water Safety Officers; State and County Employees","description":"Creates a new bargaining unit (14) for ocean safety officers and water safety officers employed by the State or counties. Does not require the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to hold elections for an exclusive representative. (HB2627 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2627/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2627","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378333,"bill_number":"HB2626","title":"Safe Routes to School Program; Special Fund; Surcharge","description":"Permanently establishes the safe routes to school program within the department of transportation. Establishes a safe routes to school program special fund. Assesses a surcharge of $25 for violations of speeding in a school zone and a $10 surcharge on various traffic violations and deposits these surcharges into the safe routes to school program special fund. Appropriates funds from the safe routes to school program special fund. Effective September 1, 2012. (HB2626 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 317, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1434).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2626/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2626","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378336,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"CIP; 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 14th, 15th, and 16th representative districts. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2625/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2625","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378340,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Uniform Probate Code; Civil Unions","description":"Adds a definition to the Uniform Probate Code to specify that the term \"spouse\" shall include parties to a civil union in accordance with chapter 572B, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2624/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2624","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378342,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Spouse or Reciprocal Beneficiary; Tenancy by the Entirety; Trust","description":"Specifies that real property held in tenancy by the entirety shall continue to have the same immunity from the claims of separate creditors of spouses or reciprocal beneficiaries if conveyed into a joint or separate revocable trust, under certain circumstances. Requires adequate notice in the conveyance document to note tenants by the entirety protection continues after the real property is transferred to the trust. Clarifies that the real property will be governed by the trust instrument. Allows spouses or reciprocal beneficiaries to waive the protection in favor of specific creditors. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2623 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 209, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2623/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2623","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378343,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Unfair or Deceptive Act or Practice; Mortgage Foreclosure; Repeal","description":"Repeals the provision in the mortgage foreclosure law that makes a violation of the mortgage foreclosure law subject to the penalties provided under the State's unfair or deceptive act or practice laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2622/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2622","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378365,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Higher Education; College-Credit Equivalency Program","description":"Amends the University of Hawaii college-credit equivalency program to require the award of college credit for service in the United States armed forces. Requires the program to develop a learning assessment to determine eligibility. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2639 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-09","last_action":"(S) Act 012, 4/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).","last_action_date":"2012-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2639/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2639","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378366,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"CIP; 21st Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 21st representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2640/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2640","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378367,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Electric Vehicles; Parking; Fees","description":"Limits the length of free parking time available to electric vehicles parked on city, state or county governmental property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2641/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2641","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378368,"bill_number":"HB2642","title":"Display Fireworks; Documentation and Labeling Requirements","description":"Amends the definition of \"display fireworks\". Amends fireworks shipment documentation requirements. Amends labeling requirements for imported display fireworks. (HB2642 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2642/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2642","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378369,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Thirty-fifth, Thirty-seventh, Fortieth, Forty-first, and Forty-second Representative District Schools","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for schools in the thirty-fifth, thirty-seventh, fortieth, forty-first, and forty-second representative districts. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2643/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2643","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378370,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"Water Carrier; Tariffs","description":"Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to provide preferential water carrier service tariffs for ratepayers that engage in agricultural activities. (HB2644 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 232, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2644/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2644","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378371,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Professional Employment Organizations; Professional Employer Organizations","description":"Adds powers and duties to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations regarding the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations. Authorizes various penalties for noncompliance with chapter 373L, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). Establishes the Professional Employer Special Fund to manage the registration of professional employer organizations. Amends certain definitions in chapter 373L, HRS, to make them consistent with definitions in chapter 373K, HRS. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2645 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Marumoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2645/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2645","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378372,"bill_number":"HB2646","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Travel; Per Diem","description":"Requires payment to public utilities commissioners who reside on an island other than Oahu of per diem allowance and weekly round trip airfare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2646/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2646","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378373,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Ethanol Facility Tax Credit","description":"Repeals the Ethanol Facility Tax Credit. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2647/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2647","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378374,"bill_number":"HB2648","title":"Ethanol; Gasoline Content Requirement","description":"Repeals the statutory provision requiring that gasoline sold in the State for use in motor vehicles contain ten per cent ethanol by volume. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, EEP, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2648/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2648","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378375,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Vehicle Boot Program; Counties","description":"Authorizes the counties to implement a vehicle boot program to place a vehicle boot on vehicles of an owner with outstanding motor vehicle violations until those violations are resolved. Provides for fifty per cent of the fines, fees, and costs collected via the vehicle boot program to be paid into the state general fund and fifty per cent into the respective county general fund. (HB2649 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2649/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2649","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378376,"bill_number":"HB2650","title":"Tax Return; Foundation on Culture and the Arts; General Fund","description":"Provides an option on tax returns for a donation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. (HB2650 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2650/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2650","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378377,"bill_number":"HB2651","title":"Noise; Decibel Weighting; County Liquor Commissions; Enforcement","description":"Authorizes the county liquor commissions to adopt rules and use exclusively the dBC weighting system for the purpose of community noise control.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2651/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2651","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378378,"bill_number":"HB2652","title":"Public, Educational, or Governmental Access Facilities","description":"Requires the DCCA director to designate separate access organizations for each of the 3 components of PEG access: public, educational, and governmental.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committees on CPC recommend that the measure be HELD. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Herkes, Yamane, Brower, Keith-Agaran, Luke, Souki, Tsuji, Ching, Marumoto, Thielen; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 5 Excused: Representative(s) Cabanilla, Carroll, Coffman, Ito, McKelvey.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2652/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2652","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378379,"bill_number":"HB2653","title":"Broadband; Telecommunications; Permits","description":"Exempts the upgrading of existing wireless telecommunications facilities from state and county permitting processes. Provides expedited permits for siting of wireless telecommunication facilities and proposed new tower and antenna support structure. Effective July 1, 2112, to June 30, 2017. Repeals in five years. (HB2653 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2653/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2653","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378380,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Hawaii Communications Commission; Telecommunications; Cable Television Systems","description":"Establishes the Hawaii communications commission in DBEDT. Transfers functions relating to telecommunications from the PUC to the Hawaii communications commission. Also transfers functions relating to cable services from DCCA to the Hawaii communications commission. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on ERB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2654/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2654","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378381,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Workforce Investment Act; DLIR; State-Funded Training Program; Appropriation","description":"Directs the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a state-funded training program to expand the workforce investment activities administered by the DLIR under the federal Workforce Investment Act. Allows Employment and Training Fund moneys to be used for a period of one year for costs to administer, manage, report, and oversee Title I programs funded under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998 for which insufficient federal funds were allocated. Makes an appropriation. Provides for the adoption of rules. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2655/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2655","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378382,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Air Pollution Control; Permit; Crematoriums","description":"Requires all crematoriums operating without air pollution control permits and that were constructed prior to March 20, 1972, to submit permit applications to DOH by December 31, 2013. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 278, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1381).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2656/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2656","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378383,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"Health; Crematories","description":"Clarifies that emissions from crematories constitute air pollutants. Requires director of health to establish ambient air quality standards specifically for crematories.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2657/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2657","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378384,"bill_number":"HB2658","title":"Corporations; Merger and Share Exchange Plans; Publicly Traded Corporations","description":"Requires a majority vote of shareholders to approve a corporate merger or exchange plan for publicly traded corporations incorporated after June 30, 1987, or incorporated before July 1, 1987, if it is a merger between a parent corporation and a wholly owned corporate subsidiary. (HB2658 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2658/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2658","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378385,"bill_number":"HB2659","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Licensee; Liability","description":"Amends section 281-78(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that a licensee who timely suppresses unlawful activity from occurring on the licensed premises shall not be in violation of that section. Effective June 30, 2112. (HB2659 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2659/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2659","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378386,"bill_number":"HB2660","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Transit Enhancements","description":"Provides that a county surcharge adopted by ordinance and levied on state general excise or use tax may be used to fund transit enhancements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2660/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2660","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378387,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"EUTF; Reform Study; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct a study to reform the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to submit to the Governor, Legislature, and Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund: (1) An interim report prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2013; and (2) A report, including findings and recommendations, prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2014. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the study. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2661 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2661/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2661","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378388,"bill_number":"HB2662","title":"Revision Bill","description":"Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purpose of correcting errors and references and clarifying language. (HB2662 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2662/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2662","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378389,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Public Utilities; High-Voltage Electric Transmission Cable System","description":"Includes a high-voltage electric transmission cable system for interisland transmission of electricity in the definition of \"public utility\", regardless of whether the electricity is generated using nonfossil fuels, provided that the PUC finds that regulation is in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2663/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2663","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378390,"bill_number":"HB2664","title":"Health Care Coordination; Public-Private Partnership","description":"Establishes a public-private partnership in a county that encompasses at least three islands inhabited by permanent residents, to develop and implement an integrated model to deliver health care across the spectrum of care and particularly to address the current challenge in acute care. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2664 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 279, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1382).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2664/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2664","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378391,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Statewide Stroke System of Care; Primary Stroke Center; Acute Stroke Capable Center; Training and Transport Protocol","description":"Establishes a statewide stroke system of care by designating primary stroke centers and acute stroke capable centers. Defines emergency services training and transport protocols. Establishes a stroke registry working group. Establishes a stroke system of care task force. Effective July 1, 3000. (HB2665 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2665/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2665","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378392,"bill_number":"HB2666","title":"Agricultural Land; Land Conservation Fund","description":"Includes lands with the presence of agricultural production or dedicated agricultural infrastructure as a priority land for public acquisition. Authorizes agricultural lands that are reviewed and approved for easement funding by the ADC to have first priority for funding from the land conservation fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2666/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2666","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378393,"bill_number":"HB2667","title":"Agriculture; Farming","description":"Authorizes the department of agriculture to lease land under its jurisdiction to qualified farmers at a reduced rate for food production. Requires the department of agriculture to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, to administer and implement the lease program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2667/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2667","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378394,"bill_number":"HB2668","title":"Agriculture; Livestock Feed; Livestock Feed Development; Drought Mitigation; Tax Credit; Appropriation","description":"Amends the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit to allow an additional fifteen per cent credit for drought mitigation from 1/1/2012 to 12/31/2020 and change the tax credit cap to $5,000,000 per year for the 2012 tax year and $7,000,000 per year for the 2013, 2014, and 2015 tax years, and $7,500,000 per year thereafter. Creates a livestock feed tax credit from 1/1/2012 to 12/31/2012. Creates livestock feed development tax credit from 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2014. Appropriates funds for staffing and consulting expenses. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:41PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2668/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2668","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378395,"bill_number":"HB2669","title":"Biofuel Production Facility; Tax Credit","description":"Creates an income tax credit for development and construction costs for qualifying biofuel production facilities. Repeals January 1, 2017. (HB2669 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2669/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2669","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378396,"bill_number":"HB2670","title":"Negotiated Partner Approach Pilot Program; Energy Savings Contracts","description":"Establishes the negotiated partner approach pilot program for energy savings contracts, which allows agencies to forego requests for proposals and negotiate directly with qualified vendors. Requires the pilot program to be operational from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014. (HB2670 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2670/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2670","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378397,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Sustainability; State Planning; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the office of planning to convene a statewide sustainability partnership, develop sustainability guidelines, establish benchmarks for measuring sustainability progress, and coordinate sustainability progress made by the State and counties. Makes appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012 (HB2671 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2671/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2671","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378398,"bill_number":"HB2672","title":"Petition Against Annexation Memorial Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a commission within the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to recognize and commemorate the native Hawaiians who signed the Petition Against Annexation. Specifies that funding for the operations of the petition against annexation memorial commission shall be provided by the office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2672/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2672","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378399,"bill_number":"HB2673","title":"State Park System; Transient Accommodations Tax; Donation","description":"Provides individuals occupying transient accommodations with the ability to donate $1 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the State Park System. Authorizes acceptance of donations into the State Parks Special Fund. (HB2673 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 22","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2673/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2673","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378400,"bill_number":"HB2674","title":"Medicaid Eligibility Worker; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation for medicaid eligibility worker 3 medicaid eligibility I workers, 2 medicaid eligibility II workers, and 1 medicaid eligibility III worker.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2674/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2674","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378401,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"CIP; 49th Representative District","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for CIP in the 49th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2675/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2675","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378402,"bill_number":"HB2676","title":"Human Services; Appropriation; Medicaid Eligibility Worker; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to restore staff positions on Maui, Lanai, and Molokai that were eliminated during the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Makes an appropriation for six full-time medicaid eligibility workers. Makes an appropriation for physician positions that are essential and critical in serving the needs of Medicaid patients. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2676 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2676/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2676","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378403,"bill_number":"HB2677","title":"General Excise Tax; Specified Digital Goods","description":"Requires the sale of specified digital goods to be subject to the general excise tax; defines terms included as specified digital goods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2677/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2677","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378404,"bill_number":"HB2678","title":"Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a state earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2678/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2678","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378405,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"Cruelty to Animals; Equine Animals","description":"Extends procedures for impoundment and forfeiture for cruelty to animal offense to equine animals to the same extent as pet animals. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2679 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2679/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2679","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378406,"bill_number":"HB2680","title":"Employment; Leave of Absence; Organ, Bone Marrow, or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donation","description":"Requires certain private employers to allow employees to take paid leaves of absence for organ, bone marrow, or peripheral blood stem cell donation. Requires the employer to restore the employee returning from leave to the same or equivalent position. Establishes a private right of action for employees seeking enforcement of provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, LAB/ERB, JUD, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2680/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2680","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378407,"bill_number":"HB2681","title":"Electric Guns; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Requires no later than June 30, 2018, that the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program of the Department of Land and Natural Resources meet law enforcement accreditation or recognition standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. in the use of electric guns. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(H) Act 148, on 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2681/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2681","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378408,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Ocean Resources; Commercial Activities, Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to regulate the commercial use of state waters and marine resources. Effective 07/01/2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 289, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1406).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2682/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2682","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378409,"bill_number":"HB2683","title":"CIP; 45th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 45th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2683/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2683","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378411,"bill_number":"HB2684","title":"Transportation; Zipper Lane Extension; Feasibility Study; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the extension of the zipper lane westward from Waipahu toward Kapolei, west of the Kunia on-ramp. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2014. Appropriates $200,000 for the study. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2684 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 320, 7/10/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1437).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2684/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2684","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378412,"bill_number":"HB2685","title":"Department of Human Services; Public Assistance Programs; Asset Limit; Study","description":"Requires Department of Human Services to conduct a study on asset limits for public assistance programs. Requires a report to the legislature. (PROPOSED HB2685 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 720).","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2685/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2685","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378413,"bill_number":"HB2686","title":"Emergency Shelter; Private Property Owner; Limited Liability","description":"Exempts an owner of private property who provides emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence to a person in good faith during a disaster from liability for injury or damage suffered by the person, unless it was caused by the gross negligence or intentional or wanton acts or omissions of the owner of the land. (HB2686 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 291, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1408).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2686/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2686","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378414,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Environmental Response Revolving Fund; Community Response Account","description":"Establishes the Community Response Account into which shall be deposited one-half of the fines and penalties collected under sections 342H-9 and 342-10 from the Environmental Response Revolving Fund. Specifies that where a county individually, or the State and a county jointly, initiates and conducts an investigation resulting in the imposition and collection of a fine or penalty, pursuant to section 342H-30(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, the fine or penalty shall be distributed as follows: (1) one-third to the county department where the investigation was initiated and conducted; (2) one-third into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund; and (3) one-third into the Community Response Account. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2687/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2687","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378415,"bill_number":"HB2688","title":"Vehicles; Hawaii Penal Code; Negligent Injuries; Mopeds; Vessels","description":"Amends the scope of offenses relating to negligent injury by broadening the offenses' application to include negligent injuries caused by mopeds and vessels. (HB2688 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2688/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2688","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378416,"bill_number":"HB2689","title":"Geothermal Energy; Exploratory Wells","description":"Exempts slim hole wells from chapter 343, HRS, and establishes specific environmental safety requirements for slim hole wells. Defines \"slim hole well\" and \"large hole well\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2689/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2689","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378417,"bill_number":"HB2690","title":"Geothermal Resources; Exploration; Subzones","description":"Differentiates between \"geothermal resources exploration\" and \"geothermal resources development\" for purposes of mining leases and exploration permits. Designates \"geothermal resources exploration\" and \"geothermal resources development\" as permitted uses in all state land use districts and conservation district zones. Repeals geothermal resource subzone provisions under state land use law. Exempts geothermal resources exploration from environmental assessment and environmental impact statement requirement. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2690 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/WLH/PGM, CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2690/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2690","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378418,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"DLNR; Geothermal Development; Leases; Special Fund","description":"Requires state land that is designated as a geothermal resource subzone to be reserved for geothermal development. Requires leases of state land that is designated as a geothermal resource subzone to be processed as both a land lease and a mining lease. Requires an open bidding process for leases of state land designated as a geothermal resource subzone for electricity production. Establishes the geothermal development special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP/WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2691/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2691","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378419,"bill_number":"HB2692","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Homeownership Pilot Program","description":"Establishes the Homeownership Initiative Pilot Program which allows eligible employees to withdraw funds from their employees' retirement system accounts, to be used exclusively for a down payment on a qualifying multifamily residential property that will be used as a primary residence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2692/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2692","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378420,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Student Health and Safety; Anaphylaxis; Emergency Administration of Epinephrine","description":"Authorizes trained school personnel to administer epinephrine to a student believed to be having an anaphylactic emergency, with the written authorization of the student's parent or guardian and medical certification that epinephrine may be administered to the student. Requires schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine for anaphylactic emergencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, EDN, JUD, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2693/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2693","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378421,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"General Appropriations Act of 2011; Maunalua Bay; Means of Financing","description":"Changes the means of financing for renovations to the Maunalua Bay launch ramp facility from revenue bonds to general obligation bonds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2694/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2694","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378422,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Task Force; Whole Life Insurance Policies; Long-Term Care Benefits; Long-Term Care Payments; Long-Term Care Commission; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a task force to determine the feasibility of using viatical settlements and accelerated death benefits as potential funding sources for long-term care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2695/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2695","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378423,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Task Force; Public Long-term Care Insurance","description":"Establishes a task force to determine the feasibility of establishing a limited, mandatory, public long-term care insurance program. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2696 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2696/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2696","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378424,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Long-term Care Commission; Department of Health; Residential Care Facility Reform Task Force; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Establishes the residential care facility reform task force until 6/30/2013 to determine the feasibility of a single agency overseeing all aspects of residential care facilities in the State. Report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2697/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2697","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378425,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"Defamation; Campaigns","description":"Makes defamation in campaign material a misdemeanor offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2698/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2698","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378426,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Smoking; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits smoking in certain rented units and condominium units. Requires some condominium associations, if not prohibited by bylaws or articles of incorporation, to adopt bylaws or rules that prohibit smoking in certain areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2699/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2699","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378427,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Campaign Spending; Comprehensive Public Funding Pilot Program","description":"Amends the Comprehensive Public Funding Pilot Project for Elections to the Hawaii County Council to raise the program cap. Repeals the requirement of a minimum fund amount. Extends the qualifying period and the time during which a candidate may seek comprehensive public funding. Clarifies access to matching funds, and the formula to determine the amount of funds given. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2700 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2700/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378428,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Domestic Relations; Civil Unions","description":"Amends various statutory provisions to reconfirm and clarify the original intent of Act 1 (2011) that civil union partners shall have all the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law as are granted to those who contract, obtain a license, and are solemnized pursuant to chapter 572. Makes various housekeeping amendments to statutes to assist with the implementation and interpretation of Act 1, including with respect to public employee benefits, property held as tenants by the entirety, establishment of parent-child relationships, and adoption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2701/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2701","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378429,"bill_number":"HB2702","title":"Beaches; Motorized Vehicles","description":"Prohibits the operation of motorized vehicles on beaches.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2702/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378430,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Food Sustainability; Department of Agriculture","description":"Creates a new chapter in HRS requiring the department of agriculture to develop a food sustainability standard to promote local food production to help diversify the local economy. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 11:30AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2703/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2703","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378431,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Rental Motor Vehicles; Optional Contribution; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Taxation","description":"Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option in each motor vehicle rental agreement for a lessee to elect to contribute a sum to the State to preserve and protect the environment. Effective July 1, 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2704/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2704","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378432,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"Negotiable Instruments; Enforcement; Bank Deposits and Collections; Uniform Commercial Code","description":"Repeals UCC definition of \"person entitled to enforce\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2705/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2705","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378433,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Hookulaiwi; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for three permanent positions and operating expenses for Hookulaiwi: Aha Hoonaauao Oiwi (the center for Native Hawaiian and indigenous education) within the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2706 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2706/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2706","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378434,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Criminal Defamation; Libel; Slander","description":"Establishes the offense of criminal defamation. Imposes enhanced penalties, including mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment, for offenses committed against certain persons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2707/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2707","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378435,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Condominiums and Planned Community Associations; Liens for Unpaid Assessments; Collection and Foreclosure Remedies","description":"Establishes an alternate power of sale process for condominium and planned community associations. Revises provisions on condominium liens for unpaid assessments and establishes similar provisions for planned community associations. Specifies the jurisdiction of the circuit courts over actions to foreclose association liens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2708/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2708","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378436,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Highways; Private Streets; Surrender; Improvements","description":"Exempts the State and counties from laws or rules that require the performance of construction or improvements upon a private highway if it has been surrendered to the State or a county and the legislature or county council adopts a legislative measure accepting the surrender.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2709/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2709","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378437,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Construction of Laws; Meaning of \"Or\" and \"And\"","description":"Repeals law providing that the terms \"or\" and \"and\" have the meaning of the other or of both.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2710/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2710","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378438,"bill_number":"HB2711","title":"Public Works; Wages; Contractors; Public Contracts; Service Employees","description":"Requires contractors with public contracts: (1) to pay their employees wages that provide an annual income equal to the poverty guidelines for Hawaii published by the federal DHHS, or a greater amount; and (2) to allow their employees to have access to and join labor organizations. (HB2711 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Fontaine, Johanson, Marumoto, Thielen voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2711/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2711","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378439,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"State Equipment; Computers; Office Equipment; Donation; Re-sale","description":"Requires state departments to attempt to sell or donate office equipment to schools, nonprofits, or salvage businesses before disposal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2712/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2712","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378440,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"DLNR; Citizen Marine Patrol Program; Appropriation","description":"Requires the DLNR to establish a citizen marine patrol program. Appropriates an unspecified amount to establish the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2713/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2713","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378441,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"State Historic Preservation; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to state historic preservation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2714/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2714","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378442,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"Native Health; Mauli Ola","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to Mauli Ola (native health).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2715/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2715","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378443,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Native Hawaiians; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to native Hawaiians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2716/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2716","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378444,"bill_number":"HB2717","title":"Hawaiian Lands; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2717/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2717","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378445,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Aina; Land; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to the aina.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2718/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2718","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378446,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Community Associations; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to community associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2719/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2719","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378447,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Homelessness; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to homelessness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2720/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2720","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378448,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"Housing; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Lien","description":"Requires any unit owner to comply with the declaration, covenants, bylaws, and administrative provisions of the association of owners. Establishes penalties and liens for violating the requirements of the association. Requires the association to establish rules to implement and enforce the requirements. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2721 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2721/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2721","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378449,"bill_number":"HB2722","title":"Housing; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2722/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2722","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378450,"bill_number":"HB2723","title":"Housing; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2723/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2723","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378451,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State","description":"Makes emergency appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees that were submitted during the regular session of 2011 but were not funded. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2700/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2700","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378452,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"Actions By State; Actions Against State","description":"Clarifies that section 661-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, only waives the State's sovereign immunity with respect to a claim \"founded upon a statute,\" if the Legislature has unequivocally waived the State's immunity in a separate statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2702/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2702","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378453,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Education; Early Childhood","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support early childhood education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2781/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378454,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS","description":"Permits the department of health to identify a designee to perform background checks on its behalf as may be required by law and relating to employment, contracting, licensure, certification, or volunteer status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH.","last_action_date":"2012-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2830/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378455,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Constitutional Amendment; Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2856/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378457,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Submerged Lands; Department of Transportation; Exemption","description":"Amend chapter 266, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exempt all harbors from the permit and site plan approvals requirements relating to submerged lands within the conservation district. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2875/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378458,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Department of Transportation, Harbors; Administrative Violations of Rules; Reimbursement from Tenant for Security Violations","description":"Establishes a State harbors civil violations system and general administrative penalties for violations of laws and rules governing Hawaii's harbors. Provides that penalties and fines are deposited into the Harbor Special Fund. Allows the Department of Transportation to seek reimbursement from tenants or harbor users that violate security rules in harbor-secured areas. (SB2876 HD3)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 313, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1430).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2876/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378459,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Harbors Fireboat; Management and Funding","description":"Abolishes statutory requirements to reimburse the city and county of Honolulu for the operation and maintenance of the fireboat and allows for broader flexibility in the management of fireboat operations by the department of transportation. Effective January 1, 2013. (SB2877 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Act 069, 4/24/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2877/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378460,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"Renewable Energy Technologies; Tax Credit","description":"Creates a tax credit for biogas energy systems. Amends definition of \"renewable energy technology system\" to include biogas energy. Defines \"biogas\" and \"biogas energy system.\" Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2904/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2904","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378461,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"CIP; 10th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 10th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2905/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2905","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378462,"bill_number":"SB2906","title":"Thrill Craft; Use; Exception; Ocean Cleanup","description":"Allows thrill craft to be used to conduct ocean cleanup activities. Requires DLNR to adopt rules. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2906/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2906","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378463,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"Landfills; Leeward Coast; Moratorium","description":"Places a moratorium for any new landfills on the leeward coast including Nanakuli, Waianae, Maili, Makaha, and Makua on or after August 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/ENE/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2907/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2907","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378464,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Special Management Area; Shoreline Setbacks","description":"Requires counties to more strongly consider negative impacts on beaches when assessing developments within special management areas and shoreline setback variance applications and to establish guidelines for the granting of variances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2908/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2908","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378465,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"Public Safety; Enhanced 911 Services","description":"Establishes that a public safety agency is a functional division of the State or a county that provides or has authority to provide, or a private entity contracted by a state or county agency that provides, firefighting, law enforcement, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) Recommitted to PBM with none voting no and Representative(s) Thielen excused.","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2909/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2909","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378466,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"Special Education; Sign Language; Cued Speech","description":"Requires the DOE to ensure that sign language and cued speech services are available to children who are deaf or hard of hearing and to other children with a disability for whom the services would be appropriate. Requires the DOE to adopt rules relating to providing sign language and cued speech services for children with a disability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2910/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2910","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378467,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve; Molokini","description":"Places Molokini island under the jurisdiction of the Kahoolawe island reserve commission. Requires the commission to adopt rules to permit fishing in the waters around Molokini island.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2911/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2911","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378468,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"Smoking; Bars; Night-Clubs; Liquor license","description":"Permits bars and nightclubs with liquor licenses to allow smoking by posting \"smoking permitted\" signs and provides that no county ordinance shall prohibit or restrict smoking in these establishments. Effective 1/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2912/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2912","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378469,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"CIP; 18th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 18th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2913/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2913","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378470,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Agriculture; Theft in the Second Degree; Agricultural Commodities","description":"Strengthens existing law to require proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Makes the failure to maintain required certificates while in possession of agricultural commodities prima facie evidence of the offense of theft in the second degree. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2914/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2914","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378471,"bill_number":"SB2915","title":"Food Sustainability; Department of Agriculture","description":"Creates a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes requiring the Department of Agriculture to develop a food sustainability standard to promote local food production to help diversify the local economy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to AGL/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2915/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2915","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378472,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Agriculture; Agricultural Safety and Security program","description":"Creates agricultural safety and security program. Designates sections 141-1 through 141-10 as part I, General Provisions. Allows certification services revolving fund moneys to fund the agricultural safety and security program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2916/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2916","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378473,"bill_number":"SB2917","title":"Professions and Occupations; Body Piercing","description":"Requires any person who performs body piercing to be licensed. Defines \"body piercer\" and \"body piercing\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2917/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2917","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378474,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Community Development; PLDC; Aloha Stadium","description":"Establishes the stadium facilities special fund. Requires that income generated by Aloha Stadium lands and facilities be deposited into the stadium facilities special fund for stadium purposes. (SB2918 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Hanohano, Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2918/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2918","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378475,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"Higher Education; College-Credit Equivalency Program","description":"Amends the University of Hawaii college-credit equivalency program to include service in the United States armed forces. Requires the program to develop a learning assessment to determine eligibility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2919/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2919","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378476,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"Towing; Insurance Requirements; Consensual Tow Provider","description":"Exempts the owner or lessee of a tow truck that only provides consensual towing from mandatory insurance minimums.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2920/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2920","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378477,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"Counties; Agriculture; Building Permits","description":"Exempts from county building permits buildings or structures located on commercial farms or ranches used for general agricultural or aquacultural operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2921/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2921","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378478,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Aquaculture Leases; Limitations; Land-Based","description":"Limits 65 year leases of public lands for aquaculture to land-based aquaculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2922/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2922","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378479,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"Conservation; Resources; Resource Management; Opihi","description":"Establishes a ban on taking or harvesting opihi statewide, subject to open and closed sessions and traditional gathering rights and practices. Requires the department of land and natural resources to submit an annual report regarding effectiveness and enforcement. Establishes until 06/30/17 a moratorium on the harvesting of opihi on Oahu. Bans the commercial sale of opihi. (SD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2923/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2923","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378480,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"Ignition Interlock","description":"Enacts recommendations of the ignition interlock implementation task force. Requires repeat intoxicated drivers to install ignition interlock devices in any vehicle they operate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2924/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2924","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378481,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"Public Land Development Corporation","description":"Requires the public land development corporation to address specific issues in its projects, such as protecting the public health and safety of the people of the State; promoting environmental sustainability; and respecting the host culture and protecting historically significant sites and structures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/HWN/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2925/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2925","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378482,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"Land Use Commission; District Boundaries; Prime Farmlands","description":"Defines prime farmlands and requires the land use commission to specifically consider prime farmlands as a factor in decisions related to agricultural district boundaries and permissible uses within the agricultural districts. Prohibits the commission from taking prime farmlands out of agricultural districts if the land is used for agricultural purposes for at least two years prior to the boundary amendment petition or has a high capacity for intensive agricultural uses. Prohibits petitions for boundary amendments that cover substantially the same request as previously submitted to and subsequently denied by the commission or voluntarily withdrawn during a certain period of time after the denial or withdrawal, with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2926/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2926","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378483,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; State-wide Planning; Appropriation","description":"Establishes planning districts and creates a process for developers to apply for residential and commercial qualified projects. Establishes the transit-oriented or main-street redevelopment district program. Authorizes state and county incentives for qualified projects. Establishes a discretionary review process for the transfer of floor area within certain planning districts. Authorizes the office of planning to hire two temporary positions to be funded by the Honolulu authority for rapid transportation, if funds are available. (CD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 2 with none voting no and Representative(s) Nishimoto excused.","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2927/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2927","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378484,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Procurement; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Small Purchases; Remedies","description":"Authorizes a contracting agency procuring goods, services, or construction using competitive sealed proposals to award a contract based solely on the ranking of offerors, to establish a priority list for the purpose of conducting discussions and negotiations, and to conduct discussions or negotiations. Authorizes a contracting agency to procure goods or services not exceeding $5,000 in any manner deemed practical by the contracting agency, with certain exceptions. Creates a board within the state procurement office to determine whether a procurement protest is frivolous. If a protest is found frivolous by the board, prohibits the aggrieved person from submitting the protest to the chief procurement officer or designee. Requires an aggrieved party to pay DCCA a cash or protest bond equivalent to 15% of the estimated value of the contract to submit a protest. Requires the administrator of the state procurement office, in consultation with the director of commerce and consumer affairs, to annually report to the comptroller all procurement protests filed in the preceding calendar year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2928/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2928","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378485,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"Aloha Tower Development Corporation; Public Land Development Corporation","description":"Transfers jurisdiction of Aloha Tower development corporation to public land development corporation. Eff. 7/1/2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2929/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2929","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378486,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"Public Utilities; Renewable Energy","description":"Allows the public utilities commission to permit a third party generator of electrical energy to sell directly to third party consumers by enabling wheeling over an electric utility's transmission and distribution facilities. Allows the public utilities commission to set requirements for the amount of energy that each third party generator may sell to commercial and residential customers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2930/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2930","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378487,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"Energy Security; Joint Legislative Committee","description":"Establishes a joint legislative committee to delineate the meaning of energy security and establish benchmarks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2931/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2931","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378488,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Environmental Protection; Plastic Bags","description":"Requires a business to provide only biodegradable plastic, paper, or reusable bags as checkout bags to customers; prohibits a business from providing non-biodegradable single-use plastic checkout bags to customers; establishes an unspecified fine for each violation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2932/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2932","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378489,"bill_number":"SB2933","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ocean Safety; Swim Zone Buoys; Kaanapali; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules that promote greater safety of ocean users in the State's nearshore waters and report on the status of rulemaking. Appropriates funds for swim zone buoys at Kamaole beach. Establishes the temporary West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Land and Natural Resources on state waters within the area, particularly with respect to Kaanapali. Requires reports to the legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-02","last_action":"(S) Act 195, 6/29/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).","last_action_date":"2012-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2933/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2933","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378490,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"Drunk Driving, Penalties, Vehicle Immobilization, Suspended License","description":"Requires the immobilization of vehicles operated by a person whose license has been suspended or revoked for OVUII. Establishes process for owner of the vehicle, if other than the operator, to request removal of the device. Effective 7/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2934/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2934","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378491,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"Health Care Coordination; Acute Care; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a public-private partnership in a county with a population between one hundred thousand and one hundred seventy thousand to implement an integrated model of health care delivery and to address the current crisis in acute care. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2935 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2935/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2935","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378492,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"Human Services; General Assistance; Public Assistance Programs; DHS","description":"Allows the department of human services to draw from other funds appropriated to the department in the event the general assistance appropriation is insufficient to meet general assistance benefits programs. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2936/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2936","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378493,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Human Services; TANF Program; Public Assistance Programs","description":"Increases the asset limit for Hawaii's temporary assistance for needy families program eligibility. Exempts the value of an additional motor vehicle for each employed member of the household when determining eligibility for Hawaii's temporary assistance for needy families program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2937/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2937","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378494,"bill_number":"SB2938","title":"Real Estate Appraisers; Arbitration","description":"Requires real estate appraisers acting as arbitrators to provide information about the arbitration proceedings to any person upon request. Requires unresolved questions of law to be submitted for judicial relief.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2938/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2938","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378495,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"St. Francis Healthcare System; Hawaii Medical Center East; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds of up to $80,000,000, for St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii to finance the construction, improvement, and equipment of certain Hawaii Medical Center East facilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 227, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2939/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2939","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378496,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"Keiki Caucus; Youth Services; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to the Kalihi YMCA, Parents and Children Together, and Susannah Wesley Community Center to support youth services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2940/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2940","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378497,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"Aerospace High Technology Parks; Enterprise Zone; Agricultural District; Special Permit; University of Hawaii; Land Lease","description":"Authorizes the establishment of aerospace high technology enterprise zones. Requires report to the Legislature on pilot aerospace high technology enterprise zone. Authorizes aerospace high technology parks by special permit within certain agricultural districts. Requires the University of Hawaii to extend the current land lease with the high technology development corporation. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB2941 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2941/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2941","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378498,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"Historic Preservation; Archaeological Permit Fees","description":"Directs the board of land and natural resources to amend any appropriate administrative rules to increase archaeological permit fees from the current rate of $50 to an unspecified amount; specifies that the permit fees are to be deposited into the Hawaii historic preservation special fund established under section 6E-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2942/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2942","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378499,"bill_number":"SB2943","title":"Temporary Restraining Orders; Disclosure of Pending Litigation","description":"Requires petitioners for temporary restraining orders to disclose all pending litigation involving the petitioner. Specifies a court's discretion to meet with the petitioner to receive additional information prior to granting a temporary restraining order. Defines \"imminent\" with regard to the type of harm for which a temporary restraining order may be issued.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2943/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2943","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378500,"bill_number":"SB2944","title":"Transportation; Motorcycles; Mopeds; Mufflers; Noise Control.","description":"Prohibits the modification of the exhaust system of a motorcycle or moped which amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the muffler originally installed on the motorcycle or moped as indicated on the label attached to the motorcycle or moped in accordance with federal regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2944/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2944","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378502,"bill_number":"SB2945","title":"Liquor License; Revocation; Suspension; Liquor Commission","description":"Authorizes the revocation or suspension of a liquor license for a continuing pattern of noise, disturbance, misconduct, or disorder.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2945/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2945","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378503,"bill_number":"SB2946","title":"Transportation; Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Rental Motor Vehicle Customer Facility Charges","description":"Extends until June 30, 2016: the increase in the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to $7.50 per day; the deposit of a portion of the tax into the general fund; and the suspension of the rental motor vehicle customer facility charges. Allocates a portion of the foregoing taxes for deposit to the rental motor vehicle customer facility charge special fund. Authorizes issuance of rental motor vehicle customer facility revenue bonds. (SB2946 HD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1399).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2946/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2946","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378504,"bill_number":"SB2947","title":"Taxation; Reports; Appropriation; Administrative Appeals Officer","description":"Requires annual reports to the legislature; requires by 12/31/2012 a report to the legislature on the resources and information needed to complete the reports required under section 231-3.4, HRS, identification of the best means of providing information in an electronic format; and recommendations for additional information that may be required for inclusion in the reports as the department upgrades its tax computer systems and associated enterprise resource planning implementation; appropriates funds (part I); authorizes the director of taxation to appoint an administrative appeals officer (part II). (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 189, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2947/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2947","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378505,"bill_number":"SB2948","title":"Certificates of Participation; Legislative Approval","description":"Specifies that, subject to limitations, the issuance of certificates of participation does not require legislative approval. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2948/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2948","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378506,"bill_number":"SB2949","title":"Department of the Prosecuting Attorney Package; Judiciary; Appropriation","description":"Makes a grant-in-aid to the judiciary for the hiring of 2 judges and necessary staff in the family court of the 1st judicial circuit, to conduct jury trials for misdemeanor domestic violence and domestic violence-related cases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2949/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2949","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378507,"bill_number":"SB2950","title":"Honolulu Family Justice Center; Appropriation; Prosecuting Attorney Package","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the Honolulu family justice center. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2950 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2950/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2950","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378508,"bill_number":"SB2951","title":"Web Designers and Developers; Unfair and Deceptive Practices","description":"Prohibits certain acts by web designers and developers, such as using unauthorized graphics or other material, subject to penalties under the unfair and deceptive practices law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2951/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2951","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378509,"bill_number":"SB2952","title":"SPRB; Le Jardin Academy","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Le Jardin Academy for the planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of its educational facilities. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 230, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2952/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2952","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378510,"bill_number":"SB2953","title":"Campaign Spending; Reporting; Independent Expenditure","description":"Clarifies reporting requirements in noncandidate committee and electioneering communications reports, ensures disclosure for persons other than individuals, including independent expenditures, requires reporting of late expenditures, improves disclosures in advertisements, and ensures disclosure in cases of transferred funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2953/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2953","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378511,"bill_number":"SB2954","title":"Ethics; Disclosures; Lobbyists; Legislators; State Employees","description":"Requires lobbyists and their clients to make monthly disclosures during any month the legislature is in session, and a report for June 1 through December 31. Adds required disclosures regarding lobbying events, contractual relationships with legislators, and campaign contributions. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to file their financial disclosures by January 31 after the beginning of the regular legislative session. Requires certain state employees to disclose contractual relationships with lobbyists and their clients. Amends the definition of \"administrative action\" to include granting or denying an application for a business- or development-related permit, license, or approval and the procurement of goods and services through contracts covered by the procurement code. Requires the state ethics commission to accept electronically filed documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2954/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2954","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378512,"bill_number":"SB2955","title":"Probation Officers; Electric Guns","description":"Authorizes probation officers to carry and use electric guns under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2955/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2955","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378513,"bill_number":"SB2956","title":"Unemployment; Alternative base period; Repeal","description":"Repeals provision giving consideration to an \"alternative base period,\" for unemployment claims, which is defined as the four completed calendar quarters immediately preceding the first day of the person's benefit year. Repeals definition of \"alternative base period.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2956/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2956","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378514,"bill_number":"SB2957","title":"Hawaii-grown Tea; Labeling","description":"Establishes labeling requirements for Hawaii-grown tea.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2957/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2957","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378515,"bill_number":"SB2958","title":"Bone Marrow Transplantation Program; Kapiolani Medical Center; Department of Health; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children to establish an apheresis stem cell collection program to serve all young children to adulthood. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 274, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1377).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2958/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2958","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378516,"bill_number":"SB2959","title":"Counties; Taxation; Transit Enhancements","description":"Requires a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand that adopts a county surcharge on state tax ordinance to use at least one per cent of the surcharge to fund transit enhancements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2959/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2959","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378517,"bill_number":"SB2960","title":"Airports Landing Fees; Exemption","description":"Prohibits the department of transportation from assessing landing fees upon air carriers for flights landing at Molokai Airport, Lanai Airport, Kapalua-West Maui Airport, Hana Airport, Kalaupapa Airport, and Waimea-Kohala Airport. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2960/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2960","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378518,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"Limitation of Actions; Sexual Abuse Against Minors","description":"Eliminates the statute of limitations for civil actions brought by persons subjected to sexual abuse as a minor against the natural person who committed the act or acts constituting the sexual abuse and allows the plaintiff to seek recovery of damages therein. Authorizes suits against a legal entity in certain circumstances. Revives for a two-year period certain actions for which the statute of limitations had previously lapsed. Authorizes a court to award attorney's fees to a defendant under certain circumstances. Requires a certificate of merit for all plaintiffs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2961/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2961","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378519,"bill_number":"SB2962","title":"Water Use; Permits; Bottling Water","description":"Requires a permit for the bottling of water for export purposes even if an area has not been designated as a water management area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2962/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2962","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378520,"bill_number":"SB2963","title":"Executive Salaries; Director of Finance","description":"Requires the salary of the director of finance to be the same as the salary for the attorney general or administrative director of the State, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2963/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2963","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378521,"bill_number":"SB2964","title":"Tax Deduction; Student Loan Interest; Education Expenses","description":"Authorizes a state income tax deduction for qualified student loan interest paid on tuition expenses at the University of Hawaii system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2964/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2964","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378522,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund and makes an unspecified appropriation into the fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2965/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2965","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378523,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"Net Energy Metering; Renewable Energy","description":"Increases maximum allowable customer-generator capacity for net energy metering systems to two megawatts if the generating facility is sited on property owned or controlled by the State of Hawaii. Increases maximum allowable customer-generator capacity for net energy metering systems to one megawatt for all other systems. Takes effect on July 1, 2013 and repeals if the public utilities commission issues an order or decision earlier pursuant to docket 2007-0176 or 2011-0206, which relate to the implementation of the intragovernmental wheeling of electricity and the reliability standards for certain electric companies, respectively. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, CPC, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2966/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2966","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378524,"bill_number":"SB2967","title":"Collective Bargaining; Ocean Safety Officers; Water Safety Officers; State and County Employees","description":"Creates a new bargaining unit (14) for ocean safety officers and water safety officers employed by the State or counties effective July 1, 2030. (SB2967 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 784).","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2967/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2967","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378525,"bill_number":"SB2968","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Premiums; Discount","description":"Allows motor vehicle insurers to offer insurance premium discounts for completion of a driver safety course or driver improvement course. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2968/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2968","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378526,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"Early Learning System Funding; Income Tax Refund Check-Off","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to allow a taxpayer to designate that a specified amount of the taxpayer's income tax refund be paid to the Early Learning Trust Fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2969 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Chang, Herkes, Nakashima, Pine, Tokioka excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2969/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2969","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378527,"bill_number":"SB2970","title":"Grant-in-aid; Appropriation; Maui Prosecuting Attorney; Career Criminal Prosecution Program","description":"Makes a grant-in-aid for the department of the prosecuting attorney of the county of Maui for the career criminal prosecution program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2970/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2970","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378528,"bill_number":"SB2971","title":"Motor Vehicles; Vehicles; Negligent Injury Offenses","description":"Defines \"vehicle\" in HRS chapter 707. Amends negligent injury offenses to include bodily injury to another person caused by the operation of a moped or vessel in a negligent manner.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Act 021, 4/17/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).","last_action_date":"2012-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2971/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2971","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378529,"bill_number":"SB2972","title":"Driver's Licensing; Penalties; Refusal to Submit to Testing","description":"Repeals section 291E-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding refusing to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test for those arrested for the use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle. Makes conforming amendments to section 291E-15, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2972/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2972","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378530,"bill_number":"SB2973","title":"License Revocation; Sentencing","description":"Requires drivers' license revocations upon convictions for negligent homicide in either the first or second degree. Sets maximum periods of license revocations for convictions of manslaughter and negligent homicide in the first or second degree. Makes imprisonment of up to two years a discretionary condition of probation for manslaughter convictions. Clarifies that probation is an available sentence for manslaughter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2973/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2973","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378531,"bill_number":"SB2974","title":"Liquor; Manufacturer License","description":"Allows holders of Class 1 manufacturer liquor licenses to sell specified liquor manufactured from fruits or other products grown in the State to any person for private use and consumption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2974/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2974","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378532,"bill_number":"SB2975","title":"Lost or Stolen Firearms; Mandatory Reporting","description":"Requires the loss or theft of a firearm to be reported to the police within a certain time after discovery. Exempts persons who comply with the reporting requirement from the penalties for improper storage and other firearms violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2975/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2975","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378533,"bill_number":"SB2976","title":"Community Colleges; 4-year Degrees","description":"Expands the authority of University of Hawaii community colleges to offer 4-year degree programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2976/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2976","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378534,"bill_number":"SB2977","title":"Aviation Fuel Tax Credit","description":"Creates an aviation fuel tax credit for aviation fuel taxes passed on to interisland airplane carriers that transport people and goods between the islands of this State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2977/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2977","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378535,"bill_number":"SB2978","title":"Interisland Airplane Carrier; Tax Deduction; Landing Fee","description":"Establishes a tax deduction for the amount of interisland airplane carrier landing fees and terminal facility lease rents paid in any county with a population of less than 500,000 persons.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2978/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2978","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378536,"bill_number":"SB2979","title":"Transportation; Terminal Rental Rates; Propeller Airplane","description":"Requires the department of transportation to reduce terminal rental rates for turbo propeller air carriers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on TIA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2979/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2979","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378537,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Sale of Leased Fee Interest 593 Kuliouou Road","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 593 Kuliouou Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR18/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=18","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378538,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 619 Kuliouou Road","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 619 Kuliouou Road, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR19/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=19","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378539,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 644 Hokiokio Place","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 644 Hokiokio Place, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR20/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=20","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378540,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 2314 10th Avenue","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 2314 10th Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR21/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=21","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378541,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 41-557 Kamanaaina Place","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 41-557 Kamanaaina Place, Waimanalo, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR22/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=22","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378542,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 2949 Ala Ilima Street, No. 303","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 2949 Ala Ilima Street, No. 303, Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR23/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=23","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378543,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 95-031 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 242","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 95-031 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 242, Mililani, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR24/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=24","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378544,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Sale of the Leased Fee Interest 95-017 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 321","description":"Approving The Sale Of The Leased Fee Interest In 95-017 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 321, Mililani, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR25/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=25","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378545,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"State Government Health Policy","description":"Requesting The Governor's Office To Conduct A Study On The Efficacy Of Combining State Government Health Policy, Planning, And Purchasing In A Single Agency In Order To Advance Transformation Of Hawaii's Healthcare System And Universal Access To Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR26/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=26","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":378546,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Regulation of Body Piercing","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Regulation Of Body Piercing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR27/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=27","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379152,"bill_number":"SB2993","title":"Department of Education; Tenure","description":"Eliminates the vesting of tenure for certain employees of the Department of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2993/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2993","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379161,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"Stadium Authority","description":"Amends section 109-1(a), HRS, to make the president of the University of Hawaii, or the president's designee, a voting member of the stadium authority. Clarifies the total membership of the authority by including ex officio members in the member count.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2992/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2992","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379174,"bill_number":"SB2991","title":"Aloha Stadium; Stadium Authority; University of Hawaii","description":"Requires the stadium authority to pay the University of Hawaii twenty-five per cent of all revenues the University of Hawaii generates at Aloha Stadium. Authorizes payment of the distribution to the University of Hawaii out of the stadium special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2991/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2991","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379187,"bill_number":"SB2990","title":"Aloha Stadium; UH; DAGS; Stadium Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Requires DAGS to hire an independent third party to develop a long-range plan for Aloha stadium, including a feasibility study to determine the cost benefits of placing Aloha stadium under the jurisdiction of UH rather than DAGS; requires a report to 2013 legislature; appropriates funds from the stadium special fund. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, HED, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2990/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2990","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379204,"bill_number":"SB2989","title":"Campaign Spending; Hawaii County Council Public Funding Pilot Program","description":"Amends public funding pilot project for Hawaii county council elections to repeal the requirement of a minimum fund amount; extend the period for signature collection; clarify provision for matching funds; and clarify that the formula to determine the amount of funds given to a publicly funded candidate is based on the prior two general elections held for the county council seat in that district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2989/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2989","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379220,"bill_number":"SB2988","title":"State Funds; Debt Service; Restructuring","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to restructure the debt service for state obligations; provided that any such restructuring shall take into consideration the long-term financial obligations of the State and shall not be undertaken solely to provide short-term savings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 34","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2988/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2988","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379233,"bill_number":"SB2987","title":"Taxation; Biofuels","description":"Changes the existing ethanol facility tax credit to a biofuel production facility tax credit; includes ethanol and other liquid biofuels in the definition of biofuel; changes the amount of the tax credit from thirty per cent of nameplate capacity to thirty cents per gallon and deletes the cap in the nameplate capacity; makes conforming amendments; applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/EDT/AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2987/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2987","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379250,"bill_number":"SB2986","title":"Power Generation; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Sunset; Extension","description":"Extends the sunset provision relating to the tax on naphtha fuel sold for use in a power-generating facility from 12/31/2012 to 12/31/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2986/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2986","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379266,"bill_number":"SB2985","title":"Internet Domain Names; DBEDT; Appropriation","description":"Requires DBEDT, in cooperation with the State's chief information officer, to apply for the domain names .hawaii, .hi, and .aloha on behalf of the State of Hawaii and to develop procedures for licensing the use of those domain names. Appropriates funds for the application fee for those domain names and the administrative costs of preparing and filing the applications, maintenance of the domain names, or any dispute resolution associated with the applications.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2985/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2985","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379279,"bill_number":"SB2984","title":"Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Banyan Drive","description":"Establishes the Banyan Drive gaming establishment development district and grants a renewable 20-year license for one stand-alone casino within the district. Allocates casino net profits between the licensee and a nonprofit organization. Imposes 15% wagering tax on gross receipts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/PGM/CPN, JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2984/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2984","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379297,"bill_number":"SB2983","title":"Agriculture; Theft","description":"Makes agricultural theft a class B felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2983/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2983","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379306,"bill_number":"SB2982","title":"Electric Public Utilities; Operations; Rates; Energy Sources","description":"Limits the operations of any electric public utility. Requires acquisition of electricity by a power purchase agreement with an unaffiliated entity. Requires utility to purchase lowest cost nonfossil fuel generated electricity prior to purchasing fossil fuel generated electricity. Requires PUC to establish a statewide electricity rate. Exempts IRC section 501(c)(12) utilities. Prioritizes geothermal as a replacement for fossil fuel. Effective 1/01/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2982/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2982","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379340,"bill_number":"SB2980","title":"Internet Gambling; Hawaii Internet Lottery and Gambling Corporation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii internet lottery and gaming corporation for the purpose of conducting internet gambling in Hawaii. Allocates proceeds to capital improvements at public schools and the University of Hawaii system, scholarships and educational loan repayments for medical students who practice in Hawaii for 10 years, support for the family practice rural residency program, watershed protection, and reduction and prevention of problem gambling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/EDU/CPN, JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2980/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2980","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379359,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; General Obligations Bonds; Appropriation; Procurement","description":"Issues general obligation bonds to fund the repair and maintenance or capital renewal and deferred maintenance projects of various departments, the University of Hawaii, Hawaii health systems corporation, and the judiciary. Applies small purchase procurement requirements to capital improvement projects authorized pursuant to this Act for goods, services, or construction less than $1,000,000. Requires procurements of less than $1,000,000 to be conducted through an electronic system. Exempts capital improvement projects that are less than $1,000,000 from the provisions of section 103D-701, HRS, relating to protests. Provides for certain exemptions from county permitting, licensing, and certification requirements. Creates oversight committee. Requires DAGS to prepare quarterly reports. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 37","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2012/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379373,"bill_number":"HB2763","title":"Evidence; News Media Privilege","description":"Makes permanent the limited news media privilege against the compelled disclosure of sources and unpublished information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2763/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2763","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379388,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Web Designers and Developers; Unfair and Deceptive Practices","description":"Prohibits certain acts by web designers and developers, such as using unauthorized graphics or other material, subject to penalties under the unfair and deceptive practices law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2762/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2762","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379404,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Computer Fraud in the First Degree; Use of a Computer in the Commission of a Separate Crime; Theft in the Third and Fourth Degree","description":"Amends the computer fraud in the first degree statute to remove the requirement that the offender accesses a computer without authorization. Amends the use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime statute to (1) remove the requirement that an offender obtain control over the property of a victim, and (2) include all degrees of theft.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2761/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2761","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379418,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Mobile Electronic Devices; Complete Streets; Bicycle Path; Mopeds","description":"Prohibits use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle. Clarifies complete streets statute to reference DOT budget requests for highway design to include complete streets policy. Authorizes DOT to engineer highways maximize safety for pedestrians while crossing streets. Allows DOT to install roundabouts. Authorizes DOT to select eight projects to include roundabouts and flexible design standards. Incorporates electric motor bicycles into definition of bicycle in section 249-1 and 291C-1, HRS. Prohibits transport of certain bicycles on public buses. Prohibits use of mopeds on bikeways, bicycle lanes, and paths. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-25-12 1:31PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2760/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2760","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379434,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Smoking; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits smoking in units of multifamily residential dwellings if the smoke is a nuisance. Requires some condominium associations, if not prohibited by bylaws or articles of incorporation, to adopt bylaws or rules that prohibit smoking in certain areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2759/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2759","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379452,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"Taxation; Energy efficiency","description":"Establishes a temporary tax credit for purchase and installation of light-emitting diode and fluorescent lighting systems. Repeals language pertaining to expired tax credits for solar and wind energy devices, heat pumps, and ice storage systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2758/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2758","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379466,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"CIP; 11th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 11th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2757/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2757","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379480,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Planned Development; Urban Planning; Transit-related Development","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt a program to facilitate residential and commercial development in specified areas in relation to mass transit and to expedite approval of development projects within those areas. Exempts certain development projects from all state and county laws relating to planning, zoning, construction standards for subdivisions, development and improvement of land, and the construction of dwelling units. Requires the environmental council to adopt rules relating to transit ridership impact analysis for environmental assessments or impact statements relating to certain development projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2756/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2756","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379499,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Reimbursements to State; Rapid Transit","description":"Requires the Honolulu authority for rapid transit to collect the county surcharge on state tax established by the city and county of Honolulu pursuant to section 46-16.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a county that establishes a county surcharge on state tax pursuant to section 46-16.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reimburse the state for costs incurred or expended to assist that county to plan for a rapid transit system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2755/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2755","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379510,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Preservation; Hawaii's Moving Images; Special Fund; Tax Check-off","description":"Designates Uluulu: The Henry Kuualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawaii as the state archive for moving images; establishes a special fund; establishes a tax check-off.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CUA, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Culture & the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2754/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2754","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379529,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"Motor Vehicle; Impound; Seizure; Insurance; Safety Check; License","description":"Authorizes and sets forth procedures for impounding a motor vehicle after a person has been fined three or more times for operating a vehicle without a valid certificate of inspection, or for operating a vehicle without being duly licensed, without a valid insurance card, or without a valid insurance policy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2753/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2753","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379543,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Vehicle Weight Tax","description":"Caps the state vehicle weight tax for one vehicle registered to certain totally permanently disabled veterans at $50 for a vehicle that has a net weight of ten thousand pounds or less, or $100 for a vehicle that has a net weight of more than ten thousand pounds. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN/PBM, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2752/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2752","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379577,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Regulation of Commercial Dog Breeders","description":"Authorizes counties to license commercial dog breeders and implement minimum standards of housing and treatment of dogs bred commercially.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2750/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2750","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379592,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Dogs; Restaurants","description":"Authorizes restaurant owners and managers, at their discretion to permit dogs inside a restaurant, subject to certain conditions. (HB2749 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2749/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2749","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379606,"bill_number":"HB2748","title":"Electricians and Plumbers; Air Conditioning Pipefitters; Fire Sprinkler Technicians; Solar Technicians","description":"Authorizes the board of electricians and plumbers to regulate air conditioning pipefitters, fire sprinkler technicians, and solar technicians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 37","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2748/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2748","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379623,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; State-wide Planning","description":"Changes the Hawaii community development authority to the Hawaii community planning authority. Allows the authority to create transit-oriented development zones. Allows the authority to waive impact fees. Authorizes the authority to create business improvement districts and assess a special assessment to fund the improvements within the district. Authorizes the authority to act as a density rights bank and transfer a property's density rights to a receiving entity or from a sending authority to increase development in that area as authorized by the authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2747/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2747","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379636,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Genetically Engineered Crops; Required Labeling","description":"Prohibits the sale or distribution of any genetically engineered whole food intended for human consumption unless the food is labeled as genetically engineered. Defines \"genetically engineered food crop\", \"modern biotechnology\", and \"genetically engineered whole food\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2746/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2746","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379654,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; General Obligations Bonds; Appropriation; Procurement","description":"Issues general obligation bonds to fund the repair and maintenance or capital renewal and deferred maintenance projects of various departments, the University of Hawaii, Hawaii health systems corporation, and the judiciary. Exempts contracts of less than $500,000 entered into by the department of education, University of Hawaii, department of accounting and general services, department of agriculture, department of defense, department of health, Hawaii health systems corporation as a body corporate and politic, department of human services, department of land and natural resources, department of public safety, and judiciary from the procurement code. Provides for exemptions from county permitting, licensing, and certification requirements. Makes certain procurement provisions permanent. Requires the procurement policy board to create an expedited procurement process for contracts resulting from appropriations made pursuant to this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2745/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2745","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379667,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Executive Salaries; Director of Finance","description":"Requires the salary of the director of finance to be the same as the salary for the attorney general or administrative director of the State, whichever is greater.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2744/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2744","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379682,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Workers' Rights; Pension Benefits; Workers' Compensation","description":"Requires private employers who provide pension plans to their employees to allow an employee who has vested to receive pension payments upon becoming disabled, regardless of age. Permits director of labor and industrial relations to reopen workers' compensation cases after settlement if settlement was obtained by exerting undue influence over any party or as a result of the disability or mental incompetence of the employee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2743/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2743","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379701,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"Sunshine Law; Public Agency Meetings and Records; County Councils","description":"Exempts the county councils from the Sunshine Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2742/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2742","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379717,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Taxation; Biofuels","description":"Changes the existing ethanol facility tax credit to a biofuel production facility tax credit; includes ethanol and other liquid biofuels in the definition of biofuel; changes the amount of the tax credit from thirty per cent of nameplate capacity to thirty cents per gallon and deletes the cap in the nameplate capacity; makes conforming amendments; applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2741/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2741","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379731,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Power Generation; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Sunset; Repeal","description":"Extends the sunset provision relating to the reduction of the fuel tax on naphtha sold for use in a power-generating facility to December 31, 2015. (HB2740 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-29","last_action":"(S) Act 188, 6/28/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).","last_action_date":"2012-06-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2740/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2740","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379747,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Task Force; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Benefits","description":"Establishes the temporary TANF benefits and coverage task force to look into the problems faced by the State in administering the TANF benefits program, see how other states cover the costs of providing TANF benefits, and develop a working plan of services that TANF recipients may be required to perform for benefits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2739/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2739","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379763,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Nonjudicial Mortgage Foreclosures; Dispute Resolution","description":"Encourages the use of the mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution process for nonjudicial foreclosures of residential property, by shortening the time period for completing the process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2738/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2738","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379777,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"Animal Cruelty; Dog Breeders","description":"Requires specified persons who own, control, or have custody or control of ten or more dogs over age six months with sexual organs intact to meet minimum standards of care to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and their offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over age six months with sexual organs intact. Requires specified persons to maintain specific records for each dog for at least three years following the death of the dog or a date on which the person permanently ceased to have possession or control of the dog. Prohibits certain types of dogs in the same enclosure with other dogs. Establishes penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2737/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2737","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379796,"bill_number":"HB2736","title":"Controlled Substances; Protected Places","description":"Extends prohibition of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, or public parks to include federal or state public housing projects and complexes. (HB2736 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2736/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2736","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379837,"bill_number":"HB2733","title":"PUC; Interconnection Study; Group","description":"Requires the PUC to adopt rules allowing interconnection requirement studies to be done on a group basis for homeowners and businesses that are part of the same circuit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2733/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2733","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379856,"bill_number":"HB2732","title":"Tax Credits; Safety Helmets; Senior Citizens","description":"Provides a tax credit to any person who purchases a specific safety helmet approved for use by a person sixty-two years of age or older.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2732/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2732","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379869,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"CIP; 28th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 28th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2731/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2731","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379885,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Cancellation; Refund; Insured","description":"Makes prepaid motor vehicle insurance policies nonrefundable except in the cases of total loss, change in policy, sale of vehicle, transportation of vehicle out-of-state, death, or disability Imposes burden on insured to prove one of the exceptions. Exempts month to month insurance policies. Effective January 1, 2013. (HB2730 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2730/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2730","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379902,"bill_number":"HB2729","title":"Adult Education","description":"Appropriates general funds to maintain adult educational programs run by the Department of Education. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2729/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2729","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379915,"bill_number":"HB2728","title":"Early Learning System Funding; Income Tax Refund Check-Off","description":"Permits a taxpayer to designate a specified amount of the taxpayer's income tax refund to be deposited into the Early Learning Trust Fund. (HB2728 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2728/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2728","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379932,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Drunk Driving, Penalties, Vehicle Immobilization, Suspended License","description":"Requires the immobilization of vehicles operated by a person whose license has been suspended or revoked for OVUII. Establishes process for owner of the vehicle, if other than the operator, to request removal of the device. Effective 7/1/13.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Takai excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2727/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2727","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379948,"bill_number":"HB2726","title":"Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off","description":"Establishes a spay and neuter special fund and allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the special fund. Establishes an advisory committee to assist the department of budget and finance in establishing eligibility criteria and procedures for disbursement from the spay and neuter special fund. (HB2726 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2726/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2726","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379961,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Child Custody; Parental Visitation Rights","description":"For determinations of parental visitation rights, establishes a rebuttable presumption that the custodial parent's decision regarding visitation is in the best interests of the child. Requires the court to consider various factors in awarding parental visitation rights. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint custody should be awarded if certain factors exist. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2725 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Souki excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2725/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2725","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":379974,"bill_number":"HB2724","title":"Corrections; Commissaries; Prices; Audit","description":"Requires a financial and management audit of department of public safety commissary operations and out-of-state commissaries where Hawaii inmates are confined.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2724/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2724","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380002,"bill_number":"SB3072","title":"Waiahole Valley Agriculture Park; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Agribusiness Development Corporation","description":"Transfers title to the Waiahole valley agricultural park and residential lots subdivision from the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to the agribusiness development corporation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3072/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3072","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380003,"bill_number":"SB3071","title":"Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Hookulaiwi; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for three permanent positions and operating expenses for Hookulaiwi: Aha Hoonaauao Oiwi, the Center for Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Education, within the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3071 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3071/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3071","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380004,"bill_number":"SB3070","title":"Land Use Commission; Task Force; Enforcement","description":"Requires the office of planning to convene a task force to review all requirements under chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and make recommendations to ensure that the land use commission considers the cumulative and long-term impacts of all pending and proposed development requests during its review of reclassification petitions and has sufficient authority to enforce the use of lands allowed in each district and to penalize violators. Requires the task force, with the assistance of the legislative reference bureau, to report its findings to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3070/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3070","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380006,"bill_number":"SB3069","title":"Land Use Commission; Restriction on Use; Condition; Enforcement","description":"Allows citizens to bring suit against a person or party in violation of land uses permissible in the use classification districts established by the land use commission. Establishes authority and discretion for the land use commission to enforce the use classification districts adopted and the restrictions and conditions on land use under chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows land use commission to designate an enforcement officer or agency to act on its behalf in enforcement proceedings. Establishes administrative fines for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3069/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3069","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380007,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"Bail Bondsmen","description":"Enacts provisions regulating the procedures and rights of bail agents in bail forfeiture cases. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3068 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3068/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3068","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380008,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Office of Planning; Office of the Governor","description":"Transfers the office of planning from the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the office of the governor. Creates operating teams in the office of planning for data collection, strategic planning, and project management. Requires the director of the office of planning to conduct an annual review of the office of planning.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3067/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3067","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380010,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Community Development; Urban Planning","description":"Changes the Hawaii community development authority to the Hawaii community planning authority. Allows the authority to designate transit-oriented development zones. Allows the authority to waive impact fees. Creates a process for developers to apply for residential and commercial development projects in transit-oriented development zones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3066/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3066","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380011,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"Aerospace High Technology Districts; Land Use","description":"Creates aerospace high technology districts in Hawaii. Allows geothermal resource subzones to be designated within aerospace high technology districts; provided that any geothermal energy producers provide a specified percentage of their energy output to any aerospace high technology facility within the district at no cost. Allows nonconforming use of land or buildings in aerospace high technology districts to continue as they exist; provided that no nonconforming use shall be expanded or changed to another nonconforming use without a special permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/PGM/WLH, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3065/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3065","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380012,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"DLNR; East Honolulu Fishpond Heritage Area","description":"Requires DLNR to establish the east Honolulu fishpond heritage area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3064/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3064","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380013,"bill_number":"SB3063","title":"General Excise Tax; Increase; Food Tax Credit; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Increases the general excise tax by 1% to provide a dedicated funding source for the department of education, University of Hawaii, department of human services, employees' retirement systems pension accumulation fund, Hawaii hurricane relief fund, and emergency and budget reserve fund. Establishes a food tax credit. Reduces the transient accommodations tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3063/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3063","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380015,"bill_number":"SB3062","title":"Insurance; Life Settlements Model Act; Stranger-Originated Life Insurance","description":"Enacts the Life Settlements Model Act, which establishes consumer protections in life settlement transactions in which the owner of a life insurance policy transfers the death benefit for compensation that is more than the policy's cash surrender value but less than its expected death benefit. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 256, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3062/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3062","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380016,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"Insurance; Accelerated Death Benefits; Required Provisions","description":"Requires life insurance policies that offer long-term care benefits to include an accelerated death benefits provision.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3061/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3061","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380017,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"Sex Offenders; Penal Code","description":"Makes it a class C felony for persons convicted of certain sexual offenses committed against a child twelve years of age or younger to reside within an unspecified number of feet of any school building or any real property comprising a school. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3060/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3060","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380019,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"Sustainability; State Planning; Appropriation","description":"Requires the office of planning to convene a workgroup for sustainability guidelines, establish benchmarks for measuring sustainability progress, and coordinate sustainability progress made by the State and counties. Authorizes the office of planning to contract for a coordinator or facilitator. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3059/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3059","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380020,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"Graffiti; Criminal Property Damage in the Fourth Degree; Sentencing","description":"Makes negligently contributing to the damage of the property of another, an offense of criminal property damage in the fourth degree. Increases the maximum fine for criminal property damage in the fourth degree to $10,000. Requires that a person sentenced for an offense involving criminal property damage in the second, third, or fourth degree, or aggravated criminal property damage, provide restitution to the respective property owner. Amends the definition of graffiti to include the application of an adhesive substance, such as a sticker.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3058/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3058","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380021,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"Child Visitation; Parental Visitation Rights; Grandparent Visitation Rights","description":"Establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint custody should be awarded if certain factors exist. Permits the family court to award reasonable visitation rights to grandparents of a minor child if denial of visitation would cause significant demonstrable harm to the child. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a parent's decision regarding grandparent visitation is in the best interests of a child; sets forth factors for the family court to consider. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3057/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3057","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380023,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Provides that the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission shall be subject to the oversight of the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3056/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3056","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380024,"bill_number":"SB3055","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Reimbursements to State; Rapid Transit","description":"Requires the Honolulu authority for rapid transit to collect the county surcharge on state tax established by the city and county of Honolulu pursuant to section 46-16.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires a county that establishes a county surcharge on state tax pursuant to section 46-16.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reimburse the state for costs incurred or expended to assist that county to plan for a rapid transit system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3055/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3055","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380025,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Corrections; Commissaries; Prices; Audit","description":"Requires a financial and management audit of department of public safety commissary operations and out-of-state commissaries where Hawaii inmates are confined.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3054/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3054","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380026,"bill_number":"SB3053","title":"Native Hawaiians; Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation","description":"Establishes aha moku advisory committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2030. (SB3053 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3053/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3053","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380029,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"Type II Adult Residential Care Homes; License; Notice to Public; Informational Hearing; Notice to County","description":"Requires facilities that are applying for a license to be a type II adult residential care home in a residential area to: publish notice of their application in a newspaper that circulates in the county in which the facility is proposed to be located; hold an informational hearing in the relevant district; and if also applying for a county permit, notify the department of health of the county application so that the department will invite the county to attend the department's informational hearing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3052/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3052","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380030,"bill_number":"SB3051","title":"CIP; 25th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 25th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3051/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3051","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380031,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"Creative Media; Negotiated Public Land Leases","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for purposes of developing creative media production and post-production facilities by negotiation, without public auction. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB3050 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3050/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3050","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380033,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"Taxation; Hotel Construction and Remodeling Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a hotel construction and remodeling tax credit of ten per cent of the construction or renovation costs incurred during the taxable year for each qualified hotel facility located in Hawaii; applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2011, and ending 12/31/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on TSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3049/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3049","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380034,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"Income Tax Credit; Hotel and Resort Construction and Renovation; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Provides an income tax credit for hotel construction and renovation for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2013, and ending on December 31, 2018. Repeals the sunset of the additional two per cent transient accommodations tax collected by the State. (SB3048 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3048/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3048","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380035,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Computer Fraud; Penalties","description":"Amends computer fraud statutes to capture a broader range of crimes committed through the use of a computer, computer system, or computer network, and increases penalties for all degrees of computer fraud. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3047/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3047","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380036,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Child Welfare; DHS; Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2010; CAPTA","description":"Requires the department of human services to comply with the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2010.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3046/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3046","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380038,"bill_number":"SB3045","title":"Charter Schools; Chapter 37D; Authorized Agencies Allowed to Enter into Financing Agreements","description":"Allows charter schools, including certain charitable organizations formed to support charter schools, to be included as an agency authorized to enter into financing agreements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3045/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3045","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380039,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"State Marine Waters; Conservation Districts; Submerged Lands; Leases","description":"Requires an applicant for a lease of state marine waters to submit an application containing an environmental impact statement for commercial leases or an environmental assessment for non-commercial leases.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on ENE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3044/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3044","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380040,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Public Safety; Work Release Pilot Program","description":"Creates a work release pilot program on the Big Island to allow certain incarcerated individuals on the Big Island to work on community projects on the Big Island that benefit the local community and the State. Repeals 6/30/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3043/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3043","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380042,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Energy Resources Coordinator; Report; Oil Refinery","description":"Requires the energy resources coordinator to study the impact of the closing of the Tesoro oil refinery on the oil refinery needs of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3042/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3042","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380043,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Repeal","description":"Repeals the temporary suspension under Act 105, SLH 2011, on the general excise tax exemption on sales of tangible personal property sold to the federal government and state-chartered credit unions. Authorizes a general excise tax exemption for service business or calling income and a deduction for tangible personal property furnished in conjunction with engaging in or continuing in a service business or calling, if the person separately bills or otherwise shows the amount of the gross income of the business derived from the furnishing of the property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3041/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3041","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380044,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Rental Motor Vehicle and Tour Vehicle Surcharge Tax; Car-Sharing","description":"Exempts from the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax, vehicles that are rented by a car-sharing organization to members of its membership program on an hourly basis for up to six hours per day per vehicle. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3040/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3040","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380046,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Anatomical Transplants; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; AIDS-Related Complex","description":"Requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2013 on the total number of individuals and the number of persons with human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related complex, who have received organ transplants from a medical facility or center in the State since 2009, including kidney and liver transplants. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3039 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 3:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3039/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3039","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380047,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"County Mass Transit Financing; State Mass Transit Corporation","description":"Establishes the state mass transit corporation to establish cooperative financing options for the counties in developing and financing mass transit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3038/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3038","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380048,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Appropriation","description":"Transfers the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems from the University of Hawaii to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's office of aerospace development. Establishes a Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems board of directors. Appropriates funds. Authorizes general obligation bonds. Effective July 1, 2112. (SB3037 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3037/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3037","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380049,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Health Insurance; Adopted Children","description":"Specifies that group health insurance plans shall provide dependent coverage for natural grandchildren adopted by plan participants or beneficiaries. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3036/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3036","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380051,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"General Obligation Bonds; City and County of Honolulu Package","description":"Permits the pledging of receipts other than real property tax and revenues as defined by the state constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3035/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3035","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380052,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"Dogs; Commercial Dog Breeding; Regulation; Civil Penalties; Counties","description":"Requires the licensing of commercial dog breeders, subject to discretion of the counties; authorizes each county to develop license requirements and fees, and rules for housing and treatment of dogs by commercial dog breeders; authorizes each county to pursue civil penalties for noncompliant dog breeders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3034/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3034","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380053,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Procurement","description":"Establishes a permanent exemption for the procurement of food or fuel products necessary for the Kahoolawe island reserve commission to carry out the purposes of chapter 6K, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3033/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3033","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380057,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Dogs; Restaurants","description":"Allows dogs in restaurants at the restaurant owner's or restaurant manager's discretion provided that certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3032/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3032","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380058,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Licensee; Liability","description":"Amends section 281-78(b), HRS, to clarify that a licensee who timely suppresses unlawful activity, including by means of detaining and reporting an offender to the police, occurring on the licensed premises shall not be in violation of that section. (SB3031 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Act 088, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3031/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3031","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380059,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Auditor; Salary","description":"Allows the diminishment of the auditor's salary during the auditor's term of office by general law applicable to all salaried officers. Effective 07/01/50. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3030/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3030","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380060,"bill_number":"SB3029","title":"Revision Bill","description":"Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purpose of correcting errors and references and clarifying language. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB3029 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Act 034, 4/20/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3029/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3029","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380062,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Sandalwood; DLNR","description":"Establishes DLNR policies regarding sandalwood and designates sandalwood as a native forest resource in need of conservation. Requires a harvest permit for commercial harvesting of native forest resources. Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of sandalwood trees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3028/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3028","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380063,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"Employment Security; Weekly Benefit Amounts; Contribution Rate Schedules; Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"Extends the 75% maximum weekly benefit amount to 12/31/12. Sets, for calendar year 2012, the employer contribution rate at schedule F. Makes available a line of credit of general revenues for the unemployment compensation fund between 03/01/12 and 06/01/13. Requires, before 06/29/13, that the general fund be repaid for all general revenues loaned to the unemployment compensation fund. Requires, on 06/30/13, the repaid revenues be transferred to the emergency and budget reserve fund. Requires the Act to apply retroactively to 01/01/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3027/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3027","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380064,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Legislature; Disruptive Behavior","description":"Creates the offense of disrespect of a house of the legislature for disorderly or contemptuous behavior by a person who is not a member of the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on PGM deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-07-12 2:45PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3026/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3026","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380066,"bill_number":"SB3025","title":"Affordable Housing Credits; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Counties","description":"Requires affordable housing credits to be issued for each single-family residence, multi-family unit, other residential unit, or if allowed under the county's affordable housing programs, vacant lot, developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands under specified conditions and requirements. Repealed on June 30, 2015. (SB3025 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-02","last_action":"(H) Act 098, on 5/2/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3025/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3025","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380067,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"Corporations; Publicly Traded Corporations; Mergers","description":"Amends shareholder voting requirements for proposed plans involving mergers or share exchanges of publicly traded corporations. (SB3024 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-09","last_action":"(S) Act 011, 4/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).","last_action_date":"2012-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3024/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3024","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380068,"bill_number":"SB3023","title":"Hawaiian Fishponds; Loko ia; Restoration; Permits","description":"Allows for the streamlining and facilitation of the permitting process if for the restoration of Hawaiian fishponds (loko ia). Allows for the commercial use of the fishponds if the applicant is a lineal or cultural descendant of Native Hawaiians or a Native Hawaiian organization. Amends the definition of \"mariculture\" for chapters 171 and 190D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude Hawaiian fishponds from certain lease provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on AGL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3023/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3023","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380070,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Cigarette Tax","description":"Increases the excise tax on cigarettes and small cigars. Directs portions of the tax revenue to be deposited into the Hawaii cancer research special fund, trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund after 6/30/2013 and thereafter. Effective 1/1/50. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3022/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3022","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380071,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"Medical Claims Conciliation","description":"Makes numerous amendments to part II of chapter 671, HRS, to make the medical claims conciliation process less adversarial and to emphasize inquiry, conciliation, and settlement. Renames the panels as medical inquiry and conciliation panels.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3021/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3021","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380072,"bill_number":"SB3020","title":"Liquor Tax","description":"Increases liquor taxes and repeals excise and use tax exemptions on the sale of liquor. Designates a percentage of funds from liquor taxes to go toward the community health centers special fund and the trauma system special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3020/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3020","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380073,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"Taxation; Sugar-sweetened Beverages","description":"Establishes a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, syrup, and powder with the revenues generated to be deposited into the community health centers special fund and the trauma system special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3019/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3019","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380075,"bill_number":"SB3018","title":"Employment Security; Weekly Benefit Amounts; Contribution Rate Schedules; Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"Sets the employer contribution rate at schedule F for calendar years 2012 and 2013; makes available a line of credit of general revenues for the unemployment compensation fund between 03/01/12 and 06/01/13; requires the general fund to be repaid for all general revenues loaned to the unemployment compensation fund before 06/29/13; requires the repaid revenues to be transferred to the emergency and budget reserve fund on 06/30/13; and applies retroactively to 01/01/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3018/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3018","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380076,"bill_number":"SB3017","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Complimentary Rooms; Daily $10 Tax","description":"Clarifies that the daily $10 tax on transient accommodations furnished on a complimentary or gratuitous basis includes transient accommodations furnished as part of a travel package, but does not include transient accommodations furnished as part of a tourism industry promotional or marketing activity. (SD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Vetoed on 07-10-12 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1400).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3017/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3017","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380077,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"Public Lands; Kulani Correctional Facility; Public Safety; Work Release Pilot Program","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety to plan for a model wellness center that employs native Hawaiian cultural practices on state land and to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2013 legislative session. Creates a work release pilot program to allow certain incarcerated individuals to work on community projects that benefit the local community and the State. Effective July 1, 2050. Repeals pilot program on June 30, 2015. (SB3016 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3016/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3016","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380079,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"Museum for Music, Dance, and Cultural Arts; Hawaiian Music; Hawaiian Dance; Appropriation","description":"Creates a museum of music, dance, and cultural arts design committee. Authorizes the committee to invite developers to prepare plans, specifications, and designs for a new museum, and to review for approval the proposed museum development plans submitted by developers. Makes an appropriation for design of the museum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3015/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3015","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380080,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"Musical or Theatrical Production; Facility Infrastructure","description":"Provides tax credits for the investment, transportation expenditures, and certain payroll costs associated with a qualified live musical or theatrical production or qualified musical or theatrical facility infrastructure project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3014/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3014","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380081,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"Forest Carbon Offsets Program; Carbon Emissions; DLNR","description":"Establishes a forest carbon offsets program in DLNR. Creates a process for local businesses, individuals, and land owners to invest in forest carbon offsets that would provide incentives for retaining conservation land or practicing carbon emission reduction activities. (SD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3013/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3013","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380082,"bill_number":"SB3012","title":"Land Use Commission; County General Plan; Reclassification","description":"Requires counties to seek declaratory ruling from the land use commission for reclassification of lands in a county general plan. Changes to the general plan take effect immediately upon approval of the reclassification by the land use commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3012/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3012","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380085,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Transfer","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to transfer TMKs (1) 9-4-012:001, (1) 9-4-012:002, and (1) 9-4-012:003 located in Kunia, Oahu to the Agribusiness Development Corporation no later than January 1, 2013. Effective January 20, 2020. (SB3011 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-12 1:15PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3011/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3011","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380086,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"Transportation; Bridges; Exemptions","description":"Temporarily exempts DOT and its contractors from certain state requirements for certain bridge rehabilitation projects. Effective July 1, 2012. (SB3010 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 218, 7/5/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3010/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3010","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380087,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"Hawaiian Language Immersion Program; Student Assessment","description":"Requires reading, math, science, and other assessments administered to students in grades three through six of the department of education's Hawaiian language immersion program to be developed originally in the Hawaiian language; requires the board of education to adopt rules establishing procedures for the development of these assessments in collaboration with the Hawaiian language community; requires status reports to the 2013 and 2014 legislatures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3009/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3009","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380089,"bill_number":"SB3008","title":"Family Court; Service By Publication, Mail, and Posting","description":"Allows impoverished family court plaintiffs and petitioners to serve notice by posting pleadings at the courthouse in lieu of notice by publication, subject to order of the court, demonstration of a diligent search, and mailing of the pleadings to the defendant's or respondent's closest known relative. Effective 09/01/12. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 290, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1407).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3008/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3008","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380090,"bill_number":"SB3007","title":"Indigenous Peoples' Day; Holidays","description":"Re-designates the second Monday of October from \"Discoverers' Day\" to \"Indigenous Peoples' Day\". (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to HAW/CUA, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3007/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3007","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380091,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"Used Motor Vehicle Tires; Task Force; Established","description":"Establishes a task force to study ways to prevent or control the problem of abandoned tires. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 271, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1374).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3006/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3006","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380093,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"Agricultural Education; Pilot Project; Appropriation","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to establish a Center for Agricultural Leadership. Requires the University of Hawaii to establish a two-year pilot project at one high school campus in each county to determine the steps necessary for a school farm to be food safety certified by the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3005/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3005","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380094,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"Public Land Development Corporation","description":"Requires the public land development corporation to address specific issues in its projects, such as protecting the public health and safety of the people of the State; promoting environmental sustainability; and respecting the host culture and protecting historically significant sites and structures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM/JDL/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3004/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3004","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380095,"bill_number":"SB3003","title":"Geothermal Resources; Exploration; Subzones","description":"Differentiates between \"geothermal resources exploration\" and \"geothermal resources development\". Designates \"geothermal resources exploration\" and \"geothermal resources development\" as permissible uses in all state land use districts and conservation district zones. Repeals geothermal resource subzone provisions under state land use law. (SB3003 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-30","last_action":"(S) Act 097, 4/30/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).","last_action_date":"2012-04-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3003/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3003","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380096,"bill_number":"SB3002","title":"Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; Good Faith Reliance","description":"Amends provisions relating to the licensing and penalties of real estate brokers and salespersons by requiring the real estate commission to consider whether a licensee relied in good faith on information provided by other persons or third parties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 257, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3002/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3002","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380098,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Wild or Feral Deer; Interisland Transportation","description":"Prohibits the interisland possession, transfer, transport, or release after transport of wild or feral deer; establishes mandatory fines. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-21","last_action":"(S) Act 144, 6/21/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).","last_action_date":"2012-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3001/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3001","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380099,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"Public Utilities; High-Voltage Electric Transmission Cable System","description":"Includes a high-voltage electric transmission cable system for interisland transmission of electricity in the definition of \"public utility\", regardless of whether the electricity is generated using nonfossil fuels, provided that the PUC finds that regulation is in the public interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on ENE/EDT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-12 3:00PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3000/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3000","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380100,"bill_number":"SB2999","title":"CIP; 16th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2999/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2999","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380102,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Taxation; Penalties","description":"Prohibits penalties for substantial understatements or misstatements and erroneous claims for refund or credit from being added to tax underpayments on which other penalties have been imposed. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2998/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2998","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380103,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"Collective Bargaining Unit; Public Employment; Vice-Principals","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for vice-principals of the department of education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2997/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2997","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380104,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"Kihei High School; Appropriation","description":"Authorizes the issuance of $20,000,000 in general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation for planning, design, and construction for Kihei High School, a new high school in Kihei, Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2996/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2996","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380105,"bill_number":"SB2995","title":"Civil Liability; Limitation; Justification; Use of Force","description":"Provides that the use of force, justifiable as a defense under sections 703-302 through 703-309 of the Penal Code, shall limit a person's civil liability as to a perpetrator who suffers injury or death; provided that, if injured, the offender is ultimately convicted of a crime.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2995/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2995","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380107,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"State Libraries","description":"Permits the Hawaii State Public Library System to allow nonprofit corporations whose sole purpose is to support and benefit a specific library branch use of public library system facilities and grounds. Repeals the Hawaii state library foundation trust fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2994 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2994/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2994","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380108,"bill_number":"SB2981","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Integrated Resource Planning; Development of Renewable Energy Sources","description":"Allows the public utilities commission to direct electric utilities to include specific scenarios and resource options as part of their integrated resource plans, to develop a framework to replace oil-based power generation facilities, and to examine certain policies related to the distribution of renewable energy. Effective July 1, 3000. (SB2981 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 757).","last_action_date":"2012-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2981/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2981","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380109,"bill_number":"HB2884","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist the Hawaii Medical Center in financing the capital costs related to its operation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2884/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2884","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380113,"bill_number":"HB2883","title":"Makaha Valley; Flood Study; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a flood study on Makaha Valley and investigate all funding sources to finance the flood study and necessary repairs and improvements recommended by the flood study. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2883 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 283, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1386).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2883/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2883","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380114,"bill_number":"HB2882","title":"Negligent Homicide; Criminal Procedure","description":"Prohibits the use of deferred acceptance of guilty pleas or deferred acceptance of nolo contendere pleas by defendants charged with negligent homicide in the third degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2882/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2882","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380115,"bill_number":"HB2881","title":"Greenways; Statewide Plan; Facilitator; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the position of Statewide Greenways and Trails Facilitator in the Office of Planning. Directs the Office of Planning to contract with a consultant to develop a plan for the establishment and implementation of a statewide greenways plan. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2881 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2881/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2881","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380117,"bill_number":"HB2880","title":"Hunting; Game Management Areas; Task Force","description":"Prohibits DLNR from entering into leases of less than ten years for certain game management areas. Requires DLNR to seek a minimum ten year lease for the Lanai game management area. Creates a task force to promote the hunting industry on Lanai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2880/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2880","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380118,"bill_number":"HB2879","title":"CIP; 13th Representative District","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 13th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2879/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2879","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380119,"bill_number":"HB2878","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Molokai Irrigation System","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation of $500,000 for the Molokai irrigation system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2878/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2878","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380120,"bill_number":"HB2877","title":"DOE; Agricultural Education Pilot Program; Tax Credit","description":"Requires DOE to establish an agricultural education pilot program. Establishes the agricultural education pilot program special fund. Provides a tax credit for businesses that assist the pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2877/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2877","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380122,"bill_number":"HB2876","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; Agriculture; Lease; Extension","description":"Requires DHHL, upon request by lessee, to extend agricultural and aquacultural leases for a term of 5 to 10 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2876/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2876","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380123,"bill_number":"HB2875","title":"Hawaiian Language Immersion Program; Student Assessment","description":"Requires the DOE to develop annual assessments in the Hawaiian language in language arts and mathematics to be administered to students in grades three through six of the DOE's Hawaiian language immersion program and in science to be administered to students in grade four of the DOE's Hawaiian language immersion program. Requires the DOE, with the Hawaiian language community, to establish procedures for the development of the assessments. Report to the 2013 legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:10PM in Conference Room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2875/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2875","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380124,"bill_number":"HB2874","title":"Broadband; Cable Television Systems; Special Fund","description":"Creates the broadband special fund to support funding public school broadband and laptop initiatives. Freezes appropriations of moneys derived from cable fees at the lesser of the 2011 appropriation or the amount that a recipient would otherwise receive in the current year. Requires excess moneys to be deposited into the broadband special fund. Effective July 1, 2012, and repealed June 30, 2017. (HB2874 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on EDT deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-16-12 1:30PM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2012-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2874/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2874","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380126,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Appropriation","description":"Transfers the Pacific international space center for exploration systems (PISCES) from the University of Hawaii to the department of business, economic development, and tourism's office of aerospace development. Establishes a PISCES board of directors. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-27","last_action":"(S) Act 169, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).","last_action_date":"2012-06-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2873/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2873","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380127,"bill_number":"HB2872","title":"Aerospace High Technology District","description":"Authorizes the establishment of an aerospace high technology district in Hilo. Provides tax incentives to qualified businesses. Repeals 6/30/2022. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 5:10PM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2872/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2872","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380128,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area; Kaanapali; Advisory Committee","description":"Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a temporary west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee to advise Department of Land and Natural Resources on issues relating to the state waters within the west Maui ocean recreation management area, particularly with respect to the waters adjacent to Kaanapali on the island of Maui. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2871 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-02","last_action":"(S) Act 194, 6/29/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).","last_action_date":"2012-07-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2871/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2871","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380129,"bill_number":"HB2870","title":"Ocean Safety; Swim Zone Buoys; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for swim zone buoys at Kamaole beach.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2870/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2870","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380131,"bill_number":"HB2869","title":"Taxation; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Infrastructure Income Tax Credit; Appropriations","description":"Establishes the Hawaii film and digital media special fund; repeals part IX of chapter 201, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Hawaii television and film development (part II); amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to add an additional credit for qualified production costs paid to legal residents of this State and to Hawaii vendors and Hawaii suppliers; amends the total tax credit cap; requires annual report; increases requirements for hiring of legal residents of this State; applies to qualified production costs incurred on or after 07/01/2012, and before 01/01/2027 (part III); establishes a motion picture, digital media, and film production infrastructure income tax credit for qualified infrastructure costs; requires qualified expenditure of at least $10,000,000; increases requirements for hiring of legal residents of this State; requires the credit to be repaid through an annual payment to the State equal to fifteen per cent of the qualified infrastructure project's taxable income until the credit has been repaid; provides for a recapture of the tax credit if the facilities are no longer used for a qualified activity; requires annual report; applies to taxable years beginning after 06/30/2012 (part IV); requires department of business, economic development, and tourism to contract with the Hawaii tourism authority to coordinate the development of a film and digital media implementation plan to leverage marketing and promotional opportunities with the Hawaii tourism authority's current marketing and development strategies; requires annual report (part V); appropriates funds for additional resource and staffing support to assist state agencies in collecting and reporting annually on the number of full-time equivalent positions for legal Hawaii residents by each production receiving tax credits (part VI); repeals on 01/01/2027. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 684).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2869/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2869","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380132,"bill_number":"HB2868","title":"Bail Bonds; Compensated Surety; Enforcement","description":"Establishes a new part under Chapter 804, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to provide comprehensive oversight and regulation of bail bond agents. Establishes procedures for the exoneration of bail bond agents and sureties from bond liabilities and enforcement procedures for compensated sureties. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2868 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2868/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2868","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380133,"bill_number":"HB2867","title":"CIP; 19th Representative District","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for CIP in the 19th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2867/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2867","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380135,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"CIP; 27th Representative District.","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 27th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2866/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2866","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380136,"bill_number":"HB2865","title":"Department of Health; Diabetes and Obesity Prevention Task Force","description":"Establishes the Diabetes and Obesity Prevention Task Force. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2865 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2865/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2865","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380137,"bill_number":"HB2864","title":"Medicaid; Presumptive Eligibility; Long-Term Care","description":"Grants presumptive eligibility to medicaid-eligible patients who have been waitlisted for long-term care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2864/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2864","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380139,"bill_number":"HB2863","title":"Hiring Incentive Tax Credit","description":"Provides for a job creation income tax credit to businesses for hiring recently laid off employees. The credit is equal to a fraction of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes that businesses will pay on the newly-hired employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2863/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2863","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380141,"bill_number":"HB2862","title":"CIP; Fifty-first Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for various capital improvement projects for the Fifty-first Representative District. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2862/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2862","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380142,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Coal Burning; Air Pollution Control; Permits; Public Utilities Commission; Power Purchase Agreement","description":"Beginning 7/1/2012, prohibits the department of health from issuing permits for new covered sources that burn or consume coal for energy needs and the expansion, relocation, or modification of existing covered sources that would increase the burning or consumption of coal for energy needs. Beginning 1/1/2015, prohibits the public utilities commission from approving new, modified, or renewed power purchase agreements that propose to burn or consume coal to generate energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2861/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2861","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380143,"bill_number":"HB2860","title":"Agricultural Land; Definition","description":"Expands the definition of \"agricultural land\" to include properties under or equal to four acres that are used primarily for farming operations that produce an annual taxable revenue in excess of $100,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2860/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2860","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380145,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Collective Bargaining; University of Hawaii; Graduate Students","description":"Removes graduate students employed by the University of Hawaii from the list of state employees statutorily barred from inclusion in an appropriate bargaining unit. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2859 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Ching, Fontaine, Hanohano voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2859/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2859","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380146,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Hawaii state scholars program; University of Hawaii","description":"Makes residents who receive commendations for military service eligible for scholarship under the Hawaii state scholars program at the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, HED, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2858/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2858","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380147,"bill_number":"HB2857","title":"Caregivers; Dementia; Developmental Disabilities; Tax Credits","description":"Grants a tax credit to family members who pay for remote monitoring devices in order to care for relatives who have Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or developmental disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2857/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2857","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380149,"bill_number":"HB2856","title":"Community Development; HCDA; Aloha Stadium; Halawa Community Development District","description":"Transfers the property around aloha stadium to the HCDA. Establishes the Halawa community development district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2856/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2856","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380150,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Thirty-second Representative District Schools; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for schools in the Thirty-second Representative District. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2855/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2855","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380151,"bill_number":"HB2854","title":"Animal Cruelty; Trapping","description":"Requires dogs or cats that are captured or killed in a snare or trap to be reported to a county animal control officer. Establishes an animal cruelty offense for the use of steel-jawed leg-hold traps, and the use of snares, conibear, and foot- or leg-hold traps in residential or other prohibited areas; provides exemptions for activities carried out by state and federal agencies; establishes the offense as a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2854/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2854","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380152,"bill_number":"HB2853","title":"Land Use Commission; Restriction on Use; Condition; Enforcement","description":"Allows citizens to bring suit against a person or party in violation of land uses permissible in the use classification districts established by the land use commission. Establishes authority and discretion for the land use commission to enforce the use classification districts adopted and the restrictions and conditions on land use under chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows land use commission to designate an enforcement officer or agency to act on its behalf in enforcement proceedings. Establishes administrative fines for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2853/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2853","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380154,"bill_number":"HB2852","title":"Landowner Liability; Property Nuisance; Residential Property","description":"Creates a cause of action against any person who maintains a property nuisance on residential property that causes injury or damage to the person or property of another person. Specifies conditions that constitute maintaining a property nuisance. Provides for exceptions. Effective 01/07/59. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-25-12 2:35PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2852/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2852","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380155,"bill_number":"HB2851","title":"CIP; 18th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 18th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2851/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2851","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380156,"bill_number":"HB2850","title":"Adult Residential Care Homes; Application; Notice","description":"Requires an applicant for a state license to operate a Type II adult residential care home to publish notice in the county where the home is proposed to be located. Requires the DOH to hold an informational hearing in the county. Requires the applicant to notify DOH if it has applied for a county permit to operate the home.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2850/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2850","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380158,"bill_number":"HB2849","title":"Collection Agencies; Exempt Out-of-State Collection Agencies; Limitations; Fines","description":"Clarifies and strengthens enforcement provisions for exempt out-of-state collection agencies and increases fines for collection agencies governed under chapter 443B. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2849/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2849","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380159,"bill_number":"HB2848","title":"Public Lands; Kulani Correctional Facility; Public Safety; Work Release Pilot Program","description":"Requires Department of Public Safety to plan for a model wellness center that employs native Hawaiian cultural practices on state land and to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2013 legislative session. Creates a work release pilot program on the Big Island to allow certain incarcerated individuals to work on projects that benefit the local community and the State. Repeals pilot program on June 30, 2015. (HB2848 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-06-15","last_action":"(S) Act 117, 6/15/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).","last_action_date":"2012-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2848/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2848","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380160,"bill_number":"HB2847","title":"Child Abuse; Domestic Abuse; Electronic Eavesdropping; Warrant","description":"Adds domestic and child abuse to the types of crimes for which investigative or law enforcement officers may obtain a court order authorizing or approving the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. Defines \"child abuse\", \"domestic abuse\", and \"family or household members\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2847/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2847","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380162,"bill_number":"HB2846","title":"President Barack Obama Day","description":"Designates August 4 of each year as \"President Barack Obama Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to CUA, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Culture & the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2846/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2846","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380163,"bill_number":"HB2845","title":"Computer Fraud; Protective Orders; Web Designers or Developers","description":"Amends computer fraud statutes to capture a broader range of crimes committed through the use of a computer, computer system, or computer network, and increases penalties for all degrees of computer fraud. Allows protective orders for harassment committed through the use of a computer, computer system, or computer network. Establishes the crime of prohibited web design within the Hawaii Penal Code prohibiting certain acts by web designers or developers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2845/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2845","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380164,"bill_number":"HB2844","title":"Aging and Disability Resource Centers","description":"Establishes the aging and disability resource center program within the executive office on aging. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2844/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2844","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380165,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to DHS for child abuse and neglect social services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2843 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2843/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2843","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380169,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Bail; Criminal Offenses","description":"Creates the offense of committing a criminal offense while released on bail. Provides penalty as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2842/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2842","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380170,"bill_number":"HB2841","title":"Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act","description":"Enacts the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Act 017, 4/12/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2841/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2841","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380171,"bill_number":"HB2840","title":"Bail; Mandatory Revocation","description":"Mandates automatic bail revocation for a defendant upon the court finding probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed a crime during the period of bail, recognizance, or supervised release.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2840/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2840","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380173,"bill_number":"HB2839","title":"Water; Bottling; Sale; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the bottling of fresh water taken from any Hawaii water source for sale outside the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2839/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2839","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380174,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Hawaiian grown cacao month","description":"Designates February as \"Hawaiian Grown Cacao month.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2838/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2838","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380175,"bill_number":"HB2837","title":"Health care Services; General Excise Tax","description":"Dedicates a percentage of general excise taxes generated from health care service providers to match federal medicaid funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2837/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2837","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380176,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"Agricultural Practices Program; Procurement; State Plan","description":"Establishes a Hawaii good agricultural practices program. Exempts certain food products from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Expands the economic objectives, policies, and priorities in the Hawaii State Planning Act that relate to agriculture. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2836/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2836","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380178,"bill_number":"HB2835","title":"Motor Vehicle Transfers; General Excise Tax","description":"Requires payment of a general excise tax for certain transfers of motor vehicles. Requires documentation evidencing payment of the tax. Provides exemptions. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2835/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2835","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380179,"bill_number":"HB2834","title":"Economic Development Task Force","description":"Extends the sunset date for the Hawaii economic development task force to 6/30/14. Effective 6/29/12.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2834/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2834","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380180,"bill_number":"HB2833","title":"Agriculture; Coffee Berry Borer; Task Force; Appropriation","description":"Creates a task force within the Department of Agriculture to draft and coordinate plans for the control of the coffee berry borer. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for investigative research and educational programs. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2833/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2833","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380182,"bill_number":"HB2832","title":"Drought Mitigation; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties for drought mitigation purposes. Requires the counties to report to the Legislature on the status of drought mitigation projects. (HB2832 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and M. Lee, Souki excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2832/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2832","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380183,"bill_number":"HB2831","title":"Irrigation Systems; GO Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance various irrigation systems. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2831 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2831/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2831","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380184,"bill_number":"HB2830","title":"Evidence; Character of Accused","description":"Provides that if evidence of an alleged victim's character for aggressiveness or violence is offered by an accused and admitted under rule 404(a)(2), evidence of the same trait of character of the accused offered by the prosecution may be admissible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2830/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2830","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380186,"bill_number":"HB2829","title":"Post Conviction Proceedings; Procedure","description":"Establishes a time limitation for filing habeas corpus complaints and post-conviction judicial proceedings. Limits the addition of new claims in successive complaints. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2829 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, Kawakami, M. Lee, Mizuno, Morikawa excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2829/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2829","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380187,"bill_number":"HB2828","title":"Gambling; Task Force","description":"Establishes a gambling task force to perform a comprehensive social and financial analysis of the different types of gambling and their impact on the State in order for legislators to make informed policy decisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2828/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2828","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380188,"bill_number":"HB2827","title":"CIP; 4th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 4th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2827/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2827","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380189,"bill_number":"HB2826","title":"CIP; Thirty-seventh Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Thirty-seventh Representative District. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2826/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2826","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380191,"bill_number":"HB2825","title":"Thrill Craft; Use; Exception; Ocean Cleanup","description":"Allows thrill craft to be used to conduct ocean cleanup activities. Requires DLNR to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2825/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2825","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380192,"bill_number":"HB2824","title":"Hawaiian-Grown Cacao Month","description":"Designates February as \"Hawaii-Grown Cacao Month.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2824/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2824","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380193,"bill_number":"HB2823","title":"CIP; 23rd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the Waikiki Community Center in the 23rd representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2823/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2823","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380196,"bill_number":"HB2822","title":"Appropriations; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for staffing and operating expenses for the dam safety office. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2822/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2822","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380197,"bill_number":"HB2821","title":"Single-use Checkout Bags; Fees; Watershed Protection; DLNR","description":"Requires businesses in the State to collect a 10-cent fee for each single-use checkout bag provided to a customer, with certain exceptions. Subject to income and general excise taxes, allows businesses to keep 20% of the fees collected from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13 and 10% thereafter. Requires fees to be collected on paper bags in counties that currently have ordinances banning plastic bags. Authorizes 20% of the fees collected to be expended by DOH for clean water projects. Authorizes 60% of the fees collected from 1/1/13 to 12/31/13, and 70% thereafter, to be expended by DLNR for watershed protection. Takes effect 1/1/2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2821/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2821","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380198,"bill_number":"HB2820","title":"DLNR; East Honolulu Fishpond Heritage Area; State Leases; Hawaiian Fishponds; Kanaka Maoli Fishponds","description":"Directs Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the east Honolulu fishpond heritage area. Provides state lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of Hawaiian and kanaka maoli fishponds. Creates a preference for the use of traditional names of Hawaiian fishponds. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2820 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) The committee on WLH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2820/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2820","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380199,"bill_number":"HB2819","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kakaako Community Development District; Residential Development Exemption","description":"Prohibits the sale of Kakaako makai lands by HCDA. Exempts certain parcels from section 206E-31.5, HRS, which prohibits the HCDA from approving any plan or proposal for any residential development in that portion of the Kakaako community development district makai of Ala Moana boulevard and between Kewalo basin and the foreign trade zone. Requires the HCDA to determine the costs and benefits of selling and purchasing certain properties, except makai lands, within the Kakaako community development district. Requires the report to be submitted to the legislature no later than 90 days after the effective date of this Act. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2819/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2819","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380201,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"CIP; 2nd Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for CIP in the 2nd representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2818/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2818","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380202,"bill_number":"HB2817","title":"Health Insurance; Conformity to Federal Law","description":"Extends to March 23, 2014, certain health-insurance provisions pertaining to conformity to federal law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and C. Lee excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2817/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2817","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380203,"bill_number":"HB2816","title":"SPRB; Le Jardin Academy","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Le Jardin Academy for the construction, improvement, and equipping of its educational facilities. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2816 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2816/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2816","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380205,"bill_number":"HB2815","title":"Airport Concessions; Price Controls; Bottled Water","description":"Requires the price of bottled water offered for sale by an airport concession to be at the average price of bottled water offered for sale to the public elsewhere in the same county but does not preclude bottled water from being offered for sale at a price lower than the average price. Defines \"average price\" as the range of prices of bottled water varying within five per cent above the mean price of bottled water within a county. Provides similar requirements for Duty-Free shops at Honolulu International Airport. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2815/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2815","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380206,"bill_number":"HB2814","title":"Public Land Development Corporation","description":"Requires the public land development corporation to address specific issues in its projects, such as protecting the public health and safety of the people of the State; promoting environmental sustainability; and respecting the host culture and protecting historically significant sites and structures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, HAW/CUA, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2814/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2814","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380207,"bill_number":"HB2813","title":"UH Hilo; Hawaii Community College; Science and Technology","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Science, Technology, and Innovation Agency at the University of Hawaii at Hilo through a collaboration between UH Hilo and Hawaii Community College. (HB2813 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2813/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2813","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380208,"bill_number":"HB2812","title":"Ecotourism Permit Program","description":"Establishes an ecotourism permit program that requires ecotourism operators to meet guidelines established by DLNR prior to obtaining a business license. Establishes the environmental activities special fund to be administered by DLNR.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2812/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2812","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380210,"bill_number":"HB2811","title":"Household Battery Recycling Program; Established","description":"Establishes a household battery recycling program. Establishes a 5 fee per package of batteries and a 10 refundable deposit fee per battery. Establishes requirements for redemption centers. Amends State planning act to include the proper disposal of electrical and chemical contaminants.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/ERB, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2811/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2811","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380211,"bill_number":"HB2810","title":"Valleys of Historic and Cultural Significance; Establishment","description":"Authorizes the designation of a qualifying valley as a valley of historic and cultural significance. Designates Hanalei valley and Waipio valley as valleys of historic and cultural significance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to WLO, HAW/CUA, FIN, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2810/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2810","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380212,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Kalo Appreciation Month","description":"Designates October as \"Kalo Appreciation Month\". Effective January 20, 2020. (HB2809 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2809/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2809","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380214,"bill_number":"HB2808","title":"Kikala-Keokea Homestead Leases; Construction Period Extended","description":"Provides an additional period of ten years within which lessees of the Kikala-Keokea homestead may construct dwellings, as required in their leases, commencing upon the effective date of this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2808/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2808","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380215,"bill_number":"HB2807","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Financial Audit","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, focusing on grants and contracts. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2807/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2807","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380216,"bill_number":"HB2806","title":"Native Hawaiians; Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the aha moku advisory committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2806 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 288, 7/9/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1405).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2806/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2806","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380218,"bill_number":"HB2805","title":"Hawaii Veterans Court; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a Hawaii veterans court within the Judiciary. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012, and repeals on June 30, 2021.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2805/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2805","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380219,"bill_number":"HB2804","title":"Military Funeral Honors; Hawaii Governor","description":"Authorizes military funeral honors for Hawaii governors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2804/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2804","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380220,"bill_number":"HB2803","title":"Honor and Remember Flag","description":"Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the State's emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2803/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2803","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380221,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Procurement Code; Employment Preference","description":"Establishes a preference to bidders who employ veterans with disabilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, PBM, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2802/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2802","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380225,"bill_number":"HB2801","title":"CIP; 17th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 17th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2801/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2801","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380226,"bill_number":"HB2800","title":"Airports Landing Fees; Exemption","description":"Temporarily prohibits the department of transportation from assessing landing fees upon air carriers for flights landing at Molokai Airport, Lanai Airport, Kapalua-West Maui Airport, Hana Airport, Kalaupapa Airport, and Waimea-Kohala Airport. Effective 07/01/2050. Repeals 06/30/2014. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 754).","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2800/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2800","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380227,"bill_number":"HB2799","title":"Electric Vehicle; Charging Stations; Multi-family Residential Dwellings; Unassigned Parking Stalls; Placement","description":"Authorizes a private entity that governs a multi-family residential dwelling or townhouse to assign specific parking stalls for placement of electric vehicle charging stations when parking stalls under the private entity's control are not assigned. (HB2799 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/TIA, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2799/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2799","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380229,"bill_number":"HB2798","title":"Hawaii Veterans Court; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the temporary Hawaii veterans treatment court within the first judicial circuit court. Makes appropriation to the judiciary. Effective 1/7/2059, and repealed on 6/30/2021. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-27-12 5:35PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2798/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2798","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380230,"bill_number":"HB2797","title":"Emergency Management Task Force","description":"Establishes an emergency management task force to review, evaluate, and make recommendations for the revision of chapters 127 and 128, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2797/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2797","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380231,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Civil Defense; Disaster Relief; Emergency Preparedness","description":"Establishes a department of civil defense to which all civil service, disaster relief, and emergency preparedness powers and functions currently assumed by the state department of defense shall be transferred.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2796/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2796","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380232,"bill_number":"HB2795","title":"Driver's License; Active Duty Military; Dependents; Status of Forces Agreement","description":"Authorizes any active duty military personnel or accompanying dependent stationed in Hawaii whose driver's license expired while the member was deployed overseas to use a valid Status of Forces Agreement driver's license until obtaining a valid state-issued driver's license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/TRN, JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2795/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2795","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380234,"bill_number":"HB2794","title":"CIP; 35th Representative District","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 35th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2794/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2794","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380235,"bill_number":"HB2793","title":"Ocean Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Adds four members to the Board of Land and Natural Resources who shall be considered in determining quorum and majority only on issues relating to ocean resources and may vote only on ocean resources issues. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2793 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2793/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2793","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380236,"bill_number":"HB2792","title":"Medical Assistance","description":"Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide medical assistance for dialysis, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments, inpatient and outpatient physician visits, and drug prescriptions. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2792/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2792","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380238,"bill_number":"HB2791","title":"CIP, 44th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 44th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2791/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2791","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380239,"bill_number":"HB2790","title":"Highway Safety; Photo Red Light Imaging; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the photo red light imaging detector systems program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the program. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2013. Appropriation effective on January 7, 2059. (HB2790 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2790/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2790","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380240,"bill_number":"HB2789","title":"Highway Safety; Photo Speed Imaging; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a photo speed imaging detector system program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for generation of the program. Appropriates funds. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2789 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2789/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2789","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380242,"bill_number":"HB2788","title":"Stand-Alone Casino Gaming; Waikiki","description":"Grants twenty-year license for one stand-alone casino in Waikiki not in a hotel. Establishes Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes fifteen per cent wagering tax on gross receipts. Creates State Gaming Fund and Compulsive Gambler Program. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2788/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2788","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380243,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"CIP; 42nd Representative District; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for CIP in the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2787/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2787","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380244,"bill_number":"HB2786","title":"General Appropriations Act of 2011; Ewa Elementary School","description":"Amends the General Appropriations Act of 2011 to re-allocate funding for Ewa Elementary School to include design, construction, and equipment for a teachers' lounge and fourteen-classroom building. Appropriation. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2786/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2786","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380245,"bill_number":"HB2785","title":"Taxation; Individual Income Tax; Rates","description":"Amends tax brackets and rates for the individual income tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2785/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2785","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380247,"bill_number":"HB2784","title":"General Appropriations Act of 2011; Kahuku Hospital","description":"Adds funds to supplement operations at Kahuku Hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2784/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2784","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380248,"bill_number":"HB2783","title":"Condominiums; Solar Energy Devices; Wind Energy Devices","description":"Requires that energy produced by solar or wind energy devices installed on the common elements of a condominium or cooperative housing project be used in whole or in substantial part to meet the energy consumption needs of the association.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/HSG, CPC, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2783/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2783","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380249,"bill_number":"HB2782","title":"Public Land Development Corporation; Repeal","description":"Repeals the public land development corporation on 1/1/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2782/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2782","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380252,"bill_number":"HB2781","title":"CIP; 25th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 25th representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2781/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2781","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380253,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Family Court; Service; Notice by Publication; Posting; Impoverishment","description":"Allows impoverished family court plaintiffs and petitioners to serve notice by posting pleadings at the courthouse in lieu of notice by publication, subject to order of the court, demonstration of a diligent search, and mailing of the pleadings to the defendant's or respondent's closest known relative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2780/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2780","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380254,"bill_number":"HB2779","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Special Management Area; Shoreline Setbacks","description":"Requires counties to more strongly consider negative impacts on beaches when assessing developments within special management areas and shoreline setback variance applications and to establish guidelines for the granting of variances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2779/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2779","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380256,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"Counties; Wastewater; Individual Systems","description":"Provides that a county may not prohibit, based upon proximity to a county sewer system, the use of an otherwise authorized individual wastewater system as an on-site means of wastewater disposal in lieu of wastewater treatment works.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/WLO, JUD, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2778/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2778","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380257,"bill_number":"HB2777","title":"CIP; 46th Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 46th representative district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2777/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2777","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380258,"bill_number":"HB2776","title":"Care Home Operators; Liability Insurance","description":"Requires operators of adult foster homes, adult residential care homes, assisted living facilities, and expanded adult residential care homes to carry liability insurance to cover the operations of the care home. Exempts care home operators operating under a contract with either the Department of Health or Department of Human Services who are in compliance with the liability insurance coverage requirements under the contract. (HB2776 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-10","last_action":"(S) Act 266, 7/6/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).","last_action_date":"2012-07-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2776/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2776","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380259,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Electronic Benefits Transfer Card; Photo Identification; Point-Of-Sale","description":"Requires federal waiver to be sought and cost study to be conducted regarding the inclusion of the cardholder's photo on electronic benefits transfer cards. Requires the cardholder whose electronic benefits card lacks a photo to present a photo identification for certain transactions. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2775/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2775","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380261,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Symbols; Military; Honor and Remember Flag","description":"Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the State's emblem of service and sacrifice by the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the line of duty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2774/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2774","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380262,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Weed and Seed Program; DLIR; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Weed and Seed program under the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Appropriates an unspecified amount to the Young Men's Christian Association of Honolulu as a grant to support the Weed and Seed program on Oahu. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for fiscal year 2012-2013 to maintain and expand the program. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2773 HD3)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2773/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2773","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380263,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"CIP; 41st Representative District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 41st representative district. Effective July 1, 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2772/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2772","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380265,"bill_number":"HB2771","title":"Protected School Zones; Drug Offenses; Penalties","description":"Increases the protected areas around schools and public parks to 1,500 feet. Makes all acts of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, or public parks a class A felony. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2771/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2771","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380266,"bill_number":"HB2770","title":"PLDC; Public Land Development; Hawaiian Rights","description":"Requires PLDC to consult with OHA on the corporation's projects, activities, and rules. Requires the Hawaii public land optimization plan to include protection of traditional and customary Hawaiian rights. Requires PLDC to hold a public meeting before implementing any project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, HAW, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2770/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2770","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380267,"bill_number":"HB2769","title":"Enhanced 911 Services","description":"Amends the definition of \"public safety agency\" to refer to state and county divisions and not federal government entities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Act 009, 4/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2769/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2769","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380268,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; Licensing and Penalties","description":"Clarifies the language regarding the licensing penalties of real estate brokers and salespersons. Allows the real estate commission to revoke, suspend, or fine any person holding a real estate license, registration, or certificate for negligently or intentionally making misrepresentations or false promises concerning any real estate transaction or negligently or intentionally failing to disclose certain information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2768/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2768","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380270,"bill_number":"HB2767","title":"Procurement Code; State Construction Projects","description":"Temporarily modifies the Procurement Code for state construction projects. Sunsets December 31, 2015. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2767 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, C. Lee, M. Lee, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2767/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2767","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380271,"bill_number":"HB2766","title":"Public Works; Wage and Hour Law; Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Wage and Hour for Public Works Projects Special Fund and establishes and funds additional labor law enforcement specialist IV positions to assist the enforcement of Hawaii's wage and hour law on public construction projects. Specifies a funding mechanism for the special fund and requires an annual report. Exempts the Department of Transportation's Airports Division from the special fund fee. Effective 07/01/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-27-12 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2766/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2766","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380272,"bill_number":"HB2765","title":"Motor Vehicles; Annual Registration Fees; State Highway Fund","description":"Decreases the state motor vehicle registration fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2765/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2765","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380274,"bill_number":"HB2764","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Solar Loan Guarantee Pilot Program","description":"Establishes the Solar Loan Guarantee Pilot Program which allows the employees' retirement system to guarantee loans made by financial institutions to qualifying public employees for the purchase and installation of solar water heating or photovoltaic systems on their primary residence in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2012-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2764/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2764","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380275,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Legislature; Decorum","description":"Creates the petty misdemeanor offense of disrespect of a house of the legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-07-06","last_action":"(S) Act 204, 7/3/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).","last_action_date":"2012-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2751/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2751","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380276,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"Stadium Authority","description":"Changes the status of the President of the University of Hawaii to an ex officio voting member of the Stadium Authority. Clarifies the total membership of the Authority. Allows the five-year residency requirement for Stadium Authority membership to be fulfilled at any time prior to appointment. (HB2735 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2735/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2735","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380277,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Aloha Stadium; Stadium Authority; University of Hawaii","description":"Requires the stadium authority to pay the University of Hawaii twenty-five per cent of all revenues the University of Hawaii generates at Aloha Stadium. Authorizes payment of the distribution to the University of Hawaii out of the stadium special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-25","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2734/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2734","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":380965,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"All-Terrain Vehicles; Safety; Children","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Examine The Impact Of All-terrain Vehicle Accidents On Children.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR17/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=17","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":381289,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Temporary Task Force for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits and coverage","description":"Urging The Establishment Of A Temporary Task Force For Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Benefits And Coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-01-26","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR34/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=34","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":381616,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"All-Terrain Vehicles; Safety; Children","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Examine The Impact Of All-terrain Vehicle Accidents On Children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR33/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=33","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":381979,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Korean National Association; Korean Christian Institute; Plaques","description":"Requesting The Governor To Recognize Local Koreans By Directing The Placement Of Commemorative Plaques Designating The Former Sites Of The Korean Christian Institute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-15","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR28/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=28","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":382013,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Korean National Association; Korean Boarding School and Methodist Church; Plaque","description":"Requesting The Governor To Recognize Local Koreans By Directing The Placement Of A Commemorative Plaque Designating The Former Site Of The Korean Boarding School For Boys And The Korean Methodist Church.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-15","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR29/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=29","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385242,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Reaffirms state sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.","description":"A Resolution Reaffirming Hawaii's Sovereignty Under The Tenth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States And Demanding The Federal Government To Halt Its Practice Of Assuming Powers And Imposing Mandates On The States For Purposes Not Enumerated In The Constitution Of The United States.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR31/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=31","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385248,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Urging Congress to Amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR30/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=30","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385257,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Hawaii Medal of Honor Recipients","description":"Awarding The Hawaii Medal Of Honor To United States Military Service Members With Hawaii Connections Killed In Action While Serving In Dangerous, Volatile, And Unstable Areas Of The World, Including Iraq And Afghanistan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR35/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=35","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":385702,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"State Small Boat Harbors Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Follow-up Audit Of The Management Of State Boating Facilities By The Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-01","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR36/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=36","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387833,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Requesting Congress to pass legislation that requires internet retailers to offer shipping and handling fees for postage to Alaska and Hawaii that are comparable to shipping and handling fees for postage to the forty-eight contiguous states.","description":"Requesting Congress to pass legislation that requires internet retailers to offer shipping and handling fees for postage to Alaska and Hawaii that are comparable to shipping and handling fees for postage to the forty-eight contiguous states.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/EDT, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR37/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=37","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":387931,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Ka Leo O Hawaii's 90th Anniversary","description":"Congratulating Ka Leo O Hawaii On The Occasion Of Its 90th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR18/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=18","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388022,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Incarceration; Rehabilitation","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Address The High Cost Of Incarceration Without Rehabilitation By Establishing Appropriate Rehabilitation Programs In Lieu Of Incarceration For Certain Convicted Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2012-02-07","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR19/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=19","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388900,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"NOAA; Proposed Rule 064B-BA81; Opposition","description":"Opposing The Passage Of Rule 064b-ba81 Proposed By The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR20/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=20","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":388901,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"NOAA; Proposed Rule 064B-BA81; Opposition","description":"Opposing The Passage Of Rule 064b-ba81 Proposed By The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Agency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-03","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR38/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=38","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390037,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"FAA; Drones","description":"Affirming The Legislature's Support Of The Federal Aviation Administration's Current Rules And Safety Guidelines Relating To Unmanned Aircraft.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR39/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=39","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390053,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"H-1 Bridge","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, After Consultation With The Department Of Transportation, To Determine The Cost Of Placing An Overpass Over The H-1 Freeway To Extend Between Nuuanu Stream And Queen Emma Street That Would Reduce Traffic Noise Pollution And Be Used As A Park Or Other Community Use Purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-06","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2012-02-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR40/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=40","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390068,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Education; Cheerleading; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force On Cheerleading To Determine If Cheerleading Should Be Classified As An Interscholastic Sport In Public School Athletic Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR32/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=32","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390084,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Education; Green Hawaii Projects","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Board Of Education To Institute A Green Hawaii Program Within The Public School System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR33/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390099,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Education; Cheerleading; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force On Cheerleading To Determine If Cheerleading Should Be Classified As An Interscholastic Sport In Public School Athletic Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR12/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":390113,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Education; Green Hawaii Projects","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Board Of Education To Institute A Green Hawaii Program Within The Public School System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-07","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR13/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=13","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391768,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Hawaii Film Studio; Expansion Plan","description":"Requesting Development Of A Plan For The Expansion Of The Hawaii Film Studio Diamond Head Campus To Accommodate Increased Studio Capacity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(S) Re-Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR15/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391770,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Hawaii Convention Center; Hotel; HTA Feasibility Study","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Study The Feasibility Of Developing A Hotel, Training Hotel, Or Other Commercial Retail Facility Above The Hawaii Convention Center Facility.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR14/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=14","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391773,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Hawaii Film Studio; Long-Term Use Plan","description":"Requesting Development Of A Plan To Examine The Long-term Uses Of The Hawaii Film Studio Diamond Head Campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HED/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 72","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR36/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391777,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Hawaii Convention Center; Hotel; HTA Feasibility Study","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Tourism Authority To Study The Feasibility Of Developing A Hotel, Training Hotel, Or Other Commercial Retail Facility Above The Hawaii Convention Center Facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to TOU, HED, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR35/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=35","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391781,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Audit; Overtime; Pension Spiking; Overpayment (SCR34 HD1)","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct Audits Of State Department Operations That Result In High Non-base Compensation Of State Employees, Pay For Not Working, And Salary Overpayments.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN/LMG as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Saiki excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR34/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=34","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":391785,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Music Therapy; Auditor; Sunrise Review","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Sunrise Analysis Of The Regulation Of The Profession Of Music Therapy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR41/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=41","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393763,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Adult Residential Care Homes, Community Foster Care Homes; Insurance","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Educate Operators Of Adult Residential Care Homes And Community Care Foster Homes About The Appropriate Insurance For Their Business.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) The committee on FIN recommends that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR42/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=42","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393767,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"Out-of-State Teacher Licenses","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board To Review Rules Regarding Licensing Of Teachers In Hawaii With Out-of-state Teaching Licenses To Determine If There Are Barriers To Those Teachers Being Licensed In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Oshiro excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR43/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=43","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393771,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Zoning; Fraternity and Sorority Houses","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Study The Issue Of Fraternity And Sorority House Locations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR44/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393775,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Plumber Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Pipefitters; Plumber Fire Sprinkler Pipefitters; Plumber Solar-Thermal Technicians","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Regulation Of Plumber Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Pipefitters, Plumber Fire Sprinkler Pipefitters, And Plumber Solar-thermal Technicians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR45/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=45","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393779,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States Act","description":"Supporting The Visa Improvements To Stimulate International Tourism To The United States Of America Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(S) The committee(s) on TSM/TIA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 04-16-12 10:03AM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR46/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=46","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393783,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Recognition; League of Cities of the Philippines","description":"Recognizing A Draft Memorandum Of Understanding And Cooperation Between The State Of Hawaii And The League Of Cities Of The Philippines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) The committees on INT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Awana, Hashem, Brower, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Tsuji, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Tokioka, Marumoto.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR21/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=21","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393787,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Adult Residential Care Homes, Community Foster Care Homes; Insurance","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Educate Operators Of Adult Residential Care Homes And Community Care Foster Homes About The Appropriate Insurance For Their Business.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) The committee on FIN recommends that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR22/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=22","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393791,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Out-of-State Teacher Licenses","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board To Review Rules Regarding Licensing Of Teachers In Hawaii With Out-of-state Teaching Licenses To Determine If There Are Barriers To Those Teachers Being Licensed In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Oshiro excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR23/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=23","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393795,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Zoning; Fraternity and Sorority Houses","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Study The Issue Of Fraternity And Sorority House Locations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR24/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=24","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393799,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States Act","description":"Supporting The Visa Improvements To Stimulate International Tourism To The United States Of America Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR25/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393803,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Audit; State Agencies; Salary Overpayments","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial And Management Audit Of Those State Agencies With Salary And Wage Overpayments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"(S) The committee on SCA01 deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR37/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=37","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":393807,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Colon Hydrotherapy Auditor Study","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Analysis Of The Proposed Licensing Of Colon Hydrotherapists And Colon Hydrotherapy Establishments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"(S) The committee on CPN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR38/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=38","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394276,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Fraudulent Mortgage Documents, Assignments of Mortgage, and Title Transfers","description":"Directing The Attorney General Of The State Of Hawaii To Investigate Cases Where Fraudulent Transfers And Assignments Of Mortgage Loan Documents Are Alleged.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR16/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":394484,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Attorney General; Mortgage Loan Servicing Settlement","description":"Requesting The Attorney General Of The State Of Hawaii To Continue To Collaborate With State And Federal Agencies, Investigate Instances Of Wrongful And Unlawful Conduct By Lenders And Servicers, And Take Appropriate Action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-09","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR39/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=39","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395270,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Prompt Payment Task Force; Extended to June 30, 2012","description":"Requesting The Renaming Of And The Extension Of The Prompt Payment Task Force To Develop Recommendations To Address Issues That Affect Procurement For Goods And Services Purchased Through Nonprofit Organizations, Including Human Service Nonprofit Organizations That Deliver Pivotal Goods And Services To Individuals, Families, Communities, And Other Small Businesses.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR40/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=40","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395816,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Gambling; Prohibition","description":"Expressing Continued Support For The Prohibition Of Gambling In Hawaii, As Recommended By The 2011 Hawaii Secondary Student Conference.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-10","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR47/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=47","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":395834,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Gambling; Prohibition","description":"Expressing Continued Support For The Prohibition Of Gambling In Hawaii, As Recommended By The 2011 Hawaii Secondary Student Conference.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-10","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2012-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR26/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=26","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":397116,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Gambling Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Gambling Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-02-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR41/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=41","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":397136,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"\"Declaring Saturdays and Sundays to be \"Eat Local, Buy Local\" Day in Hawaii and Encouraging Families, Restaurants, and Grocers to Buy Hawaii-Grown Foods, Flowers, and Produce.","description":"\"Declaring Saturdays and Sundays to be \"Eat Local, Buy Local\" Day in Hawaii and Encouraging Families, Restaurants, and Grocers to Buy Hawaii-Grown Foods, Flowers, and Produce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR48/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=48","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":397154,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Declaring Saturdays and Sundays to be \"Eat Local, Buy Local\" Days in Hawaii and Encouraging Families, Restaurants, and Grocers to Buy Hawaii-Grown Foods, Flowers, and Produce.","description":"Declaring Saturdays and Sundays to be \"Eat Local, Buy Local\" Days in Hawaii and Encouraging Families, Restaurants, and Grocers to Buy Hawaii-Grown Foods, Flowers, and Produce.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR27/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=27","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":397171,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Recognizing and celebrating Whitney Houston as one of the greatest recording artists ever, as well as a humanitarian","description":"Recognizing Whitney Houston As One Of The Greatest Recording Artists Ever And Celebrating Her Life As A Humanitarian.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to CUA, referral sheet 32","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Culture & the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR28/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=28","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":398675,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Honoring Army Private First Class Edward Barut, recipient of the Purple Heart Medal and Combat Action Badge, for his ultimate act of service and valor in serving our nation.","description":"Honoring Army Private First Class Edward Barut, recipient of the Purple Heart Medal and Combat Action Badge, for his ultimate act of service and valor in serving our nation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR29/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399257,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass And Send To The States A Constitutional Amendment To Reverse Citizen United Vs. Federal Election Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 32","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR49/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=49","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399275,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Pass And Send To The States A Constitutional Amendment To Reverse Citizen United Vs. Federal Election Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-15","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 32","last_action_date":"2012-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR30/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=30","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399756,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Task Force; School Garden Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Expand A School Garden Program Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR48/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=48","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399839,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Foster Care","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Joint Public And Private Sector Task Force To Identify The Feasibility And Benefits Of Extending Foster Care Up To The Age Of Twenty-one.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR47/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=47","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":399929,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Insurance; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Impact Assessment Of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Autism Spectrum Disorders Under Accident And Health Or Sickness Insurance, Individual And Group Hospital And Medical Service Contracts, And Health Maintenance Organizations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR46/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=46","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400015,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Adult Residential Care Facilities; Nursing Homes; Domiciliary Care Facilities; Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulation; Auditor Study; Long-Term Care Commission","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study To Assess The Feasibility Of Consolidating Oversight Responsibility Of Adult Residential Care And Foster Home Facilities Under A Single Department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR45/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=45","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400105,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Viatical Settlements; Accelerated Death Benefits; Insurance Commissioner; Report","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Fact-finding And Feasibility Study On The Viability Of Using Accelerated Death Benefits And Viatical Settlements As A Source Of Funding For Long-term Care Needs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR44/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=44","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400189,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Kupuna Caucus; School Facilities; Senior and Community Services","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Consider Utilizing Public School Facilities Facing Closure And Reutilizing Vacant Public School Facilities To Support The Needs Of The Community, Including But Not Limited To Kupuna-related Programs And Services, Thereby Avoiding Underutilization And Possible Closure Of Public School Facilities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-16","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR43/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=43","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400275,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Long-term Care Insurance; Study; LRB","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study To Determine Ways, Other Than Tax Incentives, To Encourage Employers To Provide And Pay For Long-term Care Insurance And Individuals To Purchase Long-term Care Insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/ERB, LMG, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR42/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=42","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400934,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Korean National Association; Korean Christian Institute; Plaques","description":"Requesting The Governor To Recognize Local Koreans By Directing The Placement Of Commemorative Plaques Designating The Former Sites Of The Korean Christian Institute.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR50/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=50","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400967,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Korean National Association; Korean Boarding School and Methodist Church; Plaque","description":"Requesting The Governor To Recognize Local Koreans By Directing The Placement Of A Commemorative Plaque Designating The Former Site Of The Korean Boarding School For Boys And The Korean Methodist Church.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 718).","last_action_date":"2012-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR51/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=51","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":400999,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Implement The Collaboration Of Community Hospitals With Community Health Centers, And To Develop A Plan To Integrate Certain Rural Hospitals With Federally-qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR52/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=52","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401035,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Fully Implement The Section 1115 Waiver Granted To Hawaii In 1994 To Raise The Medicaid Eligibility To Up To Three Hundred Percent Of The Federal Poverty Level.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 35","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR53/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=53","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401067,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Implement The Collaboration Of Community Hospitals With Community Health Centers, And To Develop A Plan To Integrate Certain Rural Hospitals With Federally-qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR31/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=31","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401100,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Fully Implement The Section 1115 Waiver Granted To Hawaii In 1994 To Raise The Medicaid Eligibility To Up To Three Hundred Percent Of The Federal Poverty Level.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 35","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR32/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=32","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401131,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Roads In Limbo; Statewide Working Group","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Form A Working Group To Expeditiously Resolve The Issue Of Roads In Limbo Statewide.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR49/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=49","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401159,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Roads In Limbo; Maui Working Group","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Form A Working Group To Expeditiously Resolve The Issue Of Roads In Limbo In Maui County.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR17/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=17","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401164,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Audit; State Agencies; Salary and Wage Overpayments","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial And Management Audit Of Those State Agencies With Salary And Wage Overpayments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR33/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=33","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":401201,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Audit; State Agencies; Salary and Wage Overpayments","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial And Management Audit Of Those State Agencies With Salary And Wage Overpayments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-17","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 36","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR54/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=54","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":402763,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Commending and congratulating Rose Lee for dedicated service to Hawaiis military community, and the people of the State of Hawaii.","description":"Commending and congratulating Rose Lee for dedicated service to Hawaiis military community, and the people of the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR34/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=34","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":402978,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"Committee Assignments; House of Representatives","description":"Relating To The Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Twenty-sixth Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR35/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=35","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":402982,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"National Guard; Helicopter Emergency Services","description":"Urging The Hawaii Army National Guard To Provide Emergency Transport Services By Helicopter To Individuals From Leeward Oahu And Communities In The Immediate Vicinity Who Require Immediate Trauma Care.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR36/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403016,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"National Guard; Helicopter Emergency Services","description":"Urging The Hawaii Army National Guard To Provide Emergency Transport Services By Helicopter To Individuals From Leeward Oahu And Communities In The Immediate Vicinity Who Require Immediate Trauma Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR56/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=56","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403052,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Follow-up Financial Audit; UH John A. Burns School of Medicine; University Clinical, Education, and Research Associates, Inc.; Hawaii Residency Program, Inc.","description":"Follow-up Financial Audit; UH John A. Burns School of Medicine; University Clinical, Education, and Research Associates, Inc.; Hawaii Residency Program, Inc.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-21","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HED, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 37","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR55/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=55","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403690,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Study The Restructuring And Reorganization Of The Hawaii State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"(H) Referred to CUA, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Culture & the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR57/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=57","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403783,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Recognizing the 2012 Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii's Living Treasures","description":"Recognizing The 2012 Honpa Hongwanji Mission Of Hawaii's Living Treasures.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR37/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=37","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403878,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Declares Sundays to be \"Eat Local, Buy Local\" Day in Hawaii and encourages families, restaurants, and grocers to buy Hawaii-grown foods, flowers, and produce.","description":"Declaring Sundays To Be \"eat Local, Buy Local\" Day In Hawaii And Encouraging Families, Restaurants, And Grocers To Buy Hawaii-grown Foods, Flowers, And Produce.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR50/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=50","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":403972,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"H-1 Bridge","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, After Consultation With The Department Of Transportation, To Determine The Cost Of Placing An Overpass Over The H-1 Freeway To Extend Between Nuuanu Stream And Queen Emma Street That Would Reduce Traffic Noise Pollution And Be Used As A Park Or Other Community Use Purpose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR51/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=51","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404067,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Grove Farm Company, Inc.; Koloa Camp Eviction","description":"Urging Grove Farm Company, Inc. To Place An Immediate Stay Of Eviction And Engage In Meaningful Formal Discussions With The Tenants Of The Koloa Plantation Camp Regarding Future Plans For The Plantation Property And The Development Of Alternative Solutions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-02","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR52/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=52","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404159,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Landscape Industry of Hawaii Water Conservation","description":"Encouraging The Utilization Of State And County Agencies And Other Large Water Users To Utilize Best Management Practices In Landscape Irrigation To Conserve Outdoor Water Use And To Adopt The Landscape Industry Council Of Hawaii's Irrigation Water Conservation Best Management Practices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR18/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=18","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404245,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Grove Farm Company, Inc.; Koloa Camp Eviction","description":"Urging Grove Farm Company, Inc. To Place An Immediate Stay Of Eviction And Engage In Meaningful Formal Discussions With The Tenants Of The Koloa Plantation Camp Regarding Future Plans For The Plantation Property And The Development Of Alternative Solutions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-03-02","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 03-20-12.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR19/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=19","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404278,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Renewable Energy Scenarios; Integrated Resource Planning","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Direct Electric Utilities To Examine Specific Renewable Energy Strategies In The Integrated Resource Planning Process.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 680).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR58/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=58","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404305,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"United Nations; Climate Change Conference; Taiwan Participation","description":"Urging The United Nations To Grant Taiwan Participation As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Conference Of The Parties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/ENE.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR59/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=59","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404332,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Reapportionment; Military Personnel","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Issues And Possible Courses Of Action Regarding How To Fairly And Equitably Include Military Personnel And Dependents In Reapportionment Calculations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM/JUD, LMG, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR60/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=60","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404360,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Resolution for Support of Taiwan Participation in Convention.","description":"Urging The United Nations To Grant Taiwan Participation As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Conference Of The Parties.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR38/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=38","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404385,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Requesting the Honolulu City Council to amend the traffic code to enhanced penalties for drives who create excessive moped or vehicle within 100 feet of a hospital.","description":"Requesting the Honolulu City Council to amend the traffic code to enhanced penalties for drives who create excessive moped or vehicle within 100 feet of a hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, HLT, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR39/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=39","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404412,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Sign Language Services for Children with Disabilities","description":"Requesting The State Department Of Education To Incorporate American Sign Language Into The Public School Curriculum And Encouraging Sign Language Instructors To Assist Students With Learning Challenges In The Classroom.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-22","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR40/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=40","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404439,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Audit; State Agencies; Salary Overpayments","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial And Management Audit Of Those State Agencies With Salary And Wage Overpayments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) The committee on SCA01 deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR20/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=20","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404465,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Audit; Overtime; Pension Spiking; Overpayment","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct Audits Of State Department Operations That Result In High Non-base Compensation Of State And County Employees, Pay For Not Working, And Salary Overpayments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR21/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=21","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404754,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Hawaii State Center for Nursing; LRB; PVLD; Board of Nursing","description":"Requesting Collaboration Among Various State Agencies To Identify And Remove Barriers Relating To Workforce Data Sharing And Nursing Practice In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HED, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR53/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=53","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404812,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Collector Car Appreciation Day; July 13, 2012","description":"Requesting The Governor To Proclaim July 13, 2012, As \"collector Car Appreciation Day\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR44/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=44","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404872,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Department of Education; Late-born Children","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct Research On The Correlation Between Children Who Are Late-born And The High School Drop Out Rate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Kawakami, Manahan, McKelvey, Saiki excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR43/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=43","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":404938,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Reserved Parking Stalls; Handicap and Electric Vehicle","description":"Requesting The Disability And Communication Access Board, In Consultation With The Hawaii State Energy Office, To Report To The Legislature On The Interplay Of Reserved Parking Stall Requirements For Disabled Persons And Electric Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR42/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=42","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405002,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Serpent's Head Cowry Shell; State Shell","description":"In Support Of Declaring The Serpent's Head Cowry Shell As The Hawaii State Sea Shell.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR41/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=41","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405066,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Collector Car Appreciation Day; July 13, 2012","description":"Requesting The Governor To Proclaim July 13, 2012, As \"collector Car Appreciation Day\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR63/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=63","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405127,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Department of Education; Late-born Children","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct Research On The Correlation Between Children Who Are Late-born And The High School Drop Out Rate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Kawakami, Manahan, McKelvey, Saiki excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR62/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=62","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405195,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Serpent's Head Cowry Shell; State Shell","description":"In Support Of Declaring The Serpent's Head Cowry Shell As The Hawaii State Sea Shell.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR61/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=61","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405325,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Infrastructure Investment Fund; Public-Private Partnerships; Construction; Investment; Pensions","description":"Infrastructure Investment Fund; Public-Private Partnerships; Construction; Investment; Pensions","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR45/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=45","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":405549,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Infrastructure Investment Fund; Public-Private Partnerships; Construction; Investment; Pensions","description":"Infrastructure Investment Fund; Public-Private Partnerships; Construction; Investment; Pensions","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-02-23","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR64/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=64","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407659,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Stark Law; Physician Self-Referral Prohibition","description":"Urging The Enforcement Of And Support For The Intent Of The Federal Stark Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR65/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407689,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Stark Law; Physician Self-Referral Prohibition","description":"Urging The Enforcement Of And Support For The Intent Of The Federal Stark Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-27","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR46/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=46","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":407992,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Hawaii State Center for Nursing; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting Collaboration Among Various State Agencies To Identify And Remove Barriers Relating To Workforce Data Sharing And Nursing Practice In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HED, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR66/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=66","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408111,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012","description":"Opposing The Indefinite Detention Provisions Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR67/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=67","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408226,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012","description":"Opposing The Indefinite Detention Provisions Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, JUD, referral sheet 38","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR47/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=47","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408336,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Correctional Facility on Hawaiian Home Lands; Hilo International Airport","description":"Urging The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, And Department Of Public Safety To Consider Developing A New Correctional Facility On The Land Administered By The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands That Is Adjacent To Hilo International Airport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR54/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=54","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408400,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Mental Health Parity; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Working Group To Determine State Compliance With The Federal Paul Wellstone And Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity And Addiction Equity Act Of 2008 And Enhance Existing State Parity Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-28","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 58","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR68/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408674,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Legislative Reference Bureau Study; Gubernatorial Appointed Members of Boards and Commissions","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Study Gubernatorial Appointments To Boards And Commissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR69/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=69","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408732,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Legislative Reference Bureau Study; Gubernatorial Appointed Members of Boards and Commissions","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Study Gubernatorial Appointments To Boards And Commissions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"(H) Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR48/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=48","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408789,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"DBEDT; Asia-Pacific Business Development","description":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Report To The Legislature On The State's Strategic Plan To Expand Asia-pacific Business Development Opportunities For Hawaii Businesses, And The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Include In The Department's Annual Report The Progress Of Implementation Of The Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT/ERB, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR55/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=55","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408851,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"DLNR; SHPD; Fees","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop Recommendations For Increased Fees To Help Support A Fully Staffed State Historic Preservation Division Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR56/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=56","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408908,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"DAGS; SFCA; Transfer; Working Group","description":"Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Establish A Working Group To Develop Recommendations Regarding The Administrative Placement Of The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR57/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=57","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":408969,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Anatomical Transplants; AIDS","description":"Requesting Health Care Facilities And Health Care Providers In Hawaii To Perform Organ Transplantation On Patients With Hiv, Arc, And Aids.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR58/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=58","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409027,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Collector Car Appreciation Day; July 13, 2012","description":"Requesting The Governor To Proclaim July 13, 2012, As \"collector Car Appreciation Day\".","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-17","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR59/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=59","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409079,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Anatomical Transplants; AIDS","description":"Requesting Health Care Facilities And Health Care Providers In Hawaii To Perform Organ Transplantation On Patients With Hiv, Arc, And Aids.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR22/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=22","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409089,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"Public Schools; Individuals with Disabilities; LGBT","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Include In The Social Studies Curriculum The Political, Economic, And Social Contributions Of Persons With Disabilities And Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR50/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=50","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409108,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Kokee State Park Advisory Council; Report to Legislature","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Report To The Legislature, No Later Than December 15, 2012, On The Progress Of The Kokee State Park Advisory Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR49/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=49","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409128,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Public Schools; Individuals with Disabilities; LGBT","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Include In The Social Studies Curriculum The Political, Economic, And Social Contributions Of Persons With Disabilities And Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR71/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=71","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409148,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Kokee State Park Advisory Council; Report to Legislature","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Report To The Legislature, No Later Than December 15, 2012, On The Progress Of The Kokee State Park Advisory Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-02-29","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2012-03-02","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR70/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=70","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409397,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Department of Transportation; Shared-Use Path; Kahekili Highway","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Promptly Undertake The Design And Construction Of A Shared-use Path Along Kahekili Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR23/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=23","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409491,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Department of Transportation; Shared-Use Path; Kahekili Highway","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Promptly Undertake The Design And Construction Of A Shared-use Path Along Kahekili Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR60/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409592,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Premiums","description":"Requesting A Study On The Prevalence, If Any, Of Unnecessary Payments Made From The Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund To Insurers For Health Benefits Plan Premiums Of Deceased Individuals, And An Analysis Of Possible Solutions, Statutory Or Otherwise, That May Eliminate Or Significantly Reduce Such Payments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 40","last_action_date":"2012-03-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR52/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=52","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409692,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"League of Cities of the Philippines; Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation","description":"Recognizing A Draft Memorandum Of Understanding And Cooperation Between The State Of Hawaii And The League Of Cities Of The Philippines.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR51/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=51","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409792,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Requesting the DOE and Hawaii public library system to work cooperatively for Pahala public library","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Work Cooperatively With The Hawaii State Public Library System To Transfer The Pahala Public And School Library To The Department Of Education To Be Operated As A School Library For Kau High School And To Allow Continued Public Access To The Library.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR74/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=74","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409892,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Premiums","description":"Requesting A Study On The Prevalence, If Any, Of Unnecessary Payments Made From The Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund To Insurers For Health Benefits Plan Premiums Of Deceased Individuals, And An Analysis Of Possible Solutions, Statutory Or Otherwise, That May Eliminate Or Significantly Reduce Such Payments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 40","last_action_date":"2012-03-06","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR73/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":409992,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems; Construction","description":"Encouraging Single-family Residence Builders To Consider Certain Factors That Will Facilitate Installation Of Photovoltaic Systems When Constructing And Developing Single-family Residences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-01","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR72/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=72","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410146,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems; Construction","description":"Encouraging Single-family Residence Builders And Counties To Consider Certain Factors That Will Facilitate Installation Of Photovoltaic Systems During The Construction And Development Of Single-family Residences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP/HSG, CPC, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR61/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=61","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410905,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Medical Marijuana; Federal Enforcement","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To File An Injunction In The United States District Court To Enjoin Enforcement Of State And Federal Laws Prohibiting Cannabis, As A Schedule I Controlled Substance, Until It Can Be Reclassified, And Requesting The Governor To Request The Attorney General Of The United States To Recognize The Right Of Hawaii To Determine The Appropriate Issuance And Use Of Medical Marijuana That Is Based On The Fact That Cannabis No Longer Meets The Federal Criteria For A Schedule I Controlled Substance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR62/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=62","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410911,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Medical Marijuana; Federal Enforcement","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To File An Injunction In The United States District Court To Enjoin Enforcement Of State And Federal Laws Prohibiting Cannabis, As A Schedule I Controlled Substance, Until It Can Be Reclassified, And Requesting The Governor To Request The Attorney General Of The United States To Recognize The Right Of Hawaii To Determine The Appropriate Issuance And Use Of Medical Marijuana That Is Based On The Fact That Cannabis No Longer Meets The Federal Criteria For A Schedule I Controlled Substance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR24/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=24","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410964,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; State Auditor; Fiscal Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Fiscal Audit Of The Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR63/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=63","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":410997,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Veterans' Summit","description":"Requesting The Office Of Veterans Services To Convene A Veterans' Summit In Each Of The Various Counties And A Statewide Summit To Develop And Promote Collaboration Among The Public And Private Entities That Provide Services To Veterans.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR56/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=56","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411036,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Urges Inclusion of Hong Kong in United States Visa Waiver Program","description":"Urging The Federal Government To Include Hong Kong In The United States Visa Waiver Program And Ease Visa Restrictions And The Visa Application And Approval Process For Business And Tourist Travelers With Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passports.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR55/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=55","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411072,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Agriculture; Genetically Modified Organism","description":"Urging Food Producers To Voluntarily Label Their Products As Being Free Of Genetically Modified Organisms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, HLT, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR54/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=54","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411109,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Study; Single Stand-Alone Casino; Waikiki","description":"Requesting A Study Of The Social Impacts Of A Single Stand-alone Casino In Waikiki.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB/TOU, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR53/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411148,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Urging the United States Congress to support the creation of a national broadband network.","description":"Urging the United States Congress to support the creation of a national broadband network.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR77/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=77","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411183,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Agriculture; Genetically Modified Organisms","description":"Urging Food Producers To Voluntarily Label Their Products As Being Free Of Genetically Modified Organisms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/ERB, HLT, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR76/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=76","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411220,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Study; Single Stand-Alone Casino; Waikiki","description":"Requesting A Study Of The Social Impacts Of A Single Stand-alone Casino In Waikiki.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB/TOU, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR75/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=75","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411268,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Correctional Facility on Hawaiian Home Lands; Hilo International Airport","description":"Urging The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, And Department Of Public Safety To Consider Developing A New Correctional Facility On The Land Administered By The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands That Is Adjacent To Hilo International Airport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, HAW, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR78/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=78","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411276,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Education; Attendance","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Require Each School Community Council To Review Its School's Attendance Policy, Create Benchmarks To Improve Attendance, And Develop An Implementation Plan To Meet Those Benchmarks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR79/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=79","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411284,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Education; Family Engagement","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Collaborate With Parent Organizations To Establish, Implement, And Monitor Statewide Policies For Family Engagement In Hawaii's Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR80/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=80","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411291,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Education; Resource Development; Endowments","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Statewide Resource Development Program To Assist The Complex Areas In Creating Endowments To Benefit Hawaii's Public Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR81/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=81","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411299,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Geothermal Resources; Public Land Development Corporation; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Urging The Public Land Development Corporation To Identify Public Trust Land On The Islands Of Hawaii And Maui With Geothermal Resources That May Be Developed And To Work With The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop And Implement Geothermal Development Projects On Public Trust Land On The Islands Of Hawaii And Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 63","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR64/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=64","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411307,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"HTA; DBEDT; Transfer; Counties; Tourism Tax","description":"Urging The Governor To Transfer The Functions Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, Eliminate Distribution Of Transient Accommodations Tax Revenue To The Counties, And Authorize Each County To Assess A County Tourism Tax Surcharge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/EDT/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR65/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=65","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411314,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Attorney General; Public Land Trust","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer A Portion Of The Revenue Derived From The Conveyance Or Transfer Of Any Land Of The Public Land Trust To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR66/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=66","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411322,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"HARC; Kunia; Agriculture","description":"Recognizing The Hawaii Agriculture Research Center For Its Benefits To The Agriculture Industry And Urging The Hawaii Agriculture Research Center To Establish The Proposed Kunia Agriculture Processing And Sales Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR67/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=67","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411329,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Geothermal Resources; Public Land Development Corporation; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Urging The Public Land Development Corporation To Identify Public Trust Land On The Islands Of Hawaii And Maui With Geothermal Resources That May Be Developed And To Work With The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Develop And Implement Geothermal Development Projects On Public Trust Land On The Islands Of Hawaii And Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR25/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=25","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411336,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"HTA; DBEDT; Transfer; Counties; Tourism Tax","description":"Urging The Governor To Transfer The Functions Of The Hawaii Tourism Authority To The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, Eliminate Distribution Of Transient Accommodations Tax Revenue To The Counties, And Authorize Each County To Assess A County Tourism Tax Surcharge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/EDT/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR26/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=26","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411344,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Attorney General; Public Land Trust","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer A Portion Of The Revenue Derived From The Conveyance Or Transfer Of Any Land Of The Public Land Trust To The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-06","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR27/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=27","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":411351,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"HARC; Kunia; Agriculture","description":"Recognizing The Hawaii Agriculture Research Center For Its Benefits To The Agriculture Industry And Urging The Hawaii Agriculture Research Center To Establish The Proposed Kunia Agriculture Processing And Sales Center.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR28/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=28","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412029,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Boating Laws","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Review And Provide Recommendations To Strengthen State Boating Laws And Related Administrative Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR29/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=29","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412171,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Landscape Industry of Hawaii Water Conservation","description":"Encouraging State And County Agencies And Other Large Water Users To Utilize Best Management Practices In Landscape Irrigation To Conserve Outdoor Water Use And To Adopt The Landscape Industry Council Of Hawaii's Irrigation Water Conservation Best Management Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR68/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412327,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Encouraging Government Agencies to Plant Food Bearing Trees on Lands Owned or Controlled by the State or a County","description":"Encouraging Government Agencies To Plant Food Bearing Trees On Lands Owned Or Controlled By The State Or A County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/WLO, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR58/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=58","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412328,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Homelessness; Non-governmental Organizations","description":"Supporting Efforts By Non-governmental Organizations That Assist In Finding Opportunities And Solutions To Address Homelessness In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR57/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=57","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412332,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Hunting; Trespass on Private Lands; Written Permission","description":"Urging The Adoption Of Laws To Require Written Permission From The Landowner In Order To Hunt On Private Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR84/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=84","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412333,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Encouraging Government Agencies to Plant Food Bearing Trees on Lands Owned or Controlled by the State or a County","description":"Encouraging Government Agencies To Plant Food Bearing Trees On Lands Owned Or Controlled By The State Or A County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-07","last_action":"(H) Referred to AGR/WLO, FIN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR83/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=83","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412334,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Homelessness; Non-governmental Organizations","description":"Supporting Efforts By Non-governmental Organizations That Assist In Finding Opportunities And Solutions To Address Homelessness In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR82/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=82","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412517,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Hawaiian Studies Program; DOE; Report on Progress","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Comply In Full With The Findings And Recommendations Of The Office Of The Auditor's Management Audit Of The Department Of Education's Hawaiian Studies Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR85/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=85","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412527,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Mokauea Island; Fishermen; Fishers; Fishing Village; Native Hawaiian; Keehi Lagoon; National Register of Historic Places","description":"Urging The United States National Register Of Historic Places To Recognize Mokauea Island As A Cultural And Educational Resource And Include Mokauea Island On The National Register Of Historic Places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR86/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=86","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412538,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Honu; Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle; Protection; Harvesting: Fishing","description":"Urging The United States To Recognize The Recovery Of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles And Begin Active Management Of This Important Species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR87/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412549,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Natural Resources; Rules and Regulations; Native Hawaiian; Resource Management","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Review The Natural Resources' Marine Management Rules, Conduct New Public Hearings On The Rules, Consult With Native Hawaiian People, And Determine The Relevance And Applicability Of The Rules To Place-based Management For Purposes Of Enhancing Voluntary Compliance And Public Participation In Marine Resource Management.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WLO with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR88/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412563,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Choice Neighborhood Grant","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Apply For A Choice Neighborhoods Grant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR89/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=89","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412571,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Federal Housing Projects","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Enter Into Public-private Partnerships To Modernize Dilapidated Federal Public Housing Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR90/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=90","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412584,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"State Capitol War Memorial","description":"Requesting The Development Of A Plan To Create A State Capitol Memorial To Honor The Veterans Of The Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, And Operation New Dawn.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 43","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR91/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=91","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412597,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"Hawaiian Studies Program; DOE; Report on Progress","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Comply In Full With The Findings And Recommendations Of The Office Of The Auditor's Management Audit Of The Department Of Education's Hawaiian Studies Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR59/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=59","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412606,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Mokauea Island; Fishermen; Fishers; Fishing Village; Native Hawaiian; Keehi Lagoon; National Register of Historic Places","description":"Urging The United States National Register Of Historic Places To Recognize Mokauea Island As A Cultural And Educational Resource And Include Mokauea Island On The National Register Of Historic Places.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR60/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=60","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412623,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"Honu; Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle; Protection; Harvesting: Fishing","description":"Urging The United States To Recognize The Recovery Of Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles And Begin Active Management Of This Important Species.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR61/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=61","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412633,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Natural Resources; Rules and Regulations; Native Hawaiian; Resource Management","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Review The Natural Resources' Marine Management Rules, Conduct New Public Hearings On The Rules, Consult With Native Hawaiian People, And Determine The Relevance And Applicability Of The Rules To Place-based Management For Purposes Of Enhancing Voluntary Compliance And Public Participation In Marine Resource Management.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WLO with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR62/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=62","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412641,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"State Capitol War Memorial","description":"Requesting The Development Of A Plan To Create A State Capitol Memorial To Honor The Veterans Of The Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, And Operation New Dawn.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 43","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR63/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=63","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412655,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Long-Term Care Coordinator; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Urging The Governor To Appoint A Long-term Care Coordinator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR69/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=69","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412668,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Music Therapy; Music Therapists; Sunrise Review; Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Regulation And Licensure Of Music Therapists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR70/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=70","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412680,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes; Department of Human Services","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Human Services To Implement Mandatory Training And Other Improvements To Strengthen Community Care Foster Family Homes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR71/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=71","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412690,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Hawaiian Studies Program; DOE; Report on Progress","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Comply In Full With The Findings And Recommendations Of The Office Of The Auditor's Management Audit Of The Department Of Education's Hawaiian Studies Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR72/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=72","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412700,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Taiwan Participation as an Observer in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties","description":"Urging The United Nations To Grant Taiwan Participation As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Conference Of The Parties.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR73/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=73","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412711,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes; Department of Human Services","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Human Services To Implement Mandatory Training And Other Improvements To Strengthen Community Care Foster Family Homes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-08","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR30/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":412724,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Resolution for Support of Taiwan Participation in Convention.","description":"Urging The United Nations To Grant Taiwan Participation As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Conference Of The Parties Meetings.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR32/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=32","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412740,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Department of Education; Late-born Children","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct Research On The Correlation Between Children Who Are Late-born And The High School Drop Out Rate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR34/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=34","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412742,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Kuleana Lands; Property Taxes","description":"Urging The Counties To Preserve Property Tax Exemptions For Kuleana Lands.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR33/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=33","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412745,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Department of Education; Late-born Children","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct Research On The Correlation Between Children Who Are Late-born And Educational Outcomes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR80/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=80","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412749,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"Education; Family Engagement","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Collaborate With Parent Organizations To Establish, Implement, And Monitor Statewide Policies For Family Engagement In Hawaii's Public Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR79/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412752,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Education; Attendance","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Require Each School Community Council To Review Its School's Attendance Policy, Create Benchmarks To Improve Attendance, And Develop An Implementation Plan To Meet Those Benchmarks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR78/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=78","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412755,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"Education; Resource Development; Endowments","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Establish A Statewide Resource Development Program To Assist The Complex Areas In Creating Endowments To Benefit Hawaii's Public Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR77/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=77","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412759,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"Electronic Educational Resource Program","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And The Department Of Education To Establish An Electronic Educational Resource Program For Public School Teachers, Administrators, And Program Coordinators.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR76/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412762,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Follow-up Financial Audit; UH John A. Burns School of Medicine; University Clinical, Education, and Research Associates, Inc.; Hawaii Residency Program, Inc.","description":"Follow-up Financial Audit; UH John A. Burns School of Medicine; University Clinical, Education, and Research Associates, Inc.; Hawaii Residency Program, Inc.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR75/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=75","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412765,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Kuleana Lands; Property Taxes","description":"Urging The Counties To Preserve Property Tax Exemptions For Kuleana Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Marumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Souki voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ching, Tokioka excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR74/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412768,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Veterans; Flag","description":"Urging The President And Congress Of The United States To Adopt The Veterans Remembered Flag.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR64/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=64","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412772,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Veterans; Flag","description":"Urging The President And Congress Of The United States To Create And Adopt An Appropriate Flag Honoring Veterans.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(H) Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 790) in amended form (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR92/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=92","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412924,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Study on the reintegration of the Office of the Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa into the Office of the President of the University of Hawaii System.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Study The Reintegration Of The Office Of The Chancellor Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa With The Office Of The President Of The University Of Hawaii System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR93/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=93","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412928,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Task Force; School Garden Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Expand A School Garden Program Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR94/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=94","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412937,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Recognizing and Commending Planned Parenthood of Hawaii","description":"Recognizing And Commending Planned Parenthood Of Hawaii For Its Unwavering Support Of The People Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR65/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=65","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412941,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Study on the reintegration of the Office of the Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa into the Office of the President of the University of Hawaii System.","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Study The Reintegration Of The Office Of The Chancellor Of The University Of Hawaii At Manoa With The Office Of The President Of The University Of Hawaii System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR66/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=66","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412950,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Federal Housing Projects","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Enter Into Public-private Partnerships To Modernize Dilapidated Federal Public Housing Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR81/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=81","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412956,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"State Employees; Ten-Year Attrition and Development Plan","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Develop A Ten-year Attrition And Development Plan For Employees Of The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR82/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=82","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412960,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"Special Fund Investment; Local Financial Institutions","description":"Requesting The Review And Identification Of State Funds Or Holdings That May Be Appropriate For Opening Accounts In Small Local Financial Institutions And Development Of A Procurement Process To Select Institutions To Receive State Funds For Investment For A Limited Time.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR83/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=83","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412972,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Choice Neighborhoods Grant","description":"Supporting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority's Application For A Choice Neighborhoods Grant And Urging The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development To Select The Hawaii Public Housing Authority As A Choice Neighborhoods Grant Recipient.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-01","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR84/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=84","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412976,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Hunting; Trespass on Private Lands; Written Permission; Report","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of The Attorney General And The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs, To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing Laws To Require Written Permission From The Landowner In Order To Hunt On Private Lands And To Discuss Potential Amendments To Criminal Trespassing Laws To Address Hunting Situations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR85/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412987,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Department of Education; Memorandum of Agreement; Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii","description":"Requesting A Memorandum Of Agreement Between The Department Of Education And Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii For Development In The Hawaiian Language Of The Reading, Math, Science, And Other Assessments Administered To Students In Grades Three Through Six Of The Department Of Education's Hawaiian Language Immersion Program And Formal Acknowledgment By Statute Or Rule Of Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR86/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=86","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":412991,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Review; ESL; Hawaiian Language Programs","description":"Requesting A Review Of The State's Funding For Existing English As A Second Language Instruction And Activities And Hawaiian Language Programs Offered In Hawaii And Any Disparities In Funding For The State's Two Official Languages.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR87/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413000,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Hawaiian Language; Automated Teller Machines","description":"Encouraging Banks And Credit Unions Operating In The State Of Hawaii To Incorporate The Hawaiian Language In Their Automated Teller Machines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR88/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=88","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413007,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Auditor; Management Audit; Measurement Standards Branch, Department of Agriculture","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management Audit Of The Measurement Standards Branch Of The Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR89/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413015,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Commercial Lessees; Economic Analysis; DBEDT; LRB","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Update Their 2003 Report Analyzing The Major Problems Faced By Commercial Lessees By Incorporating An Economic Analysis To Determine If There Is A Nexus Between The Existence Of High Lease Rents In Hawaii And The Stagnation Of Hawaii's Economy.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR90/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=90","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413019,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Working Group on Labeling Hawaii-Grown Tea","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Discuss The Creation Of A Strategic Plan For The Development And Marketing Of The Hawaii Tea Industry And Make Recommendations For Labeling Requirements Of Hawaii-grown Tea.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) The committees on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Nishimoto, Nakashima, Aquino, Awana, Chang, Hanohano, Takai, Johanson; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 6 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Mizuno, Saiki, Takumi, Wooley, Ching.","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR91/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=91","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413031,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Federal Housing Projects","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Enter Into Public-private Partnerships To Modernize Dilapidated Federal Public Housing Projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR35/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=35","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413037,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"State Employees; Ten-Year Attrition and Development Plan","description":"Requesting The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations And The Department Of Human Resources Development To Develop A Ten-year Attrition And Development Plan For Employees Of The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR36/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=36","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413042,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Special Fund Investment; Local Financial Institutions","description":"Requesting The Review And Identification Of State Funds Or Holdings That May Be Appropriate For Opening Accounts In Small Local Financial Institutions And Development Of A Procurement Process To Select Institutions To Receive State Funds For Investment For A Limited Time.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR37/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=37","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413051,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Choice Neighborhoods Grant","description":"Supporting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority's Application For A Choice Neighborhoods Grant And Urging The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development To Select The Hawaii Public Housing Authority As A Choice Neighborhoods Grant Recipient.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR38/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=38","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413058,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Hunting; Trespass on Private Lands; Written Permission; Report","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, In Consultation With The Department Of The Attorney General And The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs, To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing Laws To Require Written Permission From The Landowner In Order To Hunt On Private Lands And To Discuss Potential Amendments To Criminal Trespassing Laws To Address Hunting Situations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR39/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=39","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413065,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Hawaiian Language; Automated Teller Machines","description":"Encouraging Banks And Credit Unions Operating In The State Of Hawaii To Incorporate The Hawaiian Language In Their Automated Teller Machines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN, CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR40/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=40","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413069,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Insurance Commissioner; Working Group; Increase Competition in Hawaii's Health Insurance Market","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Create A Working Group To Study Ways To Increase Competition In Hawaii's Health Insurance Market.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR41/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=41","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413082,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Financial Audit","description":"Requesting A Financial And Management Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR95/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=95","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413083,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Hawaiian National","description":"Recognizing Hawaiian Nationals As A Population Residing Lawfully In The Hawaiian Islands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Fontaine voting aye with reservations; Ching, McKelvey, Ward voting no (3) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR96/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=96","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413085,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Hawaii State Bar Association; Divorce; Annulment; Termination of Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationship; Revocation of Property","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Bar Association To Make Recommendations To Address Section 560:2-804, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Relating To The Revocation Of Probate And Nonprobate Transfers By Divorce Or Termination Of Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationships.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 44","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR97/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=97","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413087,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Green Waste","description":"Requesting The State Office Of Solid Waste Management To Develop A Plan Of Initiatives For Improved Reuse And Recycling Of Green Waste By Working With The Counties To Address Each County's Unique Needs According To Their Geography, Population, And Unique Industry Make-up.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/ENE/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR98/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413089,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"DNA; Deoxyribonucleic acid; Backlog; Rape Kit; Sexual Assault","description":"Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Work With Stakeholders And Appropriate Agencies To Create An Efficient Tracking Method For Deoxyribonucleic Acid (dna) Rape Kits.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR99/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=99","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413092,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Financial Audit","description":"Requesting A Financial And Management Audit Of The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR67/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=67","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413094,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Hawaiian National","description":"Recognizing Hawaiian Nationals As A Population Residing Lawfully In The Hawaiian Islands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Fontaine voting aye with reservations; Ching, McKelvey, Ward voting no (3) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR68/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=68","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413096,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"Hawaii State Bar Association; Divorce; Annulment; Termination of Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationship; Revocation of Property","description":"Urging The Hawaii State Bar Association To Make Recommendations To Address Section 560:2-804, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Relating To The Revocation Of Probate And Nonprobate Transfers By Divorce Or Termination Of Reciprocal Beneficiary Relationships.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-09","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 44","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR69/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=69","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413098,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Banyan Drive; Land and Natural Resources; Study; Public-Private Partnership","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Public Land Development Corporation, With The Assistance Of The County Of Hawaii, To Conduct A Study On The Establishment Of A Public-private Partnership To Develop And Improve The East Hawaii Area Of Hawaii County.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR92/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=92","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413100,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Pilot Program; Medicaid; DHS; DOH","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Health To Develop A Pilot Demonstration Program Focused On The Top Five Percent Of Medicaid Beneficiaries Whose Care Needs Account For A Significant Portion Of Medicaid Expenditures In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR93/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=93","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413103,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"Workplace Wellness; DOH; DLIR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study To Promote Workplace Wellness Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/LAB, ERB, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR94/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=94","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413105,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"Education; Internet Use; Social Media","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education, In Collaboration With The Hawaii Association Of Independent Schools, To Examine Local And National Models Of Best Practices For The Use Of Technology In Schools And Recommend Any New Guidelines To Increase Internet Access To Allow The Responsible And Positive Integration Of Social Media In The Classroom, While Ensuring Necessary Protections To Prevent Abuse.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR95/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=95","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413107,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Feral Ungulates Statewide Program","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Statewide Cooperative Program To Reduce The Population Of Feral Ungulates On Public Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR96/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413109,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Uninsured Motorists; Uninsured Motorists Database; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Convene A Working Group To Explore The Creation Of A Web Services-based Database Program To Track Uninsured Motorists.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR97/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413112,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Working Group on Labeling Hawaii-Grown Tea","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Discuss The Creation Of A Strategic Plan For The Development And Marketing Of The Hawaii Tea Industry And Make Recommendations For Labeling Requirements Of Hawaii-grown Tea.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR42/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=42","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413114,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Review; ESL; Hawaiian Language Programs","description":"Requesting A Review Of The State's Funding For Existing English As A Second Language Instruction And Activities And Hawaiian Language Programs Offered In Hawaii And Any Disparities In Funding For The State's Two Official Languages.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR43/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=43","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413116,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Department of Education; Memorandum of Agreement; Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii","description":"Requesting A Memorandum Of Agreement Between The Department Of Education And Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii For Development In The Hawaiian Language Of The Reading, Math, Science, And Other Assessments Administered To Students In Grades Three Through Six Of The Department Of Education's Hawaiian Language Immersion Program And Formal Acknowledgment By Statute Or Rule Of Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR44/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=44","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413118,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Pilot Program; Medicaid; DHS; DOH","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services And The Department Of Health To Develop A Pilot Demonstration Program Focused On The Top Five Percent Of Medicaid Beneficiaries Whose Care Needs Account For A Significant Portion Of Medicaid Expenditures In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR45/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413120,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Workplace Wellness; DOH; DLIR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And The Department Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct A Study To Promote Workplace Wellness Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR46/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413228,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Sign Language Services for Children with Disabilities","description":"Requesting The State Department Of Education To Incorporate American Sign Language Into The Public School Curriculum And Encouraging Sign Language Instructors To Assist Students With Learning Challenges In The Classroom.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HMS.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR49/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=49","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413255,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Reports on Abuse and Neglect; Adult Protective Services; Child Abuse; Department of Human Services; Department of Health; Judiciary Branch","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Human Services And Health To Convene A Task Force To Determine When And Under What Conditions Reports Of Alleged Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Alleged Child Abuse, And Confirmed Child Abuse Or Neglect Should Be Expunged From The Department Of Human Services' Central Registry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR48/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=48","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413285,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"State Building Code Council; Investigative Committee","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Appoint An Investigative Committee To Review And Recommend Green, Sustainable, And Water Efficiency Code Provisions For Adoption Into The State Building Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR47/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=47","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413318,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Clean and Sober Homes; Halfway Houses; Task Force; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Task Force To Study Clean And Sober Homes And Halfway Houses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413349,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Autism Awareness Month; April; Outreach and Awareness on Autism","description":"Declaring The Month Of April Of Each Year As Autism Awareness Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413378,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"Sign Language Services for Children with Disabilities","description":"Requesting The State Department Of Education To Incorporate American Sign Language Into The Public School Curriculum And Encouraging Sign Language Instructors To Assist Students With Learning Challenges In The Classroom.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HMS.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413410,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Reports on Abuse and Neglect; Adult Protective Services; Child Abuse; Department of Human Services; Department of Health; Judiciary Branch","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Human Services And Health To Convene A Task Force To Determine When And Under What Conditions Reports Of Alleged Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Alleged Child Abuse, And Confirmed Child Abuse Or Neglect Should Be Expunged From The Department Of Human Services' Central Registry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) The committee on HTH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR99/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=99","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413441,"bill_number":"SCR98","title":"State Building Code Council; Investigative Committee","description":"Requesting The State Building Code Council To Appoint An Investigative Committee To Review And Recommend Green, Sustainable, And Water Efficiency Code Provisions For Adoption Into The State Building Code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR98/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=98","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413474,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring Glenn Lee, Sarah Wagner-Dorich, Tom Kurashige, Karen Ikemoto, Teri King-Agan, Rofina Rivera, Randy Sotsuda, and Elden Seta For Their Outstanding Accomplishments and Much-Deserved Awards","description":"Congratulating Glenn Lee As The 2011 Hawaii Milken Educator Of The Year; Sarah Wagner-dorich As The 2011 Hawaii Milken Educator Teacher Of Promise; Tom Kurashige As The Recipient Of The 2011 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence In School Leadership Award; Karen Ikemoto As The Recipient Of The Friends Of The Library Of Hawaii's 2011 Librarian Of The Year Award; Teri King-agan, Rofina Rivera, And Randy Sotsuda As Friends Of The Library Of Hawaii's 2011 Excellence In Service Awardees; And Elden Seta As The 2012 National Bandworld Legion Of Honor Laureate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR71/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=71","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413504,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Congratulating and Recognizing the Mililani High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team For Winning The 2012 State and Oahu Interscholastic Association Red Division Boys Varsity Soccer Championships","description":"Congratulating And Recognizing The Mililani High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team For Winning The 2012 State And Oahu Interscholastic Association Red Division Boys Varsity Soccer Championships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR70/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=70","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413539,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Insurance Commissioner; Rate Filings; Capital Reserves and Surplus","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Review The Accumulation Of Capital Reserves And Surplus Of Managed Care Plans When Reviewing Rate Filings.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR52/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=52","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413540,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Governor's Special Task Force; Hawaiian Historical Sites Preservation","description":"Requesting The Senate Committees On Hawaiian Affairs And Economic Development And Technology To Convene A Special Task Force On Hawaiian Historical Sites Preservation.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR51/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=51","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413542,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance; EOA; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Director Of The Executive Office On Aging To Establish The Long-term Care Financing Task Force To Assess The Feasibility Of Establishing A Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR50/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=50","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413543,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Insurance Commissioner; Rate Filings; Capital Reserves and Surplus","description":"Requesting The Insurance Commissioner To Review The Accumulation Of Capital Reserves And Surplus Of Managed Care Plans When Reviewing Rate Filings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":413546,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Disabled Veterans; Military Commissary and Exchange Store Privileges","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Vote In Favor Of H.r. 2148, 112th Congress, First Session, To Extend Military Commissary And Exchange Store Privileges To Veterans With A Compensable Service-connected Disability And Their Family Members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413547,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance; EOA; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Director Of The Executive Office On Aging To Establish The Long-term Care Financing Task Force To Assess The Feasibility Of Establishing A Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(S) The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413549,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Education; Bullying; Cyberbullying; Harassment","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And The Department Of Education To Maintain, Monitor, And Enforce Anti-bullying, Anti-cyberbullying, And Anti-harassment Policies And Procedures To Protect Public And Charter School Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413550,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Feasibility of Condom Access On Campus; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Superintendent Of Education To Establish A Task Force To Assess The Possibility Of Allowing Access To Condoms On School Campuses In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/HMS.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413552,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Medicaid; QUEST; Department of Human Services","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Amend The Federal Section 1115 Waiver Granted To Hawaii To Raise The Medicaid Income Eligibility Ceiling To Three Hundred Percent Of The Federal Poverty Level.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR79/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=79","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413554,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Collaboration; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Promote Collaboration Between Community Hospitals And Community Health Centers And Develop A Plan To Have Certain Rural Hospitals Designated As Federally Qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR78/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=78","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413556,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; rules prohibiting smoking in public housing","description":"Urging Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Smoking In All Federal And State Public Housing Projects In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR77/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=77","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413558,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Medicaid Patients; Penalty for Missed Appointments","description":"Requesting The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services To Establish Criteria And Penalties For Medicaid Patients Who Do Not Attend Their Medical And Other Health Care-related Appointments As Scheduled.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, JUD, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR76/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=76","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413560,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Agricultural Development and Food Security","description":"Expressing Support For The Department Of Agriculture's Efforts To Stimulate The State's Agriculture Industry, Increase And Diversify Agricultural Output, And Promote Food Security.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR75/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=75","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413562,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Public Libraries; Concessions; Friends of the Library","description":"Requesting The State Librarian To Convene A Task Force On The Use Of Public Library Facilities For Concessions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR74/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=74","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413563,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Commodities; Incentive Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Implement An Incentive Program To Promote The Purchase Of Hawaii-grown Agricultural Commodities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR73/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=73","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413566,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to prohibit parking on Date Street between Kapiolani Boulevard and La'au Street during certain hours.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Prohibit Parking On Date Street Between Kapiolani Boulevard And Laau Street During The Morning Hours To Alleviate Traffic Congestion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR72/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413567,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Department of Health; Tsunami Debris; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Review And Make Recommendations On The Removal Of Marine Debris Created By The 2011 Tsunami In Japan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/ENE/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413569,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"UH Hilo; Aviation Program; Exploratory Committee","description":"Urging The Creation Of An Exploratory Committee To Consider The Establishment Of An International Aviation Training Center At The Hilo International Airport And An Advanced Aviation Degree Training Program At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413570,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; rules prohibiting smoking in public housing","description":"Urging Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Adopt Rules To Prohibit Smoking In All Federal And State Public Housing Projects In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HLT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413571,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Medicaid Patients; Penalty for Missed Appointments","description":"Requesting The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services To Establish Criteria And Penalties For Medicaid Patients Who Do Not Attend Their Medical And Other Health Care-related Appointments As Scheduled.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-12","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, JUD, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413574,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Magoon Research and Teaching Facility","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Designate The Magoon Research And Teaching Facility Site For The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-25","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413575,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Agricultural Development and Food Security","description":"Expressing Support For The Department Of Agriculture's Efforts To Stimulate The State's Agriculture Industry, Increase And Diversify Agricultural Output, And Promote Food Security.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413577,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Public Libraries; Concessions; Friends of the Library","description":"Requesting The State Librarian To Convene A Task Force On The Use Of Public Library Facilities For Concessions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413578,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Commodities; Incentive Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Implement An Incentive Program To Promote The Purchase Of Hawaii-grown Agricultural Commodities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413579,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to prohibit parking on Date Street between Kapiolani Boulevard and La'au Street during certain hours.","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Prohibit Parking On Date Street Between Kapiolani Boulevard And Laau Street During The Morning Hours To Alleviate Traffic Congestion.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413777,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Cyber Terrorism; United States Armed Forces","description":"Urging Congress To Create A Separate Branch Of The United States Armed Forces To Combat Cyber Crimes, Cyber Warfare, And Cyber Terrorism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413793,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Energy reform; DBEDT","description":"Proposal To Study The Lessons Learned By Israeli Solar Energy Initiatives And Their Applicability To The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Kawakami, Manahan, McKelvey, Saiki excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413810,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Clean and Sober Housing; Regulation Feasibility; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Establish A Task Force To Study The Feasibility Of The Counties Adopting Rules That Regulate Clean And Sober Housing And Comply With Federal And State Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413823,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Aha Moku Natural Resource Management; Aha Moku Advisory Commission","description":"Recognizing And Supporting The Position Of The Association Of Hawaiian Civic Clubs And Urging The Governor To Support The Development Of The Aha Moku System Of Natural Resource Management And To Establish The Aha Moku Advisory Committee Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Provide Guidance In The Management Of Natural Resources In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413840,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Cyber Terrorism; United States Armed Forces","description":"Urging Congress To Create A Separate Branch Of The United States Armed Forces To Combat Cyber Crimes, Cyber Warfare, And Cyber Terrorism.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR80/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=80","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413861,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Energy reform; DBEDT","description":"Proposal To Study The Lessons Learned By Israeli Solar Energy Initiatives And Their Applicability To The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Kawakami, Manahan, McKelvey, Saiki excused (5).","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR81/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=81","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413874,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"Recognizing and Congratulating the Girl Scouts of Hawaii and Girl Scouts of the United States of America","description":"Recognizing And Congratulating The Girl Scouts Of Hawaii And The Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America For Being The State Of Hawaii And The Nation's Largest And Oldest Girl-focused Leadership Organizations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR82/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=82","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413886,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Title IX; Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act; 40th Anniversary","description":"Recognizing The Accomplishments And Celebrating The 40th Anniversary Of Title Ix, The Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity In Education Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR83/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=83","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413897,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Congratulating Norm Chow","description":"Congratulating Norman Chow For Being Named The Head Coach Of The University Of Hawaii Manoa Football Team.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR84/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=84","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413904,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"Aha Moku Natural Resource Management; Aha Moku Advisory Commission","description":"Recognizing And Supporting The Position Of The Association Of Hawaiian Civic Clubs And Urging The Governor To Support The Development Of The Aha Moku System Of Natural Resource Management And To Establish The Aha Moku Advisory Committee Within The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Provide Guidance In The Management Of Natural Resources In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR85/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=85","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413913,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to extend the hours during which parking is prohibited on Isenberg Street.","description":"Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to extend the hours during which parking is prohibited on Isenberg Street.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413914,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Application for National Constitutional Convention","description":"Applying To Congress To Call A National Constitutional Convention Pursuant To Article V Of The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413915,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Indefinite Military Detention; National Defense Authorization Act; Authorization for Use of Military Force; War; Terrorism","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Repeal The Mandatory Military Detention And Indefinite Detention Provisions Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012 And Amend The Authorization For Use Of Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413916,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii To Participate In The Coastal And Marine Spatial Planning Initiative Of The White House Council On Environmental Quality, Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, HAW, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413917,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Kuleana Lands; Great Mahele; Property-Tax Exemption;","description":"Urging The Counties To Continue Recognizing Kuleana Lands As Historical Lands And To Not Terminate Or Weaken The Property-tax Exemptions For Kuleana Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413918,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Ziplines; Canopy Tours; Sunrise Review; Auditor","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Review Of Regulations For Ziplines And Canopy Tours.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 680).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413919,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board","description":"Urging The Governor To Properly Support The Small Business Regulatory Review Board Of The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism In Assisting Hawaii's Small Businesses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413920,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Innocence Redress Task Force","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Convene A Task Force To Study The Need For State Legislation On Innocence Redress To Provide Compensation And Services To Persons Who Can Demonstrate They Were Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime And Imprisoned.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413923,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Requesting the Directors of Health and Human Services to adopt administrative rules that require care home operators in the State to obtain and maintain liability insurance.","description":"Requesting the Directors of Health and Human Services to adopt administrative rules that require care home operators in the State to obtain and maintain liability insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413924,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"HCDA; Land Acquisition; Kakaako Makai; Kamehameha Schools","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Engage In Efforts To Acquire The Parcel Of Kakaako Makai Land Commonly Known As The \"honolulu Ford Parcel\" And Other Lands Owned By Kamehameha Schools Located In Kakaako Makai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413926,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Socially Responsible Investments","description":"Encouraging And Requesting A Report On Socially Responsible Investment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413927,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Driving Illegally with Revoked License","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study Of Vehicle Immobilization As A Sanction For Operating A Motor Vehicle With A License Revoked Or Suspended For Operating A Vehicle Under The Influence Of An Intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413928,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Life Insurance; Viatical Settlements; Accelerated Death Benefits; Insurance Commissioner; Long-Term Care Commission","description":"Establishing The Long-term Care Financing Task Force To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Viability Of Using Accelerated Death Benefits And Viatical Settlements As Sources Of Funding For Long-term Care Needs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413929,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Long-Term Care Coordinator; Kupuna Caucus","description":"Urging The Governor To Appoint A Long-term Care Coordinator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413930,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Land Exchange; Kakaako; Heeia; Hawaii Community Development Authority","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority And Kamehameha Schools To Consider An Exchange Of Land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413931,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"LRB; Study; Medical Loss Ratio","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Certain Issues Relating To Rising Health Insurance Premium Costs, As Addressed By House Bill No. 1896, Regular Session 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413934,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"Tourism Industry; Visa Waiver Program","description":"Urging The Inclusion Of The People's Republic Of China In The Visa Waiver Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413935,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"VISIT USA Act; Philippines","description":"Requesting The Congress Of The United States To Support And Include The Philippines In The Visa Improvements To Stimulate International Tourism To The United States Of America Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA/TSM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413936,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Tarps and Canopies; Ban or Restriction on Public Beaches","description":"Requesting The Honolulu City Council To Consider A Ban Or Size Restriction On Tarps And Canopies On Public Beaches.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413937,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Honolulu Police Department; Memorandum of Understanding","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Honolulu Police Department To Address The Lack Of Security And Rule Enforcement At Harbors Operated And Managed By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources On Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413939,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"Sunrise Review; Mandatory Infertility Procedure Coverage","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Infertility Procedure Coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, LMG, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413940,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Medicaid Reimbursement; Federal Medical Assistance Percentage","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Health And Human Services To Increase The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage To Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413941,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"Smoking Prohibition In Housing Projects","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Prohibit Smoking In All Public Housing Projects And State Low-income Housing Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413943,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare; End-of-Life Care","description":"Urging The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Private Health Insurers, And Private Health Providers To Adopt The Principles And Health Care Guidelines Regarding End-of-life Care In The Dartmouth Atlas Of Health Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413944,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"Conversion Charter Schools; Working Group; Stakeholder Involvement; Hookakoo Corporation","description":"Requesting Hookakoo Corporation To Convene A Working Group To Determine Stakeholder Involvement In Conversion Charter Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413946,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"STEM; Agriculture; STEAM; Education; Science; Technology; Engineering; Mathematics","description":"Endorsing The Renaming Of The Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (stem) Initiatives To The Science Technology Engineering Agriculture Mathematics (steam) Initiatives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HED/EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Manahan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413947,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"Aerospace; International Space Museum and Cultural Center; NASA; STEM","description":"Expressing Support For The International Space Museum And Cultural Center's Intention To Build A Self-sustained Interactive Science Museum On Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB/INT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413948,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site; Federal Aviation Administration","description":"Requesting The Director Of The Office Of Aerospace Development To Coordinate Comments And Identify A Lead Entity To Prepare A Proposal, On Behalf Of The State, For Hawaii To Be Selected As One Of The Federal Aviation Administration's Six Unmanned Aircraft System Test Sites.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413949,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Dogs; Regulation; Breeders; Puppy Mills;","description":"Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Convene A Task Force On Dog Breeding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413950,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"State Submerged Lands; Non-Exclusive Easement; Lahaina, Maui","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Honokawai, Lahaina, Maui, For Seawall Purposes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413951,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Submerged State Lands; Non-Exclusive Easement; Lahaina, Maui","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement, Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Mahinahina, Lahaina, Maui, For Rubble Rock Revetment Purposes.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 662).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413954,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Affordable housing; Construction","description":"Requesting That Developers And County Planning Departments Encourage Smaller And Cheaper Housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413955,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Hawaii-Indonesia; Sister-State Relationship","description":"Requesting The Governor Of The State Of Hawaii And The Hawaii Sister-state Commission To Approve The Establishment Of A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And The Province Of Bali, Indonesia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413957,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Continuing education requirement for licensed social workers in Hawaii","description":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The National Association Of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter, To Develop Continuing Education Requirements For Licensed Social Workers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 58","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413958,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to extend the hours during which parking is prohibited on Isenberg Street.","description":"Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to extend the hours during which parking is prohibited on Isenberg Street.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-28","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR86/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=86","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413959,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Indefinite Military Detention; National Defense Authorization Act; Authorization for Use of Military Force; War; Terrorism","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Repeal The Mandatory Military Detention And Indefinite Detention Provisions Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012 And Amend The Authorization For Use Of Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR87/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413960,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning","description":"Urging The State Of Hawaii To Participate In The Coastal And Marine Spatial Planning Initiative Of The White House Council On Environmental Quality, Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, HAW, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR88/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=88","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413961,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Kuleana Lands; Great Mahele; Property-Tax Exemption;","description":"Urging The Counties To Continue Recognizing Kuleana Lands As Historical Lands And To Not Terminate Or Weaken The Property-tax Exemptions For Kuleana Lands.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR89/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=89","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413963,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board","description":"Urging The Governor To Properly Support The Small Business Regulatory Review Board Of The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism In Assisting Hawaii's Small Businesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Economic Revitalization & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR90/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=90","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413964,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"Innocence Redress Task Force","description":"Requesting The Attorney General To Convene A Task Force To Study The Need For State Legislation On Innocence Redress To Provide Compensation And Services To Persons Who Can Demonstrate They Were Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime And Imprisoned.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR91/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=91","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413965,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Requesting the Directors of Health and Human Services to adopt administrative rules that require care home operators in the State to obtain and maintain liability insurance.","description":"Requesting the Directors of Health and Human Services to adopt administrative rules that require care home operators in the State to obtain and maintain liability insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR92/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=92","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413969,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"HCDA; Land Acquisition; Kakaako Makai; Kamehameha Schools","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority To Engage In Efforts To Acquire The Parcel Of Kakaako Makai Land Commonly Known As The \"honolulu Ford Parcel\" And Other Lands Owned By Kamehameha Schools Located In Kakaako Makai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR93/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=93","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413970,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Socially Responsible Investments","description":"Encouraging And Requesting A Report On Socially Responsible Investments.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR94/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=94","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413971,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Driving Illegally with Revoked License","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study Of Vehicle Immobilization As A Sanction For Operating A Motor Vehicle With A License Revoked Or Suspended For Operating A Vehicle Under The Influence Of An Intoxicant.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR95/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413972,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"LRB; Study; Medical Loss Ratio","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Certain Issues Relating To Rising Health Insurance Premium Costs, As Addressed By House Bill No. 1896, Regular Session 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR96/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=96","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413973,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Tourism Industry; Visa Waiver Program","description":"Urging The Inclusion Of The People's Republic Of China In The Visa Waiver Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR97/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=97","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413975,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"VISIT USA Act; Philippines","description":"Requesting The Congress Of The United States To Support And Include The Philippines In The Visa Improvements To Stimulate International Tourism To The United States Of America Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR98/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=98","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413976,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Tarps and Canopies; Ban or Restriction on Public Beaches","description":"Requesting The Honolulu City Council To Consider A Ban Or Size Restriction On Tarps And Canopies On Public Beaches.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR99/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=99","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413977,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Honolulu Police Department; Memorandum of Understanding","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding With The Honolulu Police Department To Address The Lack Of Security And Rule Enforcement At Harbors Operated And Managed By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources On Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413978,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Medicaid Reimbursement; Federal Medical Assistance Percentage","description":"Urging The United States Department Of Health And Human Services To Increase The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage To Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413980,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"Smoking Prohibition In Housing Projects","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Prohibit Smoking In All Public Housing Projects And State Low-income Housing Projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413981,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare; End-of-Life Care","description":"Urging The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Private Health Insurers, And Private Health Providers To Adopt The Principles And Health Care Guidelines Regarding End-of-life Care In The Dartmouth Atlas Of Health Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413983,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Aloha Stadium Improvements","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Stadium Authority, In Consultation With The Hawaii Tourism Authority And The University Of Hawaii, To Conduct A Study Regarding The Feasibility Of Improving And Expanding The Aloha Stadium And Its Grounds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413985,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Coffee; Valuation; National Agricultural Statistics Service","description":"Urging The National Agricultural Statistics Service To Use Green Coffee, Instead Of Parchment Equivalent, As The Basis For Valuing Hawaii's Coffee Crops.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413986,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Affordable housing; Construction","description":"Requesting That Developers And County Planning Departments Encourage Smaller And Cheaper Housing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR106/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413987,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Hawaii-Indonesia; Sister-State Relationship.","description":"Requesting The Governor Of The State Of Hawaii And The Hawaii Sister-state Commission To Approve The Establishment Of A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii And The Province Of Bali, Indonesia.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR107/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=107","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413988,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Continuing education requirement for licensed social workers in Hawaii","description":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The National Association Of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter, To Develop Continuing Education Requirements For Licensed Social Workers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-13","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 58","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413989,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"President Grover Cleveland","description":"Honoring United States President Grover Cleveland For His Support Of The Hawaiian Monarchy And Efforts To Preserve The Hawaiian Kingdom, By Requesting The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Kauai, And County Of Hawaii To Name A State Or County Property In His Name, And Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Commission, Purchase, Or Partner With Another Entity To Create Or Obtain A Work Of Art, Whether Visual Or Literary, In His Name.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413991,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"International Response; Debris from Japanese Earthquake of March, 2011; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Develop An International Response Plan To The Tsunami Debris Generated By The March 2011 Earthquake In Japan That May Reach Hawaii's Shores.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA/ENE.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413992,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Affordable Housing; Family-Oriented Support Services","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Preserve Existing Affordable Housing And Create New Affordable Housing Opportunities, Family-oriented Support Services, Health Centers, Community Centers, Retail Services Related To Healthy Living, And Community Gardens Within Transit-oriented Development Zones Along The Honolulu Rail Transit Project Corridor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HSG/WLO with Representative(s) Marumoto, Thielen voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Oshiro excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413993,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"Lyon Arboretum; Manoa Road; Ownership, Maintenance, and Repair","description":"Convening A Manoa Road Task Force To Discuss Ownership, Maintenance, And Repair Responsibility Of The Portion Of Manoa Road Leading Up To The Lyon Arboretum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413995,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"State Submerged Lands; Non-Exclusive Easement; Lahaina, Maui","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Honokawai, Lahaina, Maui, For Seawall Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413997,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"Encouraging North Korea to Join APEC Working Group","description":"Encouraging The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea To Join The Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation's Business Advisory Council Working Group With The Republic Of Korea.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413998,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Iwi Kupuna; Cultural Monitoring; DLNR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Recommend Legislation On Cultural Monitoring Of Construction And Development Projects Within The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/HWN/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":413999,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Aloha Order of Merit; Daniel Kahikina Akaka","description":"Approving The Selection Of Daniel Kahikina Akaka To Be Inducted Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-19","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414000,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"DLNR; Inventory of Public Lands and Facilities","description":"Urging The State To Expand The Scope Of The Comprehensive Information System Established Pursuant To Act 54, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2011, To Further Include Public Facilities, Thereby Creating A Comprehensive Asset Management System For Public Lands And Public Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414001,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Office of Planning; Five Year Studies; Comprehensive Planning","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning To Timely Conduct And Complete Regional Plans And Studies As Required By Statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414003,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"Koolau Properties, LLC, Easement","description":"Authorizing The Grant Of A Fifty-five Year Term For A Non-exclusive Easement To Koolau Properties, Llc, For Seawall Purposes At Sprecklesville Beach Lots, Wailuku, Maui, As Approved By The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414005,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Education; No Child Left Behind, Waiver","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Apply To The United States Department Of Education For A Waiver Of The Requirements Of The No Child Left Behind Act.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414006,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Education; Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004; Report","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Review And Evaluate Compliance With And Effectiveness Of The Reinventing Education Act Of 2004, As Amended.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414007,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; Use of Facilities","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And State Librarian To Develop A Strategic Plan To Optimize The Use Of State Public Library Facilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-24","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414008,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Alternative Energy Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sustainable And Alternative Energy Assessment Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDT deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414009,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"President Grover Cleveland","description":"Honoring United States President Grover Cleveland For His Support Of The Hawaiian Monarchy And Efforts To Preserve The Hawaiian Kingdom, By Requesting The State Of Hawaii, City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, County Of Kauai, And County Of Hawaii To Name A State Or County Property In His Name, And Requesting The State Foundation On Culture And The Arts To Commission, Purchase, Or Partner With Another Entity To Create Or Obtain A Work Of Art, Whether Visual Or Literary, In His Name.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR53/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=53","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414011,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Lyon Arboretum; Manoa Road; Ownership, Maintenance, and Repair","description":"Convening A Manoa Road Task Force To Discuss Ownership, Maintenance, And Repair Responsibility Of The Portion Of Manoa Road Leading Up To The Lyon Arboretum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR54/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=54","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414012,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Encouraging North Korea to Join APEC Working Group","description":"Encouraging The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea To Join The Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation's Business Advisory Council Working Group With The Republic Of Korea.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR55/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=55","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414014,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Iwi Kupuna; Cultural Monitoring; DLNR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Recommend Legislation On Cultural Monitoring Of Construction And Development Projects Within The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/HWN/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR56/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=56","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414016,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Aloha Order of Merit; Daniel Kahikina Akaka","description":"Approving The Selection Of Daniel Kahikina Akaka To Be Inducted Into The Aloha Order Of Merit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR57/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=57","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414017,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"DLNR; Inventory of Public Lands and Facilities","description":"Urging The State To Expand The Scope Of The Comprehensive Information System Established Pursuant To Act 54, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2011, To Further Include Public Facilities, Thereby Creating A Comprehensive Asset Management System For Public Lands And Public Facilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR58/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=58","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414018,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Office of Planning; Five Year Studies; Comprehensive Planning","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning To Timely Conduct And Complete Regional Plans And Studies As Required By Statute.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR59/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=59","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414019,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Department of Agriculture; Animal Quarantine","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Form A Working Group To Determine The Feasibility Of Implementing The United Kingdom's Department Of Environment, Food, And Rural Affairs' Animal Quarantine Policies, Standards, And Procedures In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to AGL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR60/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=60","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414020,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Education; Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004; Report","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Review And Evaluate Compliance With And Effectiveness Of The Reinventing Education Act Of 2004, As Amended.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR61/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=61","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414021,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; Use of Facilities","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And State Librarian To Develop A Strategic Plan To Optimize The Use Of State Public Library Facilities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR62/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=62","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414022,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Alternative Energy Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sustainable And Alternative Energy Assessment Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/EDT, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR63/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=63","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414113,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Auditor; Management Audit; Measurement Standards Branch, Department of Agriculture","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management Audit Of The Measurement Standards Branch Within The Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Manahan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414118,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument; Customary Exchange","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Amend Presidential Proclamation 8031, As Amended By Proclamation 8112, To Include Customary Exchange As A Permitted Activity Within The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, HAW, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414127,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Disability Compensation Division Management Audit","description":"Requesting The Director Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Identify Ways To Improve And Accelerate The Processing Of Worker's Compensation Claims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414135,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Autism Awareness Month; April; Outreach and Awareness on Autism","description":"Declaring The Month Of April Of Each Year As Autism Awareness Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-18","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 662).","last_action_date":"2012-04-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414143,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Genetically Engineered Food Products","description":"Urging Food Manufacturers To Label All Genetically Modified Or Engineered Food Products As A \"genetically-engineered Food Product\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, ERB, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414152,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Task Force to Examine Use of Overtime by State and County Employees","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Convene A Task Force To Examine Management Policies Regarding The Use Of Overtime By State And County Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414159,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Lyon Arboretum; Manoa Road; Ownership, Maintenance, and Repair","description":"Convening A Manoa Road Task Force To Discuss Ownership, Maintenance, And Repair Responsibility Of The Portion Of Manoa Road Leading Up To The Lyon Arboretum.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414169,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop A State Action Plan To Combat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414178,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Human Rights State","description":"Recognizing Hawaii As A Human Rights State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414186,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Department of Human Services; Adult Protective Services; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study The Impact Of The New Adult Protective Services Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414195,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Department of Human Services; Certification and Licensure Fee; Study; Feasibility","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility And Benefits Of Establishing Certification And Licensure Fees To Support Certain Department Of Human Services' Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414205,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Department of Human Services; Demonstration Project; Healthcare Integration; Medicaid and Medicare","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Implement A Demonstration Project To Integrate Healthcare For Individuals Enrolled In Both Medicaid And Medicare.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414211,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Department of Human Services; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Medicaid; Report; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The State's Compliance With The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act With Emphasis On Medicaid Program Integrity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414222,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"Department of Human Services; Asset Limits; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On Asset Limits To Qualify For Public Assistance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414228,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Voter Participation Task Force","description":"Requesting The Chief Elections Officer To Convene A Voter Participation Task Force On Voter Registration And Voter Turnout In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414237,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Elderly","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among The Elderly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR109/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=109","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414246,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument; Customary Exchange","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Amend Presidential Proclamation 8031, As Amended By Proclamation 8112, To Include Customary Exchange As A Permitted Activity Within The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, HAW, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2012-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR110/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=110","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414258,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"Disability Compensation Division Management Audit","description":"Requesting The Director Of Labor And Industrial Relations To Identify Ways To Improve And Accelerate The Processing Of Worker's Compensation Claims.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR111/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=111","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414275,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Autism Awareness Month; April; Outreach and Awareness on Autism","description":"Declaring The Month Of April Of Each Year As Autism Awareness Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR113/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=113","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414283,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Genetically Engineered Food Products","description":"Urging Food Manufacturers To Label All Genetically Modified Or Engineered Food Products As A \"genetically-engineered Food Product\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, ERB, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR114/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=114","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414291,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"Lyon Arboretum; Manoa Road; Ownership, Maintenance, and Repair","description":"Convening A Manoa Road Task Force To Discuss Ownership, Maintenance, And Repair Responsibility Of The Portion Of Manoa Road Leading Up To The Lyon Arboretum.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR115/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=115","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414299,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Drainage; Sewage; East Honolulu; Flooding","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation And The City And County Of Honolulu To Inspect, Clean, And Fix The Drainage System In East Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR116/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=116","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414307,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Administrative Rules; Oio; Lay Gill Nets","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Amend Its Administrative Rules To Prohibit The Use Of Lay Gill Nets For Catching Oio.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR117/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=117","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414315,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Develop A State Action Plan To Combat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR118/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=118","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414324,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Human Rights State","description":"Recognizing Hawaii As A Human Rights State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR119/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=119","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414332,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"Department of Human Services; Adult Protective Services; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study The Impact Of The New Adult Protective Services Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR120/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=120","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414342,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Department of Human Services; Certification and Licensure Fee; Study; Feasibility","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility And Benefits Of Establishing Certification And Licensure Fees To Support Certain Department Of Human Services' Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR121/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=121","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414349,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Department of Human Services; Demonstration Project; Healthcare Integration; Medicaid and Medicare","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Implement A Demonstration Project To Integrate Healthcare For Individuals Enrolled In Both Medicaid And Medicare.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR122/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=122","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414359,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Department of Human Services; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Medicaid; Report; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On The State's Compliance With The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act With Emphasis On Medicaid Program Integrity.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR123/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414365,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Department of Human Services; Asset Limits; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Conduct A Study On Asset Limits To Qualify For Public Assistance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414374,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Voter Participation Task Force","description":"Requesting The Chief Elections Officer To Convene A Voter Participation Task Force On Voter Registration And Voter Turnout In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414383,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Submerged State Lands; Non-Exclusive Easement; Lahaina, Maui","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement, Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Mahinahina, Lahaina, Maui, For Rubble Rock Revetment Purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR124/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=124","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414389,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Study; Cemetery Decertification; Jurisdictional Issues; Office of Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs, In Consultation With The Department Of Health, The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Conduct A Study Of The Jurisdictional Issues Relating To The Process Of Removing Burial Sites In Order To Decertify A Cemetery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR125/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=125","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414394,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Study; Cemetery Decertification; Jurisdictional Issues; Office of Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs, In Consultation With The Department Of Health, The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs, To Conduct A Study Of The Jurisdictional Issues Relating To The Process Of Removing Burial Sites In Order To Decertify A Cemetery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR64/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=64","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414402,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Koolau Properties, LLC, Easement","description":"Authorizing The Grant Of A Fifty-five Year Term For A Non-exclusive Easement To Koolau Properties, Llc, For Seawall Purposes At Sprecklesville Beach Lots, Wailuku, Maui, As Approved By The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414403,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Banyan Drive; Land and Natural Resources; Study; Public-Private Partnership","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Public Land Development Corporation, With The Assistance Of The County Of Hawaii, To Conduct A Study On The Establishment Of A Public-private Partnership To Develop And Improve The East Hawaii Area Of Hawaii County.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414404,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance; EOA; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Director Of The Executive Office On Aging To Establish The Long-term Care Financing Task Force To Assess The Feasibility Of Establishing A Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414405,"bill_number":"HCR165","title":"Warning Signs; Alcohol Consumption; Pregnant Women","description":"Urging Alcohol Retailers And Licensed Premises Under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Post A Sign In Or About The Premises Warning Women Not To Drink Alcoholic Beverages During Pregnancy And The Department Of Health To Continue Its Efforts To Provide Statewide Training On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention, Identification, And Interventions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414406,"bill_number":"HCR166","title":"Department of Education; Memorandum of Agreement; Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Board Of Education To Formally Acknowledge The Establishment Of aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii And To Continue To Support And Implement The Recommendations Of aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii On Matters Relating To The Hawaiian Language Immersion Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414407,"bill_number":"HCR167","title":"Review; ESL; Hawaiian Language Programs","description":"Requesting A Review Of The State's Funding For Existing Esl Programs And Hawaiian Language Programs Offered In Hawaii And Any Disparities In Funding For The State's Two Official Languages.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414408,"bill_number":"HCR168","title":"Hanna Health; Permissible Uses","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Expand Its Interpretation Of The Use Provision In Hana Health's Land Lease.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414409,"bill_number":"HCR169","title":"Koreatown; Office of Planning; Counties","description":"Urging The Establishment Of Koreatown And Development Of A Master Plan For The Development Of A Koreatown.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 680).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414410,"bill_number":"HCR170","title":"VISIT USA Act; Support","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact The Visa Improvements To Stimulate International Tourism To The United States Of America Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to TSM/TIA/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414411,"bill_number":"HCR171","title":"Support for Establishment of Twenty-four Hour Open-air Cultural Marketplaces","description":"Supporting The Establishment Of Twenty-four Hour Open-air Cultural Marketplaces Throughout Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 52","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414412,"bill_number":"HCR172","title":"Yerevan, Armenia; Sister State","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Building A Lasting Relationship And Friendship Between The People Of Hawaii And Yerevan, Armenia.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414413,"bill_number":"HCR173","title":"Istanbul, Turkey; Sister State","description":"Recognizing The Cultural, Educational, Political, And Economic Relations Between The People Of Hawaii And Istanbul, Turkey.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414414,"bill_number":"HCR174","title":"Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare; Adoption of Principles and Guidelines","description":"Urging The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Private Health Insurers, And Private Health Providers To Adopt The Principles And Health Care Guidelines In The Dartmouth Atlas Of Health Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414415,"bill_number":"HCR175","title":"Drug Testing; Low-Income Housing Tenants and Applicants","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility And Effectiveness Of Implementing Drug Testing To Tenants, Selected Applicants, And Applicants Of Federal And State Low-income Housing In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414416,"bill_number":"HCR176","title":"Accreted Land; Waipahu and Westlock Shorelines; Coastal Zone Management","description":"Urging The Coastal Zone Management Program Under The Office Of Planning To Ascertain The Disposition Of Title And Ownership Of Acreage Along The Pearl Harbor Shoreline Bordering Waipahu And The Westlock Shorelines That Accumulated As A Result Of Mangroves, Vegetation, And Accreted Land From Rivers Upstream.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, WLO, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414417,"bill_number":"HCR177","title":"LRB Study; Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Assessment; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On Requiring Insurance Coverage For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Autism Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 680).","last_action_date":"2012-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414418,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"Reports; State Departments","description":"Requesting A Report Of State Expenditures Relating To Energy Conservation Contracts And Power Purchase Agreements.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-23","last_action":"(S) Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 705).","last_action_date":"2012-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414419,"bill_number":"HCR179","title":"Transportation; Traffic Study","description":"Requesting A Study On The Regional Traffic Impacts Of Proposed Developments And Increasing Tourism In The North Shore And Koolauloa Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414420,"bill_number":"HCR180","title":"Requesting the Public Utilities Commission to establish a moratorium on electricity rate increases until June 30, 2014.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Establish A Moratorium On Electricity Rate Increases Until June 30, 2014, And Consider Modification Of The Automatic Fuel Adjustment Clause For Electric Utilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=180","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414421,"bill_number":"HCR181","title":"Requesting the Insurance Commissioner to establish a moratorium on health insurance premium rate increases until June 30, 2014.","description":"Requesting the Insurance Commissioner to establish a moratorium on health insurance premium rate increases until June 30, 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR181/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=181","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414422,"bill_number":"HCR182","title":"Kukui Gardens and Mayor Wright Homes; Development; Master Plan","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority And The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Create A Redevelopment Master Plan For Kukui Gardens And Mayor Wright Homes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR182/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=182","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414423,"bill_number":"HCR183","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Focused Financial and Performance Audit; Cable Television Division","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Focused Financial And Performance Audit Of The Cable Television Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN/WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR183/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=183","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414424,"bill_number":"HCR184","title":"Department of Health; Five-Year Organizational and Strategic Plan","description":"Requiring The Department Of Health To Submit A Five-year Organizational And Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR184/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=184","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414425,"bill_number":"HCR185","title":"Demographics Collection; Hawaiian; Asian American; Publication","description":"Requesting The State's Full Compliance With The United States Office Of Management And Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Entitled \"race And Ethnic Standards For Federal Statistics And Administrative Reporting\", And The Publication Of Collected Data Subject To Applicable State And Federal Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HWN/PGM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR185/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=185","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414426,"bill_number":"HCR186","title":"Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week; Sustainability","description":"Requesting The Week Of October 1 Through 7, 2012, To Be Recognized As \"hawaii Fishing And Seafood Week\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR186/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=186","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414427,"bill_number":"HCR187","title":"Access to Justice; Civil Legal Services; Paralegals; Adjunct","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Ensure That The Access To Justice Commission's Task Force On Adjunct Providers Of Legal Services Includes At Least As Many Non-lawyers As Lawyers And Representatives Of Certain Groups.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR187/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414428,"bill_number":"HCR188","title":"House Concurrent Resolution; Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Review Its By-laws And Policies, Applicable Administrative Rules And Statutes, As Well As Any Internal Practices And Procedures, To Provide The Best Possible Legal Protection For Public School Teachers And Administrators Who Have Concerns About Re-admitting Certain Students To The Classroom Following Any Disciplinary Action Of The Student For Abuse Or Possession Of Alcohol Or Drugs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=188","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414429,"bill_number":"HCR189","title":"Cybersecurity; University of Hawaii","description":"Urging University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish A Graduate-level Information Assurance Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR189/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=189","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414430,"bill_number":"HCR190","title":"Hawaiian Sandalwood; Conservation and Regulation of Harvesting; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Examine State Regulation Of The Harvesting Of Hawaiian Sandalwood.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/AGL.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=190","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414431,"bill_number":"HCR191","title":"Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972; 40th Anniversary","description":"Recognizing The 40th Anniversary Of The Coastal Zone Management Act Of 1972.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR191/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=191","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414432,"bill_number":"HCR192","title":"Secure Forensic Facility; Health; Public Safety; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Convene A Task Force To Develop A Plan For The Design, Development, Construction, And Operation Of A Secure Forensic Facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR192/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=192","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414433,"bill_number":"HCR193","title":"Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Provide Academic Credit Or Some Other Incentive Or Penalty To Motivate Students To Take The Adequate Yearly Progress Tests Seriously.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414434,"bill_number":"HCR194","title":"Waikiki Natatorium Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Study The Possibility Of Future Developments For The Waikiki Natatorium Site.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on WLO/TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR194/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=194","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414435,"bill_number":"HCR195","title":"Net Energy Metering; Group Net Metering; PUC","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Adopt Rules To Require Electric Utility Companies To Permit Group Net Metering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR195/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=195","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414436,"bill_number":"HCR196","title":"DOTAX; DBEDT; Solar Water Heating System Tax Credit; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation, With The Cooperation Of The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Offering A Solar Water Heating System Tax Credit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=196","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414437,"bill_number":"HCR197","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Adult Residential Care Facilities; Nursing Homes; Domiciliary Care Facilities; Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulation; Auditor Study; Long-Term Care Commission","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study To Assess The Feasibility Of Consolidating Oversight Responsibility Of Adult Residential Care And Foster Home Facilities Under A Single Department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=197","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414438,"bill_number":"HCR198","title":"International Response; Debris from Japanese Earthquake of March, 2011; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Develop An International Response Plan To The Tsunami Debris Generated By The March 2011 Earthquake In Japan That May Reach Hawaii's Shores.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414439,"bill_number":"HCR199","title":"Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Elderly","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among The Elderly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR199/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=199","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414440,"bill_number":"HCR200","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Commercial Harbors; Coral Reef Ecosystem Protection; Department of Transportation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Executive Order 13089","description":"Requesting The President To Amend Executive Order 13089 To Exempt Maintenance And Dredging Activities In Existing Small Boat And Commercial Harbors Within The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR200/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=200","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414441,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Electric Vehicles; Parking and Charging Stations; Financing","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Determine Financing Mechanisms To Assist Private Parking Lot Owners With The Costs Associated With Providing Parking Stalls And Charging Units For Electric Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR201/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=201","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414442,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Audit; Deposit Beverage Container Program","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Not Impose Any Increase To The Non-refundable Deposit Beverage Container Fee Until The Auditor Has Completed An Updated Management And Financial Audit Of The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/ENE.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR202/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=202","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414443,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Maui Regional Public Safety Complex at Puunene","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Enter Into A Public-private Partnership Agreement For The Planning, Design, Construction, Turnkey, And Financing Of A New Maui Regional Public Safety Complex At Puunene, Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR203/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=203","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414444,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Vehicle Registration; Tax Credit","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Vehicle Registration Credit For Residents Who Drive Limited Miles In Their Vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR204/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414445,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"Kupuna Terrace; City and County of Honolulu","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Waive All Fines Related To The Construction And Demolition Of The Kupuna Terrace In Waimanalo.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR205/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=205","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414446,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"Alternative Energy Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sustainable And Alternative Energy Assessment Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR206/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414447,"bill_number":"HCR207","title":"Molokai Irrigation System; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Agriculture To Convene A Task Force To Develop Long-range Goals And Plans For The Molokai Irrigation System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Manahan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR207/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=207","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414448,"bill_number":"HCR208","title":"Irrigation Water","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Address The Dangerously Low Level Of Irrigation Water Supply And Improve The Agricultural Economy.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Manahan excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR208/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=208","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414449,"bill_number":"HCR209","title":"Department of Education; Childcare Services; Hana School Infant and Toddler Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support And Provide Adequate Funding To The Hana School Infant And Toddler Program For The Hana Community.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR209/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=209","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414450,"bill_number":"HCR210","title":"Education; Bullying; Cyberbullying; Harassment","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And The Department Of Education To Maintain, Monitor, And Enforce Anti-bullying, Anti-cyberbullying, And Anti-harassment Policies And Procedures To Protect Public And Charter School Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR210/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=210","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414451,"bill_number":"HCR211","title":"Human Trafficking","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii College Of Social Sciences Public Policy Center And Spark M. Matsunaga Institute For Peace And Conflict Resolution To Collaborate With State Agencies And Advocacy Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Plan That Coordinates Statewide Policies And Services For Victims And Survivors Of Human Trafficking In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR211/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=211","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414452,"bill_number":"HCR212","title":"Traffic safety; Driverless cars","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Review And Report On Policies Relating To The Use Of Driverless Vehicles In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR212/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=212","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414453,"bill_number":"HCR213","title":"Bonds; Clean Energy; Loans","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding The Creation Of A Clean Energy Bond Loan Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR213/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=213","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414454,"bill_number":"HCR214","title":"Office of International Affairs; Lieutenant Governor","description":"Encouraging The Governor To Transfer The Responsibilities For The Administration Of The Office Of International Affairs From The Department Of Business, Economic Development And Tourism To The Lieutenant Governor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR214/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=214","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414455,"bill_number":"HCR215","title":"Keystone Pipeline; Energy Independence","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Lower National Energy Costs By Approving The Keystone Xl Pipeline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR215/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=215","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414456,"bill_number":"HCR216","title":"Disabled Veterans; Commissaries","description":"Urging The United States House Of Representatives Armed Services Committee And Subcommittee On Military Personnel To Act Favorably On H.r. 2148 And To Report The Bill To The United States House Of Representatives For Further Action.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR216/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=216","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414457,"bill_number":"HCR217","title":"Pentagon Budget; Research and Development Funding","description":"Urging The Preservation Of Research And Development Funding In The Pentagon Budget.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR217/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=217","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414458,"bill_number":"HCR218","title":"Department of Defense; Job Retention","description":"Urging The President Of The United States, Chairperson Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff, Secretary Of Defense, Hawaii Congressional Delegation, Governor, And Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii  Military Affairs Council, To Do Everything Within Their Power And Influence To Retain Military And Defense-related Civilian Jobs In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR218/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=218","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414459,"bill_number":"HCR219","title":"Veterinarians; Electronic Prescription Accountability System","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Simplified Reporting System For Veterinarians To Comply With Part Viii Of Chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Pertaining To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee on FIN recommends that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR219/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=219","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414460,"bill_number":"HCR220","title":"Veterinarians; Electronic Prescription Accountability System","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Exempt Veterinarians From The Requirements Of Part Viii Of Chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Pertaining To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System, Through July 1, 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR220/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=220","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414461,"bill_number":"HCR221","title":"Music Therapy; Music Therapists; Sunrise Review; Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review Of The Regulation And Licensure Of Music Therapists.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR221/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=221","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414462,"bill_number":"HCR222","title":"Transportation Worker Identification Credential; TWIC Card","description":"Requesting The Department Of Homeland Security To Extend The Hours Of Operation Of The Transportation Worker Identification Credential Enrollment Center On Oahu And To Open A Second Center Located Around The Port Area Or West Of The Port Area On Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR222/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=222","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414463,"bill_number":"HCR223","title":"Procurement; Hawaii Businesses; Military","description":"Encouraging The United States Department Of Defense To Procure Goods And Services That Are Used To Support Hawaii-based United States Military Personnel And Facilities From Hawaii Businesses And To Cooperate With The Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii To Host Trade Shows That Feature Local Businesses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR223/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=223","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414464,"bill_number":"HCR224","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Renewable Energy Objectives","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Carry Out Objectives And Actions To Encourage And Support Electric Utilities In Maximizing Renewable Energy Generation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR224/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=224","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414465,"bill_number":"HCR225","title":"Emergency Room Abuse","description":"Urging The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services And Medical Insurance Providers To Create A Penalty Or Disincentive For Those Who Abuse Emergency Room Visits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR225/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=225","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414466,"bill_number":"HCR226","title":"HPHA; Minimum Rent Schedule; Low-Income Housing","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Honor H.c.r. No. 282, H.d. 1, \"urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Increase The Minimum Rent Schedule\", That Was Adopted During The Regular Session Of 2009.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR226/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=226","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414467,"bill_number":"HCR227","title":"Diabetes; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Creation Of A Diabetes Prevention Task Force To Study Prevention Strategies, Track Policy Changes And Report To The Legislature With Recommended Actions Halting The Diabetes Epidemic In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR227/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=227","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414468,"bill_number":"HCR228","title":"Education; School Closures","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Explore Options In Preventing Likelike Elementary School From Future Closure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR228/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=228","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414469,"bill_number":"HCR229","title":"Historic Liliha Town; Signage; Transportation","description":"Requesting The State Department Of Transportation And The City Department Of Transportation Services To Revise Signage To 'historic Liliha Town'.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 61","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR229/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=229","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414470,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Holo Holo Koloa","description":"Congratulating Malama Koloa For Receiving A Designation Of Holo Holo Koloa As A State Scenic Byway And Supporting The Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan For Holo Holo Koloa.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR112/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414471,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Koolau Properties, LLC, Easement","description":"Authorizing The Grant Of A Fifty-five Year Term For A Non-exclusive Easement To Koolau Properties, Llc, For Seawall Purposes At Sprecklesville Beach Lots, Wailuku, Maui, As Approved By The Board Of Land And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414472,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance; EOA; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Director Of The Executive Office On Aging To Establish The Long-term Care Financing Task Force To Assess The Feasibility Of Establishing A Modest, Public, Long-term Care Insurance Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414473,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"Department of Education; Memorandum of Agreement; Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education And Board Of Education To Formally Acknowledge The Establishment Of aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii And To Continue To Support And Implement The Recommendations Of aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii On Matters Relating To The Hawaiian Language Immersion Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414474,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Review; ESL; Hawaiian Language Programs","description":"Requesting A Review Of The State's Funding For Existing Esl Programs And Hawaiian Language Programs Offered In Hawaii And Any Disparities In Funding For The State's Two Official Languages.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414475,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"VISIT USA Act; Support","description":"Urging The Congress Of The United States To Enact The Visa Improvements To Stimulate International Tourism To The United States Of America Act.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414476,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"Support for Establishment of Twenty-four Hour Open-air Cultural Marketplaces","description":"Supporting The Establishment Of Twenty-four Hour Open-air Cultural Marketplaces Throughout Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to ERB, FIN, referral sheet 52","last_action_date":"2012-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414477,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Yerevan, Armenia; Sister State","description":"Recognizing The Importance Of Building A Lasting Relationship And Friendship Between The People Of Hawaii And Yerevan, Armenia.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414478,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Istanbul, Turkey; Sister State","description":"Recognizing The Cultural, Educational, Political, And Economic Relations Between The People Of Hawaii And Istanbul, Turkey.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414479,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Dartmouth Atlas of Healthcare; Adoption of Principles and Guidelines","description":"Urging The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Private Health Insurers, And Private Health Providers To Adopt The Principles And Health Care Guidelines In The Dartmouth Atlas Of Health Care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414480,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Drug Testing; Low-Income Housing Tenants and Applicants","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility And Effectiveness Of Implementing Drug Testing To Tenants, Selected Applicants, And Applicants Of Federal And State Low-income Housing In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414481,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Accreted Land; Waipahu and Westlock Shorelines; Coastal Zone Management","description":"Urging The Coastal Zone Management Program Under The Office Of Planning To Ascertain The Disposition Of Title And Ownership Of Acreage Along The Pearl Harbor Shoreline Bordering Waipahu And The Westlock Shorelines That Accumulated As A Result Of Mangroves, Vegetation, And Accreted Land From Rivers Upstream.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, WLO, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414482,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Requests that the Legislative Reference Bureau study what impact the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will have on mandates proposed by pending legislation for health insurers to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and the cost of providing such coverage in Hawaii.","description":"Requests that the Legislative Reference Bureau study what impact the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will have on mandates proposed by pending legislation for health insurers to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, and the cost of providing such coverage in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on LMG as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cabanilla, Carroll, Mizuno, Thielen excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414483,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Task Force; Tesoro Oil Refinery","description":"Requesting The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives To Convene A Legislative Task Force To Assess The Impact Of The Potential Sale Of The Tesoro Oil Refinery On Consumers And The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414484,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Reports; State agencies","description":"Requesting A Report Of All State Department Expenditures Relating To Energy Conservation Contracts And Power Purchase Agreements.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414485,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"Transportation; Traffic Study","description":"Requesting A Study On The Regional Traffic Impacts Of Proposed Developments And Increasing Tourism In The North Shore And Koolauloa Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414486,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"Requesting the Public Utilities Commission to establish a moratorium on electricity rate increases until June 30, 2014.","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Establish A Moratorium On Electricity Rate Increases Until June 30, 2014, And Consider Modification Of The Automatic Fuel Adjustment Clause For Electric Utilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414487,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Requesting the Insurance Commissioner to establish a moratorium on health insurance premium rate increases until June 30, 2014.","description":"Requesting the Insurance Commissioner to establish a moratorium on health insurance premium rate increases until June 30, 2014.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414488,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Demographics Collection; Hawaiian; Asian American; Publication","description":"Requesting The State's Full Compliance With The United States Office Of Management And Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Entitled \"race And Ethnic Standards For Federal Statistics And Administrative Reporting\", And The Publication Of Collected Data Subject To Applicable State And Federal Laws.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414489,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week; Sustainability","description":"Requesting The Week Of October 1 Through 7, 2012, To Be Recognized As \"hawaii Fishing And Seafood Week\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414490,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"House Resolution; Public Schools.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Review Its By-laws And Policies, Applicable Administrative Rules And Statutes, As Well As Any Internal Practices And Procedures, To Provide The Best Possible Legal Protection For Public School Teachers And Administrators Who Have Concerns About Re-admitting Certain Students To The Classroom Following Any Disciplinary Action Of The Student For Abuse Or Possession Of Alcohol Or Drugs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414491,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Cybersecurity; University of Hawaii","description":"Urging University Of Hawaii West Oahu To Establish A Graduate-level Information Assurance Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414492,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Hawaiian Sandalwood; Conservation and Regulation of Harvesting; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Examine State Regulation Of The Harvesting Of Hawaiian Sandalwood.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414493,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972; 40th Anniversary","description":"Recognizing The 40th Anniversary Of The Coastal Zone Management Act Of 1972.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414494,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Provide Academic Credit Or Some Other Incentive Or Penalty To Motivate Students To Take The Adequate Yearly Progress Tests Seriously.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414495,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Net Energy Metering; Group Net Metering; PUC","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Adopt Rules To Require Electric Utility Companies To Permit Group Net Metering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414496,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"Liquefied Natural Gas; Report","description":"Requesting An Update Of The Hawaii Energy Forum's Report On Liquefied Natural Gas Options For The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Saiki excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414497,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Adult Residential Care Facilities; Nursing Homes; Domiciliary Care Facilities; Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulation; Auditor Study; Long-Term Care Commission","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study To Assess The Feasibility Of Consolidating Oversight Responsibility Of Adult Residential Care And Foster Home Facilities Under A Single Department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, LMG, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414498,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"International Response; Debris from Japanese Earthquake of March, 2011; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Develop An International Response Plan To The Tsunami Debris Generated By The March 2011 Earthquake In Japan That May Reach Hawaii's Shores.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414499,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Commercial Harbors; Coral Reef Ecosystem Protection; Department of Transportation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Executive Order 13089","description":"Requesting The President To Amend Executive Order 13089 To Exempt Maintenance And Dredging Activities In Existing Small Boat And Commercial Harbors Within The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414500,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Electric Vehicles; Parking and Charging Stations; Financing","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Determine Financing Mechanisms To Assist Private Parking Lot Owners With The Costs Associated With Providing Parking Stalls And Charging Units For Electric Vehicles.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414501,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Audit; Deposit Beverage Container Program","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Not Impose Any Increase To The Non-refundable Deposit Beverage Container Fee Until The Auditor Has Completed An Updated Management And Financial Audit Of The Deposit Beverage Container Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414502,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Maui Regional Public Safety Complex at Puunene","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Enter Into A Public-private Partnership Agreement For The Planning, Design, Construction, Turnkey, And Financing Of A New Maui Regional Public Safety Complex At Puunene, Maui.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414503,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"Vehicle Registration; Tax Credit","description":"Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Create A Vehicle Registration Credit For Residents Who Drive Limited Miles In Their Vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414504,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Outdoor Circle","description":"Recognizing The 100th Anniversary Of The Outdoor Circle In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-20","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414505,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Kupuna Terrace; City and County of Honolulu","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Waive All Fines Related To The Construction And Demolition Of The Kupuna Terrace In Waimanalo.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HAW recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414506,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Alternative Energy Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sustainable And Alternative Energy Assessment Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414507,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Education; Bullying; Cyberbullying; Harassment","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And The Department Of Education To Maintain, Monitor, And Enforce Anti-bullying, Anti-cyberbullying, And Anti-harassment Policies And Procedures To Protect Public And Charter School Students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414508,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Traffic safety; Driverless cars","description":"Urging The Department Of Transportation To Review And Report On Policies Relating To The Use Of Driverless Vehicles In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Herkes, Manahan, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414509,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"Bonds; Clean Energy; Loans","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Study And Make Recommendations Regarding The Creation Of A Clean Energy Bond Loan Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414510,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"Office of International Affairs; Lieutenant Governor","description":"Encouraging The Governor To Transfer The Responsibilities For The Administration Of The Office Of International Affairs From The Department Of Business, Economic Development And Tourism To The Lieutenant Governor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414511,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Keystone Pipeline; Energy Independence","description":"Urging The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Lower National Energy Costs By Approving The Keystone Xl Pipeline.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414512,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Disabled Veterans; Commissaries","description":"Urging The United States House Of Representatives Armed Services Committee And Subcommittee On Military Personnel To Act Favorably On H.r. 2148 And To Report The Bill To The United States House Of Representatives For Further Action.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414513,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"Pentagon Budget; Research and Development Funding","description":"Urging The Preservation Of Research And Development Funding In The Pentagon Budget.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414514,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Department of Defense; Job Retention","description":"Urging The President Of The United States, Chairperson Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff, Secretary Of Defense, Hawaii Congressional Delegation, Governor, And Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii  Military Affairs Council, To Do Everything Within Their Power And Influence To Retain Military And Defense-related Civilian Jobs In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414515,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Veterinarians; Electronic Prescription Accountability System","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Develop A Simplified Reporting System For Veterinarians To Comply With Part Viii Of Chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Pertaining To The Electronic Prescription Accountability System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee on FIN recommends that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414516,"bill_number":"HR171","title":"Transportation Worker Identification Credential; TWIC Card","description":"Requesting The Department Of Homeland Security To Extend The Hours Of Operation Of The Transportation Worker Identification Credential Enrollment Center On Oahu And To Open A Second Center Located Around The Port Area Or West Of The Port Area On Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414517,"bill_number":"HR172","title":"Procurement; Hawaii Businesses; Military","description":"Encouraging The United States Department Of Defense To Procure Goods And Services That Are Used To Support Hawaii-based United States Military Personnel And Facilities From Hawaii Businesses And To Cooperate With The Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii To Host Trade Shows That Feature Local Businesses.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on ERB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll, Saiki, Ward, Wooley excused (4).","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414518,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Renewable Energy Objectives","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Carry Out Objectives And Actions To Encourage And Support Electric Utilities In Maximizing Renewable Energy Generation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414519,"bill_number":"HR174","title":"Emergency Room Abuse","description":"Urging The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services And Medical Insurance Providers To Create A Penalty Or Disincentive For Those Who Abuse Emergency Room Visits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414520,"bill_number":"HR175","title":"HPHA; Minimum Rent Schedule; Low-Income Housing","description":"Urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Honor H.c.r. No. 282, H.d. 1, \"urging The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Increase The Minimum Rent Schedule\", That Was Adopted During The Regular Session Of 2009.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414521,"bill_number":"HR176","title":"Diabetes; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Creation Of A Diabetes Prevention Task Force To Study Prevention Strategies, Track Policy Changes And Report To The Legislature With Recommended Actions Halting The Diabetes Epidemic In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR176/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=176","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414522,"bill_number":"HR177","title":"Education; School Closures","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Explore Options In Preventing Likelike Elementary School From Future Closure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 50","last_action_date":"2012-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR177/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=177","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414523,"bill_number":"HR178","title":"Historic Liliha Town; Signage; Transportation","description":"Requesting The State Department Of Transportation And The City Department Of Transportation Services To Revise Signage To 'historic Liliha Town'.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(H) Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 61","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR178/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=178","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414524,"bill_number":"SCR126","title":"LaiOpua 2020; North Kona","description":"Expressing Support For Laiopua 2020 And Its Efforts To Construct The Laiopua Community Center Complex.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT/HAW, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR126/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=126","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414525,"bill_number":"SCR127","title":"Mental Health Parity; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Working Group To Determine State Compliance With The Federal Paul Wellstone And Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity And Addiction Equity Act Of 2008 And To Enhance Existing State Parity Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR127/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414526,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Auditor Report; Mandatory Coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Social And Financial Effects Of Requiring Health Insurers To Provide Coverage For Autism Spectrum Disorders.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR128/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=128","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414527,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Prescription Drug Coverage; Copayment; Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Impact Assessment Report On Legislation Mandating Certain Health Insurance Coverage For Outpatient Prescription Drugs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HLT/CPC, LMG, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR129/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414528,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Homelessness; Non-governmental Organizations","description":"Supporting Efforts By Non-governmental Organizations That Assist In Finding Opportunities And Solutions To Address Homelessness In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR130/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414529,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Human Trafficking","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii College On Social Sciences Public Policy Center And Spark M. Matsunaga Institute For Peace And Conflict Resolution To Collaborate With State Agencies And Advocacy Organizations To Develop A Comprehensive Plan That Coordinates Statewide Policies And Services For Victims And Survivors Of Human Trafficking In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR131/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414530,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Adult Education; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Possible Reorganization Of The Department Of Education's Adult Education Program To Better Align Portions Of The Program With Departments Or Agencies Of The State Or Counties Rather Than The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR132/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=132","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414531,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Convening a Legislative Agriculture Policy Task Force to Review Agricultural Policies from Other States to Assist with the Development of Hawaii's Agricultural Industry","description":"Convening a Legislative Agriculture Policy Task Force to Review Agricultural Policies from Other States to Assist with the Development of Hawaii's Agricultural Industry","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR133/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=133","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414532,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Commodities; Incentive Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Implement An Incentive Program To Promote The Purchase Of Hawaii-grown Agricultural Commodities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) The committees on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tsuji, Hashem, Awana, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Marumoto, Riviere; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Tokioka.","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR134/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=134","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414533,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Agricultural Development and Food Security","description":"Expressing Support For The Department Of Agriculture's Efforts To Stimulate The State's Agriculture Industry, Increase And Diversify Agricultural Output, And Promote Food Security.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR135/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=135","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414534,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Magoon Research and Teaching Facility","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Designate The Magoon Research And Teaching Facility Site For Use By The University Of Hawaii At Manoa College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR136/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=136","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414535,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Aerospace Development; Partnership with Alaska","description":"Requesting The Office Of Aerospace Development To Develop And Promote A Partnership In Aerospace With The State Of Alaska To Expand And Diversify Both States' Economies And The United States Space Program.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-27","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR137/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=137","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414536,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"Indefinite Military Detention; National Defense Authorization Act; Authorization for Use of Military Force; War; Terrorism","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Repeal The Mandatory Military Detention And Indefinite Detention Provisions Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012 And Amend The Authorization For Use Of Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR138/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414537,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Supporting United States Military Presence in Hawaii","description":"Encouraging The Military Strategy Of Forward-basing A Visible Military Force In Hawaii And Urging The Military Affairs Council Of The Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii To Continue With Its Work As The Liaison For Hawaii In Matters Relating To The Military's Presence In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) The committee(s) on PBM recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2012-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR139/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=139","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414538,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"HART; Ridership Levels Data","description":"Urging The Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Determine Cost-effective And Revenue-generating Ridership Levels For The Rail Transit System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Oshiro excused (1).","last_action_date":"2012-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR140/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=140","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414539,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week","description":"Declaring The First Week Of October As Hawaii Fishing And Seafood Week.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-05","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, referral sheet 63","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR141/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=141","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414540,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"Continuing education requirement for licensed social workers in Hawaii","description":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The National Association Of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter, To Develop Continuing Education Requirements For Licensed Social Workers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 59","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR142/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=142","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414541,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Demographics Collection; Hawaiian; Asian American; Publication","description":"Requesting The State's Full Compliance With The United States Office Of Management And Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Entitled \"race And Ethnic Standards For Federal Statistics And Administrative Reporting\", And The Publication Of Collected Race And Ethnicity Data Subject To Applicable State And Federal Laws.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-26","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR143/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=143","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414542,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Waikiki Natatorium; Future Use; DLNR; Study; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Future Of The Waikiki Natatorium Site.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR144/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=144","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414543,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"Office of Planning; Coastal Zone Management; Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning To Continue Its Pursuit Of Federal Funding For The Coastal Zone Management Program And Advocate For Compliance By Agencies With The Requirements And Duties Of Chapter 205a, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR145/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=145","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414544,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Audit; State agencies","description":"Requesting An Audit Of All State Department Expenditures Relating To Maintenance Contracts And Expenditures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR146/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=146","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414545,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Medicaid; QUEST; Basic Health Program; Department of Human Services","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Reexamine The Basic Health Program Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Once Federal Rules Have Been Issued And To Consider Amending The Federal Section 1115 Waiver Granted To Hawaii To Raise The Medicaid Income Eligibility Ceiling To Provide The Greatest Health Care Coverage To Serve The Needs Of Hawaii's People.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR147/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=147","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414546,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Collaboration; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Promote Collaboration Between Community Hospitals And Community Health Centers And Develop A Plan To Have Certain Rural Hospitals Designated As Federally Qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR148/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=148","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414547,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Lobbyists; Disclosures; Task Force; Ethics Commission","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Establish A Task Force To Review Lobbyist Disclosure Laws And Lobbyist Disclosure Reports And Recommend Legislation To Ensure Transparency And Public Disclosure Of Lobbyist Expenditures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR149/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=149","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414548,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Voter Participation Task Force","description":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Convene A Voter Participation Task Force On Voter Registration And Voter Turnout In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR150/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=150","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414549,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Hawaiian Fishponds; DLNR; DOH; Office of Planning","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And Office Of Planning To Streamline The Permitting Process For The Restoration Of Hawaiian Fishponds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WLO/EEP with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ching, Tokioka excused (2).","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR151/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=151","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414550,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"Warning Signs; Alcohol Consumption; Pregnant Women","description":"Urging Alcohol Retailers And Licensed Premises Under Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Post A Sign In Or About The Premises Warning Women Not To Drink Alcoholic Beverages During Pregnancy And The Department Of Health To Continue Its Efforts To Provide Statewide Training On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention, Identification, And Interventions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR152/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=152","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414551,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Department of Human Services; Demonstration Project; Healthcare Integration; Medicaid and Medicare","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Implement A Demonstration Project To Integrate Healthcare For Individuals Enrolled In Both Medicaid And Medicare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to HUS/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR153/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=153","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414552,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Legislative Reference Bureau; Legislature Members; Term Limits","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Implementing Term Limits For Members Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR154/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=154","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414553,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Liability and Property Damage Insurance","description":"Urging The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission To Require Each Stewardship Program Conducting Activities On The Kahoolawe Island Reserve To Obtain Liability And Property Damage Insurance And List The State As An Additional Insured.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ching, Thielen, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Marumoto, Oshiro, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2012-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR155/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=155","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414554,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"UH Hilo; Aviation Program; Exploratory Committee","description":"Urging The Creation Of An Exploratory Committee To Consider The Establishment Of An International Aviation Training Center At The Hilo International Airport And An Advanced Aviation Degree Training Program At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR156/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=156","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414555,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Hawaiian Sandalwood; Conservation and Regulation of Harvesting; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Examine State Regulation Of The Harvesting Of Hawaiian Sandalwood.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-03","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 60","last_action_date":"2012-04-05","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR157/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=157","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414556,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Geothermal Royalties; DLNR; DBEDT","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Provide Greater Transparency In The Allocation Of Geothermal Royalties So That Benefits Accrue To The Community In Which The Geothermal Resources Are Located, And To Take Various Actions To Further The Development Of Geothermal Resources With The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR158/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=158","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414557,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Waikiki Natatorium Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Study The Possibility Of Future Developments For The Waikiki Natatorium Site.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR159/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=159","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414558,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"DCCA Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Financial And Performance Audit Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to CPN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Commerce and Consumer Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR160/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=160","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414559,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Access to Justice; Civil Legal Services; Paralegals; Adjunct","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Ensure That The Access To Justice Commission's Task Force On Adjunct Providers Of Legal Services Includes At Least As Many Non-lawyers As Lawyers And Representatives Of Certain Groups.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR161/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=161","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414560,"bill_number":"SCR162","title":"Climate Change; United Nations; Conference","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Request That The Director Of The Office Of Global Change Of The United States Department Of State Propose To The Conference Of Parties For The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change That The United States Host The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference In Honolulu, Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-20","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR162/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=162","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414561,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Provide Academic Credit Or Some Other Incentive Or Penalty To Motivate Students To Take The Adequate Yearly Progress Tests Seriously.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR163/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=163","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414562,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"Secure Forensic Facility; Health; Public Safety; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Public Safety To Convene A Task Force To Develop A Plan For The Design, Development, Construction, And Operation Of A Secure Forensic Facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH/PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR164/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=164","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414563,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"Transportation; Traffic Study","description":"Requesting A Study On The Regional Traffic Impacts Of Proposed Developments And Increasing Tourism In The North Shore And Koolauloa Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/WLH/TSM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR165/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=165","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414564,"bill_number":"SCR166","title":"Opihi; Resource Management; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rules; Annual Reports","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Rules To Regulate And Control Opihi Harvesting To Allow Opihi Stocks To Naturally Replenish Themselves And Support Sustainable Harvesting And To Annually Report On Its Efforts To Replenish Opihi Stocks, The Effectiveness Of These Efforts, And Recommendations And Proposed Legislation For Improvement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR166/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=166","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414565,"bill_number":"SCR167","title":"Task Force to Examine Use of Overtime by State and County Employees","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Convene A Task Force To Examine Management Policies Regarding The Use Of Overtime By State And County Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR167/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=167","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414566,"bill_number":"SCR168","title":"Electric Vehicles; Parking and Charging Stations; Financing","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Determine Financing Mechanisms To Assist Private Parking Lot Owners With The Costs Associated With Providing Parking Stalls And Charging Units For Electric Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) The committee on ENE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR168/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=168","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414567,"bill_number":"SCR169","title":"Invisible Children, Inc.; Joseph Kony","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Continue To Ensure That United States Advisory Forces Remain In Uganda Until Joseph Kony Is Removed And Stability Is Brought To The Country.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(H) Referred to INT, referral sheet 64","last_action_date":"2012-04-13","committee":"International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR169/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=169","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414568,"bill_number":"SCR170","title":"Maui Regional Public Safety Complex at Puunene","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Enter Into A Public-private Partnership Agreement For The Planning, Design, Construction, Turnkey, And Financing Of A New Maui Regional Public Safety Complex At Puunene, Maui, With A Strong Emphasis On Re-entry, Transition, And Support For Family Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to PBM, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Public Safety & Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR170/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=170","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414569,"bill_number":"SCR171","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation Infrastructure; Acquisition and Land Transfer","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Acquire Land For Improvements To Its Infrastructure Necessary To Achieve Its Mission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) The committees on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tsuji, Hashem, Awana, Choy, Evans, McKelvey, Nishimoto, Marumoto, Riviere; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Brower, Tokioka.","last_action_date":"2012-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR171/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=171","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414570,"bill_number":"SCR172","title":"Land Use Task Force; Urban Sprawl","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning To Convene A Task Force To Review All State And County Land Use Practices And Develop Recommendations To Reduce Urban Sprawl, Properly Develop Urban Areas, And Revise County Laws To Reflect Strategic Land Use Practices For Main Street Redevelopment That Support Public Transportation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR172/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=172","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414571,"bill_number":"SCR173","title":"Office of Planning; Elevated Rapid Transit Route; Planning","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning To Coordinate With All State Agencies That Hold Title To Or Leases Of Land Along The Transit Route To Develop A Community Development Plan For Communities Along The Route.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to TRN/WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR173/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=173","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414572,"bill_number":"SCR174","title":"Koreatown; Office of Planning; Counties","description":"Urging The Establishment Of Koreatown And Development Of A Master Plan For The Development Of A Koreatown.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO/INT, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR174/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=174","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414573,"bill_number":"SCR175","title":"PLDC; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requesting The Public Land Development Corporation To Submit A Semi-annual Report To The Legislature And The Board Of Directors Of The Corporation To Submit An Annual Evaluation Of The Executive Director Of The Corporation To The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 66","last_action_date":"2012-04-16","committee":"Water, Land, & Ocean Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR175/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=175","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414574,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"LaiOpua 2020; North Kona","description":"Expressing Support For Laiopua 2020 And Its Efforts To Construct The Laiopua Community Center Complex.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR65/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=65","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414575,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Department of Human Services; QUEST, Medicaid Eligibility; Section 1115 Waiver","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Expand The Income Eligibility Requirements For The State's Section 1115 Waiver Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR66/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=66","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414576,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Facilitate Collaboration Between Community Hospitals And Community Health Centers And To Develop A Plan To Integrate Certain Rural Hospitals With Federally Qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR67/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=67","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414577,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Citizens United v. FEC; U.S. Constitutional Amendment","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose Amendments To The United States Constitution To Address Campaign Spending Issues Under The Holding Of Citizens United V. Federal Election Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR68/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=68","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414578,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Adult Education; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Governor To Convene A Working Group To Examine The Possible Reorganization Of The Department Of Education's Adult Education Program To Better Align Portions Of The Program With Departments Or Agencies Of The State Or Counties Rather Than The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2012-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR69/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=69","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414579,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Convening a Legislative Agriculture Policy Task Force to Review Agricultural Policies from Other States to Assist with the Development of Hawaii's Agricultural Industry","description":"Convening a Legislative Agriculture Policy Task Force to Review Agricultural Policies from Other States to Assist with the Development of Hawaii's Agricultural Industry","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR70/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=70","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414580,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Commodities; Incentive Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Implement An Incentive Program To Promote The Purchase Of Hawaii-grown Agricultural Commodities.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR71/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=71","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414581,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Agricultural Development and Food Security","description":"Expressing Support For The Department Of Agriculture's Efforts To Stimulate The State's Agriculture Industry, Increase And Diversify Agricultural Output, And Promote Food Security.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR72/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=72","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414582,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site; Federal Aviation Administration","description":"Requesting The Director Of The Office Of Aerospace Development To Coordinate Comments And Identify A Lead Entity To Prepare A Proposal, On Behalf Of The State, For Hawaii To Be Selected As One Of The Federal Aviation Administration's Six Unmanned Aircraft System Test Sites.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR73/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=73","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414583,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Indefinite Military Detention; National Defense Authorization Act; Authorization for Use of Military Force; War; Terrorism","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Repeal The Mandatory Military Detention And Indefinite Detention Provisions Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012 And Amend The Authorization For Use Of Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR74/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414584,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Supporting United States Military Presence in Hawaii","description":"Encouraging The Military Strategy Of Forward-basing A Visible Military Force In Hawaii And Urging The Military Affairs Council Of The Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii To Continue With Its Work As The Liaison For Hawaii In Matters Relating To The Military's Presence In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR75/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=75","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414585,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"HART; Ridership Levels Data","description":"Urging The Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Determine Cost-effective And Revenue-generating Ridership Levels For The Rail Transit System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR76/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414586,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week","description":"Declaring The First Week Of October As Hawaii Fishing And Seafood Week.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/WLH.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR77/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=77","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414587,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Continuing education requirement for licensed social workers in Hawaii","description":"Urging The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs And The National Association Of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter, To Develop Continuing Education Requirements For Licensed Social Workers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR78/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=78","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414588,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Demographics Collection; Hawaiian; Asian American; Publication","description":"Requesting The State's Full Compliance With The United States Office Of Management And Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, Entitled \"race And Ethnic Standards For Federal Statistics And Administrative Reporting\", And The Publication Of Collected Race And Ethnicity Data Subject To Applicable State And Federal Laws.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-12","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR79/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=79","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414589,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Waikiki Natatorium; Future Use; DLNR; Study; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Chairperson Of The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Task Force To Study And Provide Recommendations For The Future Of The Waikiki Natatorium Site.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to WLH/EDT.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR80/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=80","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414590,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Audit; State agencies","description":"Requesting An Audit Of All State Department Expenditures Relating To Maintenance Contracts And Expenditures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR81/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=81","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414591,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Medicaid; QUEST; Basic Health Program; Department of Human Services","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Reexamine The Basic Health Program Under The Federal Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Once Federal Rules Have Been Issued And To Consider Amending The Federal Section 1115 Waiver Granted To Hawaii To Raise The Medicaid Income Eligibility Ceiling To Provide The Greatest Health Care Coverage To Serve The Needs Of Hawaii's People.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR82/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=82","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414592,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Collaboration; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Promote Collaboration Between Community Hospitals And Community Health Centers And Develop A Plan To Have Certain Rural Hospitals Designated As Federally Qualified Health Centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HTH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR83/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414593,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Lobbyists; Disclosures; Task Force; Ethics Commission","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Ethics Commission To Establish A Task Force To Review Lobbyist Disclosure Laws And Lobbyist Disclosure Reports And Recommend Legislation To Ensure Transparency And Public Disclosure Of Lobbyist Expenditures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR84/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=84","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414594,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Voter Participation Task Force","description":"Requesting The Lieutenant Governor To Convene A Voter Participation Task Force On Voter Registration And Voter Turnout In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR85/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=85","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414595,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Hawaiian Fishponds; DLNR; DOH; Office of Planning","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, Department Of Health, And Office Of Planning To Streamline The Permitting Process For The Restoration Of Hawaiian Fishponds.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR86/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=86","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414596,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Adult Residential Care Facilities; Nursing Homes; Domiciliary Care Facilities; Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulation; Auditor Study; Long-Term Care Commission","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study To Assess The Feasibility Of Consolidating Oversight Responsibility Of Adult Residential Care And Foster Home Facilities Under A Single Department.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR87/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414597,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"International Response; Debris from Japanese Earthquake of March, 2011; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Develop An International Response Plan To The Tsunami Debris Generated By The March 2011 Earthquake In Japan That May Reach Hawaii's Shores.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to PGM/TIA/ENE.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Public Safety, Government Operations, and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR88/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=88","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414598,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Autism Awareness Month; April; Outreach and Awareness on Autism","description":"Declaring The Month Of April Of Each Year As Autism Awareness Month In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR89/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414599,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Department of Human Services; Demonstration Project; Healthcare Integration; Medicaid and Medicare","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Implement A Demonstration Project To Integrate Healthcare For Individuals Enrolled In Both Medicaid And Medicare.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR90/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=90","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414600,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Legislative Reference Bureau; Legislature Members; Term Limits","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Implementing Term Limits For Members Of The Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR91/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=91","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414601,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Geothermal-Generated Electricity; Island of Hawaii; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Require Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. To Develop A Timely Action Plan To Retire All Depreciated Oil-fired Power Plants On The Island Of Hawaii And Transition To Geothermal-generated Electricity As The Island's Primary Baseload Power Source.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to ENE/CPN.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Energy and Environment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR92/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=92","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414602,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Hawaiian Sandalwood; Conservation and Regulation of Harvesting; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Examine State Regulation Of The Harvesting Of Hawaiian Sandalwood.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-03","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR93/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=93","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414603,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests","description":"Urging The Board Of Education To Provide Academic Credit Or Some Other Incentive Or Penalty To Motivate Students To Take The Adequate Yearly Progress Tests Seriously.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDU.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR94/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=94","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414604,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Transportation; Traffic Study","description":"Requesting A Study On The Regional Traffic Impacts Of Proposed Developments And Increasing Tourism In The North Shore And Koolauloa Districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to TIA/WLH/TSM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Transportation and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR95/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=95","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414605,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Opihi; Resource Management; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rules; Annual Reports","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Adopt Rules To Regulate And Control Opihi Harvesting To Allow Opihi Stocks To Naturally Replenish Themselves And Support Sustainable Harvesting And To Annually Report On Its Efforts To Replenish Opihi Stocks, The Effectiveness Of These Efforts, And Recommendations And Proposed Legislation For Improvement.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR96/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=96","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414606,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Task Force to Examine Use of Overtime by State and County Employees","description":"Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Convene A Task Force To Examine Management Policies Regarding The Use Of Overtime By State And County Employees.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR97/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=97","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414607,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Electric Vehicles; Parking and Charging Stations; Financing","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Determine Financing Mechanisms To Assist Private Parking Lot Owners With The Costs Associated With Providing Parking Stalls And Charging Units For Electric Vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Referred to EDT/ENE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":"Economic Development and Technology","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR98/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414608,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Invisible Children, Inc.; Joseph Kony","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Continue To Ensure That United States Advisory Forces Remain In Uganda Until Joseph Kony Is Removed And Stability Is Brought To The Country.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-10","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR99/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=99","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414609,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Maui Regional Public Safety Complex at Puunene","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Enter Into A Public-private Partnership Agreement For The Planning, Design, Construction, Turnkey, And Financing Of A New Maui Regional Public Safety Complex At Puunene, Maui, With A Strong Emphasis On Re-entry, Transition, And Support For Family Programs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR100/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414610,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation Infrastructure; Acquisition and Land Transfer","description":"Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Acquire Land For Improvements To Its Infrastructure Necessary To Achieve Its Mission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR101/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=101","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414611,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Land Use Task Force; Urban Sprawl","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning To Convene A Task Force To Review All State And County Land Use Practices And Develop Recommendations To Reduce Urban Sprawl, Properly Develop Urban Areas, And Revise County Laws To Reflect Strategic Land Use Practices For Main Street Redevelopment That Support Public Transportation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-14","last_action":"(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR102/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=102","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414612,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Office of Planning; Elevated Rapid Transit Route; Planning","description":"Urging The Office Of Planning To Coordinate With All State Agencies That Hold Title To Or Leases Of Land Along The Transit Route To Develop A Community Development Plan For Communities Along The Route.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR103/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=103","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414613,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Koreatown; Office of Planning; Counties","description":"Urging The Establishment Of Koreatown And Development Of A Master Plan For The Development Of A Koreatown.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR104/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=104","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414614,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"PLDC; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requesting The Public Land Development Corporation To Submit A Semi-annual Report To The Legislature And The Board Of Directors Of The Corporation To Submit An Annual Evaluation Of The Executive Director Of The Corporation To The Legislature.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2012-04-13","last_action":"(S) Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-19-12.","last_action_date":"2012-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR105/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=105","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":414726,"bill_number":"HR179","title":"CONGRATULATING sAMIANN \"ALOHA\" COLEMAN AS THE 2011 MetLife/NASSP Hawaii High School Principal of the Year, JACQUELYN DAVIS AS THE 2011 NASSP/Vicro Hawaii State Assistant Principal of the Year, JOYCE IWASHITA AS THE 2011 NAESP Distinguished Principal of the Year, AND HOKULANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ENCHANTED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, and HEEIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS 2012 Hawaii Blue Ribbon SchoolS.","description":"CONGRATULATING sAMIANN \"ALOHA\" COLEMAN AS THE 2011 MetLife/NASSP Hawaii High School Principal of the Year, JACQUELYN DAVIS AS THE 2011 NASSP/Vicro Hawaii State Assistant Principal of the Year, JOYCE IWASHITA AS THE 2011 NAESP Distinguished Principal of the Year, AND HOKULANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ENCHANTED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, and HEEIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS 2012 Hawaii Blue Ribbon SchoolS.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-16","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR179/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=179","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":415117,"bill_number":"HR180","title":"United States Navy; Environmental Stewardship","description":"Honoring The United States Navy For Strong Environmental Stewardship In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-16","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR180/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=180","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":418267,"bill_number":"HR188","title":"Commending the Exemplary Efforts of the American Diabetes Association Hawaii","description":"Commending The Exemplary Efforts Of The American Diabetes Association Hawaii In Combating Diabetes In Hawaii And Providing Diabetes Education Through Its Programs, Community Events, And Medical Expertise.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-27","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR188/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=188","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419185,"bill_number":"HR190","title":"World Wings International  Hawaii Chapter","description":"Honoring The Members Of World Wings International  Hawaii Chapter For Their Dedication To Preserving Pan American World Airways' Exceptional History, For Promoting Hawaii, And For Their Philanthropic Contributions To Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-03-30","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR190/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=190","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419451,"bill_number":"HR193","title":"Top 10 Outstanding Young Filipinos of 2011","description":"Congratulating Cheryl Agcaoili, Desirea Aguinaldo-helsham, Ria Baldevia, Radiant Cordero, Kristian Lei, Zhoydell Magaoay, Yvonne Midkiff, Margaret Pascual, Gabriel Torno, And Rouel Velasco For Being Recognized As The Ten Outstanding Young Filipinos Of 2011.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-02","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR193/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=193","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419487,"bill_number":"HR196","title":"Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka; Harry S. Truman Award","description":"Congratulates Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka For Being The 2011 Recipient Of The Harry S. Truman Award For Distinguished Service In Support Of National Defense.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-03","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR196/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=196","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":419871,"bill_number":"HR198","title":"Congratulating the Maryknoll Sisters for 100 Years of Service","description":"Congratulating The Maryknoll Sisters For 100 Years Of Dedicated Service And Outreach To Help Those In Need Around The World And To Better The Lives Of Individuals And The Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR198/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=198","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":419906,"bill_number":"HR197","title":"Radford High School Cheerleading Team; Champion","description":"Congratulating The Radford High School Cheerleading Team For Its Outstanding Achievement In Becoming The 2012 National Cheerleading Association Grand National Champion.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2012-04-04","last_action":"(H) Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2012-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR197/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=197","sponsor":null},
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{"bill_id":424199,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Adjourn Sine Die","description":"Informing The House And Governor That The Senate Is Ready To Adjourn Sine Die.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2012-05-03","last_action":"(H) Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 845).","last_action_date":"2012-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR108/2012","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=108","sponsor":null},
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