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{"bill_id":802864,"bill_number":"HB633","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition Fee Increases","description":"Requires prior legislative approval for any proposed University of Hawaii tuition fee increase, before the increase can take effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB633/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=633&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":802865,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Mookini Luakini, Inc.; Grant to Host Children's Day in Kohala; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to Mookini Luakini, Inc., to host children's day in Kohala. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB532/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=532&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":802866,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Enactment of Bills (ConAm)","description":"Amends Article III, section 14, of the Hawaii Constitution, to ensure that no bill becomes law if the legislature has so altered or amended the bill during its passage through either house that it no longer reflects its original purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB245/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=245&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":802869,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Appropriations","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB85/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":802870,"bill_number":"HB434","title":"Operating a Vehicle; Probation","description":"Requires a period of probation for any person convicted of the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and operating a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB434/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=434&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":802872,"bill_number":"HB1467","title":"Hawaii Health Connector; Insurers; Large Group Coverage; Transitional Renewal Policies; Notification; Small Employers","description":"Enables the Hawaii health connector to offer large group coverage to insurers, beginning January 1, 2017. Beginning January 1, 2016, ends transitional renewal policies in Hawaii. Requires health insurers to provide notice to group health plans offering continuation coverage about options to secure affordable coverage under the connector. Expands the potential small businesses market in the connector by amending the current definition of \"small employer\" under section 431:2-201.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 07/1/2020. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1467/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1467&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":802874,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Transportation; Appropriation; Road Repairs; City and County of Honolulu; Roads-in-limbo ($)","description":"Establishes a five-year joint city-state roads-in-limbo pilot project for roadway and street repairs and resurfacing to specified roadways and streets. Places the project under the joint jurisdiction of the state department of transportation and the department of transportation services of the city and county of Honolulu. Makes a matching appropriation to the city and county of Honolulu. Clarifies that no liability attaches to the State or city and county of Honolulu for repairs and resurfacing. Clarifies that no ownership or control by the State or city and county of Honolulu is to be inferred from the making of repairs and maintenance. Repeals 6/30/20.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB487/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=487&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":802876,"bill_number":"HB263","title":"Short Form; Information Technology","description":"Short form bill relating to information technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 01-25-16 3:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB263/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=263&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":802877,"bill_number":"HB1352","title":"Department of Education; Comprehensive Financial, Management, and Program Audit ($)","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive financial, management, and program audit of the Department of Education. Appropriates funds. (HB1352 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1352/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1352&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":802879,"bill_number":"HB714","title":"Contractors; Licensing; Specialty Contractors; Incidental Work","description":"Prohibits general engineering contractors and general building contractors from performing incidental or supplemental work. Requires general engineering contractors and general building contractors to engage an appropriate specialty contractor to perform incidental work. Defines incidental work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB714/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=714&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":802881,"bill_number":"HB392","title":"Electric Vehicles; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle; Parking; HOV Lane Use","description":"Includes fuel cell electric vehicles as vehicles exempt from paying parking fees at State or municipal parking facilities for a specified period of time and from high occupancy vehicle lane restrictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB392/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=392&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":802882,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"State Ethics Commission Package; Public Employment; Nepotism; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative to public office or employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB450/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=450&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":802885,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Fuel Taxes Paid By Ships; Harbor Special Fund","description":"Requires fuel taxes paid by ocean-going ships, tugs, and dredges to be deposited into the harbor special fund. Authorizes the use of harbor special funds for environmental remediation of the waters of harbors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB251/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=251&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":802886,"bill_number":"HB1037","title":"Pilot Program; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a 3-year pilot program for organizations to assist applicants for supplemental nutrition assistance program. Creates an incentive to submit applications online. Appropriates moneys for the pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1037/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1037&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":802889,"bill_number":"HB1145","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to mortgage its real property and clarifies the dollar cap on municipal leasing authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1145&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":802890,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Retail Employer; Retail Employee; Family Holidays; Employment Practices; Unlawful Suspension, Discharge, or Discrimination","description":"Makes it unlawful for any employer to suspend, discharge, or discriminate against any of the employer's employees because an employee refused to work on a holiday that is traditionally reserved for family gatherings, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, if scheduled to do so by the employer. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB234/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=234&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":802891,"bill_number":"SB1319","title":"CIP; 13th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 13th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1319/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1319&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":802894,"bill_number":"SB962","title":"Interpreter Referral Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of human services for an interpreter referral service for public and private entities serving individuals who are not participants of the department of human services' vocational rehabilitation program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB962/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=962&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":802895,"bill_number":"HB905","title":"State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Office of Planning to review and propose updates to the State Planning Act and submit a written report to the Legislature. Appropriates unspecified funds. Effective July 1, 2015. (HB905 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB905/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=905&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":802896,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Hawaii Pamantasan Council ($)","description":"Appropriates $225,000 in general funds for 4.0 FTE positions for the UH Pamantasan Council to promote access and diversity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB327/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=327&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":802899,"bill_number":"HB1005","title":"Veterans Treatment Court; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the judiciary and the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu to support the Veterans Treatment Court. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1005/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1005&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":802900,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Child Visitation; Primary Caregiver Visitation","description":"Permits family courts to award reasonable visitation to primary caregivers under certain circumstances, regardless of whether the child has been formally adopted by the caregiver under Hawaii law. Establishes presumption that a parent's decision regarding visitation is in the best interests of the child, which may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence that denial would cause significant harm to the child. Identifies factors a court may consider in awarding visitation. Grants the court discretion to place reasonable restrictions, including time limitations, on visitation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB494/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=494&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":802902,"bill_number":"HB1362","title":"Airport Concessions; Theft; Damage; Penalties","description":"Establishes penalties for theft or damage of airport concession supplies or inventory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1362/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1362&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":802904,"bill_number":"HB216","title":"Uninsured Motorist; Underinsured Motorist; Prompt Claims Payment","description":"Requires an insurer in a claim under uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage to pay to the claimant an amount the insurer deems reasonable within thirty days of a demand for payment of the claim. Requires any undisputed amount paid to a claimant to be disclosed to the arbitrator or judge and deducted from the amount of any judgment or award.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB216/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=216&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":802905,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Crime Victim Compensation; Mandatory Fee","description":"Removes the provision allowing criminal courts to waive the crime victim compensation fee upon a finding that the defendant is unable to pay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB316/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=316&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":802907,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"OHA Package; Corrections; Incarcerated Parents; Data Collection","description":"Requires PSD intake service centers to coordinate the collection of data regarding incarcerated parents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=204&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":802909,"bill_number":"HB210","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Grant-in-Aid; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-22-16 3:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB210/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=210&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":802911,"bill_number":"HB1112","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Audit; Collective Bargaining; Transition; Appropriation ($)","description":"Repeals certain limits on operational authority. Requires the auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of HHSC every five years. Authorizes HHSC to negotiate master collective bargaining agreements for its employees. Authorizes a regional system of the Hawaii health systems corporation, in collaboration with a private entity, to transition any one or more of its facilities to management and operation by a new nonprofit management entity. Appropriates an unspecified amount to the department of budget and finance for an unspecified number of positions to coordinate the review of documents and examine the fiscal implications posed by a transition of any Hawaii health systems corporation facility to management and operation by a nonprofit management entity. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1112&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":802913,"bill_number":"HB181","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Expenditures ($)","description":"Broadens the term \"expenditures\" by removing the exemption for expenses relating to the preparation of testimony before a legislative or administrative hearing. Requires a lobbyist's statement of expenditures to include total expenditures, rather than expenditures over $750. (HB181 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB181/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=181&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":802915,"bill_number":"HB96","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Office of the Ombuds ($)","description":"Establishes the Office of the Ombuds at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Appropriates funds to establish and operate the office. (HB96 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB96/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=96&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":802916,"bill_number":"HB99","title":"Short Form; Hawaii Cancer Research Center","description":"Short form bill relating to the Hawaii Cancer Research Center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB99/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=99&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":802918,"bill_number":"HB1174","title":"DOE; Athletics; Referees","description":"Requires the DOE to create a certification program for referees of high school athletic events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1174/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1174&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":802920,"bill_number":"HB550","title":"Procurement; Subcontractors; Listing; Practices","description":"Prohibits bid shopping and bid peddling for the competitive sealed bidding process. Repeals the subcontractor listing requirement for construction bids made under the competitive sealed bidding process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB550/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=550&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":802921,"bill_number":"SB1034","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Naturopathic, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture Treatments","description":"Increases the authorized benefit for naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments allowed under personal injury protection benefits provided through motor vehicle insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1034/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1034&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":802924,"bill_number":"HB668","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Collective Bargaining; Appropriation ($)","description":"Replaces special fund moneys with general fund moneys to pay for Hawaii health systems public employee cost items for fiscal biennium 2013-2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB668/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=668&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":802925,"bill_number":"HB519","title":"Hunting; Hunter Education Program; Hunting Apprentice Permit; DLNR","description":"Establishes requirements for DLNR to issue hunting apprentice permits authorizing persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter. Requires the hunter education program to be available online.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB519/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=519&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":802926,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Attorney General; Hawaii Sexual Assault Response and Training Program; Sexual Assault Evidence Collection and Analysis; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii sexual assault response and training program and sexual assault victim examination protocols, including time frames pertaining to the collection, submittal, and analysis of forensic medical evidence. Makes appropriations. (SB275 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB275/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=275&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":802929,"bill_number":"SB776","title":"Insurance; First Party Claims; Prompt Payment; Unfair Claim Settlement Practices","description":"Makes an insurer's failure to pay a claimant, in a first party insurance claim, an amount the insurer deems fair within thirty days of a demand for payment of the claim an unfair claim settlement practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB776/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=776&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":802930,"bill_number":"HB634","title":"Manufacturing Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Appropriates funds for DBEDT to certify claims for the tax credit. Effective upon approval, with appropriation effective 7/1/16 and tax credit applicable to taxable years after 12/31/15. Repeals 1/1/2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB634/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=634&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":802933,"bill_number":"SB834","title":"Board of Education; Student Member","description":"Provides voting rights to the high school student member of the board of education and gives the governor authority to select the student member from a list of nominees compiled by the state student council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB834/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=834&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":802934,"bill_number":"SB1378","title":"Hawaiian Language College; Pilot Program for Advanced Placement Classes Taught in the Hawaiian Language","description":"Establishes a pilot program to provide tuition free classes at the Hawaiian language college to high school students. Requires the pilot program to be designed, implemented, and operated by the Hawaiian language college and initiated at a laboratory school program within reasonable proximity to the Hawaiian language college.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1378/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1378&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":802935,"bill_number":"HB243","title":"Public Accountancy; Out-of-State; Reciprocity","description":"Authorizes out-of-state CPAs to practice in the State without a license under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB243/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=243&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":802938,"bill_number":"HB364","title":"Nuisance Abatement; Gambling Offenses","description":"Adds a building, premise, and place in which a gambling offense is committed as a nuisance that is subject to abatement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB364/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=364&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":802939,"bill_number":"HB356","title":"Investment Tax Credit; Motor Sports Facility; Kalaeloa, Parcel 9","description":"Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers investing in a motor sports facility to be developed at Kalaeloa, parcel 9.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB356/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=356&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":802941,"bill_number":"HB945","title":"Online Posting of Inspection Reports of Care Facilities","description":"Extends the date by which the Department of Health must post inspection reports for state-licensed care facilities by six months and increases the number of days to post the reports, as recommended by a legislative task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB945/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=945&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":802943,"bill_number":"SB713","title":"Corporation Income Tax; Real Estate Investment Trusts","description":"Amends the corporate income tax by taxing real estate investment trusts without regard to the federal deduction for dividends paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB713/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=713&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":802945,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish","description":"Amends definitions of \"marijuana\" and \"usable marijuana\" to include hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol, and related substances. Adds definitions of \"hashish\" and \"marijuana concentrate\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB228/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=228&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":802946,"bill_number":"HB1002","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; 28th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 28th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1002/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1002&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":802948,"bill_number":"SB783","title":"Mental Health; Firearm Permit Requirements; Psychological Clearance Requirements","description":"Specifies that an additional penalty for refusal to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test and requires the surrender of all firearms and ammunition within possession. Requires firearms permit application forms to be accompanied by an affirmation that neither the applicant nor any family or household member is or has been diagnosed with or treated for certain mental disorders and that if the applicant or family or household member is subsequently diagnosed, the applicant shall lock and secure or surrender all firearms and ammunition within 48 hours. Requires payment of a fine of $50 per day of noncompliance with the requirement to lock and secure, or surrender, firearms and ammunition within 48 hours. Specifies failure to pay child or spousal support as a good cause for revocation of a firearm permit or license. Creates an exemption for law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB783/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=783&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":802950,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Advertising Sale of Stolen Property; Defense","description":"Establishes a criminal offense for advertising the sale of stolen property and defenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB516/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=516&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":802951,"bill_number":"SB958","title":"Corporate income tax","description":"A bill to encourage economic growth by repealing the corporate income tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB958/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=958&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":802954,"bill_number":"HB735","title":"Reserved Housing; Requirement","description":"Establishes graduated requirements for the provision of reserved housing as a condition of development permits for multi-family dwelling units within the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Community Development Authority on a lot greater than 20,000 gross square feet based on the sales price of units within the development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB735/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=735&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":802955,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Commerce","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB35/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=35&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":802958,"bill_number":"SB973","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds; Housing; Redevelopment ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the redevelopment, design, and construction of the Hawaii public housing authority administrative offices, the creation of public housing and affordable rental housing, and the development of a small commercial space at the Hawaii public housing authority's North School street location. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB973/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=973&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":802959,"bill_number":"SB709","title":"Agriculture; Breadfruit; Ulu; Appropriation; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the research, development, marketing, and conservation of ulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB709/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=709&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":802960,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB584/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=584&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":802963,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Public Transportation Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase bus passes or passes for a public transportation program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB174/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=174&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":802964,"bill_number":"SB775","title":"Temporary Shelters; Agricultural Land","description":"Permits temporary shelters on lands in the agricultural district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB775/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=775&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":802965,"bill_number":"SB1278","title":"Board of Education; Libraries; Makerspaces; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the board of education to establish and maintain makerspaces, including the equipment, materials, and personnel necessary for the operation of makerspaces in public libraries statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1278/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1278&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":802968,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Short Form; Higher Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=113&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":802969,"bill_number":"HB1337","title":"Public Accommodations; Religious Organizations","description":"Excludes religious facilities from the definition of \"place of public accommodation\" to exempt those facilities from the law regarding discrimination in public accommodations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1337/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1337&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":802971,"bill_number":"HB1505","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Power Purchase Agreements; Curtailed Energy","description":"Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving power purchase agreements that prohibit the sale of renewable energy to third parties or require utility consent to sell renewable energy to third parties, to the extent that such renewable energy will be converted from electrical energy to another form of energy such as chemical or thermal energy, or to the extent that such renewable energy will be stored for later provision to an electric utility company. Requires fair compensation to be paid to an electric utility company when curtailed renewable energy is sold by an independent power producer to a third party on the electrical grid. Eff. 7/1/2112. (HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1505/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1505&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":802973,"bill_number":"SB860","title":"Board of Education; Chairperson","description":"Provides for the selection of the BOE chairperson by the BOE members, rather than the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB860/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=860&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":802974,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Public Safety; Fireworks; Shipper Requirements; Labeling; Prohibitions","description":"Requires shippers to notify the fire chief of a destination county prior to shipment as to where fireworks shipments imported into the State or between counties are to be distributed; defines the term redistribution to clarify shipment notification requirements; clarifies that labels on certain fireworks shall be at least nine square inches; and establishes exceptions to fireworks prohibitions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB662/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=662&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":802977,"bill_number":"HB1279","title":"Cybersecurity; Statewide Cybersecurity Council","description":"Establishes a statewide cybersecurity council to identify and assess critical computer infrastructure and make annual recommendations to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1279/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1279&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":802978,"bill_number":"SB1042","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; SunStrong LLC; Renewable Energy Developer ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to SunStrong LLC, a renewable energy developer, for the provision of electric energy and installation of renewable energy projects in Hawaii. (SB1042 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1042/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1042&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":802980,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization; Enforcement","description":"Provides that possession of less than one ounce of marijuana shall be a civil rather than criminal offense. Establishes penalties for violations. Provides for enforcement, notice, and adjudication of violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB666/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=666&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":802982,"bill_number":"SB468","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. Provides exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB468/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=468&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":802984,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"State Ethics Commission; Mandatory Online and In-person Ethics Training Course; Public Officials; Employees; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to offer a more comprehensive ethics training course that is to be completed by persons subject to section 84-41, HRS, at the next available ethics training course administered by the state ethics commission taking office or starting employment and once every four years thereafter; and develop and implement an online ethics training program. Requires all persons required to file a financial disclosure statement pursuant to section 84-17(d), HRS, to attend an in-person ethics course and all members of a board, as defined in section 92-2 and not included in section 84-17(d); state employees responsible for procurement; state employees who administer state contracts; and state employees who regulate or inspect private organizations to complete an online ethics course. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of an online training course. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB290/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=290&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":802985,"bill_number":"SB1119","title":"State Budget; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Amends a budget proviso for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to clarify the projected cost of annual vacation payouts by the Department during fiscal year 2014-2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1119&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":802988,"bill_number":"HB929","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian","description":"Updates chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to accurately reflect long-standing State Board of Education and Hawaii State Public Library System practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB929/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=929&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":802989,"bill_number":"SB1120","title":"Notice of Hearing; Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board","description":"Allows the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board the option to provide notice of hearing by online posting on the board's webpage if service by first class mail fails to elicit a response from the party.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1120&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":802990,"bill_number":"HB518","title":"Public Lands; Relinquishment of Lease; Capital Improvements","description":"Establishes within the department of land and natural resources, a four-year public land lease pilot project in counties with a population between 170,000 and 200,000. Authorizes lessees of public land to relinquish a lease. Provides for the disposition of the land and improvements at public auction after relinquishment. (HB518 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB518/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=518&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":802993,"bill_number":"SB1231","title":"DLNR; Appropriation; Planner; Policy Specialist; Watch Coordinator ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to establish three permanent full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) positions in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include a community-based subsistence fishing area planner, marine regulation and policy specialist, and makai watch coordinator to support community-based co-management of near shore marine resources, implement effective rule-making, and help ensure compliance with resource use and protection standards and regulations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1231/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1231&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":802994,"bill_number":"HB708","title":"Banyan Drive; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an advisory committee to examine the barriers that hinder the redevelopment of visitor facilities and infrastructure in the Banyan Drive area on the Waiakea Peninsula in East Hawaii. Appropriates moneys for the advisory committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB708/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=708&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":802995,"bill_number":"HB1510","title":"Traffic Fatalities; Motorists; Pedestrians; Bicyclists; Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the vision zero task force to study the various issues involved in traffic fatalities and make recommendations for a plan to address these issues with a goal of reducing the number of traffic fatalities in Hawaii to zero by 2025. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1510/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1510&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":802998,"bill_number":"HB1125","title":"Psychologist; Licensure; Post Doctoral Training Requirement","description":"Removes the requirement that applicants for a license in psychology complete one year of post doctoral training and replaces it with required hours of supervised experience during the doctoral degree program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1125&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":802999,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction; Land; United States Navy","description":"Cedes concurrent legislative jurisdiction to the United States over certain lands acquired by the United States Navy after statehood for defense purposes. Creates uniformity of jurisdiction over all United States Navy land in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM/HWN, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB183/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=183&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803002,"bill_number":"HB466","title":"Crimes Against Public Order; Cruelty to Animals; Declawing","description":"Makes performing or assisting with a surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on any domesticated cat a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB466/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":803003,"bill_number":"HB1294","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Sets a separate adjusted gross income threshold for married couples filing jointly, married couples filing separately, heads of households, and qualifying widows or widowers to qualify for the income tax credit for low-income household renters. Raises the tax credit. Annually adjusts the tax credit amount based upon increases in the consumer price index for all urban consumers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1294/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1294&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":803004,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide that the right to freedom of speech does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB217/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=217&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803007,"bill_number":"HB666","title":"Collective Bargaining; Nurses; Hawaii Charter Schools; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Authorizes charter schools to vote on agreements for collective bargaining units (5) and (6). Requires agreements for collective bargaining unit (9) to provide 3 votes for the governor, 1 for HHSC, and 1 for each mayor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB666/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=666&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803008,"bill_number":"HB12","title":"Department of Education; Fundraising; Charitable Activity; Nonprofit Organizations; Student Learning","description":"Bars prohibition of student or class participation in a fundraiser or charitable activity in conjunction with a nonprofit organization as part of a school project when participation benefits student learning. Requires the department to take all steps necessary to prevent the preferential treatment of specific charities and undue pressure on school children or their families to participate in charitable activities. (HB12 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB12/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=12&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":803010,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Human Papillomavirus; Infectious Disease; Health Information; Public Schools","description":"Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, requires public schools to annually provide information about the human papillomavirus, including the connection between human papillomavirus to cervical and other cancers and diseases, and the availability of vaccines against the human papillomavirus; and information regarding infectious diseases and other diseases for which preteen vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control to parents or guardians of students entering sixth grade. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB394/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=394&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803012,"bill_number":"HB336","title":"State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Changes the repeal date of the state educational facilities improvement special fund from 7/1/2023 to 7/1/2015. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to refinance projects funded by the state educational facilities improvement special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB336/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=336&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803014,"bill_number":"HB615","title":"Short Form; Environment","description":"Short form bill relating to environment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB615/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=615&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803015,"bill_number":"HB1443","title":"Airports; Kalaeloa; Leases","description":"Requires the department of transportation to specify the rates and charges for a specified term in any lease for private hangar facilities at Kalaeloa Airport. Requires the department to make a list of criteria. Requires the department to provide the list of criteria, methodology, and report along with the lease.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1443/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1443&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":803017,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Possession of One Ounce or Less; Civil Penalties","description":"Establishes a civil penalty for possession of one ounce of less of marijuana or marijuana concentrate that is subject to a fine of not more than $100. Makes various conforming amendments to statutes to reflect the establishment of the civil violation for possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate of one ounce or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB681/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=681&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803019,"bill_number":"SB1276","title":"SPRBS; Education ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBs to assist Ohana & Friends of West Oahu to develop education facilities in West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1276/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1276&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803021,"bill_number":"HB72","title":"State Funds; State Treasury","description":"Makes technical amendments to the state law regarding the deposit of state funds into the state treasury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB72/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=72&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803023,"bill_number":"HB702","title":"Hope's Law; Animal Cruelty; Liability; Dog License; Microchip","description":"Extends criminal liability to a person who abandons a dog or the owner of a dog if the dog has been deprived of sustenance and it is determined that their actions led to the deprivation. Requires persons holding a dog license to provide notification if ownership of the dog is transferred. Requires persons holding a dog license to provide microchip information. (HB702 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB702/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=702&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":803024,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Income Tax Rates","description":"Makes permanent the increased income tax rates for high income tax brackets imposed by Act 60, SLH 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB261/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=261&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803027,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Professions and Vocations; Licensure; Unions; Classes; Licensees","description":"Requires classes that are required as a condition of licensure and offered by a trade union to be made available to all licensees at the same cost, regardless of whether a licensee is a member of the trade union, but only if no equivalent public classes are available.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB5/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=5&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803028,"bill_number":"HB970","title":"Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections; Motor Carrier Vehicle Inspections","description":"Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor vehicle and motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State including the authority to adopt rules to set fees. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB970/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=970&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803029,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Working Disabled Adults Eligibility Group; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the working disabled adults eligibility group to expand access to medicaid for workers with disabilities. Requires the department of human services to implement the group by July 1, 2015. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB481/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=481&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803032,"bill_number":"SB1245","title":"Hawaii Home Visiting Program; Infants; Healthcare; Families; Children; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to continue administration of the Hawaii home visiting program, a hospital-based early identification designed to enhance health and safety outcomes and prevent child abuse and neglect, and ensure continuation of home visiting services in certain priority high-risk neighborhoods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1245/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1245&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803033,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Emancipation of Minors; Children; Parents; Family Court","description":"Provides a means by which a minor may petition the family court for emancipation, and directs the court regarding investigation of the petition, appointing counsel and a guardian ad litem for the petitioner, and the findings necessary to grant the petition. Outlines the rights gained by the minor upon emancipation and authorizes the court to require the minor's parents or legal guardians to pay for court ordered services. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB492/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=492&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803034,"bill_number":"HB797","title":"Education; Student Instructional Time","description":"Repeals student instructional hour requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB797/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=797&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":803037,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Firearms; Registration; Waiting Period","description":"Provides that owners of previously registered firearms in this State shall not be subject to the existing permit waiting period when seeking a permit to allow for the acquisition of another firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB354/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=354&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803038,"bill_number":"HB685","title":"Employment; Layoffs; Notification","description":"Requires all entities and individuals that employ employees on a non-temporary basis to provide notice to employees at least thirty days in advance of any planned layoff. Subjects violators to civil penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB685/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=685&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803040,"bill_number":"HB361","title":"Fireworks; Display Permit Fee","description":"Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $300.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB361/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=361&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803042,"bill_number":"SB816","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Senate Staggering; Senate Terms; Recall (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to change the way senate terms are staggered, eliminate the requirement that all senate seats be up for election following reapportionment, and provide electors in a newly drawn district the option to recall a senator who continues representing the district after reapportionment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB816/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=816&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803044,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Condominiums; Office of Condominium Ombudsman; Condominium Ombudsman; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the office of the condominium ombudsman, to be headed by the condominium ombudsman, within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Appropriates funds for administrative costs associated with the establishment of the office of the condominium ombudsman.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1007/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1007&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":803046,"bill_number":"HB816","title":"Clean Air; Air Quality Measurement","description":"Establishes requirements for air quality samples that are taken in emissions investigations within urban districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB816/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=816&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803047,"bill_number":"HB1409","title":"Historic Preservation Program; Programmatic Agreement; Definition","description":"Amends the definition of \"programmatic agreement\" to ensure an agreement is consistent with state and federal laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1409/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1409&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":803049,"bill_number":"SB782","title":"OHA; Collective Bargaining","description":"Grants OHA officers and employees collective bargaining rights. Gives OHA voting rights as a public employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB782/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=782&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803051,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Tattoo Supplies; Restrictions on Sale","description":"Restricts sale of tattoo supplies to certain persons or tattoo shops. Defines tattoo supplies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB557/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=557&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803053,"bill_number":"HB729","title":"Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Pilot Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year Hawaii colorectal cancer screening and awareness pilot program using the Hawaii comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program as a model. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Repeals on June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB729/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=729&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803054,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Information Charging; Crime; Felony","description":"Authorizes all class B and C felony charges to be instituted by written information subject to specified exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB207/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803057,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Ethics Code; Filing a Complaint; State Ethics Commission; Public Record","description":"Amends the statutory procedures regarding ethics code violation charges, filed by a person other than the state ethics commission, by requiring the final disposition to be a matter of public record and the filer of the charge to be informed of the status of the charge, upon request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB651/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=651&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803058,"bill_number":"SB841","title":"Interagency Working Group; School Health Program","description":"Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to jointly establish an interagency working group to create a comprehensive school-based health program. Appropriates funds. (SB841 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB841/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=841&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803059,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer","description":"Imposes a conveyance tax on the conveyance of a controlling interest of an entity that has an interest in real property in the State. Applies to conveyances occurring after 06/30/2015. Effective 07/01/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=122&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803062,"bill_number":"HB98","title":"University of Hawaii-West Oahu Conference Center Revolving Fund ($)","description":"Creates a UHWO conference center revolving fund to be used for costs associated with UHWO conference center program conferences, seminars, and courses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB98/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=98&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":803063,"bill_number":"HB511","title":"Harassment of Fishermen","description":"Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking fish of persons who are fishing. Specifies DOCARE's duty to enforce anti-harassment statutes. (HB511 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB511/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=511&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803066,"bill_number":"HB1472","title":"Renewable Energy; Solar Energy Property; Tax Credit","description":"Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar energy property and wind energy property. Requires the Department of Taxation and Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to report tax credits claimed under the renewable energy technology tax credit and make recommendations to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1472/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1472&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803067,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Overtime Compensation; Public Works","description":"For government public works construction contracts greater than $2,000, provides that overtime compensation be not less than 11/2 times the laborer's or mechanic's basic hourly rate of pay plus fringe benefits and that if the department of labor and industrial relations determines that the prevailing wage is determined by a group represented by collective bargaining, then the overtime and any other premium shall be at the same rates set by the collective bargaining agreement. Specifies that the overtime rate be as specified in the collective bargaining agreement when the basic hourly rate is based on a collective bargaining agreement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB216/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=216&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803068,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Repeat Offenders; Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicle","description":"Requires a mandatory minimum sentencing period of imprisonment for any person who is convicted for and has a prior conviction or prior convictions for unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle in the first degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB513/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=513&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803071,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Deposit; Special Fund","description":"Requires DOH to replenish deficits in its deposit beverage container deposit special fund with its general fund balances under specified conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=176&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803072,"bill_number":"HB535","title":"Family Leave; Partial Wage Replacement ($)","description":"Requires twelve weeks of family leave. Establishes a partial wage replacement for leave trust fund funded by employee wage withholdings. Uses the trust fund to provide partial wage replacement for the weeks of family leave that are unpaid. Appropriates moneys to administer the trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB535/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=535&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803073,"bill_number":"SB1289","title":"Important Agricultural Lands; Counties; Grants-in-aid. ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for grants-in-aid to the counties for assistance with identifying and mapping important agricultural lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1289/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1289&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803076,"bill_number":"HB376","title":"Chief Election Officer; Elections Commission; Evaluation","description":"Specifies that the Chief Election Officer is an at-will employee. Requires Elections Commission to provide notice and reason for removal of a Chief Election Officer. Requires a performance evaluation of the Chief Election Officer after a general election. Requires a public hearing on the Chief Election Officer's performance for purposes of considering reappointment. (HB376 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB376/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=376&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803077,"bill_number":"HB698","title":"Interagency Working Group; School Health Program","description":"Requires the Department of Education and Department of Health to jointly establish an interagency working group to create a comprehensive school health program. (HB698 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB698/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=698&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":803079,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Emergencies and Disasters; Postponed Elections; Distribution of Voting Results","description":"Requires the chief election officer or county clerk to exercise existing powers to postpone an election in affected precincts when the right to vote is substantially impaired due to an emergency or natural disaster. Prohibits the distribution of results from any precinct, whether or not designated for postponement, until after the final closing of the polls for an election postponed due to an emergency or disaster.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB597/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=597&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803081,"bill_number":"SB730","title":"Fees; Public Land","description":"Establishes a fee schedule within DLNR for commercial and non-profit events on public land. Effective 1/1/16.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB730/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=730&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803083,"bill_number":"HB706","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Transfer of Balances ($)","description":"Repeals various non-general funds and accounts, transfers unencumbered balances to the general fund, and reclassifies selected special funds to revolving funds, as recommended by the auditor in report no. 14-18.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB706/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=706&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":803084,"bill_number":"SB1038","title":"Special Management Areas; Development Exception","description":"Amends the maximum size of a residence, the construction or reconstruction of which is excluded from the definition of development for special management area purposes from 7,500 square feet to 2,500 square feet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1038/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1038&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803086,"bill_number":"HB175","title":"Campaign Spending Reports; Campaign Spending Commission Package","description":"Requires that supplemental campaign spending reports be filed annually on January 31.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=175&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803088,"bill_number":"SB812","title":"Behavior Support Review Committee for Persons with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a behavior support review process to conduct multidisciplinary reviews of the restraint or seclusion of persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Exempts those who administer and participate in the reviews from liability. (SB812 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB812/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=812&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803090,"bill_number":"HB974","title":"University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Adoption of Regulations","description":"Exempt certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii from chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes; require certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii be subject to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB974/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=974&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803092,"bill_number":"HB1437","title":"Sale of Beverages; Children's Menu; Healthy Options","description":"Mandates a food establishment to sell or offer for sale only bottled water or low-fat milk for beverage as part of a children's meal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1437/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1437&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803093,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"State Economy; Independent Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for an independent study and analysis of Hawaii's economy, including recommendations for public policy changes that will begin to address the cost of living, affordability, and quality of life issues that Hawaii residents face.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB482/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=482&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803096,"bill_number":"SB907","title":"Universal Children's Savings Account; Investments","description":"Creates a universal children's savings and investment account program in the department of budget and finance to promote financial education, investment, and savings to assist children with a positive financial foundation in adulthood, including but not limited to purchasing a home, starting a business, or obtaining higher education. Establishes the universal children's savings and investment account trust fund. Effective 7/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB907/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=907&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803097,"bill_number":"HB88","title":"County Fuel Tax; Hawaii County","description":"Permit's Hawaii County to expend its share of fuel tax revenues for maintenance of private subdivision roads. Specifies that public entities are not required to install infrastructure on these roads upon a private sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB88/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=88&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803098,"bill_number":"HB295","title":"Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure","description":"Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information by journalists, newscasters and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions. (HB295 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB295/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=295&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803101,"bill_number":"HB1023","title":"HCDA; Leases; Terms; Public Meeting","description":"Reduces the maximum term for which the HCDA may lease property from 65 years to 30 years. Subjects leases entered into by the HCDA to public auction and public notice for sealed bids. Provides that the HCDA may extend leases upon determining that there are no adverse impacts on the land. Requires the HCDA to conduct a public meeting prior to entering into any lease that is 10 years or more.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1023/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1023&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":803102,"bill_number":"HB607","title":"Early Learning Advisory Board; Neighbor Island Representation","description":"Requires that each neighbor island county is represented on the early learning advisory board for a term of office of three years. Appropriates funds. (HB607 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB607/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=607&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803103,"bill_number":"HB319","title":"State and County Tort Liability","description":"Deletes the sunset provision for the liability exception for county lifeguards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB319/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=319&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803106,"bill_number":"HB1052","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Board of Trustees","description":"Amends the membership, term length, and quorum requirements of the EUTF board of trustees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1052/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1052&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803107,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Income Tax; Credit; Tax Liability","description":"Reduces or eliminates the state income tax liability for taxpayers with a federal adjusted gross income of less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines set forth each year by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB553/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=553&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803110,"bill_number":"HB960","title":"Commissioners of Deeds; Rules; Fees ($)","description":"Adds new sections to chapter 503B, Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify the Lieutenant Governor's rulemaking authority, authority to assess and collect fees and administrative fines, and to establish a revolving fund into which the fees and administrative fines are to be deposited. Amends chapter 503B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Lieutenant Governor is responsible for the program and increases the surety bond requirement from $1,000 to $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB960/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=960&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803111,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Government","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB26/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=26&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803113,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Management Audit; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Requires the state auditor to conduct a management audit of the Hawaii heath systems corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB528/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=528&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":803115,"bill_number":"HB644","title":"Elections; Campaign Finance; Corporations; Shareholder Preference for Contributions and Expenditures","description":"Prohibits corporations from making contributions, expenditures, or independent expenditures for an election except in accordance with the preference of the majority of the corporation's shareholders. Requires corporations to post information on a website within forty-eight hours of making a contribution, expenditure, or independent expenditure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB644/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=644&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803116,"bill_number":"HB281","title":"State Property and Casualty Captive Insurance Company; Feasibility Study; Auditor ($)","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a study on the feasibility of the State of Hawaii establishing a captive insurance company to manage the State's property and casualty insurance risks. Appropriates funds for the feasibility study. (HB281 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB281/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=281&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":803118,"bill_number":"SB820","title":"Board of Education; Student Representatives; Public Schools","description":"Increases the number of public school student representatives on the board of education from one to two.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB820/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=820&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803120,"bill_number":"HB994","title":"CIP; 43rd Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 43rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB994/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=994&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":803122,"bill_number":"HB432","title":"Penalties; Operating a Vehicle","description":"Enhances penalties for a conviction of operating a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB432/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=432&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803123,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (5); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (5) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts. Effective date 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB368/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=368&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803126,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Impeachment; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Appointed Officers","description":"Enacts the statute to implement the constitutional provision on impeachment by establishing qualifying causes, manner, and procedures for impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and appointive officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB241/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=241&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803127,"bill_number":"HB635","title":"Housing; Micro Housing; Micro Units","description":"Defines micro housing and makes the construction and use of micro housing units legal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB635/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=635&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":803128,"bill_number":"HB9","title":"Paid Sick Leave","description":"Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB9/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=9&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":803131,"bill_number":"HB1284","title":"Insurance; Insurance Holding Company System; Domestic Insurance Holding Company System; Insurance Division","description":"Makes certain clarifying amendments to article 11 of the State insurance code, relating to the insurance holding company system. Takes effect on 1/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1284/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1284&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803132,"bill_number":"HB808","title":"Taxation; Distribution of Partial Payment","description":"Requires that partial payment of taxes be credited first to principal, then to interest, and then to penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB808/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=808&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803135,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Animal Cruelty; Import and Sale of Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Establishes the offense of the unlawful sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn for any person who sells, offers to sell, possesses with the intent to sell, or imports with the intent to sell any ivory or rhinoceros horn. Creates exemptions for the sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn. Effective 01/01/16.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB674/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=674&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803136,"bill_number":"HB1113","title":"Environmental Response Revolving Fund; Wildlife Emergency Response","description":"Allows the environmental response revolving fund to be used to support the operations of an environmental disaster standby and response facility in the State that shall be responsible for the recovery and rehabilitation of native wildlife that are sickened, injured, or contaminated as a result of an oil- or fuel-related disaster in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1113&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803137,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Department of Health; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Individual Wastewater Systems; Income Tax Credit; Sanitation and Environmental Health Special Fund","description":"Establishes a cesspool system upgrade income tax credit for taxpayers who connect or upgrade a cesspool system to a septic system or any department of health-approved individual wastewater system; and requires any annual amount over $1,500,000, in the department of health's sanitation and environmental health special fund, be used to fund the cesspool system upgrade income tax credit rather than having the excess special fund moneys be deposited into the general fund. Repeals July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=132&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803140,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Economy","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB54/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=54&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803141,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Campaign Finance; Corporations; Shareholder Approval","description":"Requires a corporation to have the approval from the majority of shareholders to make a contribution to any candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee. Prohibits a corporation from making a contribution if the majority of its shares are owned by persons who are prohibited from makings contributions under state law or taking political positions due to investments with the State or county. Requires corporations to provide notice within forty-eight hours of the contribution. Permits voting shareholders who did not approve of the contribution to request a prorated reimbursement of the contribution made by the corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB220/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=220&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803142,"bill_number":"SB1139","title":"Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections; Motor Carrier Vehicle Inspections","description":"Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor vehicle and motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1139&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803145,"bill_number":"SB851","title":"Education; Food Services; Emergency Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2014-2015 for food services in the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB851/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=851&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803146,"bill_number":"HB959","title":"After-School Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a framework and funding base for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Establishes a revolving fund to receive fees and other moneys to supplement the costs of administering and operating the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB959/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=959&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803148,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Blind Pedestrians; Safety","description":"Requires drivers of vehicles to exercise due care to ensure the safety of blind or visually handicapped on any roadway. Requires the examination for a driver's license to test the applicant's knowledge of operating a vehicle in a manner that ensures the safety of blind or visually impaired pedestrians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, HMS.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB608/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=608&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":803150,"bill_number":"SB1296","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Distribution Maximums","description":"Establishes maximum dollar amounts that shall be distributed among certain non-general funds from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax. Retains provision that the general fund receive the remainder after distribution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1296/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1296&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":803152,"bill_number":"HB849","title":"Right to Farm; Counties","description":"Amends Hawaii's Right to Farm Act to ensure that counties cannot enact laws, ordinances, or resolutions to limit the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in agricultural practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB849/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=849&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":803154,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Franchise; General Provisions; Forum","description":"Voids franchise provisions that restrict the resolution of claims arising under or relating to a franchise in this State to a foreign forum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB546/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=546&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":803156,"bill_number":"HB1136","title":"DOCARE; Conservation; Memorandum of Understanding, Report","description":"Requires DOCARE to facilitate the execution of a memorandum of understanding for the joint enforcement of conservation laws, rules, and ordinances. Requires DOCARE to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1136&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803157,"bill_number":"SB1175","title":"Hawaii State Hospital; Department of Health","description":"Requires the department of health and Hawaii state hospital to consider certain recommendations made by the senate special investigative committee on the Hawaii state hospital and submit a written report to the legislature of its status of implementing certain recommendations prior to the regular sessions of 2016 and 2017. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1175&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803159,"bill_number":"HB1390","title":"Massage; Licensure; Certification; Registration","description":"Establishes licensure requirement for massage therapist assistants. Amends certain provisions relating to the Board of Massage Therapy. Amends certain provisions relating to the licensure, certification, and registration for the practice of massage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1390/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1390&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803161,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Ethics; Gift Reporting; Elected Officials","description":"Exempts gifts received by an elected or appointed official on behalf of the State from gift reporting requirements under the ethics code. Requires the gift to be publicly recorded as property of the State and allows the gift to remain with the official's agency or be transferred to the state archives or state foundation on culture and arts at the end of the official's term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB655/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=655&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803162,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Office of Elections Package; Absentee Voting; Electronic Transmission","description":"Allows the county clerk to electronically transmit absentee ballots if mailed absentee ballots are not received by the voter within five days of an election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB441/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=441&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803165,"bill_number":"HB835","title":"Water Quality Certification","description":"Establishes time limits for the Department of Health regarding water quality certification applications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB835/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=835&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":803166,"bill_number":"HB1082","title":"Absentee Voting","description":"Requires all registered voters age 75 and older to automatically be permanent absentee voters voting by absentee ballot.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1082/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1082&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803167,"bill_number":"HB417","title":"Motor Vehicles; Annual Registration Fee","description":"Reduces the vehicle registration fee and maintains allocation of the fee to the state highway fund and emergency medical services special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB417/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=417&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803170,"bill_number":"SB952","title":"Referendum (ConAm)","description":"Amends article XVII of the State Constitution to provide for Referendum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB952/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=952&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803171,"bill_number":"SB999","title":"Public Access Room; Legislative Broadcast Program; Record; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the legislative broadcast program to make an audio or audiovisual recording of all public hearings and informational briefings held at the State Capitol, and maintain an archive of the recordings to be made available to the public. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB999/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=999&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803172,"bill_number":"SB832","title":"Public Charter Schools; Public School Service Area; Geographic Exceptions","description":"Allows a public charter school student who has been notified of the prospect of charter revocation or nonrenewal or school closure to enroll in a school outside of the student's service area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB832/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=832&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803175,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Voter Registration; Social Security Number; Driver's License or State Identification Number","description":"Requires on application to register to vote, a Hawaii driver's license number or a Hawaii state identification card number or, if no license or identification card has been issued, the last four digits of the applicant's social security number.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB625/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=625&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803176,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation; Conservation; Invasive Species; Natural Disasters; Aloha+ Challenge; Fresh Water; Emergency Responders ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for watershed management; invasive species council projects; fire, natural disaster, and emergency response; and forest and outdoor recreation improvement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB97/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=97&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803179,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Courts and Court Officers; Attorneys","description":"Establishes that there shall not be any requirement for an attorney to join an association or organization of lawyers to maintain a law license to practice in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=154&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803180,"bill_number":"HB1458","title":"Autonomous Motor Vehicles; Department of Transportation; Testing; Operation and Licensing; Retail Sales","description":"Allows autonomous motor vehicles to be operated on any road, street, or highway if certain requirements are met. Allows for manufacturer testing of autonomous motor vehicles on any road, street, or highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1458/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1458&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":803182,"bill_number":"HB1019","title":"Public Employment; Election Candidates; Mandatory Leave of Absence Without Pay","description":"Prohibits public employers from placing employees on leave of absence without pay because of the employee's status as a candidate for elective public office. Includes exceptions for leaves of absence requested by the employee, where the employer proves that the employee's candidacy substantially interferes with the performance of duties, or if the employee lacks a sufficient amount of accumulated vacation leave.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1019/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1019&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":803184,"bill_number":"SB944","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB944/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=944&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803185,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Attorney General; Statement for Proposed Constitutional Amendments","description":"Requires the attorney general to prepare a statement for each proposed constitutional amendment in plain English that indicates the purpose, limitations, and effects of the proposed amendment. Requires the attorney general to distribute each statement to the state office of elections and all county clerks for further distribution. Requires the office of elections and county clerks to make each statement available to the public in all physical or online sites where they make proposed constitutional amendment questions available to the public. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB509/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=509&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803187,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"State Ethics Commission; Public Officers and Employees; Frivolous Complaints","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to hold a hearing prior to determining if a complaint is frivolous and lists evidence that may be considered by the commission in making a determination. Allows the commission, by a majority vote, to order a complainant to show cause as to why the commission should not determine that the complaint is frivolous. Requires notice be sent to the complainant by registered or certified mail at least one business day prior to the hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB587/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=587&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803189,"bill_number":"HB671","title":"General Excise Tax; Monthly, Quarterly, or Semiannual Returns; Payments","description":"Amends the date of filing of monthly, quarterly, and semiannual general excise tax returns from the 20th day of the respective applicable month to the last day of the month. Applicable to returns and payments after 7/1/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB671/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=671&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803191,"bill_number":"HB853","title":"Agriculture Workforce; Initiative; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes a K-12 Agriculture Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative in DLIR to conduct trainings for teachers and school administrators in agricultural self-sufficiency. Appropriates funds to support the Initiative. Effective 01/20/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL/WLA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB853/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=853&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803192,"bill_number":"SB869","title":"Credit Cards; Credit Card Transactions; Surcharge","description":"Prohibits retailers from imposing credit card surcharges in certain instances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB869/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=869&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803195,"bill_number":"HB1360","title":"Transportation; Harbors; Antenna ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for relocation of the Clear Channel antenna, including design and construction, equipment and appurtenances, and ground and site improvements. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1360/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803196,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Unemployment Insurance","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB32/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=32&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803198,"bill_number":"HB403","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties; Revenues","description":"Removes the current cap on transient accommodations tax revenues to be distributed to the counties and establishes the distribution of these revenues as a percentage of TAT collected for infrastructure and services related to increased tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB403/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=403&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803200,"bill_number":"HB1357","title":"Motor Carrier Law; Ridesharing","description":"Regulates ridesharing services under Hawaii's motor carrier law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1357/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1357&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803201,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Banyan Drive; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an advisory committee to examine the barriers that hinder the redevelopment of visitor facilities and infrastructure in the Banyan Drive area on the Waiakea Peninsula in East Hawaii. Appropriates moneys for the advisory committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB539/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=539&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":803204,"bill_number":"SB1126","title":"Forest Stewardship Program","description":"Increases the reimbursement rate for participants of the forest stewardship program. Clarifies that long-term leaseholders are eligible to participate in the program. Requires forest stewardship program applicants to enter into a program implementation agreement with BLNR, upon approval of the forest stewardship management plan by BLNR. Defines \"program implementation agreement\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1126&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803205,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Adult Corrections Officers; Employment; Education Requirement","description":"Requires that every person newly hired as an adult corrections officer shall have, at minimum, a high school diploma.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB664/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=664&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803206,"bill_number":"SB914","title":"Attorneys Annual License Fee Surcharge; Indigent Legal Assistance Fund","description":"Requires the clerk of the supreme court to assess and collect an annual surcharge on license fee on every law practitioner in the amount of $100, to be paid into the indigent legal assistance fund and to be matched by the State up to an unspecified amount annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB914/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=914&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803209,"bill_number":"SB1027","title":"Family Court; Judge; Support Staff; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides funds to the judiciary for one judge and three support staff for the family court of the first judicial circuit. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1027/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1027&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803210,"bill_number":"SB1249","title":"Public Assistance; Residency Requirement","description":"Requires an applicant or recipient of public assistance to be a resident of the State for at least 4 months.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1249/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1249&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803212,"bill_number":"HB860","title":"Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities; Employment First","description":"Establishes an employment first policy for persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities in Hawaii. Requires the DOH to establish an employment first committee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB860/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=860&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803214,"bill_number":"HB447","title":"Domestic Abuse; Department of Human Services; Family Court; Report","description":"Removes certain unnecessary and redundant reporting responsibilities of the family courts and the Department of Human Services in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person. (HB447 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB447/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=447&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":803215,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program; Small Business","description":"Expands the current Hawaii small business innovation research program by providing matching funds for phase II and phase III awards in the interest of diversifying and stimulating Hawaii's economy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1003/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1003&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":803217,"bill_number":"HB1378","title":"Accessory Dwelling Units; County Authorization","description":"Authorizes the counties to adopt reasonable standards to allow construction of accessory dwelling units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1378/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1378&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":803219,"bill_number":"HB1177","title":"DOA; Grant Writing Position; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to establish a grant writer position within the DOA. Prioritizes organic and Korean natural farming. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1177/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1177&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":803221,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Display Permit Fee","description":"Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $300.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB456/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=456&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803223,"bill_number":"HB1230","title":"Department of Education; Department of Accounting and General Services; Interagency Working Group; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an interagency working group to create a comprehensive plan to transfer the Department of Accounting and General Services's personnel and functions related to neighbor island public schools, to the Department of Education. (HB1230 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1230/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1230&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803225,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Homeless; Obstruction or Occupation of Public Places; Vacate Conviction","description":"Establishes the process and grounds for a person to petition the court to vacate a conviction for obstructing or occupying a public place on grounds that the person was homeless at the time of committing the offense. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB269/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=269&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803226,"bill_number":"HB1452","title":"County Zoning; Nonconforming Use; Single-Family Transient Rental","description":"Authorizes the counties to permit the amortization or phasing out of nonconforming single-family transient vacation rental units or nonconforming single-family transient vacation units over a reasonable period of time in an area of any zoning classification. (HB1452 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1452/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1452&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":803228,"bill_number":"HB1166","title":"Family or Household Member Abuse; Body Parts; Abuse; Class C Felony","description":"Adds the mouth and nose of a family or household member to the types of body parts on which pressure that is applied to intentionally or knowingly impede normal breathing or blood circulation shall constitute abuse of a family or household member as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ichiyama, C. Lee, McDermott, Ohno, Souki, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1166&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":803230,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Trust Funds; Appropriations","description":"Requires the expenditure of trust funds for the compensation, including fringe benefits, of public employees and contracts for services to be subject to appropriation and allotment. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB248/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=248&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":803231,"bill_number":"HB834","title":"Check Cashing; Deferred Deposits","description":"Requires the written agreement for the deferred deposit of checks to also state that all cumulative fees charged for deferred deposit transactions shall not exceed an annual percentage rate of 39%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB834/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=834&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803234,"bill_number":"HB1342","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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1342/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1342&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":803235,"bill_number":"HB1109","title":"Behavior Support Review Committee for Persons with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Describes the behavioral support review process for multidisciplinary reviews of restraints or seclusion of persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Exempts those who participate in the reviews from liability for authorized disclosure of information. (HB1109 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1109&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803236,"bill_number":"HB524","title":"Public Employees; Prohibition on Certain Salary Increases","description":"Makes a technical amendment to the prohibition on certain increases in salary for certain state and county officers or employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB524/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=524&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803239,"bill_number":"SB930","title":"State Tax Expenditures; Biennial Report; Evaluation","description":"Requires the department of taxation to provide a biennial report on tax expenditures to the legislature on or before September 15th of each odd-numbered year. Requires legislation establishing new tax expenditures to include certain specified provisions. Effective 7/1/2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB930/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=930&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803240,"bill_number":"HB1183","title":"Campaign Spending Commission; Comprehensive Public Funding; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates program for comprehensive public funding of candidates for the offices of state senator and representative. Repeals the eligibility of candidates for the offices of state senator and representative for public funds under the existing partial public financing program. Appropriates funds to the campaign spending commission to prepare for the comprehensive public funding program in 2016, including staff support. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1183/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1183&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803243,"bill_number":"HB61","title":"Elections; Proposed Constitutional Amendments; Voter Education","description":"Requires the Chief Election Officer to coordinate the preparation of voter education materials for proposed constitutional amendments and to deliver the materials to all registered voters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB61/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=61&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803244,"bill_number":"SB731","title":"Deferred Deposits; Payday Loan; Fees","description":"Reduces the maximum fee a check casher may charge under a payday loan agreement for deferring the deposit of a check from 15% to 7% of the face value of the check.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB731/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=731&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803245,"bill_number":"HB1315","title":"Leilehua High School; Pilot Program; Waiver of Summer School Tuition for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students ($)","description":"Establishes a pilot program that waives summer-school tuition for socioeconomically disadvantaged students at Leilehua High School.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1315/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1315&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803248,"bill_number":"HB194","title":"HSAC Package; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Period of Separation","description":"Requires period of separation to commence upon issuance of officer's order and end at 6:00 p.m. on the second business day following the issuance of the order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=194&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803249,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Maternal Mortality Review Panel; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Maternal Mortality Review Panel within the Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive review of maternal deaths that have occurred in the State. (SB304 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB304/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=304&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803251,"bill_number":"HB748","title":"General Excise Tax; Nicotine","description":"Applies the general excise tax on the manufacture and sale, at wholesale and retail, of all products containing nicotine, at a rate of 10%. Applies to gross income and gross proceeds received after 12/31/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB748/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=748&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803253,"bill_number":"HB932","title":"Civil Service Exemption; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing Renovations","description":"Extends the exemption from state civil service for persons hired or contracted to repair and maintain vacant state housing units. Repeals requirement for termination or conversion to civil service status on July 1, 2015. (HB932 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB932/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=932&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803254,"bill_number":"HB641","title":"Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer","description":"Imposes a conveyance tax on the conveyance of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB641/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=641&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803256,"bill_number":"SB1286","title":"Sandalwood; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Criminal Penalties for Illegal Destruction or Harvest","description":"Provides that the department of land and natural resources has the duty to support and protect native sandalwood trees; provides for the assessment of fees for a permit to harvest native sandalwood; establishes criminal penalties for the illegal destruction or harvest of native sandalwood.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1286/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1286&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":803258,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Absentee Voting; Appropriation","description":"Enable the office of elections to implement elections by mail in any interested county, beginning with the 2016 primary election. By 2018, requires all federal, state, and county primary, special primary, general, special general, and special elections to be conducted by mail. Enables absentee walk-in voting to continue prior to election day. Ensures limited polling sites in each county remain open on election day for absentee walk-in voting and to receive mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB578/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=578&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803260,"bill_number":"SB1127","title":"Cultural and Natural Resources; Civil Enforcement of Resource Violations","description":"Provides alternative civil enforcement options that may be utilized by the board of land and natural resources in the processing of natural and cultural resource violation cases. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1127&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803261,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Annual Required Contribution, Non-general or Federal Fund Reimbursement","description":"Beginning with fiscal year 2016-2017, requires reimbursements from a non-general or federal fund to the general fund for the annual required contribution made for state employees and retirees whose compensation is or was paid from the non-general or federal fund. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB249/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=249&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":803264,"bill_number":"SB1137","title":"Taxes; Liability for Taxes Passed On","description":"Creates conclusive presumption that taxpayer is liable for any amounts passed on to consumers as payment for any title 14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1137&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803265,"bill_number":"SB1135","title":"General Excise Tax; Nonprofit Organizations","description":"Fixes the inadvertent repeal of wording from section 237-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1135&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803268,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Forfeiture; Working Group; Department of the Attorney General","description":"Requires the department of the attorney general to establish a working group to review and discuss Hawaii's forfeiture laws and make recommendations to improve these laws. Requires the working group to submit a written report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB690/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=690&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803269,"bill_number":"HB431","title":"911 Surcharge; Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Service","description":"Establishes a prepaid wireless 911 surcharge of 1.2 per cent of each retail sale by a communication service provider, reseller, or seller, which shall be the liability of the customer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB431/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=431&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803270,"bill_number":"HB1225","title":"Agricultural Quarantine Facility; Study and Analysis; Island of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for DBEDT, in collaboration with DOA, to perform studies and analysis relating to establishing facilities on the island of Hawaii for quarantine inspection and treatment and handling of incoming and outgoing agricultural commodities. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1225/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1225&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":803273,"bill_number":"HB844","title":"Office of Language Access; Appropriation; Language Access Law ($)","description":"Establishes three positions within the office of language access to assist state agencies and state-funded agencies in implementing the requirements of Hawaii's language access law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB844/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=844&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803274,"bill_number":"SB766","title":"Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examination","description":"Requires that a physician selected and paid for by an employer to conduct a medical examination for workers' compensation purposes shall be actively treating at least ten patients in a one-month period; be actively treating at least 50 per cent of the physician's total patient load in a one-month period; and possess medical malpractice insurance. Defines \"actively treating\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB766/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=766&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803275,"bill_number":"HB692","title":"Crowdfunding; Schools; Capital Improvement Projects ($)","description":"Authorizes DOE to use crowdfunding to fund specific capital improvement projects. Establishes the school capital improvement project crowdfunding special fund. Defines crowdfunding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB692/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=692&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803278,"bill_number":"SB1270","title":"Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Obesity; Health","description":"Requires all sweetened beverages to contain a warning label.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1270/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1270&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803279,"bill_number":"HB1314","title":"Emergency Home Relocation Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the emergency home relocation special fund to assist persons dispossessed of their homes as a result of a natural disaster. Appropriates moneys. (HB1314 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1314/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1314&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803281,"bill_number":"SB755","title":"Jurors; Jury Service; Exemptions; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse","description":"Enables self-employed advanced practice registered nurses to claim an exemption from jury service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB755/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=755&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803283,"bill_number":"HB1004","title":"Veteran; In-State Tuition; Resident","description":"Allows United States service military veterans to pay resident tuition at the UOH campuses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1004/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1004&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803284,"bill_number":"HB1059","title":"Powdered Alcohol; Study; DOH; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DOH to conduct a study regarding the risks associated with the consumption of powdered alcohol products and to report its findings to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1059/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1059&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":803287,"bill_number":"HB757","title":"Energy Storage; Tax Credit; Investment; Utilization; Energy Storage Portfolio Standards; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for each grid-connected energy storage property that is installed and placed in service in the State during the taxable year beginning after 12/31/2015; provided that this tax credit shall not be available for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Allows the tax credit to be claimed as either an investment credit or utilization credit. Appropriates moneys to administer the tax credit. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and periodically revise energy storage portfolio standards and report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB757/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=757&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":803288,"bill_number":"HB1206","title":"University of Hawaii Sustainability Office; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii sustainability office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1206/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1206&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803290,"bill_number":"SB968","title":"Adult Protective and Community Services Branch; Adult Protection Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for FY 2016 and FY 2017 from the state general fund for positions within the adult protective and community services branch. Authorizes the department of human services to extend the federal ceiling to increase the amount of federal funds available for the positions within the adult protective and community services branch. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB968/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=968&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803292,"bill_number":"SB796","title":"Highway Safety; Skateboards; Helmets","description":"Requires persons under age seventeen to wear a helmet while riding a skateboard. Clarifies that Act does not infringe on county ordinances prohibiting skateboards on streets and roadways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB796/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=796&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803294,"bill_number":"HB898","title":"Charitable Solicitation","description":"Authorizes the Attorney General to require electronic financial reporting by professional solicitors, imposes a late fee for late financial reports by professional solicitors; and clarifies exemptions from registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB898/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=898&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803295,"bill_number":"SB920","title":"Medicaid; Reimbursement Rate; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases the medicaid reimbursement rate paid by the State to equal the medicare services payment rate for primary, acute, and obstetric care. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB920/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=920&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803297,"bill_number":"HB289","title":"Judiciary Package; Driver Education and Training Fund","description":"Clarifies purpose of driver education and training fund. Imposes assessment on all persons provided programs and services by the division of driver education. Allows the court to waive assessments for persons unable to pay, except for persons who obtain programs or services from the Hawaii division of driver education to fulfill the requirements of another jurisdiction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB289/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=289&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803299,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Sentencing; Public Employees","description":"Establishes additional factors for the court to consider when sentencing a defendant who abused the defendant's position as a public employee to commit a felony or misdemeanor and allows the court to impose additional or enhanced penalties. Makes a defendant ineligible for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea if the defendant abused the defendant's position as a public employee to commit a felony or misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB656/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=656&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803300,"bill_number":"SB970","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Conveyance Tax; Revenue Bonds","description":"Allows a portion of conveyance tax revenues dedicated to the rental housing trust fund to be monetized to increase the amount of funding for the rental housing trust fund. Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the rental housing trust fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB970/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=970&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803303,"bill_number":"HB899","title":"Forensic Identification","description":"Clarifies the grading of the offense of refusal or failure to provide specimen for forensic identification by making an intentional or knowing violation a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB899/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=899&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803304,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Campaign Finance; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Fees; Appropriation","description":"Requires the deposit of any fees assessed by the campaign spending commission into the Hawaii election campaign fund. Authorizes payment of the commission's operating expenses from the general fund and appropriates funds for operating expenses, including investigation expenses. (SB577 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB577/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=577&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803305,"bill_number":"HB1191","title":"Short Form; Veterans","description":"Short form bill relating to veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1191&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":803308,"bill_number":"HB530","title":"Fees; Public Land","description":"Establishes a fee schedule within DLNR for commercial and non-profit events on public land. Effective 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB530/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=530&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803309,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"County Police Commissions; Police Commissioners; Composition; Requirements","description":"Amends the composition of the county police commissions to require that there are commissioners on each police commission that have experience or backgrounds in women's issues, civil rights, and law enforcement. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB389/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=389&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803312,"bill_number":"HB452","title":"Statewide Sexual Assault Services; Attorney General; Base Budget; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general for statewide sexual assault services for fiscal biennium 2015-2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB452/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=452&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803313,"bill_number":"HB1032","title":"Short form; Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Short form bill relating to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1032/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1032&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803314,"bill_number":"HB145","title":"Tobacco Products; Large Cigars; Excise Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund","description":"Amends the definition of \"tobacco products\", to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to       % of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after 1/1/2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires an unspecified amount of the moneys collected under the increased excise tax rate to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund. Amends the excise tax rate on the sale of large cigars beginning on and after 1/1/2016 to the lesser of        cents for each large cigar or       % of the wholesale price of each large cigar. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=145&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803317,"bill_number":"SB1157","title":"Starlight Reserve; Advisory Committee","description":"Extends the existence of the Starlight Reserve Advisory Committee until June 30, 2021. Amends the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' representative on the committee. Requires the Starlight Reserve Advisory Committee to report to the Legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2017 and 2019. (SB1157 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1157&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803318,"bill_number":"SB994","title":"HPIA; Mandatory Issuance of Policies; Removal of Moratorium","description":"Requires member insurers of HPIA to offer a minimum number of policies proportionate to their market share on properties that are situated in the areas designated for coverage by the insurance commissioner and that have been previously and continuously insured since 06/01/2014. Prohibits HPIA from issuing or continuing a moratorium on issuing policies on those same properties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB994/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=994&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803320,"bill_number":"HB44","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB44/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803322,"bill_number":"HB239","title":"Kewalo Basin; Kewalo Keiki Fishing Conservancy; HCDA","description":"Repeals Act 3, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2007.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB239/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=239&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":803323,"bill_number":"SB870","title":"Telecommunications Carriers; Cramming; Public Utilities Commission; Billing Practices; Prohibited Practices","description":"Requires the bills of telecommunications carriers to contain only charges for products and services that are authorized by the subscriber. Specifies prohibited cramming practices in phone bills. Requires the public utilities commission to adopt additional rules to safeguard billings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB870/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=870&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803325,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Fiber Optic Landing Station; Capital Improvement Project; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the capital improvement project to build a secure fiber optic landing station that supports economic and social development and federal security interests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB278/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=278&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803327,"bill_number":"HB1009","title":"Special Interest Vehicle; Antique Motor Vehicle","description":"Redefines \"special interest vehicle\" to mean a motor vehicle that, based on its model year, is at least 25 years old. (HB1009 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1009/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1009&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803329,"bill_number":"SB1226","title":"University of Hawaii West Oahu; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Land Transfer","description":"Transfers title to certain parcels of land from the University of Hawaii to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for development of affordable housing and income generation for University of Hawaii-West Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1226/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1226&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":803331,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Department of Education; Capital Improvement Projects; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for department of education capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB485/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=485&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803333,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Contractors License Board; Membership","description":"Amends the number of members and membership requirements and restrictions for the contractors license board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB466/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=466&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803334,"bill_number":"HB1131","title":"Campaign Contributions; Lobbyist","description":"Prohibits a candidate or candidate committee from accepting more than twenty per cent of its total contributions from lobbyists during an election period. Prohibits a lobbyist from contributing more than an aggregate $20,000 to all candidates and candidate committees during an election period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1131&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803337,"bill_number":"HB338","title":"Closed Primary Elections; Declaration of Political Party Registration or Nonpartisanship","description":"Establishes a closed primary and special primary election system that limits a political party's voters to registered party members and other voters as the party may designate. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB338/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=338&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803338,"bill_number":"SB795","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Maui Regional Health Care System; Nonprofit Corporation; Transition; Agreement","description":"Authorizes the Maui regional health care system to enter into an agreement with a private entity to transition one or more of its facilities, including Maui memorial medical center, Kula hospital, and Lanai community hospital, into a new private Hawaii nonprofit corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB795/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=795&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803339,"bill_number":"HB897","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 on 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. (HB897 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB897/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=897&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803342,"bill_number":"HB475","title":"Judicial court calendars; priority for child victims of serious crimes","description":"Provides for child victims of serious crimes to obtain priority on court calendars to minimize the psychological effects of the crime and the associated re-traumatization of child victims. Minimizes the loss of evidence associated with time lapse memory losses of young children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB475/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=475&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803343,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"UH; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates money from the University of Hawaii revenue bond fund for renovations, repairs, and improvements to the John A. Burns school of medicine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB370/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=370&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":803344,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Licensed Physicians; Employment Covenants or Agreements","description":"Prohibits noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants in employment contracts, post-employment contracts, or separation agreements that forbid post-employment competition of licensed physicians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB232/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=232&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803347,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Penal Code; Resisting Arrest","description":"Establishes the offense of resisting arrest in the first degree as a felony and reclassifies the existing resisting arrest misdemeanor offense as resisting arrest in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB680/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=680&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803348,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"OHA Package; Hawaiian Plants; Public Landscaping","description":"Subject to exceptions, requires all plans, designs, and specifications for new or renovated landscaping of State-developed buildings, complexes, facilities, or housing to incorporate Hawaiian plants. (SB435 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB435/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=435&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803350,"bill_number":"HB1274","title":"CIP; Department of Water, County of Kauai ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects by the Department of Water, County of Kauai for the Hanapepe/Eleele Transmission Waterline Improvement Project and Kapaa storage improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1274/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1274&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":803352,"bill_number":"HB622","title":"Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Electric Vehicles","description":"Includes fuel cell electric vehicles in the definition of electric vehicles for purposes of parking exemptions, HOV lane use, registration, and required parking spaces in places of public accommodation. Grants procurement priority for fuel cell electric vehicles for state and county vehicle purchases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB622/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=622&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803353,"bill_number":"HB450","title":"County Police Commissions; Police Commissioners; Composition; Requirements","description":"Amends the composition of the county police commissions to require that three commissioners on each police commission have backgrounds, including equality for women, civil rights, and law enforcement, for the benefit of the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB450/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=450&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803356,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Procurement; Past Performance; Criteria; Sole Source; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires past performance to be factored into future bid selection of a contractor. Defines past performance. Requires past performance to be considered in sole source procurement. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB495/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=495&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803357,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Dam and Reservoir Removal; Studies; Board of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Requires the board of land and natural resources to prepare all studies to determine the safe removal or retirement of a dam or reservoir upon the request of a homeowner association or homeowner of property on which a dam or reservoir is situated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB469/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=469&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803359,"bill_number":"HB1373","title":"Leahi Hospital; Land Transfer; University of Hawaii; Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Establishes a working group to formulate a plan for the transfer of all parcels of land contained within the Leahi Hospital campus to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (HB1373 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1373/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1373&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":803361,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Special Management Area; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Provides that any environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for any major infrastructure improvement project or major construction project in any special management area may include an analysis of the environmental impact of projected sea level rise over the anticipated lifespan of the project. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB500/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=500&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803363,"bill_number":"SB864","title":"GET; Exemptions","description":"Exempts a portion of a rent received from a tenant who is a teacher from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB864/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=864&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803364,"bill_number":"HB1502","title":"Hawaii Fresh Water Security Act; Commission on Water Resource Management","description":"Requires the Commission on Water Resources Management to conduct climate adaptation and resilience planning for Hawaii through 2050 to provide assistance to the State and counties. Directs the commission to assess fees to monitor and manage Hawaii's ground and surface water.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1502/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1502&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803366,"bill_number":"HB492","title":"Judiciary; Community Mediation Centers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the judiciary to enter into contracts with community mediation centers for mediation services. Takes effect 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB492/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=492&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803368,"bill_number":"HB937","title":"Medicaid Managed Care Program","description":"Replaces outdated references to QUEST and QUEST Expanded Access in the Hawaii Revised Statutes with the terms \"medicaid managed care\" or \"medicaid managed care programs.\" (HB937 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB937/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=937&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803369,"bill_number":"SB735","title":"Practical Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensure; Continuing Competency Requirements; Learning Activities","description":"Beginning with the July 1, 2017, licensing biennium, requires licensed registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to submit evidence of completed continuing competency requirements prior to the renewal of the license. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB735/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=735&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803372,"bill_number":"HB601","title":"Private Roads; Repair and Maintenance; Task Force ($)","description":"Establishes a task force to make recommendations for a plan to address the repair and maintenance of private roads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB601/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=601&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803373,"bill_number":"HB1159","title":"Board of Education; Standardized Testing; Public Schools","description":"Requires the BOE to administer standardized tests early in the school year in order to use the tests to inform instruction in the school year in which the test is administered. Establishes conditions for standardized testing. Requires periodic audits of standardized testing protocols and reports to the legislature and the governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1159&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803376,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Veterans; Suicide Prevention ($)","description":"Directs the DOH to establish a comprehensive suicide prevention program for veterans. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=178&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803377,"bill_number":"HB1374","title":"Family Court; Child Custody; Best Interests of the Child; Domestic Abuse Protective Orders","description":"When determining the best interests of the child in custody or visitation awards, changes to a preponderance of the evidence, the standard of proof required to consider evidence regarding a parent's prior wilful misuse of the protection from abuse process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1374/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1374&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":803378,"bill_number":"HB3","title":"Public Electric Utilities; UH; DBEDT; Study; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires UH, in consultation with DBEDT, to study the benefits of establishing public electric utilities in the State that are publicly owned. Appropriates moneys for the study.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB3/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=3&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803381,"bill_number":"SB866","title":"After-School Plus (A+) Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the After-School Plus (A+) Program. Requires DOE to submit a report to the legislature regarding efforts to address the impact of increased minimum wage on the A+ Program and proposal to assist families with A+ Program tuition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB866/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=866&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803382,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Technology; Broadband Commission; Broadband Commissioner; Appropriation","description":"Creates and appropriates funds for the Hawaii broadband commission and the Hawaii broadband commissioner to promote and maximize the availability of broadband services in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB280/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=280&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803383,"bill_number":"HB643","title":"Wind Resistive Devices; Exemption from General Excise Tax","description":"Exempts wind resistive devices from the general excise tax on wholesale and retail transactions from 1/1/2016 to 12/31/2017. (HB643 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB643/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=643&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803386,"bill_number":"SB844","title":"Executive Office on Early Learning Pre-kindergarten Program; Department of Education","description":"Establishes the executive office on early learning pre-kindergarten program to be administered by the executive office on early learning which may partner with the department of education. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB844/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=844&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803387,"bill_number":"HB1060","title":"Jury Duty; Exemptions; Age","description":"Allows a person 70 years of age or older to claim an exemption from jury duty beginning 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1060/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1060&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":803389,"bill_number":"HB1265","title":"Mobile Home Parks; Low-income Housing; Alternative Housing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the department of land and natural resources, in consultation with the department of human services, to establish mobile home parks throughout the State for individuals whose family income is no more than 250 per cent of the federal poverty level. Allows the private sector to develop mobile home parks under the same guidelines as DLNR. (HB1265 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1265/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1265&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803391,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Department of Taxation; Income Tax Check-Off; State Income Tax Refund; Rental Housing Trust Fund","description":"Requires the department of taxation to allow a taxpayer to designate or \"check-off\" that a specified amount of the taxpayer's income tax refund be paid to the rental housing trust fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=125&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803393,"bill_number":"HB384","title":"Youth; Mental Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to fund operational costs to provide therapeutic prevention and mental health programs for high risk youth. (HB384 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB384/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=384&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803394,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Solar Energy Device; Solar Easement; Solar Access; Trimming Vegetation; Ordinance","description":"Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar right to record that right by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB463/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=463&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803396,"bill_number":"HB1207","title":"Road Repair and Repaving; Appropriations; Counties; Grant-in-aid","description":"Appropriates state matching funds to the counties for road repair and repaving. Establishes additional requirements to qualify for the use of the state matching funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1207/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1207&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":803398,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Labor; Sick Leave; Service Workers","description":"Requires certain employers to provide sick leave to service workers for specified purposes under certain conditions. Defines service workers and employers. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=129&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803400,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Liquor License; Liquor Commission; Restaurant License; Growler","description":"Permits the liquor commission to allow a restaurant licensee to sell malt beverages manufactured on the restaurant premises in brewery-sealed kegs and growlers. Defines \"growler\" as a glass or metal container, not to exceed one half-gallon, which shall be securely sealed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB221/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=221&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803402,"bill_number":"SB1325","title":"Waste Disposal; Contracts; Payments","description":"Requires that all contracts between private entities that include disposal of waste or solid waste include a requirement of proof that the waste was received and disposed of at a licensed facility before payment is made for those contractual services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1325/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1325&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803403,"bill_number":"HB1348","title":"Albizia Trees; Environmental Response Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation from the environmental response revolving fund to DOH for the removal of albizia trees on public and private land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1348/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1348&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803406,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Employees Retirement System","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB25/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=25&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803407,"bill_number":"SB808","title":"University of Hawaii; Health Sciences Campus; Administration; General Bond Obligation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the joint campus of the John A. Burns school of medicine and the University of Hawaii cancer center as the Hawaii health sciences campus at the University of Hawaii at Kakaako, to be an administratively separate branch of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Appoints the dean of the John A. Burns school of medicine as the administrative head. Converts the bond debt service owed by the University of Hawaii cancer center to a general obligation bond and combines it with the John A. Burns school of medicine debt. Requires a five year business plan to be submitted to the legislature by 01/01/16. Appropriates funds for the transition into a joint campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB808/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=808&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803408,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Elections Commission; Public Meetings; Agenda; Public Comment; Record of Complaints and Investigations","description":"Requires the elections commission to hold a public meeting in a specific location if the agenda item relates to that location in the State; provide for public comment after the conclusion of the elections commission's meeting agenda, but prior to voting on any agenda item, except for voting on ministerial matters; and maintain records of complaints and investigations and to submit an annual report to the legislature prior to the convening of each regular session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1015/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1015&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803411,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Finances","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB88/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=88&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803412,"bill_number":"SB1273","title":"DLNR; DOBOR; Boating Special Fund; Hiring of Exempt Positions","description":"Authorizes the boating special fund to be used to pay for the hiring of full- or part-time positions for the planning, development, management, operations, or maintenance of lands and improvements under the control and management of the board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1273/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1273&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803413,"bill_number":"HB1358","title":"Complete Streets; Transportation","description":"Requires the State to report annually to the legislature on specified information regarding implementation of and compliance with complete streets policy. Clarifies statutory requirements of complete streets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1358/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1358&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803416,"bill_number":"SB974","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Mixed-use Rental Projects","description":"Authorizes the Rental Housing Trust Fund to be used for spaces for public uses within mixed-use residential developments in which the residential component is the primary use and qualifies as an eligible rental housing project. (SB974 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB974/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=974&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803417,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the functions of the Hawaii health systems corporation and its regions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB294/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=294&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803420,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Erin's Law","description":"Establishes a sexual abuse prevention instructional program for public schools. Sets out guidelines of instruction. Modeled after Erin's law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=151&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803421,"bill_number":"HB712","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Procurement; Seawater Systems","description":"Exempts NELHA from the state procurement code when purchasing replacement parts and repair and maintenance services for equipment associated with the seawater delivery system unless agreement requires otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB712/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=712&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803422,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Community Health Centers; Medicaid; Med-QUEST; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to restore adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees; and provide outreach and eligibility services for individuals and families at federally qualified health centers. Appropriates funds from the community health centers special fund to establish health care homes for medicaid enrollees at federally qualified community health centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB310/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=310&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803425,"bill_number":"SB1241","title":"Health; Diabetes; Reporting","description":"Requires DOH, in collaboration with DHS and DHRD, to develop departmental plans to reduce the incidence of diabetes in the State and submit reports to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1241/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1241&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803426,"bill_number":"HB1126","title":"Procurement; State Procurement Office; Database; Oversight ($)","description":"Requires the state procurement office to establish a database of all government procurement contracts, accessible to each governmental entity. Requires state procurement office oversight of procurement information. Appropriates funds to establish the database. (HB1126 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1126&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":803428,"bill_number":"HB251","title":"Prescription Monitoring; Interstate Compact","description":"Adopts the interstate compact on prescription monitoring.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB251/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=251&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803430,"bill_number":"HB71","title":"State Programs","description":"Short form bill relating to state programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB71/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=71&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803432,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Tourism","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB61/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=61&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803433,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Public Agency Meetings, Government Records; Sunshine Law","description":"Amends the Sunshine Law to expressly allow certain government records to be shared among public board members where no commitment relating to a vote on the matter is made or sought and no additional discussion other than a statement describing the government record and the issue related to the government record is included in the transmittal. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB465/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=465&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803435,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Judiciary Package; Internet Posting of Personal Information","description":"Regulates internet posting of sitting, full-time justices' or judges' home addresses and personal telephone and cellular phone numbers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB432/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=432&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803437,"bill_number":"HB1040","title":"Invasive Species; Mitigation; Economic Model Formula; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the HISC to contract with UHERO to establish an economic model formula to establish the impact and cost of mitigating the most significant invasive species in the State. Directs LRB to update its 2002 study to reflect costs and impact of mitigation efforts. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1040/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1040&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":803438,"bill_number":"HB533","title":"Income Tax Credit; Agricultural Buildings or Structures","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the qualified costs of developing or renovating certain agricultural buildings or structures that are exempt from building permit or building code requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB533/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=533&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803441,"bill_number":"HB828","title":"Land Use; Boundary Amendments","description":"Upon approval by county land use decision-making authority, and with concurrence from Land Use Commission, requires boundary amendments reflected in certain plans to be adopted in accordance with such approved plans. Prioritizes funding for public infrastructure in areas of planned growth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB828/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=828&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":803442,"bill_number":"HB1011","title":"Traffic Code; Dangerous Wheels; Prohibited","description":"Defines dangerous wheels and prohibits their use on vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers. (HB1011 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 100, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1011/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1011&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803445,"bill_number":"HB1281","title":"Public Accountancy; Mobility","description":"Authorizes out-of-state certified public accountants to practice in the State under certain conditions. Establishes criminal penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1281/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1281&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803446,"bill_number":"SB819","title":"Department of Education; Fundraising; Charitable Activity; Nonprofit Organizations; Student Learning","description":"Bars prohibition of student or class participation in a fundraiser or charitable activity in conjunction with a nonprofit organization as part of a school project when participation benefits student learning. Requires the department of education to adopt reasonable objective criteria for the selection of fundraising activities and to include a strict prohibition against coercion or pressuring students or their families to participate in the fundraising activities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB819/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=819&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803447,"bill_number":"SB1033","title":"Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Review Panel; Department of Health","description":"Establishes the Hawaii maternal morbidity and mortality review panel within the department of health to conduct a comprehensive review of maternal deaths that have occurred in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1033/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1033&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803450,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Veterans' Memorial; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the office of veterans services for the planning, design, and construction of a veterans' memorial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB686/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803451,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Roads in Limbo; Liability for Maintenance","description":"Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county, shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street, if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB642/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=642&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803452,"bill_number":"HB64","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB64/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=64&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":803455,"bill_number":"HB763","title":"Seniors; Executive Office on Aging; Intergenerational Playground; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Aging and the city and county of Honolulu to establish a three-year intergenerational playground pilot program. Requires reports to the Legislature and the mayor of the city and county of Honolulu. Appropriates funds. Repeals on June 30, 2019. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB763/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=763&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":803456,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Electronic Smoking Device; Excise Tax; Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund; Smoking Cessation; Smoking; Minors; Sale or Purchase Prohibited","description":"Establishes an excise tax on electronic smoking devices equal to 30 per cent of the wholesale price of each electronic smoking device kit, electronic smoking device nicotine cartridge, or electronic smoking device nicotine refill sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after January 1, 2016. Allocates taxes collected to the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund, to be used for smoking cessation programs in Hawaii, with an emphasis on teen smoking prevention and cessation programs. Amends Hawaii's anti-smoking statute to prohibit the use of electronic smoking devices in places open to the public and other specified locations. Prohibits the sale or furnishing of electronic smoking devices to a minor under twenty-one years of age. Prohibits minors under twenty-one years of age from purchasing electronic smoking devices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB299/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=299&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803458,"bill_number":"SB923","title":"Student Safety; Sexual Assault; Violence; Policies","description":"Requires the BOR to adopt policies concerning student safety, sexual assault, and violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB923/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=923&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803460,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Diversified Agriculture; Leased Lands; Reporting Requirements; Local Food Production","description":"Part II: Amends the primary mission of the agribusiness development corporation to be local food production. Part III: Requires the DOA and the ADC to submit annual reports regarding land dispositions to the legislature and to post a copy of the reports on the Internet. Part IV: Requires that lands managed by the DOA and the ADC are disposed of in a variety of sizes and to diversified tenants to support a diversified agricultural economy. Part V: Requires the DOA and ADC to lease each year at least fifty per cent of land managed by the DOA and ADC, respectively, to operations whose primary business is local food production, beginning 1/1/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB593/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=593&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803462,"bill_number":"SB863","title":"Executive Office on Early Learning Prekindergarten Program","description":"Establishes the executive office on early learning prekindergarten program, to be administered by the executive office on early learning and provided through public schools, including charter schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB863/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=863&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803464,"bill_number":"HB222","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB222/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=222&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":803465,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Naturopathic Physicians; Health Insurance; Primary Care","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB318/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=318&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803467,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Collective Bargaining; EUTF","description":"Repeals provision providing that arbitration shall not be available to resolve disputes regarding EUTF contributions by State and counties. Amends the selection of the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Effective 3/15/2038. (HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1011/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1011&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803469,"bill_number":"SB845","title":"Bullying; Safe Schools for All Students","description":"Requires certain state entities and grantees to adopt bullying prevention policies. Establishes a task force to assist the Governor with bullying prevention policies in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB845/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=845&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803471,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"General Excise Tax; Monthly, Quarterly, or Semiannual Returns; Payments","description":"Amends the date of filing of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual general excise tax returns from the 20th day of the respective applicable month to the last day of the month. Applies to returns and payments due on or after 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB339/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=339&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803472,"bill_number":"SB790","title":"Physician Assistant; Provider Orders for Life-sustaining Treatment","description":"Increases access to provider orders for life-sustaining treatment by expanding health care provider signatory authority to include physician assistants. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB790/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=790&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803475,"bill_number":"HB331","title":"Nicotine; Schedule V Controlled Substances","description":"Establishes nicotine as a schedule V controlled substance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB331/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=331&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803476,"bill_number":"HB1179","title":"Income Tax; Inflation Adjustments; Report","description":"Provides for annual adjustments to the Hawaii standard deduction, income tax rate brackets, and personal exemption in response to increases in inflation as documented by the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index. Requires DOTAX to submit a report to the legislature evaluating the adjustments made by the Act. Sunsets 1/1/2020. (HB1179 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1179/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1179&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":803477,"bill_number":"SB1301","title":"Hope's Law; Animal Cruelty; Liability; Dog License; Microchip","description":"Extends criminal liability to the owner of a dog that has been deprived of sustenance. Requires persons holding a dog license to provide notification if ownership of the dog is transferred. Requires persons holding a dog license to provide microchip information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1301/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1301&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":803480,"bill_number":"HB1311","title":"Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1311/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1311&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803481,"bill_number":"HB749","title":"Cigarettes; Fee; Litter; Beach Clean-Up Special Fund ($)","description":"Imposes on wholesalers and dealers a beach clean-up cigarette fee per cigarette sold, used, or possessed. Establishes and allocates moneys generated to the Beach Clean-Up Special Fund for litter removal from beach land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB749/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=749&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":803482,"bill_number":"SB772","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Disclosure Requirements","description":"Requires utilities seeking to hire a public utilities commission employee or recent employee to file a notice of contact. Requires that commissioners' financial disclosure statements be posted on the commission website.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB772/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=772&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803485,"bill_number":"HB410","title":"Auditor; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Mandates a periodic management and financial audit of the Public Utilities Commission by the State auditor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB410/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=410&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803486,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Fireworks; Permit Fee for Display Fireworks","description":"Increases the fee for the permit for the purchase and use of aerial fireworks, display fireworks, and articles pyrotechnic.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB663/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=663&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803489,"bill_number":"HB911","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB911/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=911&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803490,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"CIP; 20th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 20th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB96/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=96&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803491,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Motor Vehicles; Bicycles; Proximity; Highway Fund; Grant-in-Aid; Van Pool ($)","description":"Prohibits a motor vehicle from being operated within one yard of a person operating a bicycle. Appropriates highway fund moneys for a grant-in-aid to the city and county of Honolulu to operate a van pool program on Oahu; subject to certain reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=128&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":803494,"bill_number":"HB487","title":"Aloha Grant Program; State-funded; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a state-funded Aloha Grant Program, to be developed and administered by the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB487/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=487&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803495,"bill_number":"SB1215","title":"Public Charter Schools; Facilities; Food Service; Special Fund; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the state public charter school commission to request the issuance of general obligation bonds and to allocate the proceeds thereof for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school food service facilities. Establishes a charter schools food service special fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds, and appropriates funds to be deposited in the charter schools food service special fund for the purpose of meeting the food service needs of the State's public charter schools. Requires the state public charter school commission to report annually to the legislature regarding the expenditure of funds from the charter schools food service special fund. Establishes a working group to work in an advisory capacity to determine criteria for the expenditures from the charter schools food service special fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1215/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1215&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":803497,"bill_number":"HB1439","title":"Obesity Prevention; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee; Hawaii Interagency Obesity Prevention Council; Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Special Fund; Appropriation","description":"Imposes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages. Establishes the obesity and chronic disease prevention special fund and the Hawaii interagency obesity prevention council to support obesity prevention programs. Makes an appropriation from the obesity and chronic disease prevention special fund to the department of health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1439/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1439&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803499,"bill_number":"HB257","title":"Dental Therapists; Licensure; Certification","description":"Requires the licensure of dental therapists and the certification of advanced practice dental therapists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB257/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=257&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803501,"bill_number":"HB1028","title":"Procurement Code; Special Innovative Procurement","description":"Provides for the establishment of a special innovative procurement process for the procurement of supplies, services, professional services, or construction. Requires the establishment of procedures by the procurement policy board for use of the special innovative procurement process. (HB1028 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1028/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1028&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":803502,"bill_number":"HB1313","title":"Marine Resources; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to marine resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1313/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1313&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803505,"bill_number":"HB1148","title":"Elections; Voting; Hours","description":"Changes the closing time of polling places on election day to 7:00 p.m.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1148&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803506,"bill_number":"HB1289","title":"Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Reporting; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires fuel distributors to report to the energy resources coordinator on non-fossil fuels sold in the State. Requires the county finance directors to register vehicles under headings for both hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles and vehicles retrofitted to operate as hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles. Sets a percentage for government procurements of hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles. Appropriates moneys to the counties for cost-sharing of the new local mandate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1289/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1289&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803508,"bill_number":"HB1507","title":"Working Group; Reduction in the Use of Disposable Bags","description":"Establishes a working group to study methods to reduce the use of all disposable bags. (HB1507 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1507/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1507&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803510,"bill_number":"HB936","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Disposition of Property Abandoned, Seized, or Remaining at Federal and State Public Housing Properties","description":"Expands the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's authority to dispose of property seized, abandoned, or remaining in federal, elder or elderly, or state low-income housing projects, including property remaining upon eviction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB936/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=936&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803511,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Crime; Forensic Identification; DNA Analysis; Retention of Biological Evidence","description":"Specifies the criminal offenses for which biological evidence must be retained for a certain period following a conviction and the standards for uses of retained evidence. Establishes a process for the disposal of biological evidence earlier than the prescribed period for retention. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=152&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803514,"bill_number":"HB883","title":"Aquarium fish; Substantial Injury; Penalties","description":"Prohibits the selling or offering for sale any fish or aquatic life taken under an aquarium fish permit subjected to substantial injury or cruel treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB883/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=883&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803515,"bill_number":"HB1163","title":"Student Health and Safety; Anaphylaxis; Emergency Administration of Epinephrine","description":"Requires designated school personnel to be trained to administer epinephrine to a student believed to be having an anaphylactic emergency, with the written authorization of the student's parent or guardian. Requires schools to obtain a prescription and maintain a supply of epinephrine for anaphylactic emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1163&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":803516,"bill_number":"SB883","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Public Schools; Funding","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 and includes high schools combined with any lower level of schooling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB883/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=883&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803519,"bill_number":"HB654","title":"China-Hawaii Economic Council","description":"Establishes the China-Hawaii economic council within the department of business, economic development, and tourism for economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB654/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=654&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803520,"bill_number":"SB879","title":"Marijuana; Possession of Marijuana; Civil Penalties","description":"Establishes a civil violation subject to a fine of $100 for intentional or knowing possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Amends the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree to clarify that the offense applies to the knowing possession of more than one ounce of marijuana. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB879/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=879&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803521,"bill_number":"HB781","title":"Theft; Personal Electronic Devices","description":"Establishes a class C felony for theft of personal electronic devices that contain or have access to personal information. (HB781 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB781/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=781&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":803524,"bill_number":"HB212","title":"Battery Backup System Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install battery backup systems for solar energy systems. (HB212 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB212/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=212&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":803525,"bill_number":"HB695","title":"HEMIC; Workers' Compensation; Repeal","description":"Repeals article 431:14A, HRS, which statutorily established the Hawaii employers' mutual insurance company (HEMIC) to provide workers' compensation coverage for Hawaii employers. Provides for continuing operation of HEMIC and any policies and coverages issued by it.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB695/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=695&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803527,"bill_number":"HB1462","title":"CIP; 8th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the eighth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1462/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1462&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803529,"bill_number":"HB77","title":"State Finances; Transfer of Non-General Funds","description":"Makes technical amendments to the state budget law regarding the transfer of non-general funds to the general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB77/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=77&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803531,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"State Facilities","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB69/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=69&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803533,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Technology","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB55/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=55&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803534,"bill_number":"HB1012","title":"Wild or Exotic Animal; Unlawful Display or Performance","description":"Requires disclosure of Animal Welfare Act violations for a permit to import wild and exotic animals. Prohibits use, display, and performance of wild and exotic animals that have been confined in a mobile or traveling housing facility. (HB1012 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1012/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1012&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":803536,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Board of Education; Membership; Terms of Office","description":"Reconstitutes the board of education to consist of eleven rather than nine members, one each from the seven department of education districts (Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Honolulu, Central, Leeward, and Windward), and four at-large members. Requires that at least one at-large member be from a neighbor island, at least two at-large members have business management experience, and at least two members have public education experience; provided that one member have experience as a school principal or vice principal. Increases the number of nonvoting public high school representatives to the board from one to two students. Increases the term of office for members of the board of education from three to four years, staggers terms with six members' terms beginning January 1 following a gubernatorial election year, and five members' terms beginning the following January 1. Eliminates term limits. Terminates the membership of the current board on June 30, 2015. Effective 6/30/15. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=126&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":803538,"bill_number":"HB309","title":"Hawaii Rules of Evidence; Instructions to Jury","description":"Allows the court to instruct the jury that the jury shall consider the prosecution's failure to disclose information or materials as required by the Hawaii rules of penal procedure as relevant in its deliberations to determine whether or not there is reasonable doubt. Allows the court to inform the jury of the misconduct of the defense for purposes of the jury's deliberation on the evidence in the course of determining whether or not there is reasonable doubt if the court finds that the defense intentionally or knowingly committed misconduct during the trial that has the effect of misleading the jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB309/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=309&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":803540,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Housing","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB63/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=63&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803541,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Marijuana; Rescheduling","description":"Reclassifies marijuana from a schedule I to a schedule II controlled substance. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=189&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803544,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Right to Privacy; Electronic Communications; Interception; Two-party Consent; Law Enforcement Exception; Harassment and Abuse Exception","description":"Establishes Hawaii as a two-party consent state by requiring a person to verbally notify and receive prior consent from all parties to the communication prior to the interception of a wire, oral, or electronic communication; and maintains a one-party consent exception for a person acting under the color of the law or when necessary to protect a person from threat of harassment or abuse.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB601/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=601&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803545,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Professions and Vocations","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB41/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=41&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803546,"bill_number":"SB1219","title":"Employment Security; Independent Contractor; Guidelines; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Clarifies Hawaii's employment security law for employee status. Includes 20 factors to be used as guidelines when determining whether an individual could be an employee. Retains the ability of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to determine if an individual is an employee. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2016 regarding guidelines developed by the Unemployment Insurance Coverage Committee. Requires an annual report over the next five years to the Legislature regarding covered employment determinations. (SB1219 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1219/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803549,"bill_number":"HB428","title":"Short Form; Highways","description":"Short form bill relating to highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB428/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=428&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803550,"bill_number":"HB333","title":"HCDA; Membership; Transition","description":"Extends the terms of holdover HCDA members from 3/1/2015, to the adjournment sine die of the 2015 regular session of the legislature to ensure the fulfillment of quorum requirements during the transitioning of HCDA membership pursuant to Act 61, SLH 2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB333/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=333&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803553,"bill_number":"HB665","title":"OHA; Collective Bargaining","description":"Grants OHA officers and employees collective bargaining rights. Gives OHA voting rights as a public employer. (HB665 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB665/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803554,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Law Enforcement; Law Enforcement Agencies; Use of Force; Respiratory Neck Restraint; Vascular Neck Restraint; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits any state and county law enforcement agency employee from using a respiratory neck restraint or a vascular neck restraint as a method of force to restrain a person; and defines respiratory neck restraint and vascular neck restraint.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE/WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=185&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803555,"bill_number":"HB1092","title":"Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans; Income Tax Exclusion","description":"Excludes income received from deferred compensation retirement plans from the state income tax for taxpayers who meet certain income requirements. (HB1092 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1092/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1092&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":803558,"bill_number":"HB843","title":"University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Hawaii Pamantasan Council ($)","description":"Appropriates general funds for 4.0 FTE positions for the UH Pamantasan Council to promote access and diversity, including on programs and policies related to Filipino courses and students. (HB843 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB843/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=843&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803559,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Mandatory Terms of Probation for Repeat Offenders; Electronic Monitoring; Misdemeanors; Petty Misdemeanors","description":"Requires electronic monitoring as a condition of probation for repeat misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor offenders who are not sentenced to incarceration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB517/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=517&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803561,"bill_number":"HB1001","title":"Public Charter Schools; Charter Schools Commission","description":"Amends the chapter governing public charter schools to align the requirements for start-up and conversion charter schools. Defines \"applicant governing board\" and makes conforming amendments. Makes other housekeeping amendments. (HB1001 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1001/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1001&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":803563,"bill_number":"HB473","title":"Shooting Range Protection","description":"Provides protections against burdensome retroactive regulation and lawsuits; prevents frivolous claims against shooting range operators and individuals engaging in target shooting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB473/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=473&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":803564,"bill_number":"HB1433","title":"CIP; 44th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the 44th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1433/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1433&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":803566,"bill_number":"HB1490","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Revolving Fund. ($)","description":"Creates the transit-oriented development revolving fund for public-private partnerships to incentivize construction one-half mile from a transit station. Zero-interest loan, guarantee available. Effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1490/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1490&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803568,"bill_number":"SB1140","title":"Aloha Tower Development Corporation; Board of Directors","description":"To change the membership of the Board of Directors of the Aloha Tower Development Corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1140&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803570,"bill_number":"HB1369","title":"CIP; County of Hawaii; Road Repair and Maintenance; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the county of Hawaii for the repair and maintenance of feeder roads and alternate routes for highway 130 and any portion of highway 130 under the jurisdiction of the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1369/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1369&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803571,"bill_number":"HB873","title":"Aquatic Life; Aquarium Fish Permit; Conservation","description":"Establishes an aquatic life conservation program in the Division of Aquatic Resources to implement conservation measures, including limited entry areas and certification requirements, to regulate the collection of fish and other aquatic life for aquarium purposes. (HB873 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB873/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=873&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803574,"bill_number":"HB1079","title":"Petty Misdemeanor; Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes the forfeiture of any property used or taken in any violation of laws or rules that results in a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1079/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1079&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803575,"bill_number":"SB872","title":"Documents; Electronic Copies","description":"Clarifies that electronic copies shall be construed in the same manner as an original document for purposes of chapter 1, HRS. Requires that electronic copies are acceptable for all purposes as intended by the particular statute that references an original document or like terms, unless otherwise provided by that statute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB872/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=872&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803577,"bill_number":"HB881","title":"Office of Veterans' Services; Veterans Services Counselor IV; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of a veterans services counselor IV position within the Office of Veterans' Services to assist all veterans, with a primary focus on female veterans. (HB881 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB881/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=881&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803579,"bill_number":"HB879","title":"Veterans; Suicide Prevention ($)","description":"Directs the DOH to establish a comprehensive suicide prevention program for veterans. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB879/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=879&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803580,"bill_number":"HB235","title":"Tourism; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB235/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=235&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":803583,"bill_number":"HB1038","title":"Elections; Mandatory Recount of Votes","description":"Requires automatic recounts of election votes for narrow margins of victory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1038/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1038&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803584,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Advisory Opinions","description":"Requires the ethics commission to render advisory opinions for the legislature and constitutional convention within thirty days of request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB447/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=447&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803585,"bill_number":"HB271","title":"Time Sharing; Time Share; Short-term Product; Right to Cancel; Purchasers; Developers; Bond; Letter of Credit","description":"Provides cancellation rights to persons who contract to buy a short-term product in Hawaii. Allows, until 7/1/2020, disbursement of purchasers' funds to a developer; provided that the developer first posts a bond or letter of credit. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB271/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=271&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803588,"bill_number":"HB1368","title":"King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Appropriation; Department of Accounting and General Services ($)","description":"Amends commission membership and funding source of staffing for the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1368/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1368&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":803589,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Shipping; Regulation","description":"Establishes requirements for fireworks shippers. Defines the activity of redistribution. Adds fireworks import licensure exceptions. Amends labeling requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB455/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=455&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803590,"bill_number":"HB1073","title":"Income Tax; Physicians and Osteopathic Physicians; Relocation Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a temporary income tax exemption for physicians and osteopathic physicians who relocate and practice in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1073/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1073&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803593,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Health; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=122&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803594,"bill_number":"HB529","title":"Crime; Arrest Booking Photographs; Mug Shots; Commercial Websites","description":"For criminal cases resulting in no conviction: 1) prohibits commercial websites from collecting a fee for removing arrest booking photographs from the website; and 2) prohibits criminal justice agencies from posting arrest booking photographs on a website except as provided by law. (HB529 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB529/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=529&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803597,"bill_number":"HB1223","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Department of Education; Hawaiian Language College","description":"Requires the Hawaiian Language College at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to establish a four-year pilot Hawaiian language medium preschool program as part of the Hawaiian Language College Laboratory School Program for the school years 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020. Requires a report to legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. (HB1223 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1223/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1223&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":803598,"bill_number":"SB259","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB259/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803600,"bill_number":"HB1256","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the establishment of 4 full-time positions (4.0 FTE) at the state foundation on culture and the arts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1256/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1256&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":803602,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Ethics; Standards of Conduct; Public Employees; Gifts","description":"Reduces the minimum value of a gift that must be reported by a public employee from $200 to $100. Applies to gift disclosures filed for the period beginning June 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB8/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=8&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803603,"bill_number":"SB724","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 an insurance plan rate increase during that period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB724/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=724&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803605,"bill_number":"HB1320","title":"Emergency Management; Tree Maintenance","description":"Authorizes entry into private property to mitigate hazards posed by trees to utility and communications lines and roadways. Assesses a fine of $150 per day against a landowner whose property must be entered for this purpose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1320/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1320&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":803607,"bill_number":"HB675","title":"DLNR; Watershed Initiatives; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a watershed initiatives program in DLNR. Subjects program employees to the civil service laws. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB675/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=675&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803609,"bill_number":"HB677","title":"Hawaii Heath Systems; Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2014-2015 as a subsidy for Hawaii health systems corporation for employment costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB677/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=677&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803610,"bill_number":"HB270","title":"Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Security Deposit","description":"Amends the residential landlord-tenant code to allow the security deposit to be used for unpaid charges, penalties, and fees that were agreed to by the landlord and tenant pursuant to the rental agreement. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB270/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=270&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803613,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Sunshine Law","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB31/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=31&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803614,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Agriculture; Macadamia Nut Trees; Macadamia Felted Coccid; Research and Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to research and develop methods for the prevention and treatment of macadamia felted coccid.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB583/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=583&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803615,"bill_number":"HB308","title":"Child Safety; Bullying; Cyberbullying; Harassment","description":"Requires any state or county program for the instruction, enrichment, care, or supervision of children to comply with DOE rules and statutes governing acts of bullying, cyberbullying, or harassment. Requires program staff to report cases and receive related training. Requires the programs to allow parents or guardians of victims to appeal decisions to remediate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB308/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=308&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":803618,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Counties; Regulation","description":"Authorizes transportation network companies to operate in the State upon regulation by the counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=200&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":803619,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Contractors; General Building Contractors; Specialty Contractors","description":"Requires a general building contractor on construction projects involving more than four, rather than two, unrelated building trades or crafts. Allows a specialty contractor to take and execute a construction contract involving two or more crafts or trades without requiring the performance of the work to be incidental and supplemental.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB548/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=548&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":803622,"bill_number":"HB741","title":"Towing; Vehicle Owner","description":"Establishes definitions of \"hooked up\", \"scene\", and \"vehicle owner\" to clarify when a vehicle must be released by a towing company. Establishes date and time stamped photo as proof of vehicle being hooked up.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB741/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=741&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803623,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Ethics Training","description":"Applies the mandatory ethics training to all persons who file financial disclosure statements that are made public record. Repeals requirement that the ethics training course be 2 hours in length. Authorizes the state ethics commission to repeat the ethics training course throughout the year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB446/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=446&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803624,"bill_number":"SB792","title":"Dental Health Initiative; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health in support of the state dental health initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB792/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=792&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803627,"bill_number":"HB984","title":"General Excise Tax; Food; Exemption","description":"Exempts the sale of food from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB984/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=984&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":803628,"bill_number":"SB1224","title":"DLNR; Hunting; Game Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a game commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the governor and the BLNR. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1224/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1224&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":803630,"bill_number":"SB1187","title":"International Marketing and Recruitment; Higher Education ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for marketing Hawaii's higher education institutions to international students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1187&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":803632,"bill_number":"SB1039","title":"Education; Student Instructional Time","description":"Repeals student instructional hour requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1039/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1039&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803633,"bill_number":"SB953","title":"Judicial court calendars; priority for child victims of serious crimes","description":"Provides for child victims of serious crimes to obtain priority on court calendars to minimize the psychological effects of the crime and the associated re-traumatization of child victims. Minimizes the loss of evidence associated with time lapse memory losses of young children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB953/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=953&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803635,"bill_number":"SB1165","title":"Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary; Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument; State Co-Management; Co-Managed Marine Area Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaiian islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary program and the Papahanaumokuakea marine national monument program within DLNR; establishes the co-managed marine area special fund; appropriates general funds and special funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803637,"bill_number":"HB6","title":"Bail; Repeat Offenders; Denial for Certain Offenses","description":"Expands conditions under which bail may be denied to repeat offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB6/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=6&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803639,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"County Police Departments; Police Officer; Uniform Information Practices Act; Privacy Interests; Disclosure; Misconduct","description":"Repeals the privacy exemption within the Uniform Information Practices Act for county police department officers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB497/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=497&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803641,"bill_number":"HB572","title":"Income Tax Credit; Hotel Construction and Renovation","description":"Provides an income tax credit for qualified hotel construction and renovation for taxable years beginning in the period after December 31, 2015, through December 31, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB572/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=572&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":803643,"bill_number":"SB978","title":"Youth Suicide Prevention; Anti-bullying; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts in Hawaii's public schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB978/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=978&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803644,"bill_number":"SB738","title":"Lipoa Point Management Council; DNLR; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Lipoa point management council in DLNR for the development of Lipoa point. Appropriates moneys for land surveyor services, maintenance services, and development of a master plan for Lipoa point.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB738/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=738&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803646,"bill_number":"HB167","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program","description":"Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and all references to the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=167&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":803648,"bill_number":"HB1379","title":"Affordable Housing Credit; Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Makes permanent Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits to DHHL. Makes permanent Act 98, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for each residential unit developed by DHHL. Allows credits to be issued for rental units developed by DHHL on a two-credit per one-unit basis and to satisfy affordable housing obligations imposed by the counties, regardless of the date of enactment thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1379/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1379&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":803649,"bill_number":"SB1125","title":"Special Shoreline Encroachment Easements","description":"Provides the Board of Land and Natural Resources discretion to grant easements for less than fair market value and without gubernatorial or legislative approval or authorization for structures that were authorized by a governmental authority and legally constructed landward of the shoreline within the record boundary of the landward property at the time of construction, but are now located seaward of the valid certified shoreline on public land. Takes effect retroactive to 7/1/2012. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1125&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803652,"bill_number":"HB143","title":"Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Tax","description":"Defines \"premium cigar,\" and applies a tax of 50.00 cents per premium cigar. Exempts premium cigars from self-service display ban. Applies to the sale of tobacco products beginning on July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=143&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803653,"bill_number":"HB1014","title":"Penal Code; Multiple Sentences of Imprisonment","description":"Requires multiple terms of imprisonment imposed on a defendant who is already subject to an unexpired term of imprisonment that was imposed prior to 6/18/2008 to run concurrently unless the terms are mandated by the court or statute to run consecutively. Authorizes multiple terms of imprisonment imposed on or after the effective date of this Act to run concurrently unless the terms are mandated by the court or statute to run consecutively.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1014/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1014&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":803654,"bill_number":"SB793","title":"Pesticide Drift; Sensitive Areas; Health","description":"Establishes mandatory notice, reporting, and use requirements when pesticides are applied outdoors near sensitive areas. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB793/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=793&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803657,"bill_number":"HB752","title":"Deposit Advance Products; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits check cashers from offering deposit advance products to customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB752/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=752&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":803658,"bill_number":"HB326","title":"Financial Institutions; State Bank; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Mortgage Foreclosure; Appropriation ($)","description":"Directs DCCA 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 HHFDC 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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB326/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=326&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803659,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Claims Against the State; Risk Management Fund Cap; Inflation Adjustment","description":"Requires the comptroller, as of July 1, 2015, to annually adjust for inflation the cap amount for settlements for claims against the State that shall be paid from the State risk management revolving fund then report and publish the cap amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=137&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803662,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Ocean Resource Management","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB57/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=57&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803663,"bill_number":"SB1353","title":"Cable Television; Hawaiian Language Television; Cable Franchise Fee; Allocation; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs","description":"Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to allocate a percentage of the unencumbered revenues derived from collected franchise fees for the establishment of a Hawaiian language television channel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1353/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1353&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803666,"bill_number":"SB1370","title":"Alternative Energy Research; Grants; High Technology Development Corporation; Office of Naval Research Matching Grant ($)","description":"Authorizes HTDC to provide 50% matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Office of Naval Research. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1370/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1370&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":803667,"bill_number":"HB829","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Affordable Housing; Expedited Approval of County Permits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to facilitate the development of affordable housing as part of transit-oriented development by making grants-in-aid to counties to expedite permit processing by using third party review programs. Appropriates funds. (HB829 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB829/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=829&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":803669,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"CTAHR Cooperative Extension Service; Position Funding; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for critical positions in UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB314/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=314&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803671,"bill_number":"HB743","title":"Ethanol; Motor Vehicles; Energy Efficiency","description":"Repeals existing requirement that gasoline for motor vehicles be composed of 10 per cent ethanol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB743/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=743&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803673,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Sunshine Law; Transmittal of Government Records by Board Members","description":"Allows a board member to transmit certain government records to another board member provided that no commitment to vote is made.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=135&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803674,"bill_number":"HB625","title":"Firearms Possession; Misdemeanor Stalking and Sexual Assault","description":"Specifies that harassment by stalking and sexual assault are among the offenses that disqualify a person from owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 109, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB625/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=625&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803676,"bill_number":"HB1119","title":"Filipino Veterans; Burial Grants; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for burial grants for qualifying Filipino veterans to provide funeral and burial services and transportation of their remains to the Philippines.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1119&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":803678,"bill_number":"HB82","title":"Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction; Disallowed; Income Tax; Taxation","description":"Disallows dividends paid deduction for Real Estate Investment Trusts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB82/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803679,"bill_number":"HB981","title":"UH; College-Credit Equivalency Program; Work and Life Experience","description":"Requires, rather than authorizes, UH to establish policies and procedures for the awarding of credits for college-level learning gained from work or other life experiences, other than military service covered under current law. Requires UH to report to the Legislature on its progress in awarding the college credits. (HB981 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB981/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=981&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":803682,"bill_number":"SB1295","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Enterprise Zone Incentives; Renewable Energy Technology","description":"Provides Enterprise Zone incentives for qualified renewable energy technology business activity on real property owned by the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. (SB1295 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1295/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1295&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803683,"bill_number":"HB50","title":"Shooting Range Protection","description":"Provides for shooting range exemptions regarding retroactive regulation, and civil and criminal noise and nuisance violations. (HB50 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB50/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=50&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":803686,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (4); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (4) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB461/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=461&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803687,"bill_number":"HB531","title":"Heritage Breed Animals; Study; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Directs the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources to conduct a study and inventory of heritage breed animals that existed in the State prior to 1778. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB531/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=531&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803688,"bill_number":"HB229","title":"CIP; 35th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 35th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB229/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=229&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":803691,"bill_number":"HB563","title":"Legislature; Legislative Staff; Minimum Monthly Salary","description":"Establishes minimum monthly salaries for various legislative staff positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB563/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=563&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":803692,"bill_number":"HB329","title":"Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit","description":"Amends the refundable food/excise tax credit. Ties the credit to increases in the Consumer Price Index.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB329/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=329&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803693,"bill_number":"HB870","title":"Food Innovation Center; Kapiolani Community College; GO Bond; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the Kapiolani Community College Food Innovation Center to produce prepared meals using locally grown food for organizations that need large quantities of meals on a daily basis. (HB870 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB870/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=870&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":803696,"bill_number":"HB1158","title":"Sustainable Business Corporations; Copyright; Trademark; Intellectual Property","description":"Adds the use of a copyright or trademark for the purpose of job creation or upholding fair labor standards as a specific public benefit for which a sustainable business corporation can be created.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1158/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1158&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803697,"bill_number":"HB765","title":"Appropriation; Housing First ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to continue to administer housing first programs for chronically homeless individuals. (HB765 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB765/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=765&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":803699,"bill_number":"SB1182","title":"Resign-to-run (ConAm)","description":"Imposes resign-to-run on all state elected public officers for any federal or state office with a term that begins prior to the end of the term held.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1182&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803701,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Public Utilities","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB42/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=42&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803702,"bill_number":"HB265","title":"Energy Storage Tax Credit; Investment; Utilization; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an investment-or utilization-based income tax credit for grid-connected energy storage properties installed and placed in service after December 31, 2015. Expires in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. Appropriates funds to administer the tax credit. (HB265 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB265/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=265&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803704,"bill_number":"SB1109","title":"Regulation of Tobacco Products","description":"Amends chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit the use of electronic smoking devices in the places where smoking is prohibited and updates signage requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1109&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803706,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"County Surcharge; Taxation; General Excise Tax","description":"Authorizes any county that adopts a surcharge on state tax prior to December 31, 2015, to use the surcharges for transportation, affordable housing, road repair, or transient accommodations tax law enforcement. Changes the State's automatic deduction of 10 per cent of the gross proceeds of a county's surcharge on state tax to a deduction of 25 per cent to reimburse the state for costs associated with handling the assessments, collection, and disposition of the county surcharge. Makes permanent the county surcharge on state tax. Repeals current ordinances to levy a county surcharge on state tax on December 31, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB616/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=616&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803708,"bill_number":"HB737","title":"HPIA; Mandatory Issuance of Policies; Removal of Moratorium","description":"Limits the total number of property insurance policies that an insurer may annually non-renew in a lava zone in Hawaii County during a state of emergency to five per cent of the insurer's policies in force, except for nonpayment of premiums or impairment of the insurer's financial soundness. Bars moritoria on residential property insurance in a lava zone in Hawaii County during a state of emergency if property insurance would be otherwise unavailable. (HB737 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB737/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=737&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803710,"bill_number":"SB1207","title":"Agriculture Workforce; Initiative; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes a k-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative in DLIR to conduct trainings for teachers and school administrators in agricultural self-sufficiency. Appropriates moneys to support the initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1207/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1207&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803712,"bill_number":"HB1041","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hunting; Game Management Advisory Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Game Management Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. (HB1041 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 210, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1041/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1041&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":803713,"bill_number":"SB1100","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; Affordable Housing Credits","description":"Makes permanent Act 141, Sessions Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the county to issue affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Makes permanent Act 98, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for each residential unit developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Effective date June 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1100&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803715,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"State Ethics Commission Package; Task Force Members; Ethics Code; Disclosure of Financial Interests","description":"Repeals task force member exemptions to certain conflict of interest and disclosure prohibitions of the State's code of ethics. Clarifies that all task force members must file annual disclosures of financial interests. Makes task force member disclosures of financial interests public records available for inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB449/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=449&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803717,"bill_number":"SB771","title":"Law Enforcement Search Powers; Voluntary and Informed Consent","description":"Requires law enforcement officers and officers of justice to request and obtain a person's voluntary and informed consent prior to conducting a search of the person, the person's belongings, the person's residence, or the person's vehicle when conducting the search without a search warrant. Provides exceptions for law enforcement officers or officers of justice who have probable cause to believe that a person is armed and presents a danger to the officer's safety and for searches that are constitutionally justified by another precise, well-established and judicially approved exception to the search warrant requirement. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB771/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=771&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803718,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Budget; Variance Reports, Program Memoranda","description":"Changes the information required in the variance reports submitted to the legislature. Emphasizes the intent that the variance reports be submitted annually as prescribed by current statute. Requires the auditor to conduct an audit of the first two variance reports required under this Act. Repeals the requirement for submittal of program memoranda to the legislature before sessions of odd-numbered years. States intent that the provisions also apply to the judiciary budget by operation of existing law. Effective 07/01/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=102&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":803721,"bill_number":"SB741","title":"HHFDC; Community Land Trust; Affordable Housing","description":"Allows HHFDC to establish a community land trust for the purpose of selling homes to low- and moderate-income homebuyers. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB741/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=741&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803722,"bill_number":"HB618","title":"Tax Credit; Renewable Fuels Production","description":"Establishes a renewable fuels production refundable tax credit for the production of fuel-grade renewable fuels using less than one barrel of oil per ton. Repeals the ethanol facility tax credit. Applies to the period from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2020. (HB618 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB618/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=618&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803723,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Vehicle Weight Tax; Disabled Veterans","description":"Provides for a state vehicle weight tax for a vehicle registered to certain permanently totally disabled veterans of $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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB684/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=684&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803726,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Bicycle; Cycle Tracks; Highway Fund","description":"Authorizes the use of the state highway fund for the establishment of cycle tracks. Defines the term \"cycle track\" and clarifies the permitted uses of a cycle track. Authorizes pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and mopeds to use bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, and bicycle paths if adopted by rule or ordinance. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB416 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB416/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=416&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803727,"bill_number":"HB334","title":"Elections; Campaign Funds; Donations to Public Schools or Libraries","description":"Repeals the limit on the amount of campaign funds that may be donated to a public school or public library.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB334/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=334&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803730,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Crime; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Innocence Redress","description":"Provides compensation and services to persons who can demonstrate they were wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=145&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803731,"bill_number":"SB1138","title":"Highway Fund; Driver Licensing Program; Maintenance Fee; Computer and Software Maintenance and Updates","description":"Establishes a standard maintenance fee to be collected from all driver's license applicants to support computer and software maintenance and updates for the driver licensing program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1138&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803732,"bill_number":"HB1252","title":"Native Hawaiian Roll Commission; OHA","description":"Dissolves the Native Hawaiian roll commission. Authorizes OHA to reestablish the Native Hawaiian roll commission. Transfers remaining property to OHA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1252/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1252&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":803735,"bill_number":"HB296","title":"Economic Development and Business; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB296/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=296&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":803736,"bill_number":"HB1307","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Rates","description":"Changes income tax rates after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1307/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1307&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803738,"bill_number":"HB360","title":"Correctional Facilities; Sick Leave; Inmate Visitation Hours; Temporary Private Corrections Officers","description":"Authorizes PSD to hire private employees as temporary corrections officers as necessary to maintain regular visitation hours for inmates or to otherwise ensure adequate staffing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB360/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=360&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803740,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Employees' Retirement System, Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Joint Investment Study; 2014 Appropriation","description":"Corrects a statement in the 2014 Act that reduced the appropriation for the joint investment study of the employees' retirement system and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. (SB100 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=100&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":803742,"bill_number":"HB1483","title":"Procurement; Public-Private Partnerships. ($)","description":"Establishes a public-private partnership (P3) approval process for public procurements in chapters 103, 103D, 107, 107D, 109, and 110, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Creates a P3 committee, establishes a P3 finance director, and a P3 procurement coordinator. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1483/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1483&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":803743,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Inmate Visitation; Appropriation; Department of Public Safety ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for the department of public safety to create two pilot programs designed to promote inmate visitation at state correctional facilities. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB566/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=566&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803745,"bill_number":"HB1416","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Reimbursement","description":"Reduces the amount deducted from the county surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs of assessment, collection, and disposition from 10% to 5%.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1416/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1416&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803747,"bill_number":"HB1475","title":"Campaign Contributions; Noncandidate Committees","description":"Requires shareholder or member consent to corporate campaign contributions. Requires noncandidate committees to disclose the ten largest campaign contributors in campaign finance reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1475/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1475&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803748,"bill_number":"HB1194","title":"Agricultural Districts; Tourism; Commerce; County Regulation","description":"Repeals provision requiring counties to adopt ordinances regulating agricultural tourism as a precondition for allowing agricultural tourism activities in an agricultural district. Allows agricultural commerce, rather than agricultural tourism, in an agricultural district. (HB1194 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1194&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":803751,"bill_number":"SB1253","title":"Child Tax Credit; Joint Custody","description":"Establishes that when an order for joint custody exists, each parent may claim the child on taxes as a qualifying individual in alternating taxable years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1253/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1253&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803752,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"State Ethics Code; Fair Treatment; Legislators","description":"Amends the scope of action that is permitted by the fair treatment provisions of the ethics code from official action by a legislator to taking action in the exercise of the legislator's legislative functions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB626/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=626&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803755,"bill_number":"HB494","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to provide funds for the functions of the Hawaii health systems corporation and its regions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB494/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=494&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803756,"bill_number":"SB1307","title":"Kalo Production; Income Tax Exemption","description":"Allows for an income tax exemption up to $75,000 for income derived from kalo production. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1307/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1307&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":803757,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Administrative Deduction","description":"Deducts an unspecified amount from the gross proceeds of a county's surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs associated with handling the assessment, collection, and disposition of the county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB694/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=694&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803760,"bill_number":"HB430","title":"Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Registration or Inspection; Seizure; Sale","description":"Allows for the seizure of motor vehicles operated without valid certificates of registration or inspection. Allows for release of the motor vehicle if corrective action is taken.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB430/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=430&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803761,"bill_number":"SB1247","title":"Public Lands; Relinquishment of Lease; Capital Improvements","description":"Grants lessees of public land the right to relinquish a lease. Provides for the valuation of improvements to the land. Provides that a relinquishing lessee shall not automatically be required to remove improvements. Provides for disposition of the land at public auction after relinquishment. Defines \"improvements\" to include infrastructure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1247/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1247&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":803762,"bill_number":"SB865","title":"Education; Youth; Students; Youth-serving Agencies; Bullying; Cyberbullying; Educational Institutions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires educational institutions and all youth-serving agencies to create and implement anti-bullying policies. Establishes a bullying prevention task force to provide guidance. Outlines the requirements for each institution or agency's policy and specifies reporting, investigation, and appeals procedures involving incidents of bullying. Provides immunity to reporters of bullying in the event of a cause of action for damages arising from the making of a report. Requires institutions and agencies to establish annual bullying prevention programs for youth and to provide bullying prevention training to all employees and volunteers who have significant contact with youth. Requires institutions and agencies to report aggregate figures regarding bullying to the governor and requires the governor to report to the legislature regarding bullying and the effectiveness of anti-bullying policies. Appropriates funds for anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts in the public schools. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/HMS, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB865/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=865&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":803765,"bill_number":"HB1208","title":"Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program; Appropriation; Report","description":"Appropriates funds to the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Requires DLIR to submit a report to the Legislature on the status of the program. (HB1208 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1208/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1208&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":803766,"bill_number":"HB1147","title":"Emergency Services Failsafe Program; Medical Services; Emergency Room; Forum for Patient Advocacy ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot emergency services failsafe program to assist physicians and patients in obtaining a second medical opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment. Authorizes the Department of Health to convene a committee to create a forum related to patient advocacy in the emergency department setting. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. (HB1147 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1147&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803768,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Campaign Contributions; Procurement; State Contracts; Contractors; Grants; Subsidies","description":"Prohibits subcontractors, contract bidders, and applicants for state grants or subsidies along with state contractors and subcontractors from making campaign contributions for the life of the contract. Requires all public contractors to explicitly agree through a provision in their public contracts to be subject to the prohibitions and penalties for any violations of campaign finance laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB650/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=650&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803770,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Information Practices; Official Daily Calendars","description":"Requires public disclosure of information contained in the official daily calendar of the governor, lieutenant governor, state department heads, and state agency heads.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB246/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=246&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803771,"bill_number":"SB710","title":"State Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health to support the revision of the state integrated solid waste management plan. Effective 7/1/2053. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB710/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=710&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803774,"bill_number":"HB842","title":"Marine Terminal Equipment; Safety Inspection; Vehicle Registration; License to Operate a Motor Vehicle; Operation on Highways; Exemptions","description":"Provides exemptions from vehicle registration, safety inspection, and driver licensure requirements for marine terminal equipment. Allows the operation of marine terminal equipment on a highway in certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB842/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=842&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803775,"bill_number":"SB1313","title":"University of Hawaii; CIP ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the repair and construction of the Waikiki aquarium and the UH Manoa softball field.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1313/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1313&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":803777,"bill_number":"HB1473","title":"Campaign Financing; Campaign Fund Expenditures","description":"Amends the permitted uses of campaign funds to include contributions to other candidate committees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1473/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1473&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803779,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"State Fire Council Package; Consumer Fireworks; Cultural Events and Display","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB454/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=454&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803781,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Industrial Hemp; Agriculture; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the growing of industrial hemp for certain purposes under specified conditions. Appropriates funds for department of agriculture staff to assist in registration of industrial hemp growers and seed testing. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB375/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=375&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803782,"bill_number":"HB316","title":"Motor Vehicles; Bicycle","description":"Specifies the minimum safe distance for a motor vehicle to overtake a bicycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB316/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=316&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803784,"bill_number":"HB972","title":"Aeronautics; Department of Transportation Rules; Dillingham Airfield","description":"Clarifies the authority of the Department of Transportation at Dillingham Airfield.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB972/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=972&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803786,"bill_number":"HB667","title":"Collective Bargaining; General Funds","description":"Requires the appropriations of general funds to fund cost items negotiated in collective bargaining agreements or awarded in arbitrations between the bargaining unit and the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB667/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=667&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803787,"bill_number":"SB965","title":"Family Leave Trust Fund; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees to make contributions into a trust fund to be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits in order to care for a designated person. Appropriates funds to DLIR to implement the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB965/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=965&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803790,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Food/Excise Tax Credit; Inflation Adjustment","description":"Increases the adjusted gross income and credit per exemption amounts regarding the refundable food/excise tax credit. Requires these dollar amounts to be adjusted for inflation beginning in tax year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB581/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=581&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803791,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Prepaid Wireless; Enhanced 911 Surcharge","description":"Establishes an unspecified prepaid wireless E911 surcharge per retail transaction of prepaid wireless telecommunications service at the point of sale. Allows sellers to deduct and retain 3 per cent of the surcharge that is collected. Requires the amounts collected by the enhanced 911 board to be placed in the enhanced 911 fund. (SB193 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=193&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803792,"bill_number":"HB1413","title":"Honolulu Community College; Aeronautical Training Program; International Flight Training Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a program coordinator and technical support staff member to complete the necessary planning required for an international flight training center and associated aeronautical training programs at Honolulu community college.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1413/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803795,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Neighborhood Boards","description":"Amends the definition of \"board\" to exclude neighborhood boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB420/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=420&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803796,"bill_number":"HB31","title":"Condominiums; Medical Marijuana; Discrimination","description":"Voids any provision that discriminates against a person who holds a valid medical marijuana certificate and resides in an apartment or unit of a condominium property regime, condominium, or planned community association, unless the association documents prohibit smoking tobacco and the medical marijuana is used by means of smoking. (HB31 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB31/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=31&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":803799,"bill_number":"HB684","title":"Discriminatory Practices; Employment","description":"Requires employers to implement workplace procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination and harassment in the workplace. (HB684 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB684/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=684&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803800,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Amends income tax credit for low-income household renters to adjust for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB392/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=392&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803801,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Higher Education","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB66/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=66&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803804,"bill_number":"HB438","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Self-sufficiency Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission for restoration and preservation projects. Requires submission of a financial self-sufficiency and sustainability plan to the legislature twenty days prior to the 2016 Regular Session. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB438/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=438&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":803805,"bill_number":"HB457","title":"University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Title IX and VAWA Compliance ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for positions and materials to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. Requires a report to the legislature on the use of the appropriation and the status of compliance. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB457/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=457&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803807,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act","description":"Enacts the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, which authorizes courts to allow for children to testify in a place other than an open forum or away from the finder of fact, court, or parties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=136&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803809,"bill_number":"SB1143","title":"University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Adoption of Regulations","description":"Exempt certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii from chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes; require certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii be subject to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1143&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803811,"bill_number":"SB956","title":"Historic Preservation","description":"Streamlines the Historic Preservation Act to increase efficiency, reduce confusion, and adhere to the spirit of the law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB956/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=956&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803812,"bill_number":"HB177","title":"Office of Elections Package; Elections; Vacancies; Nominations","description":"Amends procedures for nominating and electing a U.S. senator to complete an unexpired term after a vacancy occurs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB177/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=177&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803814,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"State Government; Statewide Fair Access Commission; Neighbor Island Access; Rural Access; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the governor, legislature including the joint legislative access committee, and judiciary to ensure public access to information, services, and proceedings of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, respectively. Authorizes the governor to convene a statewide fair access commission to review public access issues for the neighbor islands and rural Oahu. Appropriates funds to establish and carry out the work of the statewide fair access commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/EET, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB523/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=523&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":803816,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Hawaii Health Corps Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the Hawaii health corps loan repayment program that provides loan repayment for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers who agree to work in a federally designated health professional shortage area or an area of Hawaii found to be underserved.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB308/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=308&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803818,"bill_number":"SB969","title":"Farm Worker Housing; Non-agricultural Parks; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows, until 6/29/2018, one or more employee dwellings to be built on a non-agricultural park lot that is leased by a long-term lessee with lease terms of at least thirty-five years and a lot size of at least five acres, with restrictions. Appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund to be expended by the department of agriculture for rental housing enforcement on non-agricultural park lands. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB969/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=969&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803820,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"CIP; 3rd Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=112&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803821,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"DLNR; Appropriation; DOCARE ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for personnel services, current expenses, equipment, and motor vehicles of the division of conservation and resources enforcement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB502/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=502&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803824,"bill_number":"SB1020","title":"Public Safety; Electronic Monitoring; Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of public safety and the judiciary for the purpose of electronic monitoring of released inmates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1020/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1020&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":803825,"bill_number":"HB790","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Trustees; Investments; Public Meetings; Closed Meetings","description":"Authorizes the employees' retirement system board of trustees to hold a meeting closed to the public to discuss or decide upon certain matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB790/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=790&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":803826,"bill_number":"HB1431","title":"Water; Public Trust Uses; Counties; Audit","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct an audit to determine how each county board or department of water supply is fulfilling its duty to protect public trust uses of water in its planning and decision making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1431/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1431&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":803829,"bill_number":"HB1401","title":"Preschool; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates $3,400,000 for each year of the fiscal biennium to each of five preschool programs for three- and four-year olds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1401/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1401&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803830,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"CIP; 25th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 25th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=157&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803831,"bill_number":"SB1368","title":"Liquor Sales; Street Closure Events; Liquor Commission","description":"Prohibits the sale of liquor at street closure events except under certain conditions. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1368/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1368&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803834,"bill_number":"HB1290","title":"Landfill; Moratorium on Leeward Coast of Oahu","description":"Creates a moratorium on the construction or operation of any new municipal solid waste landfill unit on the leeward coast of Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1290/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1290&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":803835,"bill_number":"SB1035","title":"LaiOpua Community Center; Appropriation; General Obligations Bonds; Capital Improvement Project ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligations bonds to provide the necessary funding for the completion of the LaiOpua community center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1035/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1035&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":803837,"bill_number":"HB1400","title":"SNAP; Farmers Markets; Matching Incentive Program ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a farmers market matching incentive program for beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1400/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1400&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803839,"bill_number":"SB1366","title":"Transit-oriented Development; Planning Districts; Statewide Planning","description":"Authorizes counties with a population of 500,000 or more to establish planning districts and create a process for developers to apply for residential and commercial qualified projects. Authorizes a county to establish a transit-oriented development 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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/PSM/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1366/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1366&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":803840,"bill_number":"HB516","title":"Historic Preservation; Fee Schedule","description":"Authorizes the BLNR to adopt a fee schedule for the historic preservation program at a public meeting. Exempts the adoption of the fee schedule from the Administrative Procedure Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB516/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=516&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803843,"bill_number":"HB944","title":"Background Checks; Employees, Prospective Employees, Applicants, or Operators of Healthcare Facilities and the State Department of Health","description":"Expand the authority of the Department of Health to conduct background checks to include criminal history record check, adult abuse perpetrator and child abuse record checks, and certified nurse aide registry record checks for persons seeking employment with the State or its contractors where the work involves direct client care, and applicants and operators of healthcare facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB944/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=944&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803844,"bill_number":"SB935","title":"Expiration of Motor Vehicle Licenses","description":"Requires that a driver's license issued to a person who is an unspecified years of age or older, at the time of issuance, shall expire on the licensee's unspecified birthday, or two years from the date of license issuance, whichever is later in time. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB935/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=935&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803846,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers to submit daily electronic reports on items received. Requires certain transactional information to be available to the public on a website. Requires the collection of property receipt reporting fee on each transaction. Requires property receipt reporting fees to be transferred to the appropriate county director of finance and used to develop and maintain the electronic reporting system. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB515/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=515&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803848,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Motor Vehicle Licensing; Proof of Residency; Proof of Identity; REAL ID Act of 2005","description":"Creates a limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, and limited purpose instruction permit. Defines limited purpose. Provides that limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, and limited purpose instruction permits shall not be acceptable for federal identification purposes. Requires satisfactory proof of identity and Hawaii residency. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB365/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=365&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803850,"bill_number":"HB521","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Makes a technical amendment to the law regarding retirement allowance or pension payable under the employees' retirement system with regard to pensioners' bonuses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB521/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=521&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803851,"bill_number":"HB1245","title":"Recycling; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a pilot program to accept for recycling products that are not easily recycled in Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1245/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1245&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":803854,"bill_number":"SB1128","title":"After-School Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a framework and funding base for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Establishes a revolving fund to receive fees and other moneys to supplement the costs of administering and operating the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1128&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803855,"bill_number":"HB264","title":"Integrated Energy Districts; Renewable Energy; Microgrids","description":"Requires the PUC to establish a process for the creation of integrated energy districts. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB264/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=264&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":803856,"bill_number":"HB1476","title":"Campaign Finance; Elections ($)","description":"Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to process all campaign donations so as to shield the identity of donors from candidates. Creates a publicly funded voter voucher pilot program in the Office of Elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1476/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1476&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":803859,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Urban Water Conservation; Best Management Practices; Public Agency; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a four-year pilot program requiring DAGS to implement irrigation water conservation best management practices as established by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii. Requires a report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB629/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=629&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803860,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Professional Medical Discretion; State Employees","description":"Clarifies that medical health professionals who are employed by the State receive a qualified immunity from personal liability when exercising their governmental discretion as employees of the State when acting in the course and scope of their state employment. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB50/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=50&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803863,"bill_number":"SB1351","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Insurance","description":"Regulates transportation network companies and requires transportation network drivers to obtain commercial motor vehicle insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1351/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1351&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":803864,"bill_number":"HB1297","title":"Abuse of a Corpse; Traditional Hawaiian Cultural Customs and Practices","description":"Provides that the preparation of a corpse for burial or cremation in a manner consistent with traditional Hawaiian cultural customs and practices and the burial or cremation of a corpse prepared consistent with traditional Hawaiian customs and practices shall not constitute the abuse of a corpse within the penal code. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1297/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1297&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":803865,"bill_number":"HB1514","title":"Environmental Protection; Pesticides; Disclosure; Buffer Zones; Penalties","description":"Establishes disclosure requirements for outdoor applications of pesticides in proximity to schools, childcare facilities, and certain commercial agricultural entities. Establishes reasonable pesticide buffer zones for sensitive areas. Establishes penalties. (HB1514 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1514/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1514&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803868,"bill_number":"HB1436","title":"Physical Education and Health Education","description":"Requires all public school students to take courses in physical education and health education in grades six, seven, and eight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1436/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1436&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803869,"bill_number":"HB614","title":"Pharmacists; Laboratory Tests; Insurance","description":"Requires health insurance drug coverage to include related laboratory tests ordered by a pharmacist in conjunction with the dispensing of a drug.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB614/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=614&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803870,"bill_number":"HB1108","title":"Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorder treatments. (HB1108 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1108&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803873,"bill_number":"HB245","title":"Retirement Income; Income Tax Exclusion","description":"Excludes retirement income from the state income tax for all taxpayers who are 65 years of age or older.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB245/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=245&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":803874,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Ethics; Financial Disclosure; Client Disclosure; State Executives","description":"Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, members of the legislature, governor-appointed executive of each principal department, president of the University of Hawaii, superintendent of education, administrative director of the State, administrative director of the courts, and the administrator of the office of Hawaiian affairs to disclose any income of $1,000 or more received from a business or service, the name of the person or business from whom the income was received, date the income was received, and a description of the services or goods rendered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB505/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=505&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":803876,"bill_number":"HB1288","title":"Transient Accommodations; Registration; Public Database; Department of Taxation","description":"Amends the definition of \"transient accommodations\" to include single family dwellings. Requires the department of taxation to manage a public database of all registered transient accommodation and resort time share vacation plan businesses. Requires filers of transient accommodations tax to include the amount of transient accommodations tax revenues collected by zip code and certificate of registration number on annual tax return.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1288/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1288&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":803878,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"State Ethics Code; University of Hawaii","description":"Clarifies application of the state ethics code regarding technology transfer arrangements supported by the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/EET, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB371/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=371&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":803880,"bill_number":"SB910","title":"Department of Education; Department of Health; Administration of Auto-injectable Epinephrine; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes department of education employees and agents with specified training to volunteer to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to a student with anaphylaxis. Allows the department of education to make arrangements to receive auto-injectable epinephrine supplies from manufacturers and suppliers. Establishes a five-year auto-injectable epinephrine pilot program within the department of education and requires annual reports to the legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds to the department of education to acquire training and supplies necessary for compliance with this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB910/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=910&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803881,"bill_number":"HB18","title":"Long-term Care; Tax Credit","description":"Provides tax credits to individual and corporate taxpayers for long-term care insurance premiums. (HB18 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB18/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":803883,"bill_number":"SB886","title":"Small Boat Harbor; Pukoo Molokai; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the planning, design, and construction of a new boat ramp on Molokai and a feasibility study for a new small boat harbor to be located in Pukoo, Molokai. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB886/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=886&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803885,"bill_number":"HB802","title":"Land Use; District Boundary Amendments; Urban District; Counties","description":"Provides the counties with exclusive authority to amend district boundaries for lands in the urban district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB802/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=802&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803887,"bill_number":"HB676","title":"Collective Bargaining; Nurses; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Unit (9)","description":"Requires, for collective bargaining for unit (9), three votes for the governor, two votes for the HHSC board, and one vote for the chief justice. Effective 2/5/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB676/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=676&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":803889,"bill_number":"HB343","title":"Individual with a Disability; Employment; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides a taxpayer who hires an individual with a disability a nonrefundable tax credit for the six-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB343/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=343&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":803890,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Motor Vehicles; Autonomous Technology","description":"Allows a person who possesses a valid Hawaii driver license to operate an autonomous motor vehicle that employs autonomous technology. Defines autonomous vehicle. Defines autonomous technology. Requires certain safety features. Specifies certain conditions for safety testing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB630/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=630&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803893,"bill_number":"SB916","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Affordable Housing; Reserved Housing; Workforce Housing; Affordable Workforce Housing","description":"Requires HCDA to establish rules to require reserved and workforce housing in developments. Amends definition of reserved housing and creates definition of workforce housing. Provides for establishing rules for the rental of reserved and workforce housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB916/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=916&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803894,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Enterprise Zones; Seawater Air Conditioning","description":"Expands the types of businesses qualified to receive tax benefits under the state enterprise zone law to include service businesses that provide air conditioning project services from seawater air conditioning district cooling systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB620/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=620&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803895,"bill_number":"HB1345","title":"East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative; Agriculture; Irrigation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the operation, repair, maintenance, and improvement of the East Kauai irrigation system by the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1345/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1345&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":803898,"bill_number":"HB178","title":"Office of Elections Package; Absentee Voting; Electronic Transmission","description":"Allows the county clerk to electronically transmit absentee ballots if mailed absentee ballots are not received by the voter within five days of an election or if the voter otherwise requires a replacement ballot within the same period. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=178&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803899,"bill_number":"HB1064","title":"CIP; 23rd Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 23rd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1064/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1064&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":803900,"bill_number":"HB481","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for one advanced life support ambulance to be based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii and to be used from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and to include a vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB481/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=481&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":803903,"bill_number":"HB567","title":"State Ethics Commission; Lobbyist Statements; Online Access","description":"Requires the electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure statements. Requires that the filed statements be posted online.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB567/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=567&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":803904,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Department of Accounting and General Services; Wailuku State Office Master Plan, Wailuku State Office Building; Old Courthouse Building; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop a Wailuku state office master plan to address the shortage of space in the Wailuku state office building and old courthouse building. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=142&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803907,"bill_number":"HB1340","title":"Campaign Spending Commission; Comprehensive Public Funding; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates program for comprehensive public funding of candidates for the offices of state senator and representative. Repeals the eligibility of candidates for the offices of state senator and representative for public funds under the existing partial public financing program. Appropriates funds to the campaign spending commission to prepare for the comprehensive public funding program in 2016, including staff support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1340/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1340&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":803908,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Crosswalk Safety; Pedestrians","description":"Clarifies when a pedestrian is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk for pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks and when a pedestrian is lawfully within an intersection or adjacent crosswalk for traffic control signal purposes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=127&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":803910,"bill_number":"HB510","title":"Felony Minimum Terms; Misdemeanor Minimum Terms; Credit for Good Behavior; Credit for Education","description":"Requires PSD to establish guidelines that allow committed persons serving a term of imprisonment for a felony or misdemeanor to earn reductions in the person's minimum term for good behavior, educational attainment, and meritorious service. Provides for forfeiture of credit for improper behavior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB510/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=510&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803912,"bill_number":"HB1398","title":"Department of Education; Nonprofit Organizations; Community Events; Promotional Materials","description":"Allows public schools, upon appropriate approval, to use school resources to distribute to students and their families third party promotional materials that contain information about a community event or are produced by or offer services from a nonprofit organization if the material meets specified criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1398/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1398&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803913,"bill_number":"SB1114","title":"Online Posting of Inspection Reports of Care Facilities","description":"Extends the date by which the Department of Health must post inspection reports for state-licensed care facilities by six months and increases the number of days to post the reports, as recommended by a legislative task force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1114&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803915,"bill_number":"SB1373","title":"Horse Racing; Wagering; Authorization; Regulation; 5-Year Pilot Project","description":"Establishes a horse racing board in DCCA. Authorizes a parimutuel wagering pilot project for 5 years. Establishes a formula to distribute wagering proceeds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1373/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1373&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803917,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Telecommute; Telework; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides income tax credits for employers when their employees telecommute for work and for conducting telecommute assessments. Takes effect on January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB696/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=696&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803919,"bill_number":"HB1186","title":"Public Finance; General Obligation Bonds","description":"Authorizes the allocation of premiums from general obligation bonds for capital expenditures approved by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2015. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1186&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803920,"bill_number":"SB773","title":"Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Slaughter or Trafficking of Pet Animals for Human Consumption","description":"Prohibits the slaughter or trafficking of pet animals for human consumption. Specifies that a \"pet animal\" shall include all dogs and cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB773/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=773&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803923,"bill_number":"HB574","title":"Penal Code; First Degree Murder","description":"Amends the offense of murder in the first degree to include the act of intentionally or knowingly killing a person in an especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel manner, manifesting exceptional depravity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB574/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=574&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":803924,"bill_number":"HB861","title":"Students With Diabetes; Schools","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide care to students with diabetes pursuant to a student's diabetes medical management plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB861/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=861&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":803925,"bill_number":"SB1340","title":"Aquarium fish; Substantial Injury; Penalties","description":"Prohibits the selling or offering for sale any fish or aquatic life taken under an aquarium fish permit subjected to substantial injury or cruel treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1340/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1340&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803928,"bill_number":"SB779","title":"District Courts; Civil Actions; Jurisdiction; Specific Performance","description":"Raises the district courts' jurisdictional limit for civil actions involving specific performance.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB779/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=779&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803929,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Charter Schools; Kua O Ka La Public Charter School; Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science Public Charter School ($)","description":"Appropriates emergency funds to Kua O Ka La public charter school and the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science public charter school for costs associated with the threat of lava flow on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB600/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=600&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803932,"bill_number":"HB599","title":"Nursing Scholars Program; Tuition Waiver; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a tuition waiver program within the nursing scholars program administered by UH. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB599/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=599&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803933,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Foreclosure; Associations","description":"Requires an association to offset any amount that it owes a unit owner against the amount of the assessment prior to an alternative power of sale foreclosure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB334/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=334&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":803934,"bill_number":"HB800","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Transfer; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Places the state foundation on culture and the arts within the department of business, economic development, and tourism creative industries division instead of the department of accounting and general services. Designates the director of business, economic development, and tourism, instead of the comptroller, in selecting works of art for acquisition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB800/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=800&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":803937,"bill_number":"HB1399","title":"Airport; Wi-Fi; Internet Access ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to provide free Wi-Fi internet access at Honolulu International Airport. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1399/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1399&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":803938,"bill_number":"HB67","title":"State Finances","description":"Short form bill relating to state finances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB67/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=67&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":803939,"bill_number":"HB503","title":"Drought Mitigation; Appropriations for County Projects  ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for county drought mitigation projects and measures. Effective 7/1/2051. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB503/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=503&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":803942,"bill_number":"HB512","title":"Pharmaceuticals; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Registration","description":"Requires pharmacy benefit managers to register each year with DCCA.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB512/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=512&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803943,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Aquatic Life; Aquarium Permits; Fish; Sale of Aquatic Life for Aquarium Use Prohibited","description":"Criminalizes the sale of aquatic life for aquarium use and establishes the penalties for first and subsequent violations. Amends existing aquarium fish permit law to conform to the ban. Takes effect on 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB322/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=322&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":803945,"bill_number":"HB1008","title":"Blind Pedestrians; Safety","description":"Requires the examination for a driver's license to test the applicant's knowledge of operating a vehicle in a manner that ensures the safety of blind or visually impaired pedestrians. (HB1008 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1008/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1008&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":803947,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Power Purchase Agreements; Curtailed Energy","description":"Prohibits the public utilities commission from approving power purchase agreements that prohibit the sale of renewable energy to third parties or require utility consent to sell renewable energy to third parties to the extent that the renewable energy will be converted from electrical energy to another form of energy or will be stored for later distribution to an electric utility. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB698/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=698&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803949,"bill_number":"HB363","title":"Penal Code","description":"Establishes the offense of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the first degree as a class C felony and reclassifies the existing offense to resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB363/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=363&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":803951,"bill_number":"HB602","title":"Unfunded Liabilities Task Force; Employees Retirement System; County Unfunded Liabilities","description":"Establishes the unfunded liabilities task force to develop recommendations to address state and county unfunded liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB602/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=602&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":803952,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Campaign Finance; Contributions; Reports; State Legislators","description":"Requires incumbent state legislators to file large contribution reports to the campaign spending commission within ten days of receiving a contribution of an amount aggregating more than $500 during a legislative session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB237/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=237&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803954,"bill_number":"HB124","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Absentee Voting; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the office of elections to implement elections by mail in a county with a population of less than 100,000, beginning with the 2016 primary election; and in each county with a population of less than 500,000, beginning with the 2018 primary election. Beginning in 2020, requires all federal, state, and county primary, special primary, general, special general, and special elections to be conducted by mail. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and ensures a limited number of voter service centers in each county to remain open on the day of election to allow voters with special needs to vote and receive personal delivery of absentee, permanent absentee, and mail-in ballots. Makes conforming amendments. Requires annual reports on implementation. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election-by-mail system. Takes effect 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=124&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803956,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Kauai County Package; Rules of Evidence; Nonresident Property Crime Victims; Video Testimony by Witnesses","description":"Amends the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to authorize nonresident property crime victims to testify in criminal proceedings by a live two-way video connection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB413/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=413&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803958,"bill_number":"SB720","title":"Spinner Dolphins; Taking","description":"Prohibits the taking of a spinner dolphin.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB720/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=720&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":803959,"bill_number":"HB1382","title":"Foster Care; Monthly Board Rate; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases the minimum monthly foster care basic board rate and foster care maximum difficulty of care rate. Requires Department of Human Services to report to the Legislature prior to the 2016 Regular Session. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1382/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1382&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":803962,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Fiduciary; Digital Assets","description":"Gives various types of fiduciaries access to the digital assets of the principal.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB467/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=467&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803963,"bill_number":"SB876","title":"Department of Education; Office of Hawaiian Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the office of Hawaiian education within the department of education to provide instruction to public school students on Hawaiian culture, history, and language, pursuant to article X, section 4, of the state constitution. Requires the department of education to report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular legislative session regarding compliance with this Act. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB876/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=876&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803964,"bill_number":"HB655","title":"Glass Container Recovery","description":"Repeals the glass container recovery program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB655/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=655&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":803967,"bill_number":"HB513","title":"Controlled Substances; Pharmacist; Mail Order Prescriptions","description":"Requires the signature of the patient or an authorized agent when delivering prescribed controlled substances by mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB513/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=513&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":803968,"bill_number":"HB1143","title":"Environmental Impact Statement; Lead Agency","description":"Establishes the definition of \"lead agency\" and provides that no other agency shall approve an action until the lead agency has accepted a final environmental impact statement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1143&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":803969,"bill_number":"HB49","title":"Hawaii Charter School Facility Development Special Fund; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a special fund for the development of charter school facilities. Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who make contributions to the development of charter school facilities. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii charter school facility development special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB49/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=49&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":803972,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Hawaii Heath Systems; Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2014-2015 as a subsidy for Hawaii health systems corporation for employment costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB206/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=206&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803973,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Department of Taxation Investigator Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of taxation to establish an additional five full-time equivalent permanent investigators and appropriates funds to the department of taxation to fund the additional investigator positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB260/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=260&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":803976,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Six-Year Program and Financial Plan; Operating Costs for Capital Improvements","description":"Requires that projected operating costs of all capital improvements be included in the six-year program and financial plan. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB288/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=288&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":803977,"bill_number":"SB764","title":"Hawaii Rules of Evidence; Instructions to Jury","description":"Allows the court to instruct the jury that the jury shall consider the prosecution's failure to disclose information or materials as required by the Hawaii rules of penal procedure as relevant in its deliberations to determine whether or not there is reasonable doubt.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB764/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=764&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":803979,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Suits at Common Law; Jury Trials; Value in Controversy","description":"Increases the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000. (SB144 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=144&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803981,"bill_number":"SB1228","title":"State Procurement Office; Special Innovative Procurement; Public-private Partnerships; Procurement Policy Board; Rules; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a process for special innovative procurement and generates a framework for public-private partnership in Hawaii. Appropriates funds for a temporary position to assist the Procurement Policy Board. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to procure services to develop a master plan for the Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital and Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. (SB1228 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1228/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1228&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":803982,"bill_number":"HB1270","title":"Zoning; Agricultural Districts; Granny Units","description":"Authorizes granny units in the agricultural districts of counties with a population of more than 180,000 but less than 500,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1270/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1270&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":803984,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"General Excise Tax; Exemption; Environment; Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Electric Vehicle Batteries; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, installation, service, repair, modification, improvement, or lease of clean alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, and electrical vehicle infrastructure. Repeals January 1, 2019. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB705/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=705&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":803986,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve; Forfeiture; Seizure; Disposal","description":"Clarifies that property or natural resources used or taken in violation of laws or rules pertaining to Kahoolawe island may be subject to seizure, disposal, and forfeiture in accordance with existing law if the offense occurs within the fast lands of the reserve or by persons or on vessels located in the area extending seaward one nautical mile of the shoreline of Kahoolawe island. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB470/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=470&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":803988,"bill_number":"SB873","title":"Marijuana; Legalization","description":"Legalizes the personal use of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB873/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=873&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803989,"bill_number":"SB959","title":"Inheritance and estate taxation","description":"A bill to repeal inheritance and estate taxes that act as a form of double taxation on individual tax payers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB959/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=959&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":803992,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Taxation","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB93/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=93&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":803993,"bill_number":"HB504","title":"Pesticides; Licensing; Fees; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Appropriations ($)","description":"Increases the pesticide licensing fee. Amends authorized uses for the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund. Requires memorandum of understanding between the Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources regarding the expenditure of funds from the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund. Establishes an environmental toxicologist position and pesticide extension specialist. Appropriates funds from the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund. Removes sunset date for Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010. (HB504 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB504/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=504&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":803995,"bill_number":"HB965","title":"Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax Reform Act","description":"Conforms chapter 236E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2014, and makes technical, nonsubstantive changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB965/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=965&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":803997,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Lobbyists; Gifts; Rewards; Public Official","description":"Prohibits lobbyists from giving gifts to officials in the legislative or executive branch that may be inferred to be intended to influence an official's actions in the performance of the official's duties or intended as a reward for an official's actions in the performance of the official's duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB647/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=647&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":803998,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Penalties; Operating a Vehicle","description":"Enhances penalties for a conviction of operating a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB613/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=613&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":804001,"bill_number":"HB1150","title":"CIP; 38th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 38th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1150&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":804002,"bill_number":"HB1344","title":"Department of Defense; Mitigation of Hazardous Situations; News Media Access; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows journalists and newscasters, under the supervision of emergency management agency personnel, to cover the mitigation of hazardous situations and access areas that are closed pursuant to emergency management powers of the governor and mayor. Authorizes and appropriates funds for two positions to oversee the mitigation of hazardous situations program in the department of defense. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 10:01AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1344/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1344&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804003,"bill_number":"SB777","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Public Hearings","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to hold a public hearing prior to issuing an order relating to electric transmission lines in residential neighborhoods, electricity rate cases, and mergers involving electrical utilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB777/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=777&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804006,"bill_number":"SB905","title":"Behavior Support Review Committee for Persons with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the department of health to establish a behavioral support review process to conduct multidisciplinary reviews of restraints or seclusion of persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Exempts those who participate in the reviews from liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB905/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=905&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804007,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Information Practices","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB27/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=27&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804008,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Office of Information Practices; Information Practices Commission","description":"Reconstitutes the office of information practices as the information practices commission and places the commission administratively within the department of accounting and general services. Requires the governor to appoint the commission members from a panel of members nominated by the judicial council. Authorizes the commission to hire an executive director and staff.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB658/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=658&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804011,"bill_number":"HB891","title":"Agricultural Loan; Biosecurity Loans","description":"Allows for agricultural loans to be administered for livestock biosecurity projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB891/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=891&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804012,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Executive Meeting; Public Agency Meeting","description":"Requires a public agency board to report any discussion or final action taken during an executive meeting; provided that such disclosure is not inconsistent with the purpose of convening the executive meeting, but giving the board discretion to maintain confidentiality. (SB652 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB652/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=652&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804014,"bill_number":"SB899","title":"Kids' Savings Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to continue the kids' savings project. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB899/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=899&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804016,"bill_number":"SB1161","title":"Divorce; Division of Property; Military Disability Benefits","description":"Prohibits courts from considering federal disability benefits awarded to a military veteran when making a disposition of property pursuant to a divorce decree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1161&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804018,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support; Ambulances ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for advanced life support ambulances based in Makalei and Puna on the island of Hawaii; an ambulance vehicle and operational costs to service Kakaako on the island of Oahu; and to operate an additional emergency medical service unit for the City and County of Honolulu. (SB298 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB298/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=298&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804020,"bill_number":"SB1279","title":"Technology; Employment Covenants or Agreements","description":"Prohibits noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants that forbid post-employment competition of employees of a technology business. Effective 01/07/2059. (SB1279 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1279/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1279&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":804022,"bill_number":"HB681","title":"DOE; DAGS; DHRD; State Educational Facilities; Government Operations","description":"Repeals sections of part VIII, Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004. Transfers rights and resources related to capital improvement programs, repair and maintenance functions, and operation of a central human resources system for DOE employees from DOE to DAGS and DHRD, respectively.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB681/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=681&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804023,"bill_number":"HB1157","title":"District Courts; Civil Actions; Jurisdiction; Specific Performance","description":"Raises the district courts' jurisdictional limit for civil actions involving specific performance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1157&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":804025,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Emergency Telephone Service; Misuse; Penalty; Fine","description":"Establishes a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for committing an offense of misuse of 911 emergency telephone service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB699/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=699&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804027,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"State Buildings; Outdoor Advertising Device; Sponsorship","description":"Authorizes the use of outdoor advertising devices for purposes of all owing the naming rights of state buildings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB421/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=421&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804028,"bill_number":"HB859","title":"Department of Health; Website; Care-home Vacancy; Working Group; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to maintain a forum on its website where specified state-licensed care facilities may post vacancy information. Requires DOH to convene a working group to discuss and provide feedback on the implementation and maintenance of the forum and posting of vacancy information. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB859/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=859&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":804031,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Compostable or Reusable Disposable Food Service Containers","description":"Requires restaurants or food establishments to provide consumers with the option of using compostable or reusable disposable food service containers. Requires signs to be posted informing consumers that such containers are available. Establishes penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/15.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB639/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=639&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":804032,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"HEMIC; Workers' Compensation; Repeal","description":"Repeals article 431:14A, HRS, which statutorily established the Hawaii employers' mutual insurance company (HEMIC) to provide workers' compensation coverage for Hawaii employers. Provides for continuing operation of HEMIC and any policies and coverages issued by it.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=169&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804033,"bill_number":"HB39","title":"Public Safety; Fire Protection; Residential Fire Protection Sprinklers","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt codes and regulations that would require the installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems by repealing Act 83, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB39/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=39&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804036,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Harbor Police; Department of Public Safety; Department of Transportation; Transfer","description":"Transfers the law enforcement functions of the harbors division of the department of transportation to the department of public safety as of July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB678/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=678&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804037,"bill_number":"SB825","title":"Puerto Rican Exchange Commission","description":"Establishes the temporary Puerto Rican exchange commission to coordinate a cultural exchange program between Hawaii and Puerto Rico to honor and recognize the contributions of the Puerto Rican people and commemorate the arrival of Puerto Ricans to Hawaii. (SB825 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB825/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=825&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804040,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"LUC; Counties; Boundary Amendments","description":"Authorizes district boundary amendments in accordance with an ordinance adopted to amend a county general, development, community, or sustainable community plan upon concurrence from the LUC. Requires agencies responsible for providing infrastructure to areas of planned growth requiring boundary amendments to prepare a budget within 1 year of the boundary amendment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB685/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=685&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804041,"bill_number":"SB1346","title":"Teacher Tenure; Department of Education","description":"Sets probationary period of specified licensed charter school teachers according to policies and practices as determined by DOE, BOE, and collective bargaining agreements. Subjects tenured DOE licensed teachers who transfer to charter schools to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. (SB1346 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1346/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1346&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804042,"bill_number":"HB946","title":"Building Design Review, Disabilities and Communications Access Board","description":"Exempts from mandatory review by the Disabilities and Communications Access Board certain construction projects constructed on state or county lands that would not ordinarily be open to public access.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB946/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=946&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804045,"bill_number":"HB701","title":"State Private Investment Fund; Capital Formation Revolving Fund; Repeal","description":"Repeals Chapter 211G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established the Capitol Formation Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB701/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=701&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":804046,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Raw Milk; Agriculture; Public Health; Cow, Goat, Sheep Shares; Herdsharing","description":"Permits the acquisition of raw milk and raw milk products by owners of cows, goats, and sheep and cow, goat, and sheep shares if certain conditions are met. Requires farms and dairies that produce raw milk or raw milk products to register with the department of health. Permits farms and dairies to set up a location near an improved road to distribute their products to owners of cow, sheep, or goat shares. Prohibits the sale and redistribution of raw milk and raw milk products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB381/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=381&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804048,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Public Housing; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the rental housing trust fund and new public housing redevelopment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=156&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804050,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Budget Documents; Tax Expenditures; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires the six-year program and financial plan and budget to include information on tax expenditures. Makes an appropriation to DoTax for preparation of the information. Takes effect on 07/01/16, except the appropriation takes effect on 07/1/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB247/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=247&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":804051,"bill_number":"SB855","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian","description":"Clarifies duties and powers of the Board of Education, State Librarian, and State Public Library System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB855/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=855&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804053,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Collective Bargaining; Nurses; Hawaii Charter Schools; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Requires, for collective bargaining for units (5) and (6), four votes for the governor, two votes for the board of education, one vote for the superintendent of education, and one vote for a representative selected by a majority of all public charter schools. Specifies voting and requirements for HHSC supplemental bargaining agreements for units (1), (2), (3), (4), (9), (10), and (13). (SB163 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=163&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804055,"bill_number":"HB882","title":"Experimental Medical Treatments; Investigational Drugs; Terminal Illness","description":"Allows terminally ill patients to seek access and to use potentially life-saving investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are currently only accessible to patients enrolled in clinical trials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB882/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=882&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":804057,"bill_number":"HB1034","title":"Short form; Government Operations","description":"Short form bill relating to government operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1034/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1034&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804058,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Auditor; Family Leave; Adult Corrections Officers","description":"Requires the auditor to audit the use of state and federal family leave benefits by adult corrections officers of the department of public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB560/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=560&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804061,"bill_number":"HB258","title":"University of Hawaii; College of Education; Auditor","description":"Requests the auditor to examine the University of Hawaii at Manoa college of education's management of its programs that have ended within the last five fiscal years and submit a written report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB258/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=258&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":804062,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Unadjudicated Traffic Fines; Transfer to Counties","description":"Transfers certain fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB340/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=340&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804064,"bill_number":"HB640","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Decreases the per barrel distribution from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to the energy security special fund and the agricultural development and food security special fund from 15 cents each to 10 cents each. Increases the per barrel distribution to the environmental response revolving fund from 5 cents to 15 cents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB640/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=640&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804066,"bill_number":"HB720","title":"Ocean Recreation Management; Advisory Committee","description":"Makes permanent the west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee. Adds one member to the committee with a background in ocean safety. (HB720 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB720/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=720&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804067,"bill_number":"HB211","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Grants-In-Aid; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the Honolulu family justice center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB211/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=211&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804070,"bill_number":"SB806","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the hospital sustainability program by extending its sunset date to June 30, 2016, updating the referral dates in the statute, and revising the funding amount for the hospital sustainability program for fiscal year 2015-2016. Appropriates funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB806/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=806&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804071,"bill_number":"SB723","title":"Public Meetings; Community Meetings; County Council Members; Permitted Interactions of Members","description":"Permits members of a county council to jointly attend and speak at certain community meetings or presentations; provided that the meetings or presentations are events open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB723/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=723&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804072,"bill_number":"SB1259","title":"Marijuana; County Authorization to Legalize","description":"Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize marijuana possession, sale, and use, for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties that have adopted ordinances legalizing marijuana and adopted administrative rules to regulate marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1259/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1259&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804075,"bill_number":"SB1229","title":"Pain Management; Narcotics Enforcement; Continuing Medical Education; Pain Medication Agreement; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Medical Immunity; Appropriation ($)","description":"Part I: Establishes the Hawaii drug take-back and education initiative and the narcotics enforcement and prescription drug monitoring advisory committee. Part II: Establishes the narcotics advisory committee to recommend topics and curriculum for the continuing medical education program. Establishes requirements for a continuing medical education program for prescribing practitioners that prescribe narcotic drugs. Part III: Requires a pain medication agreement to be executed between a patient and any prescriber of a narcotic drug within the State for use as pain medication under certain conditions. Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement division to develop and make available a template of the agreement. Part IV: Requires practitioners to register to use the electronic prescription accountability system (EPAS) to administer, prescribe, or dispense a controlled substance. Requires all practitioners prescribing or dispensing certain controlled substances to use EPAS beginning 1/1/2016. Requires all practitioners and practitioner delegates to request patient information from the central repository prior to prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a new patient and any patient receiving chronic pain therapy beginning 1/1/2017. Provides pharmacist delegates and practitioner delegates with access to EPAS and in certain situations, expands access to investigative information in EPAS to include law enforcement officers and investigative agents of regulatory agencies and various individuals. Part V: Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from certain licensure and permitting requirements. Appropriates funds for drug overdose recognition, prevention, and response.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1229/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1229&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804076,"bill_number":"SB981","title":"Hawaii Home Visiting Program; Infants; Healthcare; Families; Children; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to continue administration of the Hawaii home visiting program, a hospital-based early identification designed to enhance health and safety outcomes and prevent child abuse and neglect, and ensure continuation of home visiting services in certain priority high-risk neighborhoods.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB981/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=981&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804078,"bill_number":"SB801","title":"Pesticide; Health; Disclosure","description":"Establishes notice, reporting, and use requirements for any entity or person that uses pesticides under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB801/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=801&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804080,"bill_number":"SB1129","title":"Commissioners of Deeds; Rules; Fees","description":"Clarifies the lieutenant governor's rulemaking authority; authorizes the lieutenant governor to assess and collect fees and administrative fines; and establishes a revolving fund into which the fees and administrative fines are to be deposited; clarifies that the lieutenant governor is responsible for the program; and increases the surety bond requirement from $1,000 to $10,000. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1129&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804081,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Pesticides; Pesticide Use; Violations; Penalties","description":"Makes it a class C felony for any person who causes physical harm to another person through the negligent application of a pesticide. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB692/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804084,"bill_number":"SB901","title":"Income Tax; Standard Deduction","description":"Increases the income tax standard deduction for an individual who is not married and not a surviving spouse or a head of household or an individual who is married and filing a separate return.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB901/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=901&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804085,"bill_number":"HB1329","title":"SPRB; Paradise Ohana ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBs to four separate projects of Paradise Ohana Automotive Training & Education, LLC, Paradise Ohana Automotive Technologies, LLC, Paradise Ohana Automotive Discovery Center, LLC, and Paradise Ohana Motorsports Center, LLC. (HB1329 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1329/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1329&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804087,"bill_number":"SB942","title":"Attorney General; Elections (ConAm)","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB942/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=942&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":804089,"bill_number":"HB620","title":"Compostable Plastic Products; Biodegradable Plastic Products; Labeling","description":"Prohibits labeling of a plastic product as \"compostable\" or \"biodegradable\" unless it meets appropriate ASTM standards. Effective January 1, 2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB620/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=620&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804091,"bill_number":"HB1120","title":"Procurement Code; Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses; Set Aside","description":"Requires that a percentage of the annual purchasing expenditure of the State set-aside for small businesses be awarded to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, in addition to any other preferences provided under the Procurement Code for such businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1120&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":804092,"bill_number":"SB1258","title":"Procurement; Sustainable Procurements Manager; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a new position within the state procurement office tasked with facilitating the development and implementation of procurement processes for public agencies and private organizations for the purpose of food sustainability in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1258/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1258&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804094,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Budget","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB87/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=87&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804096,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Health; Education; Physical Examination","description":"Requires a child to undergo a physical examination prior to attending seventh grade, beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=115&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804097,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Elections; Ranked Choice Method","description":"Provides ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB623/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=623&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804100,"bill_number":"HB306","title":"Planning; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to planning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB306/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=306&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804101,"bill_number":"HB471","title":"Education; Audit","description":"Requires the Auditor to perform a comprehensive management, financial, and program audit of the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB471/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=471&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804102,"bill_number":"HB276","title":"County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund; Establishment ($)","description":"Establishes the County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund and specifies uses of the Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB276/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=276&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":804105,"bill_number":"HB964","title":"Income Tax; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2014","description":"Conforms Hawaii income tax law with amendments made to the Internal Revenue Code as of December 31, 2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB964/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=964&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804106,"bill_number":"HB405","title":"DLNR; Historic Preservation; Review Exemptions; Residential Property; Inventory of Historic Buildings","description":"Exempts personal residences from automatic historic preservation review. Amends definition of \"historic property.\" Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a plan for implementation and completing a comprehensive inventory of historic buildings. Effective upon approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB405/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=405&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804109,"bill_number":"SB1244","title":"Pharmacy; Audit; Procedures","description":"Establishes procedures for on-site audits of pharmacies conducted by a health care provider, insurance company, third-party payor, sickness insurance provider, mutual benefit society, dental service corporation, health maintenance organization, or any entity that represents such companies or groups. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1244/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1244&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804110,"bill_number":"SB906","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Public Hearings","description":"Requires HCDA to schedule a public information meeting to present the developer's project proposal and requests for modifications or variances. Amends the deadline to intervene in a proceeding to accept a developer's proposal to twenty days after the public informational meeting on a developer's proposal. Requires developers to convene community meetings on proposed projects prior to submitting their application. Requires HCDA to make certain findings regarding the proposed project and its impacts in order to approve the proposed development. Requires developers to abide by all representations and commitments made in the permit application process. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB906/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=906&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804111,"bill_number":"HB303","title":"Land Use; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB303/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=303&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804114,"bill_number":"HB1182","title":"Income Tax Credit; Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services Necessary for Gainful Employment","description":"Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by changing the manner in which the taxpayer's applicable percentage is determined. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1182&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":804115,"bill_number":"HB1414","title":"Elections Commission; Evaluation of Chief Election Officer","description":"Requires the elections commission to conduct a performance evaluation of the chief election officer after each election and submit a written report regarding the evaluation to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1414/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1414&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804117,"bill_number":"HB514","title":"DLNR; Program Funding","description":"Authorizes deposit of funds for the trail and access program into the wildlife revolving fund via the special land and development fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB514/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=514&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804119,"bill_number":"SB818","title":"Tuberculosis Testing (TB); Department of Education; Department of Health; Certificate of TB Examination","description":"Requires the department of health to accept FDA-approved, CDC-recommended tuberculosis (TB) blood tests in addition to the TB skin test for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of TB examination. Amends the law requiring tuberculosis clearance prior to public school entry to be in accordance with law in addition to department of health rules. Clarifies that the department of health's administrative rules regarding the use of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test or chest x-rays in obtaining a certificate of tuberculosis examination shall remain in effect until amended to include the addition of TB blood tests as an acceptable TB diagnostic. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB818/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=818&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804120,"bill_number":"HB746","title":"Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator; Secretary; Civil Service Exempt; Appropriation ($)","description":"Exempts the Hawaii cybersecurity, economic, education, and infrastructure security coordinator from civil service. Authorizes the coordinator to hire a secretary to assist the coordinator. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB746/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=746&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804122,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Amends income tax credit for low-income household renters to adjust for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB554/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=554&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804124,"bill_number":"HB1123","title":"Energy Resources; Solar Water Heater Systems; Retrofits","description":"Requires existing single-family homes to be retrofitted with solar water heater systems. Allows for a tax credit or loan for compliance. Authorizes the PUC to permit electrical utilities to collect a surcharge for non-compliance, to be deposited into the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1123&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":804126,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco Products; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits the use of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices on the premises of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation facilities. (SB305 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 025, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB305/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=305&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804128,"bill_number":"SB759","title":"Liquor Tax; Barrel Sales","description":"Establishes a reduced per gallon tax rate on beer sold in barrels for the first 60,000 barrels sold annually. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB759/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=759&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804130,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Office of Health Care Assurance; Business Transformation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to modernize the office of health care assurance's business processes, including the implementation of a robust management information system, computer-based survey processes, adequate data capture and report generation, and streamlined business transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB277/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=277&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804131,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Dangerous Wheels; Traffic Code","description":"Prohibits the use of dangerous wheels on highways. Defines dangerous wheels as any part of a wheel or wheel ornamentation that extends past the wheel's rim and causes injury or property damage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=187&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804134,"bill_number":"HB19","title":"County Surcharge; State Tax","description":"Makes permanent the County surcharge on State tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB19/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=19&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804135,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Food Security Task Force; Food Security; National Disaster Preparedness Training Center; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a temporary food security task force at the national disaster preparedness training center at the University of Hawaii to develop an emergency food plan that addresses certain food security issues resulting from an emergency, catastrophic event, or quarantine. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB256/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=256&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804136,"bill_number":"HB344","title":"Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $350,000 in general funds to the Department of the Attorney General to fund the Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB344/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=344&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804139,"bill_number":"SB902","title":"Income Tax; Standard Deduction; Low-income Household Renters; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit; Wholesale; Department of Taxation Investigator Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases the income tax standard deduction for an individual who is not married and not a surviving spouse or a head of household or an individual who is married and filing a separate return; amends income tax credit for low-income household renters; amends the refundable food/excise tax credit by amending income-based credit amounts; increases the excise tax levied on wholesale sales from 0.5 per cent to 1.0 per cent; requires the department of taxation to establish an additional five full-time permanent investigators; and appropriates funds to the department of taxation to fund the additional investigator positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB902/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=902&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804140,"bill_number":"HB1301","title":"Home School Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for parents or guardians who home school their children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1301/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1301&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":804141,"bill_number":"HB170","title":"Barrel Tax; Taxation; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Changes each of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax distribution amounts to the environmental response revolving fund, energy security special fund, energy systems development special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund to blank amounts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=170&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804144,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Youth Service Centers; Transfer of Youth; Courts; Parental Consent","description":"Requires, before a youth may be transferred from a youth service center to another facility, that the youth service center provide parents and guardians with notice of the effects of the transfer on the youth and further requires parental consent to the transfer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB274/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=274&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804145,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Elections; Fundraisers; Legislators; Campaign","description":"Prohibits legislators from holding fundraisers during the regular legislative session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB244/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=244&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804147,"bill_number":"SB1210","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Board Members","description":"Allows more than two members of a board to discuss official board business as long as no commitment to vote is made and the number of members do not constitute a quorum of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1210/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1210&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804149,"bill_number":"SB1146","title":"University of Hawaii; Accounting and Financial Management System","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to submit to the Legislature a program performance report for each fiscal quarter showing a comparison of actual revenues and expenditures versus budgeted revenues and expenditures. Extends the University of Hawaii's authority for independent fiscal management and oversight for one additional year. (SB1146 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1146&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804150,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Maui County Package; Industrial Hemp","description":"Amends Act 56, SLH 2014, regarding an industrial hemp research program, to expand the type of research to be conducted, require a test site in each county, and extend the repeal date to 7/1/2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HEA/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB411/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=411&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804153,"bill_number":"HB163","title":"Offenses Against Pregnant Women; Sentencing; Extended Terms of Imprisonment; Abuse of Family or Household Member","description":"Adds to the criteria for mandatory minimum imprisonment terms and extended terms of imprisonment offenses against pregnant women. Establishes that physical abuse against a family or household member who is pregnant is a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=163&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804154,"bill_number":"SB733","title":"Public Schools; Early Childhood Education; Junior Kindergarten; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes junior kindergartens to provide schooling for children who turn five between August 1 and January 1 of a given school year, and would otherwise be required to wait until after their fifth birthday to enroll in kindergarten. Requires the department of education to create a strategic plan for implementation of junior kindergarten programs and report findings to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the reinstatement of junior kindergarten programs in schools where the programs were administered prior to 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB733/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=733&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804156,"bill_number":"HB856","title":"Synthetic Drugs; Controlled Substances; Field Testing; Appropriations ($)","description":"Authorizes the DOH to use emergency rulemaking to add synthetic drugs as an administrative attachment to the list of controlled substances. Requires certain county police departments to use technologies and protocols that instantly identify synthetic drugs. Appropriates moneys to the affected counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB856/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=856&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":804158,"bill_number":"HB517","title":"Procurement; Public Works Construction; Apprenticeship Agreement","description":"Limits public works procurement preference for bidders with registered apprenticeship agreements to contracts with governmental bodies in counties with a population of 500,000 or more. Requires apprenticeship agreement for each apprenticable trade the contractor will utilize in construction of the public works. (HB517 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB517/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=517&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804160,"bill_number":"HB840","title":"Department of Public Safety; Oahu Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Construction; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of public safety to construct a multi-story correctional facility at the Halawa correctional facility to replace the existing Oahu community correctional center. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the planning, design, and construction of the multi-story correctional facility. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB840/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=840&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804161,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Constitutional Convention; Ballot Question (ConAm)","description":"Provides for the submission of a question regarding a constitutional convention to be placed on the ballot for the 2016 general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB292/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=292&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":804163,"bill_number":"HB1312","title":"Natural Resources; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to natural resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1312/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1312&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":804165,"bill_number":"SB1000","title":"Technology; Cable Communication Service; Bandwidth; Disclosures","description":"Requires a cable operator to disclose the maximum bandwidth available and a statement that outside factors may affect the actual bandwidth received for cable communication services. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1000/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1000&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":804166,"bill_number":"HB588","title":"Insurance Coverage; Orthodontic Services; Orofacial Anomalies","description":"Requires each individual or group accident and health or sickness insurance policy and hospital or medical service contract issued or renewed after December 31, 2015, to provide coverage for medically necessary orthodontic services for the treatment of orofacial anomalies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB588/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=588&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804169,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Penal Code; Display or Performance of Wild or Exotic Animals","description":"Establishes a misdemeanor for the commercial display or performance of a live wild or exotic animal unless the animal will physically reside in Hawaii for more than three hundred days in the twelve-month period after entering the State. Exempts certain accredited entities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=141&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804170,"bill_number":"HB1137","title":"Use Tax; Post-Employment Benefits Trust; Pension Accumulation Fund","description":"Increases use tax paid by wholesalers from .5% to 1.5% by one per cent and applies the increase to reduce the State's unfunded liabilities for the EUTF and ERS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1137&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804173,"bill_number":"HB613","title":"Student data; Computer services","description":"Limits and controls the ways in which a computer service provider working with the DOE can use student data. (HB613 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB613/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=613&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804174,"bill_number":"HB564","title":"Vietnam War; 50th Anniversary ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 50TH Anniversary of the Vietnam War.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB564/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=564&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":804175,"bill_number":"SB761","title":"Public Lands; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Disputes; Mediation; Arbitration; Reopening Lease","description":"Provides that in cases of determining the fair market value or fair rental value of public land in sale, lease, or repurchase transactions involving the board of land and natural resources, the parties shall proceed by mandatory mediation, unless the tenant opts out of mediation and prefers to proceed directly to arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB761/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=761&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804178,"bill_number":"HB914","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB914/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=914&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804179,"bill_number":"HB854","title":"Service Charges; Porterage Services; Hotels","description":"Requires hotels to distribute porterage service charges to employees in full or disclose to customers that the charges are being used for other purposes. (HB854 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB854/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=854&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804180,"bill_number":"HB1070","title":"Incubation; Appropriation; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation to continue developing the HI Growth Initiative. Appropriates funds to the High Technology Development Corporation to facilitate the development and growth of Hawaii's commercial high technology industry. (HB1070 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1070/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1070&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804183,"bill_number":"SB1171","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1171&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804184,"bill_number":"HB1024","title":"CIP; 26th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects to benefit the 26th Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1024/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1024&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804186,"bill_number":"SB1267","title":"Hawaii Center for Astronautics Research; Establishment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii center for astronautics research. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1267/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1267&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804188,"bill_number":"SB719","title":"DOA; Affordable Farming Land Trust","description":"Requires DOA to establish an affordable farming land trust for the purpose of providing affordable long-term, renewable leases to farmers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB719/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=719&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804189,"bill_number":"HB577","title":"Community Health Centers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for community health centers in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB577/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=577&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804191,"bill_number":"SB1091","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Amends the definition of \"dependent-beneficiary.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1091/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1091&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804193,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Assault in the Second Degree; Medical Services Providers","description":"Amends the offense of assault in the second degree as it applies to medical professionals by expanding the types of medical services providers protected under this offense. Clarifies that the offense of assault in the second degree does not apply to patients receiving medical services at the time injury to a medical services provider occurs. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB300/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=300&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804195,"bill_number":"SB924","title":"Mandated Coverage; Cognitive Rehabilitation; Brain Injury","description":"Requires certain insurance contracts and plans to provide coverage beginning 1/1/2016 for treatment 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 twenty years from the date the injury occurred and up to a lifetime cap per person of $300,000. Defines \"cognitive rehabilitation therapy\". (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB924/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=924&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804197,"bill_number":"SB1223","title":"Corporation Income Tax; Real Estate Investment Trusts","description":"Amends the corporation income tax by taxing real estate investment trusts without regard to the federal deduction for dividends paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1223/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1223&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":804199,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Aircraft; Transfer of Animals","description":"Establishes food, water, cargo hold temperature, cargo transfer, and certification requirements for air transport of live animals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB670/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=670&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804200,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Agriculture; Regulation; Labeling; Hawaii Grown Origin Products Commission; Established ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Grown Origin Products Commission to identify and regulate the labeling of selected products grown or produced in Hawaii. Establishes the Hawaii Grown Origin Products Special Fund. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB604/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=604&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804203,"bill_number":"HB795","title":"Medical Marijuana; Employment; Protections","description":"Prohibits an employer from disciplining, suspending, discharging, or discriminating against an employee who is a patient qualified to use medical marijuana solely because the employee tested positive for marijuana use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB795/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=795&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804204,"bill_number":"HB568","title":"Aerial Advertising; Prohibition","description":"Bans aerial advertising in the State. Prohibits the Department of Transportation from entering into contracts that permit an aircraft to display an aerial advertising device.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB568/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=568&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":804205,"bill_number":"HB713","title":"Volunteer Investigators; Public Works Projects; Appropriations ($)","description":"Allows the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to train and deputize volunteer investigators investigating public work projects. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit reports and adopt rules. Appropriates moneys. (HB713 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB713/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=713&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804208,"bill_number":"HB1501","title":"Public Utilities; Government Transparency; Salaries ($)","description":"Requires public input on a proposed merger or consolidation of public utilities. Requires the auditor to conduct a study that compares the salaries of employees at the Public Utilities Commission with employees of comparable positions in the private sector. (HB1501 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":null,"last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1501/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1501&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804209,"bill_number":"HB60","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Amends income tax credit for low-income household renters to adjust for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB60/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=60&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":804210,"bill_number":"SB1026","title":"County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund; Establishment","description":"Establishes the County Infrastructure Development Revolving Loan Fund and specifies uses of the Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1026/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1026&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804213,"bill_number":"HB736","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds; Kuhio Homes; Kuhio Park Terrace Low Rise ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriation to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the redevelopment of their Kuhio Homes and Kuhio Park Terrace Low Rise properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB736/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=736&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":804214,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Meeting Notice; Emergency Meetings","description":"Allows the electronic mailing of meeting notices; requires the posting of the notice on the state or appropriate county's electronic calendar; and clarifies potential posting disputes. Adds emergency meetings to the public meeting notice requirements. (SB475 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB475/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=475&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804217,"bill_number":"SB984","title":"Department of Education; Department of Accounting and General Services; Interagency Working Group; Appropriations; Transfer ($)","description":"Establishes an interagency working group consisting of the senate education committee chairperson, house of representatives education committee chairperson, superintendent of education, and comptroller, or their designees, and any other persons the superintendent of education or comptroller deem necessary. Tasks the interagency working group with discussing various issues relating to Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004. Requires the actual transfer of personnel and functions of the department of accounting and general services related to neighbor island public schools to the department of education to be completed by 7/1/2017. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB984/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=984&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":804218,"bill_number":"SB908","title":"Community Health Centers; Appropriations; Affordable Care Act; Medicaid; Health Care Homes; Med-QUEST Programs; Healthcare ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to restore basic adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees and to provide outreach and eligibility services for individuals and families at federally qualified health centers. Appropriates funds from the community health centers special fund to establish health homes. Appropriates general revenues for administrative support for the health homes program. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB908/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=908&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804219,"bill_number":"HB215","title":"Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examination","description":"Requires that a physician selected and paid for by an employer to conduct a medical examination for workers' compensation purposes shall be actively treating at least ten patients in a one-month period; be actively treating at least 50 per cent of the physician's total patient load in a one-month period; and possess medical malpractice insurance. Defines \"actively treating\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB215/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=215&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":804222,"bill_number":"HB811","title":"UH; Appropriation; Hawaii Educational Policy Center ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for two full-time equivalent graduate assistant positions at the Hawaii educational policy center at UH. (HB811 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB811/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":804223,"bill_number":"HB172","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Deposit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides for a deposit of general revenues into the emergency and budget reserve fund to comply with the constitutional mandate to provide a tax refund or credit or make such a deposit. Makes an appropriation for deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=172&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804225,"bill_number":"HB799","title":"Uniform Aeronautics Act; Wildlife Removal","description":"Clarifies the authority of the State, its employees and its independent contractors to kill or attempt to kill wildlife by aerial means in furtherance of official State duties. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 111, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB799/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=799&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":804227,"bill_number":"HB259","title":"Short Form; Economy","description":"Short form bill relating to the economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB259/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804229,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"CIP; 19th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 19th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB660/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=660&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804230,"bill_number":"HB1031","title":"Short form; Employees' Retirement System","description":"Short form bill relating to the employees' retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1031/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1031&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804232,"bill_number":"SB826","title":"Condominiums; Owners Associations; Meetings; Managing Agent; Termination of Contract; Records; Accessibility","description":"Enhances effectiveness and efficiency of self-governance in condominium associations. (SB826 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB826/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=826&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804234,"bill_number":"SB752","title":"Domestic Abuse; Wireless Plans; Cellphones; Contractual Release","description":"Authorizes the Family Court to issue an order requiring wireless telecommunications service providers to transfer billing authority and rights to phone numbers to petitioners who are domestic abuse victims or to release petitioners who are domestic abuse victims from shared wireless plans. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB752/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=752&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804235,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Campaign Spending","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB21/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=21&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804238,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Diversified Agriculture; Leased Lands; Reporting Requirements","description":"Requires that lands managed by the department of agriculture and the agribusiness development corporation are disposed of in a variety of sizes and to diversified tenants to support a diversified agricultural economy. Requires the department of agriculture and the agribusiness development corporation to: (1) consider the diversity of their leased or transferred lands when approving leases or transfers; and (2) submit annual reports regarding land dispositions to the legislature and to post a copy of the reports on the Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB510/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=510&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":804239,"bill_number":"HB771","title":"Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Reenacts the Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund and funds one permanent full-time program manager position (1.0 FTE) within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. (HB771 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB771/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=771&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804242,"bill_number":"HB421","title":"Energy Storage; Tax Credit; Investment; Utilization; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for each independent energy storage property installed and placed in service during the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2015; provided that this tax credit shall not be available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. Allows the tax credit to be claimed as either an investment credit or utilization credit. Appropriates funds to administer the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB421/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=421&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804243,"bill_number":"HB348","title":"Powdered Alcohol","description":"Defines and prohibits the consumption, purchase, possession, or sale of powdered alcohol. (HB348 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB348/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=348&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":804244,"bill_number":"HB1121","title":"Education; Tuition Incentives; Early High School Graduation","description":"Provides tuition incentives for public school students who complete their high school's graduation requirements before grade 12 and attend a college within the University of Hawaii system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1121&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":804247,"bill_number":"SB1023","title":"Hawaii Child Welfare Education Collaboration; University of Hawaii School of Social Work; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to restore the Hawaii child welfare education collaboration to assist with the recruitment and training of graduate students from the University of Hawaii Myron B. Thompson school of social work for child welfare positions at the department of human services. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1023/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1023&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804248,"bill_number":"SB1221","title":"Students with Diabetes; Schools; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Health and the American Diabetes Association to develop and adopt rules for the training of school employees and qualified volunteers to provide care to students with diabetes. Appropriates funds. (SB1221 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1221/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1221&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804249,"bill_number":"HB742","title":"Motor Carriers; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Transportation Network Companies","description":"Includes transportation network companies and transportation network drivers in the motor carrier law. Raises motor vehicle liability insurance limits for motor carriers. Excludes motor carrier and taxicabs from coverage under personal motor vehicle insurance policy unless specifically included.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB742/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804252,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Medicine; Physicians; Working Group; Chronic Disease; Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior","description":"Requires the Hawaii medical board to convene a working group to discuss nutrition and lifestyle behavior for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease at a board meeting before July 1, 2016. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB695/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=695&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804253,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Towing; Vehicle Owner; Hooked Up; Scene; Towing Company","description":"Clarifies when a towing company must release a vehicle to its owner, if the owner arrives on the scene after the vehicle has been hooked up to the tow truck. Includes renters and authorized borrowers of vehicles in existing consumer protection requirements for vehicle release, notification, and compensation. (SB16 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB16/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=16&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804255,"bill_number":"HB678","title":"Charter Schools; Collective Bargaining","description":"Requires collective bargaining for charter school matters to be conducted between the exclusive representatives of charter school employees as the employee and the governor, board of education, and representatives elected by charter school governing boards as the employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB678/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=678&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804257,"bill_number":"SB874","title":"Genetically Engineered Seeds and Plant Parts; Prohibition; Open Field","description":"Prohibits the planting of a genetically engineered seed or plant part in an open field. Allows the chairperson of the board of agriculture to grant an exception where such planting is done in a controlled environment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB874/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804259,"bill_number":"HB526","title":"Pain Patient's Bill of Rights; Videotaping","description":"Authorizes patients undergoing a medical procedure under anesthesia to have the procedure videotaped at the patients' expense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB526/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=526&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804261,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"DAGS; Leases; Facility Agreements; Inventory; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DAGS to undertake lease buyback processing under the program of centralized engineering and office leasing services. Requires DAGS to facilitate facility agreements between the State and private investors. Requires DAGS to conduct an inventory of all leases of property to state agencies. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=165&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804262,"bill_number":"SB1104","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Exemption From Works of Art Assessment","description":"Exempts the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from the one per cent transfer of appropriated capital improvement funds to the Works of Art Special Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1104&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804264,"bill_number":"HB523","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Makes a technical amendment to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund mail-order prescription opt-out provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB523/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=523&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804266,"bill_number":"SB1338","title":"Hawaii Health Connector; Large Group Coverage; Transitional Renewal Policies; Notification","description":"Authorizes large group coverage under the Connector. Beginning 10/1/2016, ends authorization to renew or issue transitional renewal policies. Requires notice to group health plans offering COBRA coverage about options for affordable coverage under the Connector. (SB1338 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1338/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1338&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804268,"bill_number":"HB1310","title":"Ocean and Marine Resources; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to ocean and marine resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1310/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1310&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":804269,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"State Ethics Commission Package; Task Force Members; Ethics Code; Disclosure of Financial Interests","description":"Clarifies that all task force members must file an annual disclosure of financial interests and makes those disclosures public records available for inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB448/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=448&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804272,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Agriculture","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB77/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=77&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804273,"bill_number":"SB1281","title":"Emergency Medical Care; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to operate an additional emergency medical services unit in the Moanalua, Aliamanu, Red Hill, Salt Lake, and Foster Village areas. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1281/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1281&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":804274,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Taxation","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB94/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=94&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804277,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Tourism Special Fund; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the rate of the transient accommodations tax (TAT) beginning July 1, 2016. Changes the allocation of TAT revenues to each county. Requires each county to expend moneys received from TAT exclusively to market and promote tourism and tourism-related activities and events within the respective county. Requires each county to report to the legislature annually on its expenditures of the TAT. Allocates a percentage of TAT revenues to the state parks special fund and to the special land and development fund. Requires TAT revenues deposited into the special land and development fund to be expended subject to the mutual agreement of the board of land and natural resources and the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority an in accordance with the Hawaii tourism authority strategic plan. Transfers a portion of the amounts deposited into the special land and development fund to the beach restoration special fund and appropriates those funds as matching funds for the environmental impact statement associated with the planned beach nourishment project at Kapua on the island of Hawaii. Requires the department of land and natural resources and the Hawaii tourism authority to seek additional or supplemental funding from the counties, the federal government, and private entities to accomplish the purposes of this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB534/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=534&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":804278,"bill_number":"HB412","title":"Drug Court; Fifth Circuit; Judiciary; Social Worker V; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent social worker V position in the Kauai drug court program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB412/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=412&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804279,"bill_number":"HB744","title":"Check Cashing; Deferred Deposit Agreements; Interest","description":"Places a cap on the interest that a check casher can charge pursuant to a deferred deposit agreement at 36 per cent per annum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB744/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=744&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804282,"bill_number":"HB926","title":"Health Insurance","description":"Updates Title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to health insurance. (HB926 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB926/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=926&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804283,"bill_number":"HB349","title":"Electronic Smoking Devices; Cigarettes","description":"Regulates electronic smoking devices as cigarettes for purposes such as cigarette and tobacco taxes, smoking restrictions, tobacco products reporting, and tobacco liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB349/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=349&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":804286,"bill_number":"HB399","title":"Measurements; Metric System; Signage","description":"Requires public signs expressing measurements of speed and distance to be expressed in both the United States customary system of weights and measures and the metric system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB399/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=399&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804287,"bill_number":"HB456","title":"County Police Departments; Police Officers; Citizen Complaints; Officer-involved Domestic Violence","description":"Specifies that citizen complaints against a police officer that involve allegations of domestic abuse against a family or household member on the part of the police officer shall not be required to be in writing or sworn to by the complainant. Takes effect on 3/15/2039. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB456/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=456&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804288,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Recycling; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a pilot program to accept for recycling products that are not easily recycled in Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB180/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=180&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":804291,"bill_number":"SB1203","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kakaako Makai; Shoreline Protection; Parkland","description":"Requires the Hawaii community development authority to set aside certain parcels of land in Kakaako makai for shoreline protection and parkland development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1203&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804292,"bill_number":"HB81","title":"Six-Year Program and Financial Plan; Operating Costs for Capital Improvements","description":"Requires that projected operating costs of all capital improvements be included in the six-year program and financial plan. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB81/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=81&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804294,"bill_number":"HB642","title":"General Excise Tax; Exemption; Wet Waste Recyclables","description":"Provides a GET exemption for the first $ in sales of food waste sold for animal consumption. (HB642 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB642/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=642&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804296,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Boards and Commissions; Financial Disclosures; Conflicts of Interest","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to provide a confidential copy of board and commission members' most recent financial disclosures to the governor, all other members of the filer's board or commission, and executive director of the applicable agency. Requires the recipients of the disclosures to maintain the confidentiality of the disclosures. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB476/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=476&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804298,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"DLIR; Workers' Compensation; Coordinated Care Organizations","description":"Authorize groups of health care providers to organize as coordinated care organizations for the provision of medical care, services, and supplies under Hawaii's workers' compensation law. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=170&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804299,"bill_number":"HB294","title":"Elections; Voting by Mail ($)","description":"Establishes an election by mail voting system for all elections beginning with the 2016 primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB294/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=294&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804301,"bill_number":"HB1220","title":"CIP; 7th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 7th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1220/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1220&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804303,"bill_number":"HB845","title":"Office of Language Access; Health Care Interpreter; Department of Health; Interpreter Qualification or Certification System; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a health care interpreter qualification or certification system within the department of health. Establishes the Hawaii board of health care interpreters and authorizes the board to qualify or certify a person as a health care interpreter. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB845/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=845&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":804305,"bill_number":"HB70","title":"Taxation","description":"Short form bill relating to taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB70/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=70&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804307,"bill_number":"HB1259","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Tourism Special Fund","description":"Makes permanent exemptions granted to the HTA from requirements for Comptroller's supervision of accounts, publication of consolidated financial statements, approval of business and accounting forms, and deposit of funds into the tourism special fund. Increases Tourism Special Fund allowance for HTA administrative expenses. (HB1259 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1259/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1259&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":804308,"bill_number":"HB317","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Neighborhood Boards","description":"Amends the definition of \"board\" to exclude neighborhood boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB317/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804311,"bill_number":"HB786","title":"Government Records; Maintenance; Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care; Public Inspection","description":"Requires agencies to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of all government records under its control that are required to be made available for public inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB786/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=786&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":804312,"bill_number":"HB657","title":"Residential Backup Generator Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase residential backup generators. (HB657 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB657/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804313,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Raw Milk; Agriculture; Public Health","description":"Permits the acquisition of raw milk and raw milk products by consumers if certain conditions are met. Requires farms and dairies that produce raw milk or raw milk products to register with the department of health. Permits farms and dairies to set up a location near an improved road to distribute their products to consumers. Prohibits the sale and redistribution of raw milk and raw milk products by a consumer. Allows the department of health to adopt rules that are consistent with rules in states that authorize the production, distribution, and resale of raw milk and raw milk products. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB588/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=588&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804316,"bill_number":"HB337","title":"Public Transit; County Surcharge on State Tax; Grant-in-Aid; Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the sunset date of the county surcharge on state tax. Authorizes the following to provide financing for the city and county of Honolulu's rail transit project: (1) Issuance of general obligation bonds for a grant-in-aid; (2) Issuance by the Hawaii tourism authority for a grant-in-aid, secured and payable by transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the city and county of Honolulu; and (3) An appropriation from the general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB337/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=337&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":804317,"bill_number":"SB1308","title":"Conservation Easement; Turtle Bay Resort; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriate funds to the Hawaii tourism authority to complete the conservation easement in Turtle Bay.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1308/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1308&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":804318,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"HSAC Package; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Amends amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to a percentage of the revenues collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB408/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=408&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804321,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Nuisance Abatement; Gambling Offenses","description":"Specifies that property upon which gambling offenses occur shall constitute nuisances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=108&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804322,"bill_number":"HB328","title":"Public Access Room; Legislative Broadcast Program; Record ($)","description":"Requires the legislative broadcast program to make an audio or audiovisual recording of all public hearings and informational briefings held at the State Capitol, and maintain an archive of the recordings to be made available to the public. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB328/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=328&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":804324,"bill_number":"SB880","title":"Traffic Violations; Traffic Abstracts; Confidentiality; District Courts","description":"Beginning on December 1, 2015, 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\" that occurred more than ten","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB880/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=880&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804326,"bill_number":"HB1305","title":"Personal Account; Privacy; Employment; Social Networking Website","description":"Prohibits employers from requiring, requesting, suggesting, or causing employees and potential employees to grant access to personal account usernames or passwords for a social networking website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1305/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1305&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":804328,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Honolulu Museum of Art; Honolulu Academy of Arts; Grant; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys from the general fund to provide a grant for the Honolulu Museum of Art to fund an architecturally significant building project that will include studio classrooms, an art education knowledge center, and parking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB324/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=324&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":804330,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Firearms; Hunting; Target Shooting; Minimum Age Requirement","description":"Sets a minimum age at which a minor, accompanied by an adult, may use a rifle or shotgun for hunting or target shooting with a hunting license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=195&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804331,"bill_number":"SB1073","title":"Agricultural Tourism; Overnight Accommodations; Bona Fide Farming Operation; Agricultural District","description":"Allows agricultural tourism uses or activities, including certain overnight accommodations, conducted in conjunction with a bona fide farming operation, in the agricultural district. Defines bona fide farming operations. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI, WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1073/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1073&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804333,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes forfeiture of certain ERS benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. (SB133 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=133&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804335,"bill_number":"HB371","title":"Foreclosures; Asset","description":"Prohibits a mortgage creditor from executing on any asset of the debtor beyond the asset that is secured by the mortgage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB371/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=371&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804337,"bill_number":"HB711","title":"Boating Laws; Federal Standards; Model State Boat Act","description":"Conforms boating laws to federal standards by clarifying applicability, prohibiting the use of noncomplying vessels, and clarifying which information may be inspected as public records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB711/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=711&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804338,"bill_number":"HB1504","title":"Electric Utilities; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to study electric utilities, including organizational models and the conversion process. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1504/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1504&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804341,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Navigators and Non-navigator Assistance Personnel; Personal Information; Penalties","description":"Prohibits navigators and non-navigator assistance personnel associated with the Hawaii health insurance exchange from misusing the personal information of consumers. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB357/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=357&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804342,"bill_number":"SB712","title":"Enterprise Zones; Limitation of Incentives","description":"Makes the research, development, sale, production, or processing of genetically engineered agricultural products not for direct human consumption as food ineligible for tax and other incentives granted to certain businesses located in enterprise zones.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB712/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=712&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804343,"bill_number":"HB661","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (5); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the collective bargaining cost items of bargaining unit (5) and for cost adjustments for their excluded counterparts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB661/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=661&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804346,"bill_number":"SB1195","title":"UH; Appropriation; Hawaii Educational Policy Center ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for two full-time time equivalent graduate assistant positions at the Hawaii educational policy center at UH.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1195&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804347,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Strategic Initiatives; Headquarters and Test Facility; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Pacific international space center for exploration systems to purchase its headquarters and test facility and appropriates funds to the Pacific international space center for exploration systems to execute its five strategic initiatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB672/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=672&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804350,"bill_number":"HB1184","title":"Tobacco Regulation; License Fee; Retail Tobacco Permit; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Smoking Cessation Programs","description":"Expands the definition of \"tobacco products\". Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes or tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Specifies that revenue from the license and permit fees shall be used to support smoking cessation programs in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1184&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804351,"bill_number":"HB220","title":"Agriculture; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB220/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=220&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":804352,"bill_number":"SB912","title":"Long-term Care; Inflationary Update; Medicaid Reimbursement","description":"Provides for an annual inflationary adjustment to long-term care facility prospective reimbursement rates for care provided to Medicaid recipients. (SB912 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB912/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=912&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804355,"bill_number":"HB225","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB225/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=225&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":804356,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Solid Waste; Methane Gas","description":"Exempts contracts for the extraction and capture of methane generated from municipal waste from the procurement code. (SB703 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB703/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=703&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804357,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB46/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=46&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804360,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Coffee; Labeling; Geographic or Regional Origins; Percentage of Content Requirement; Hawaii-grown Coffee","description":"Requires a specific listing of the geographic origins of various Hawaii-grown coffees and the geographic or regional origins of the various coffees not grown in Hawaii that are included in a coffee blend to be listed on the front panel of a label. Allows all imported coffees in a blend to be listed in the aggregate as \"imported coffee\". Effective January 1, 2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB594/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=594&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804361,"bill_number":"HB877","title":"Vehicle Tax Exemption; Permanently and Totally Disabled Veterans","description":"Provides an exemption from the vehicle weight tax for one noncommercial vehicle per permanently and totally disabled veteran. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB877/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=877&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804363,"bill_number":"HB1135","title":"Net Energy Metering Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who participate in net energy metering and have unused credits for excess electricity that lapse before the credits can be applied to the taxpayer's utility bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1135&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804365,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Transient Accommodations; Single Family Dwelling","description":"Amends the definition of \"transient accommodations\" to include single family dwellings. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=201&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":804367,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Relating to High Technology; University of Hawaii; Leave","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to extend the current land lease agreement with the high technology development corporation for no less than ten years upon expiration of the current agreement and to maintain identical terms.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB627/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=627&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":804368,"bill_number":"HB585","title":"Electronic Smoking Devices; Regulations; Signage Requirements","description":"Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in places where smoking is prohibited. Updates signage requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB585/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=585&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804371,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Forest Conservation; Access; Emergency Response; Outdoor Recreation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for watershed management projects; fire, natural disaster, and emergency response equipment; and forest and outdoor recreation improvements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB545/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=545&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":804372,"bill_number":"HB291","title":"Judiciary Package; Small Claims Division of the District Court; Jurisdiction","description":"Establishes exclusive jurisdiction of the Small Claims Division of the District Court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less. Expands the Small Claims Division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less. (HB291 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB291/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=291&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804374,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Domestic Violence Fatality Reviews; DOH","description":"Requires the DOH to conduct reviews of domestic violence fatalities, near-deaths, and suicides. Requires the DOH to enter into an MOU to develop procedures for obtaining information relating to near-deaths resulting from intimate partner assaults. Requires reviews to commence within 1 year following the death, near-death, or suicide. Requires information and recommendations from the review process to be compiled for system reform efforts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB386/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=386&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804376,"bill_number":"HB304","title":"Land Use; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB304/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=304&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804377,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Registry of Clean and Sober Homes; Immunity; Liability","description":"Provides immunity from liability to DOH and its employees, agents, and volunteers for operating the clean and sober homes registry. (SB668 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB668/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=668&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804380,"bill_number":"HB442","title":"BOE; Property; Leases","description":"Authorizes the BOE to lease property under the DOE's jurisdiction for purposes relating to agriculture, public utilities, renewable energy, transit, and high technology development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB442/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=442&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804381,"bill_number":"HB1350","title":"CIP; 22nd Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the twenty-second representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1350/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1350&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":804382,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Hooulu Lahui; Appropriation; Grant ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to Hooulu Lahui to complete construction of a community certified kitchen in lower Puna.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1013/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1013&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804385,"bill_number":"HB1333","title":"Parental Consent; Sex Education; Education on Sexually Transmitted Diseases; DOE","description":"Requires the DOE to obtain parental consent prior to a minor student's participation in sex education or classes on sexually transmitted diseases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1333/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1333&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":804386,"bill_number":"SB918","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Board Members","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation board of directors to require that four of the nine voting members shall be public members appointed by the governor and nominated by each county council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB918/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=918&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804387,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Short Form; Post Secondary Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to post secondary education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=115&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804390,"bill_number":"SB1152","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Salaries; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (14); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (14) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining. Effective date January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1152&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804391,"bill_number":"HB342","title":"Liability; County Lifeguards","description":"Makes permanent the limited liability protection for county lifeguards, the employing county, and the State for civil damages resulting from any act or omission of the lifeguard while providing lifeguard services within the lifeguard's scope of employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB342/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=342&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804394,"bill_number":"HB1044","title":"Sexual Assault in the Second Degree; Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree; Sexual Penetration; Sexual Contact; Minor","description":"Amends the offense of sexual assault in the second degree to include a person who knowingly subjects to sexual penetration with a minor at least sixteen years of age and the person is contemporaneously acting in a professional capacity to instruct, advise, or supervise the minor, with certain exceptions. Amends the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree to include a person who engages in or causes sexual contact with a minor at least sixteen years of age and the person is contemporaneously acting in a professional capacity to instruct, advise, or supervise the minor, with certain exceptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 153, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1044/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1044&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804395,"bill_number":"SB1190","title":"Correction Facilities; Planning and Design; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires and appropriate funds for the director of public safety to contract for the planning and preliminary design for a priority correctional facility. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1190&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":804397,"bill_number":"SB1047","title":"Waste-to-energy Power; Sustainable Energy; Waste Management; Clean Energy; Pelatron Q, LLC; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pelatron Q, LLC, with the development of waste-to-energy power plants in Hawaii. (SB1047 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1047/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1047&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804399,"bill_number":"SB1088","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Unused Sick Leave Credit for Public Employees","description":"Changes the formula for crediting unused sick leave to retirement benefits for public employees who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after June 30, 2015. Effective date 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1088/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1088&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804400,"bill_number":"HB1022","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Kakaako Makai; Shoreline Protection; Parkland","description":"Requires the Hawaii community development authority to set aside certain parcels of land in Kakaako makai for shoreline protection and parkland development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1022/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1022&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804402,"bill_number":"HB1076","title":"UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Spouses and Children","description":"Allows UH 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1076/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1076&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804404,"bill_number":"HB149","title":"Legislative Jurisdiction; Concurrent","description":"Cedes concurrent legislative jurisdiction to the United States for certain lands owned by the Navy or its components.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=149&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804406,"bill_number":"HB788","title":"Medical Marijuana; Cultivation; Registration; Rules; Trademarked Product Infusion; Prohibitions","description":"Authorizes the cultivation of medical marijuana. Requires registration with DOH. Requires DOH to adopt rules. Prohibits the infusion of trademarked products with medical marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB788/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=788&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":804407,"bill_number":"HB892","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Increases the current 15-cent allocation to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund and the 15-cent allocation to the Energy Security Special Fund to 40 cents of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on each barrel of petroleum product that is not aviation fuel. Also increases the current 5-cent allocation to the Environmental Response Revolving Fund to 15 cents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB892/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=892&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804410,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Elections; Natural Disasters; Postponement; Absentee Ballots","description":"Clarifies that in the event of a natural disaster, the chief election officer or county clerk in the case of county elections prior to the commencement of the election has the authority to determine whether to postpone or vote by absentee ballot in an election affected by the natural disaster. Authorizes the governor upon commencement of the election and thereafter to determine whether to postpone or vote by absentee ballot in an election affected by the natural disaster unless the governor is a candidate for office in that election. Prohibits the public disclosure of voting results for any ballot contest or question from precincts affected by an election postponement. Chief election officer may withhold election results for precincts that were not affected by the natural disaster. (SB243 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB243/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=243&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804411,"bill_number":"HB439","title":"Conservation Plan; Hawaii One Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture to implement and operate a Hawaii One Program to allow agricultural producer to develop conservation plans online. (HB439 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB439/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=439&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804412,"bill_number":"SB909","title":"Sex Trafficking; Minors; Emergency Care; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of human services to provide emergency care services such as housing, shelter, rehabilitation, education, vocational, medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment to minor sex trafficking victims. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB909/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=909&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804415,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Hazardous Recreational Activity; Immunity of County and State Agencies; Limited Liability of Private Landowners","description":"Grants immunity to county and state agencies and employees from liability for injury arising out of hazardous recreational activities. Specifies hazardous recreational activities from which private landowners have limited liability for damages arising therefrom.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB605/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=605&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804416,"bill_number":"HB841","title":"Marijuana; Legalization; Prohibition; Minors; Zoning","description":"Repeals criminal and civil penalties related to marijuana. Prohibits the furnishing of marijuana to a minor. Allows the cultivation of marijuana on private property. Prohibits counties from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana on private property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB841/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=841&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804419,"bill_number":"HB1043","title":"CIP; 29th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 29th Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1043/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1043&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804420,"bill_number":"HB1469","title":"Conveyance Tax; Special Fund Revenue Distribution Maximums","description":"Caps the distribution of conveyance tax revenue as follows: Caps at $7,600,000 or ten percent, whichever is less, the distribution into the land conservation fund, with any difference to be expended on wildfire prevention, control, and emergency response; caps at fifty percent or an unspecified dollar amount, whichever is less, the distribution into the rental housing trust fund; and caps at $19,000,000 or twentyfive percent, whichever is less, the distribution into the natural area reserve fund, with any difference to be expended on wildfire prevention, control, and emergency response. Repeals on 6/30/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1469/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1469&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804421,"bill_number":"HB1255","title":"Death with Dignity","description":"Allows a terminally ill, competent adult of at least 50 years of age to get lethal dose of medication to end life. Prohibits physicians and others from administering 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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1255/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1255&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":804424,"bill_number":"HB151","title":"Dam and Reservoir Removal; Studies; Board of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Requires the board of land and natural resources to prepare all studies to determine the safe removal or retirement of a dam or reservoir upon the request of a homeowner association or homeowner of property on which a dam or reservoir is situated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=151&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804425,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"High Technology Innovation Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation; Economic Development","description":"Reestablishes the high technology innovation corporation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB634/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=634&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":804427,"bill_number":"HB137","title":"Traffic Violation; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicants","description":"Amends the definition of \"drug\" for OVUII violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=137&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804429,"bill_number":"HB962","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in federal law on controlled substances; amends section 329-20 to add new controlled substances federally scheduled as required under section 329-11.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB962/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=962&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804430,"bill_number":"HB1035","title":"Elections; Automatic Recounts by Hand","description":"Requires automatic recounts by hand of general election votes, the scope of which depends on the margin of victory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1035/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1035&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804432,"bill_number":"HB40","title":"Firearm Registration; Fees","description":"Authorizes the counties to establish fees for processing firearm permits and registrations. Appropriates proceeds from the fees to county police departments. Exempts military personnel on active duty in the State from firearm registration fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB40/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=40&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804434,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"State Corrections Officers; Overtime Compensation","description":"Provides that corrections officers for correctional facilities administered by DPS are eligible for overtime compensation only for work performed in excess of forty hours per week.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB565/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=565&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804436,"bill_number":"HB779","title":"Human Services; Welfare; Financial Assistance Advisory Council","description":"Requests the financial assistance advisory council to assist the department of human services in proposing recommendations to restructure the welfare payment system and report any findings to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB779/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=779&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":804437,"bill_number":"SB884","title":"Genetically Modified Organism; Disclosure","description":"Requires a biotechnology company that sells a genetically modified organism that the company knows or has reason to believe will be used to produce an agricultural commodity to provide written disclosure of possible risks from the use of such an organism; written notice does not waive any liability a biotechnology company may have toward a purchaser.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB884/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=884&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804440,"bill_number":"HB904","title":"Agricultural Tourism; Overnight Accommodations; Bona Fide Farmer","description":"Allows for overnight accommodations for bona fide farming operations. Defines bona fide farming operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB904/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=904&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804441,"bill_number":"HB236","title":"Tourism; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB236/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=236&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":804443,"bill_number":"SB721","title":"Innovative Business Interaction Program; Establishment; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an innovative business interaction program under DBEDT, with the assistance of the Hawaii tourism authority. Increases the transient accommodations tax revenues deposited into the tourism special fund by an amount to be used for the program. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB721/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=721&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804445,"bill_number":"HB659","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (3); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (3) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB659/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=659&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804446,"bill_number":"HB522","title":"Government Operations; Incentive and Service Awards","description":"Makes a technical amendment to the law on incentives and service awards allowed to employees who contribute to the improvement of government services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB522/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=522&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804449,"bill_number":"SB1076","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (14) and its excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2015-2017. (SB1076 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1076/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1076&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804450,"bill_number":"HB1086","title":"Environmental Reorganization; Update LRB Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires LRB to update its 1985 study on environmental reorganization for Hawaii and assess the feasibility of implementing the findings and recommendations of the 1992 department of environmental protection task force. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1086/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1086&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804451,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Collective Bargaining; General Funds","description":"Requires the appropriations of general funds to fund cost items negotiated in collective bargaining agreements or awarded in arbitrations between the bargaining unit and the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=162&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804454,"bill_number":"SB992","title":"Native Hawaiians; Child Welfare; Child Custody; Na Kupuna Tribunal; Working Group","description":"Directs the department of human services to convene a working group to determine how the Na Kupuna Tribunal can best assist the courts, child protective services, and Native Hawaiian children. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/HMS, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB992/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=992&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804455,"bill_number":"HB761","title":"Heavy Trucks; Driving Left-Most Lane; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits heavy trucks from driving in the left-most lane of an interstate freeway except under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB761/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=761&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":804456,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Short Form; Higher Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=114&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804459,"bill_number":"HB1205","title":"Hawaii-grown Food Procurement Task Force; Procurement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii-grown food procurement task force for the purpose of creating recommendations for increasing procurement of food grown in Hawaii by State departments and agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1205&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804460,"bill_number":"HB373","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Amends amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to an unspecified percentage of the revenues collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB373/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=373&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804463,"bill_number":"SB739","title":"Low-speed Electric Bicycle","description":"Amends the definition of bicycle to include low-speed electric bicycles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB739/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=739&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804464,"bill_number":"HB1328","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Motorsports Industry Study; Appropriation","description":"Requires Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study and analyze the feasibility of establishing a motorsports industry and developing a motorsports center in Hawaii, including but not limited to, location, costs of land acquisition, costs of construction and development, projected revenues, and means of financing. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. (HB1328 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1328/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1328&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804466,"bill_number":"HB1171","title":"Road Maintenance; Disputed Roads; Counties","description":"Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance activities. Authorizes State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1171&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804468,"bill_number":"HB537","title":"Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires DOTAX to prepare an annual report on the tax credit's usage for the previous year. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB537/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=537&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804469,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Nonprofit Hospital Corporations","description":"Establishes a process to enable the Hawaii health systems corporation, a regional system, or a combined regional system of two or more regional systems or a facility or service to transition to a new healthcare management system organized under the laws of the State as a nonprofit corporation or public benefit corporation registered to do business in the State. Establishes an advisory committee to assist the governor in reviewing and monitoring the transitioning of the corporation, a regional system, or a combined regional system to a new healthcare management system. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB311/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=311&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804471,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Student Privacy; Consumer Protection","description":"Prohibits an operator of an internet web site, online service, online application, or mobile application from knowingly engaging in targeted advertising to students or their parents or legal guardians, using covered information to create a profile about a K12 student, selling a student's information, or disclosing covered information. Defines \"covered information.\" Authorizes the disclosure of covered information of a student under specified circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=106&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804473,"bill_number":"HB565","title":"Traffic Code; Dangerous Wheels; Prohibited","description":"Defines and prohibits the use of dangerous wheels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB565/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=565&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":804475,"bill_number":"HB282","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds; Mayor Wright Homes ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to leverage funds for the redevelopment of its Mayor Wright Homes property. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching with private or federal funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB282/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=282&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":804476,"bill_number":"SB857","title":"Preaudits of Proposed Payments; Comptroller; Education","description":"Extends the fiscal flexibility and autonomy previously granted to the Department of Education until June 30, 2020, to allow the Department to continue to use its resources in a more cost-effective manner. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB857/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=857&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804479,"bill_number":"HB161","title":"Motor Vehicle; Under the Influence; Habitual Offender","description":"Amends the offense of habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to include operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant after at least one conviction within the previous ten years for habitually operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=161&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804480,"bill_number":"SB1029","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries and Production Centers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Clarifies the right of qualifying patients and primary caregivers to transport medical marijuana. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1029/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1029&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804481,"bill_number":"HB1405","title":"CIP; 31st Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 31st representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1405/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1405&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":804484,"bill_number":"HB1249","title":"Student Safety; Sexual Assault; Violence; Policies","description":"Requires the BOR to adopt policies concerning student safety, sexual assault, and violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1249/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1249&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804485,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Short Form; Higher Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=112&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804488,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Law Enforcement; County Police Departments; Body-Worn Video Cameras; Law Enforcement Vehicle Cameras; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to each county for the purchase of body-worn video cameras and law enforcement vehicle cameras to be used by each county police department; provided that no funds appropriated to a county shall be expended unless matched dollar-for-dollar by the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=199&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804489,"bill_number":"HB496","title":"Family Leave ($)","description":"Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to work with the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on the cost of implementing a family leave insurance program that would allow employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave, including after any leave available pursuant to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act is exhausted, and the effect that the leave may have on the existing temporary disability insurance program and prepare a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study and report. Provides that service workers shall be authorized to earn and carry over up to 80 hours of paid sick leave. Effective 7/1/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB496/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=496&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804490,"bill_number":"HB569","title":"Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances; Intoxicating Liquor","description":"Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for victims of drug or alcohol overdoses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB569/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=569&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":804493,"bill_number":"SB1309","title":"Judiciary; Third Circuit; Hookele; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for equipment, supplies, and salaries for Hookele legal self-help service centers in Hilo and Kona.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1309/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1309&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":804494,"bill_number":"HB1146","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Collective Bargaining Units","description":"Creates seven separate collective bargaining units for employees of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1146&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804496,"bill_number":"HB716","title":"Innovative Business Interaction Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an innovative business interaction program under DBEDT, with the assistance of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Allocates a portion of transient accommodations tax revenues for the program. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 2/19/2025. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB716/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=716&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804498,"bill_number":"HB988","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Transfer of Balances ($)","description":"Repeals various non-general funds and accounts, transfers unencumbered balances to the general fund, and reclassifies selected special funds to revolving funds, as recommended by the auditor in report no. 14-18.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB988/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=988&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804499,"bill_number":"HB838","title":"Water Supply; Fluoridation","description":"Requires the boards of water supply to fluoridate public water systems with 1,000 or more service connections. Requires the Department of Health, with the cooperation of the boards of water supply, to submit a report to the legislature regarding implementation of fluoridating the public water systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB838/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=838&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804501,"bill_number":"SB929","title":"Silver Alert System","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB929/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=929&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":804503,"bill_number":"HB754","title":"Food Service Containers","description":"Prohibits restaurants, food establishments, and food packagers from providing food in polystyrene foam containers beginning 1/1/16. Requires the use of compostable food containers. Authorizes DOH to allow exemptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB754/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=754&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":804505,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Commuter Benefit Program; County Powers; Vanpool","description":"Allows the counties to adopt and offer one or more of three commuter benefit options: a pre-tax program, an employer-paid benefit program, and an employer-provided transit program. Defines terms used within the section. Takes effect on 10/1/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB338/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=338&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804507,"bill_number":"HB663","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Salaries; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (9); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (9) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB663/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=663&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804509,"bill_number":"HB52","title":"Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act; State Financial Assistance; Eligibility","description":"Requires compliance with the Military Selective Service Act to qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education. Provides exceptions. Takes effect on 7/1/2018. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 656).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB52/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=52&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":804510,"bill_number":"SB1239","title":"University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council; Repeal","description":"Reestablishes 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 a constitutional amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution that deletes provisions related to the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1239/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1239&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804512,"bill_number":"HB451","title":"Affirmative Consent; University of Hawaii System","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii to establish and enforce an affirmative consent standard for all policies and protocols relating to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking as a condition of receiving state funds. (HB451 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB451/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=451&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804514,"bill_number":"SB1310","title":"Stormwater Management; Counties; User Fees","description":"Authorizes the counties to establish and charge user fees for stormwater management systems or infrastructure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1310/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1310&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":804515,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Liquor Licenses; Delinquent Taxes; Certificate of Vendor Compliance","description":"Allows those applying for liquor licenses to present a certificate of vendor compliance issued by the state procurement office to establish they do not owe delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB403/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=403&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":804518,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Offenses Against Pregnant Women; Sentencing; Extended Terms of Imprisonment; Abuse of Family or Household Member","description":"Adds to the criteria for mandatory minimum imprisonment terms and extended terms of imprisonment offenses against pregnant women. Establishes that physical abuse against a family or household member who is pregnant is a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB210/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=210&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804519,"bill_number":"HB915","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 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB915/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=915&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804520,"bill_number":"HB1359","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; University of Hawaii; Prevention Awareness Understanding Violence Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for positions for the UH prevention awareness understanding violence program to provide sexual violence and domestic violence prevention education and services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1359/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1359&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":804523,"bill_number":"HB1054","title":"Audiovisual Technology; Videoconferencing; Legislative Hearings; Testimony; Teleconferencing; Hawaii County ($)","description":"Requires the House of Representatives to implement rules for a pilot program to enable the house to receive live oral testimony from the County of Hawaii through audio or audiovisual technology. Requires consultation with the County of Hawaii, the chief information officer, and the Disability and Communication Access Board. Appropriates moneys. (HB1054 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1054/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":804524,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Charter Schools; Charter School Commission; Charter Schools Special Fund; Establishment","description":"Establishes a special fund for the operation of the charter school commission and charter schools. Provides assessment exemptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB252/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=252&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":804525,"bill_number":"HB1058","title":"Airport hangar storage","description":"Replaces criminal penalties for storing materials in airport hangars by individuals engaged in commercial activities at public airports with an appropriate civil penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1058/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":804528,"bill_number":"HB419","title":"General Excise Tax; Food and Medical Services","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption for food after December 31, 2019, and for medical services after December 31, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB419/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=419&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804529,"bill_number":"SB552","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 600,000 or greater.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB552/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=552&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804532,"bill_number":"HB543","title":"Auditor; University of Hawaii; Faculty Workload","description":"Requires the auditor to audit the University of Hawaii's management of faculty workload one year prior to the expiration of UHPA agreements. Requires the auditor to conduct an audit of the University of Hawaii's management of faculty workload and report to the 2016 legislature.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB543/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=543&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804533,"bill_number":"HB611","title":"Digitization; Historic Preservation; DLNR; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the digitization of historic preservation records and positions in the State Historic Preservation Division. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB611/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=611&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804535,"bill_number":"HB958","title":"Cultural and Natural Resources; Civil Enforcement of Resource Violations","description":"Provides alternative civil enforcement options that may be utilized by the Board of Land and Natural Resources in the processing of natural and cultural resource violation cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB958/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=958&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804537,"bill_number":"SB744","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Connector; Plans","description":"Requires a plan offered through the health connector to be at least a gold plan as determined by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB744/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=744&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804539,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Agriculture; Biosecurity Programs; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for its biosecurity programs. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB312/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=312&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804540,"bill_number":"HB575","title":"Condominium; Notice","description":"Requires resident managers, managing agents, and condominium association boards to keep a record of the email addresses of condominium association members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB575/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=575&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":804542,"bill_number":"SB1201","title":"Tax Incentive; Low-income Rental Units","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for a qualified owner or lessor who leases a residential dwelling to a low-income household earning below eighty per cent of the area median income. Requires the director of taxation and Hawaii public housing authority to adopt rules. Requires claims for exemption to be filed with and certified by the Hawaii public housing authority and forwarded to the department of taxation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1201&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804544,"bill_number":"HB240","title":"Enterprise Zones; Seawater Air Conditioning","description":"Expands the types of businesses qualified to receive benefits under the state enterprise zone law to include service businesses that provide air conditioning project services from seawater air conditioning district cooling systems. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB240/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=240&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804545,"bill_number":"SB1184","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1184&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":804548,"bill_number":"HB125","title":"Elections; Recount; Supreme Court; Contests for Cause","description":"Establishes a process for the recounting of ballots in an election. Authorizes that contests for cause challenging an election result may also be based upon unlawful activity or force majeure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=125&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804549,"bill_number":"HB453","title":"Psychologist Continuing Education; Ethics; Domestic Violence","description":"Amends the continuing education requirement for psychologists to include at least three credit hours of ethics training and at least two credit hours of domestic violence training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB453/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=453&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":804552,"bill_number":"HB1077","title":"Truth-in-Advertising; License; Locally Produced","description":"Requires farmers' market operators to procure a license to ensure that greater than 50 per cent of vendors in farmers' markets primarily sell food, farm produce, or flowers prepared, grown, or produced in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1077/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1077&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804553,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Sunshine Law; Legislative Requirements","description":"Requires the legislature to follow fundamental principles of the sunshine law, including: conducting public hearings on proposed legislative rules; requiring a majority vote to suspend legislative rules; giving a seventy-two hour public notice for public hearings; requiring proposed amendments on a bill to be germane to the text to be amended; requiring correspondence on measures to be considered testimony; and requiring the posting, on the order of the day, of items to be voted on during floor sessions by a house, including votes to agree to amendments made by the other house.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB624/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=624&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804554,"bill_number":"HB796","title":"Insurance; Reimbursement for Benefits; Recoupment","description":"Requires an entity to send written notice to a health care provider at least thirty calendar days prior to initiating any recoupment or offset demand efforts. Prohibits an entity from initiating any recoupment or offset efforts more than twelve months after an initial claim payment was received by a health care provider, with specific exceptions. (HB796 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB796/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=796&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804557,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Health; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=120&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804558,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Diamond Head Seawall; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $3,000,000 to the department of land and natural resources for planning, design, and construction costs associated with assessing, repairing, and maintaining the Diamond Head seawall.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB10/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=10&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804559,"bill_number":"SB1284","title":"Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1284/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1284&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":804562,"bill_number":"HB223","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB223/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=223&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":804563,"bill_number":"SB1311","title":"Licensed Behavior Analyst; Practitioner; Direct Support Worker; Psychologist; Healthcare Professional","description":"Exempts a licensed or credentialed practitioner practicing within the practitioner's own recognized scope of practice from licensure and certification requirements. Temporarily exempts from the licensing requirements for the practice of behavior analysis, direct support workers who provide autism treatment services pursuant to an Individualized Education Plan. Requires the Department of Education to report to the Legislature on implementing measures to comply with the licensure and certification requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 107, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1311/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1311&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":804565,"bill_number":"HB1083","title":"Candidate Committee Reporting Deadlines","description":"Requires additional candidate committee reporting deadlines for candidates for election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1083/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1083&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":804567,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Resisting Arrest in the First Degree","description":"Creates the offense of resisting arrest in the first degree as a class C felony. Amends the existing resisting arrest offense to resisting arrest in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB640/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=640&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804568,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Campaign Spending; Partial Public Financing; Expenditure Limits; Matching Qualifying Contributions; Hawaii Campaign Election Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the partial public financing laws to amend the maximum amount of public funds available in each election to a candidate for the office of state senator, state representative, or prosecuting attorney to not exceed 50 per cent of the established expenditure limit for each election; and increase the matching contribution amount from the State from $1 for each $1 of qualifying contributions to an unspecified amount for each $1 of qualifying contributions in excess of the minimum qualifying contribution amounts. Makes an appropriation to increase funds available to candidates participating in the partial public funding program. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB363/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=363&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804570,"bill_number":"HB1380","title":"Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the administration and operation of the aha moku advisory committee and for community outreach.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1380/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1380&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":804572,"bill_number":"HB171","title":"Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2015-2016 to be deposited into the hurricane reserve trust fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=171&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804574,"bill_number":"SB1317","title":"Excise Tax; Wholesale Sales; Disbursement; Counties; Department of Education","description":"Increases the excise tax levied on wholesale sales from 0.5 per cent to 1.0 per cent for calendar years 2016 and 2017. Requires that in calendar years 2016 and 2017, 50 per cent of the tax revenue increase from 2015 to 2016 and 2015 to 2017 be equally disbursed to each of the four counties for infrastructure development and 50 percent be disbursed to the department of education for public school expenses, not including personnel salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1317/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1317&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804576,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Campaign Finance; Supplemental Reports; Special Session; Legislators","description":"Requires legislators who received contributions during a special session convened by their respective legislative house to file a supplemental report within thirty days of the conclusion of the special session if the next regularly scheduled report is due more than ninety calendar days after conclusion of that special session. (SB657 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB657/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=657&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804578,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Electric Vehicle Parking Requirement; Penalty","description":"Establishes fines beginning 1/1/2016 for owners of parking facilities with at least one hundred parking spaces that do not provide at least one parking space equipped with a charging system exclusively for electric vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB99/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=99&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804579,"bill_number":"SB746","title":"Hawaii Cybersecurity, Economic, Education, and Infrastructure Security Coordinator; Secretary; Civil Service Exempt; Appropriation ($)","description":"Exempts the Hawaii cybersecurity, economic, education, and infrastructure security coordinator from civil service. Establishes one secretary position. Appropriates funds for the coordinator and hiring of the secretary. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB746/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=746&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804581,"bill_number":"SB1194","title":"State Ethics Commission; Lobbyist Statements; Online Access","description":"Requires the electronic filing of lobbyist disclosure statements. Requires that the filed statements be posted online. (SB1194 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1194&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804583,"bill_number":"HB867","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Basalt Rebar Initiative; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to support the Pacific international space center for exploration systems' basalt rebar initiative, including construction of a basalt rebar plant and engineering assessments of the manufactured basalt rebar. (HB867 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB867/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=867&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804584,"bill_number":"SB1304","title":"Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit of twenty-five per cent of the total cost, including installation, of an automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire sprinkler system in any new detached one- or two-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on June 30, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1304/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1304&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":804587,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Campaign Spending; Partial Public Financing; Expenditure Limits; Matching Qualifying Contributions; Hawaii Campaign Election Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the partial public financing laws to amend the maximum amount of public funds available in each election to a candidate for the office of governor, lieutenant governor, or mayor to not exceed 50 per cent of the established expenditure limit for each election; and increase the matching contribution amount from the State from $1 for each $1 of qualifying contributions to $2 for each $1 of qualifying contributions in excess of the minimum qualifying contribution amounts. Makes an appropriation to increase funds available to candidates participating in the partial public funding program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB602/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=602&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804588,"bill_number":"HB1152","title":"Drugs; Use of Intoxicants While Operating a Vehicle","description":"Includes any substance that can impair a person's ability to operate a vehicle in the definition of \"drug\" for purposes of defining the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1152&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":804589,"bill_number":"HB1203","title":"Marijuana; County Authorization to Legalize","description":"Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize marijuana possession, sale, and use, for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties that have adopted ordinances legalizing marijuana and adopted administrative rules to regulate marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1203&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804592,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Health; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=121&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804593,"bill_number":"HB908","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 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB908/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=908&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804596,"bill_number":"HB745","title":"Fiduciary; Digital Assets","description":"Gives various types of fiduciaries access to the digital assets of the principal. (HB745 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB745/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=745&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804597,"bill_number":"HB876","title":"Smoking; Coastal Area","description":"Prohibits smoking in all public coastal areas of the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB876/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=876&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":804598,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Revenue","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB91/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=91&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804601,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Residential Real Property; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Fees; Documents","description":"Restricts management fees to an amount that reflects a reasonable value for services rendered. Requires that condominium property managers, associations of apartment owners, and planned community associations make association documents available to owners under reasonable terms, including through a property management company's or association's website, if one exists, and for reasonable costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB687/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=687&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804602,"bill_number":"HB953","title":"Wage and Hour Law; Minimum Compensation Exemption","description":"Increases the amount of guaranteed monthly compensation required to exempt an individual from minimum wage, overtime, and record keeping requirements under the Hawaii Wage and Hour Law. (HB953 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"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) McKelvey excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB953/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=953&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804604,"bill_number":"HB719","title":"General Obligation Bonds; CIP; Lahaina Flood Control Project ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for the Lahaina Flood Control Project. Requires the appropriation to be matched by county funds. (HB719 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB719/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=719&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804606,"bill_number":"HB886","title":"Income Tax; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit; Low-income Household Renters Credit; Taxation","description":"Extends the high-earner income tax brackets established pursuant to Act 60, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009 by an additional five years. Raises the income tax credits provided to low-income households by the refundable food/excise tax credit and low-income household renters credit. Amends gross income thresholds for households qualifying for the low-income household renters credit. (HB886 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB886/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=886&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804608,"bill_number":"HB1246","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Payments to Redemption Centers","description":"Requires the DOH to pay recycling redemption centers based upon only the weight of containers the redemption centers submit for recycling and not the numbers of containers the redemption centers report were redeemed by consumers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1246/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804609,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Short Form; University of Hawaii Cancer Center","description":"Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii cancer center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=110&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804611,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Public Transit; County Surcharge on State Tax","description":"Reauthorizes the counties' authority to establish a county surcharge on state tax for a limited time period, with the surcharge to be effective from 1/1/2017 to 12/31/2027, if adopted. Allows counties that have already established a county surcharge on state tax to extend the surcharge on state tax to 12/31/2027. Requires the board of directors of the transit agency constructing the locally preferred alternative for a mass transit project to conduct audits, submit annual reports to the governor and the legislature, and conduct public hearings and take testimony on the audits and reports. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB19/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=19&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":804613,"bill_number":"HB440","title":"Forest Conservation and Access; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to DLNR for land and natural resource projects related to watershed management plans; equipment for fire, natural disaster, and emergency response; and forest and outdoor recreation improvement. Effective 07/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB440/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=440&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804614,"bill_number":"SB1074","title":"State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the office of planning to review and propose updates to the State Planning Act and submit a written report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. (SB1074 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1074/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1074&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804617,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Beach Restoration and Conservation Plan; Beach Restoration and Conservation Special Fund; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Tourism Authority","description":"Incorporates beach land conservation under the general powers of the board of land and natural resources. Expands the department of land and natural resources' beach restoration plans to include beach conservation plans. Requires beach restoration plans to include, where appropriate, county participation and the formation of private-public partnerships. Allows the department of land and natural resources to include studies about the effect of sea level rise and other coastal engineering studies when developing beach conservation plans that involve more than the nourishment of beaches with sand. Renames the \"beach restoration special fund\" as the \"beach restoration and conservation special fund\". Permits proceeds from the lease of public lands for an existing shoreline structure, matching funds to carry out a beach restoration and conservation plans, from private individuals or organizations, and transient accommodations tax revenues to be deposited into the beach restoration and conservation special fund. Allows moneys from the beach restoration and conservation special fund to be used for conservation projects and all things necessary, useful, and convenient in connection with the restoration and conservation of beach lands. Allocates $3,000,000 of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund to be expended in accordance with the long-range strategic plan for tourism. Allocates an annual amount of $3,000,000 of transient accommodations tax revenues to the beach restoration and conservation special fund and requires the fund to maintain a balance of $7,000,000 once that balance is achieved. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB617/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=617&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804618,"bill_number":"HB465","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Historic Property; Definition; Inventory of Historic Buildings","description":"Includes only buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas, or sites that are significant in Hawaii's history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture in the definition of \"historic property\". Requires the department of land and natural resources to provide the counties with a list that identifies the types of projects that have no potential to affect a historic property and the types of properties likely to be eligible for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places; develop a plan for completing a comprehensive inventory of historic buildings in the State; and submit a plan, together with a proposed budget, to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB465/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=465&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804621,"bill_number":"HB320","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax","description":"Repeals deadline for counties electing to establish a county surcharge on state tax to pass an ordinance to enact the surcharge. Increases maximum rate of surcharge from 0.5% to 1%. Allows counties with a population of 500,000 or less to use proceeds without restriction. Makes permanent the counties' authority to establish a surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB320/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=320&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804622,"bill_number":"HB1253","title":"Long-term Care; Long-term Care Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a long-term care surcharge on state tax to pay for claims for defined benefits under the long-term care financing program. Makes an appropriation to the department of taxation for costs of implementation and collection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1253/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1253&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":804623,"bill_number":"HB1117","title":"Community Health Care Facilities and Case Managers; Department of Health Late Payments; Interest","description":"Requires the Department of Health to pay interest on late payments to community health care facilities and case managers, and report back to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1117&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":804626,"bill_number":"HB369","title":"Open Government; Access to Records; Public Participation","description":"Broadens the policies regarding public access to meetings of public agencies to include greater public participation, input, and access to documents, reports, recordings, and proposals under consideration at meetings, with certain limitations. (HB369 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB369/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=369&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":804627,"bill_number":"HB1428","title":"Hawaii Correctional Industries; Inmate Services; Exempt Civil Service","description":"Specifies that inmate services shall not directly or indirectly result in layoffs, reduction in force, job elimination, displacement, replacement, furloughs, contracting out of, or result in the failure to fund exempt civil service positions under section 76-16, HRS, any other provision of law, or bargaining unit positions covered by chapter 89, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1428/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1428&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804628,"bill_number":"HB846","title":"Office of Language Access; Language Access Resource Center; Multilingual Website Pilot Project; Interpretation and Translation Service; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to further develop the language access resource center and multilingual website pilot project. Authorizes the hire of necessary personnel to staff the resource center and administer the multilingual website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB846/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=846&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":804631,"bill_number":"SB802","title":"Smoking; Condominiums; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Prohibition by Rule; Electronic Smoking Device","description":"Allows the boards of directors of condominiums and cooperative housing corporations to adopt rules prohibiting smoking, including but not limited to electronic smoking devices, in common elements, limited common elements, and on lanais. (SB802 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB802/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=802&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804632,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Condominiums; Common Elements; Management","description":"Redefines \"common elements\" and \"limited common elements\". Makes statutory definitions of \"common elements\" and \"limited common elements\" supersede the necessity of restating the declaration and bylaws. Requires a vote or written consent of the owners, rather than the board of directors, when restating the declaration and bylaws. Limits the board of directors to requiring the submission of affidavits only once, when owners request certain association documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB335/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=335&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":804634,"bill_number":"SB1103","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund ($)","description":"Amends Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, as amended by Act 142, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, and as amended by Act 124, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to continue the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program by extending the sunset date of the Act, updating the referral dates in the statute, and appropriating funding out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2015-2016. Effective June 29, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1103&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804636,"bill_number":"SB787","title":"Health Insurance; Infertility Procedure Coverage; Auditor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the auditor to conduct a study on the effects of requiring insurers to cover infertility procedures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB787/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=787&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804637,"bill_number":"HB350","title":"CIP; 33rd, 34th, and 35th Representative Districts ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 33rd, 34th, and 35th representative districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB350/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=350&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804640,"bill_number":"HB1016","title":"Housing Vouchers; Classroom Teachers","description":"Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a housing voucher program for full-time classroom teachers employed by the Department of Education, including classroom teachers at public charter schools in the State. (HB1016 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1016/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1016&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":804641,"bill_number":"HB1102","title":"Department of Taxation; Tax Collection; Study","description":"Requires DOTAX to conduct a study on modernizing the state tax collection system and submit a report to the legislature. (HB1102 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1102&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":804643,"bill_number":"SB1041","title":"Haleakala National Park; Special License Plates","description":"Authorizes Haleakala National Park special license plates and provides that any owner of a passenger motor vehicle, who is a resident of the State, upon application, may be issued a Haleakala National Park special license plate for the owner's passenger motor vehicle to observe the importance of Haleakala National Park in Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1041/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1041&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804645,"bill_number":"SB1097","title":"Consumer Advocate; Public Utilities Commission; Violations; Regulatory Proceedings","description":"Clarifies section 269-15(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, so that the Public Utilities Commission may order the Consumer Advocate, rather than the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to appear in regulatory proceedings initiated by the Commission to enforce chapter 269, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and related requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1097/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1097&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804647,"bill_number":"SB821","title":"School Teacher Tax Credit; School Expenses","description":"Authorizes a state income tax credit up to $500 for certain expenses paid or incurred by school teachers, special education teachers, school librarians, and counselors for supplementary materials used in the classroom. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/15. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB821/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=821&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804648,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Hawaii Drug Take-back and Education Initiative Program; Narcotics Enforcement and Prescription Drug Monitoring Advisory Committee","description":"Establishes the Hawaii drug take-back and education initiative to coordinate and increase the safe return and disposal of drugs and the narcotics enforcement and prescription drug monitoring advisory committee to advise the department of public safety narcotics enforcement division. (SB303 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB303/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=303&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804650,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Retention of Biological Evidence","description":"Amends the guidelines and limitations for the post-conviction retention of biological evidence by evidence custodians. Establishes a process for judicial supervision of early disposal of biological evidence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB571/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=571&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804652,"bill_number":"SB945","title":"Relating to Privacy","description":"Right of victims of medical identity related fraud to access medical records free of charge.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB945/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=945&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":804653,"bill_number":"HB147","title":"Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification","description":"Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Establishes jury instructions when the court determines that the eyewitness identification is admissible. Requires the attorney general to establish procedures for the implementation of uniform statewide eyewitness identification procedures. Requires county police departments to develop and administer to law enforcement officers and recruits training programs regarding the eyewitness identification practices and procedures. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=147&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804656,"bill_number":"HB94","title":"Public Access; Beachfront Real Property; Written Disclosure","description":"Requires a seller to disclose in writing to a buyer the existence, if any, of public access that burdens the beachfront real property being sold.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB94/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=94&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804657,"bill_number":"HB1178","title":"CIP; 21st Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 21st representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1178&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":804658,"bill_number":"SB758","title":"Civil Actions; Service of Process; Service by Publication; Newspaper; Website","description":"Specifies that the method of service of process for all civil cases under chapter 634, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when personal service is unsuccessful, shall include publication in a newspaper of general circulation three times or publication on the website of the department of the attorney general together with publication in a newspaper of general circulation at least once. Defines general circulation. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB758/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=758&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804661,"bill_number":"HB1488","title":"CIP; 12th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 12th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1488/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1488&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":804662,"bill_number":"HB152","title":"Real Property; Partition; Heirs Property","description":"Adopts Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. Establishes procedures and remedies for use in actions for partition of real property involving heirs property (real property held in tenancy in common that meets certain requirements). (HB152 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=152&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804665,"bill_number":"SB1199","title":"Agricultural Theft Pilot Project ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year agricultural theft pilot project to investigate the effectiveness of a dedicated enforcement officer focused specifically on prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1199&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804666,"bill_number":"HB1107","title":"Bookmobile; Big Island; Educational Materials; Hawaii State Public Library System; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment and maintenance of a bookmobile that shall serve the rural areas of the island of Hawaii. (HB1107 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1107&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804667,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Restroom Maintenance System; Public Restroom Asset Management System; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to implement a public restroom maintenance system that includes restrooms located in areas under the jurisdiction of the department. Requires the department to establish an asset management system for public restrooms within the public restroom maintenance system. Makes an appropriation to the DLNR to establish and maintain the public restroom maintenance system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB503/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=503&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":804670,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Hazardous Recreational Activity; State Agencies; Liability; Limitation on Damages","description":"Grants immunity to state agencies and employees of the State from liability for injury or damage to persons or property arising out of hazardous recreational activities; and establishes limitations on damages when a state agency and employee of the State are liable due to failure to guard or warn of a known dangerous condition, permission to participate in the hazardous recreational activity was granted for a fee, State was negligent in construction or maintenance of structures or equipment used in the hazardous recreational activity, participation or observation of a hazardous recreational activity was promoted recklessly or with gross negligence, or there was an act of gross negligence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=146&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804671,"bill_number":"HB855","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Penalties","description":"Clarifies that vocational rehabilitation providers are subject to penalties for noncompliance with workers' compensation requirements. (HB855 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB855/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=855&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804673,"bill_number":"HB323","title":"State Disaster Declaration; Military Force Reduction, Relocation, or Mobilization; Loans; Appropriations ($)","description":"Authorizes loans from the State Disaster Revolving Loan Fund when the Governor declares a disaster due to a military force reduction, relocation, or mobilization. Allows DBEDT to adopt interim rules relating to disaster loans. Establishes a program manager position for the disaster loan program. (HB323 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB323/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=323&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":804675,"bill_number":"HB1063","title":"Emergency Medical Care; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to operate an additional emergency medical services unit in the Moanalua, Aliamanu, Red Hill, Salt Lake, and Foster Village areas. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1063/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":804677,"bill_number":"SB1246","title":"Transient Accommodations, Time Share, Hotel, and Motel Exemption","description":"Amends Act 326, SLH 2012, to exclude resort time share vacation plans, resort time share vacation interests, and transient occupancy on a day-to-day basis in a hotel or motel from provisions governing transient accommodations and local contacts, relevant information, and advertisements. Postpones the repeal date of Act 326.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1246/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1246&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":804678,"bill_number":"HB414","title":"Appropriation; Grants-in-Aid; County of Kauai; Office of the Prosecuting Attorney ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the County of Kauai, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit and Victim Witness Assistance Program. (HB414 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB414/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=414&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804680,"bill_number":"HB347","title":"Chiropractic Care; Med-QUEST; Medicaid ($)","description":"Requires Med-QUEST and Medicaid coverage for chiropractic care, limited to 24 visits per calendar year. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB347/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=347&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":804682,"bill_number":"SB997","title":"Lobbyists; Training Course; State Ethics Commission","description":"Requires all registered lobbyists to attend an annual two hour training course administered by the state ethics commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB997/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=997&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804684,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Violations","description":"Removes the \"wilfulness\" requirement from violations relating to the failure to file statements or the filing of false statements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB445/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=445&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804686,"bill_number":"SB770","title":"Farrington Highway Realignment; Makaha; Department of Transportation; Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for planning and construction for the realignment of Farrington highway mauka of the Makaha beach area of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB770/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=770&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804687,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Strokes; Coalition; Database","description":"Establishes a stroke coalition and a stroke database in the DOH. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB51/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=51&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804690,"bill_number":"HB1139","title":"CIP; 20th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 20th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1139&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804691,"bill_number":"HB162","title":"Drugs; Promoting; Offense","description":"Expands the offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the first degree to include possessing one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures, or substances of fifty or more capsules, tablets, ampules, dosage units or syrettes containing one or more dangerous drugs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=162&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804692,"bill_number":"HB1454","title":"Manufacturing; Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015. Sunsets January 1, 2023. (HB1454 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1454/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1454&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804695,"bill_number":"HB288","title":"Judiciary Package; Internet Posting of Personal Information","description":"Regulates internet posting of sitting, full-time justices' or judges' home addresses and personal telephone and cellular phone numbers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB288/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=288&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804696,"bill_number":"HB62","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB62/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=62&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":804697,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Weed and Seed Strategy; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a permanent weed and seed strategy within the department of labor and industrial relations, office of community services. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=198&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804700,"bill_number":"HB1013","title":"Right to Try Act; Experimental Treatments","description":"Establishes the Right to Try Act. Authorizes manufacturers to make investigational drugs, biological products, or devices available to terminally ill patients who have given written, informed consent. Exempts from liability and sanctions, persons who are involved in a patient's participation in experimental treatments for a terminal illness. (HB1013 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1013/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1013&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804701,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Economic Diversification; Agriculture; Farmer; Tax Exclusion","description":"Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $50,000 of income earned by farmers whose annual gross income is $200,000 or less. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB224/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=224&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804703,"bill_number":"HB1042","title":"Important Agricultural Lands; Counties; Grants-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for grants-in-aid to the counties for identifying and mapping important agricultural lands, preparing the final submission package to the land use commission, and assistance with exploring county incentives for important agricultural lands. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1042/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1042&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":804705,"bill_number":"SB1236","title":"Procurement; Small Business Office; Hawaii Small Business Program","description":"Establishes the small business office to administer the state small business program. Establishes the state small business program and transfers certain duties of the chief procurement officer to the small business office, which under the state small business program may, among other things, train and assist small businesses in doing business in the State, encourage procurement from small businesses, and establish a goal of awarding twenty per cent of the State's annual purchasing expenditures to small businesses. Requires the small business regulatory review board to adopt rules to define \"small business\", establish set-asides for small businesses, and encourage the use of small businesses as subcontractors for large government contracts. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1236/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1236&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":804706,"bill_number":"HB1372","title":"Public Utility; Agricultural Activities; Working Group","description":"Requires the DOA to establish a working group to study the feasibility of excluding any person who provides water solely to agricultural activities from the definition of \"public utility\" as used in chapter 269, HRS. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1372/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":804709,"bill_number":"HB653","title":"Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examination; Settlement Agreement","description":"Requires workers' compensation settlement agreements to be paid within 14 days. Requires that a request for an independent medical examination be approved or denied by the director of labor and industrial relations within 14 days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB653/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=653&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804710,"bill_number":"HB1189","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1189&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":804712,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; General Obligation Bonds; Acquisition of Agricultural Lands ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund the acquisition of agricultural lands in Waialua, Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB329/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=329&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":804714,"bill_number":"HB590","title":"Health; Maternal Mortality ($)","description":"Establishes a maternal mortality review panel in the DOH to conduct comprehensive, multidisciplinary reviews of maternal mortality in the State. Appropriates moneys for the panel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB590/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=590&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804716,"bill_number":"HB1243","title":"Power Generation; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Sunset; Repeal","description":"Extends the sunset provision relating to the tax on naphtha fuel sold for use in a power generating facility for an additional three years. (HB1243 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1243/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1243&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804717,"bill_number":"HB182","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Violations","description":"Provides for an administrative fine for a failure to file a statement or report, or the negligent filing of a false statement that are required by chapter 97. (HD182 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"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) McKelvey excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=182&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804720,"bill_number":"HB1248","title":"Parental Rights; Rape; Sexual Assault","description":"Mandates instead of permits a family court to terminate the parental rights to any child of a natural parent if the natural parent is convicted of rape or sexual assault and that rape or sexual assault resulted in the conception of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1248/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1248&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804721,"bill_number":"HB273","title":"Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; Interest and Other Earnings","description":"Requires the interest and other moneys earned on the principal of the hurricane reserve trust fund to be deposited into the trust fund instead of being diverted to the general fund. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB273/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=273&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804722,"bill_number":"HB798","title":"Public Schools; Early Childhood Education; Junior Kindergarten; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes junior kindergartens to provide schooling for children who turn five between August 1 and January 1 of a given school year, and would otherwise be required to wait until after their fifth birthday to enroll in kindergarten. Requires the department of education to create a strategic plan for implementation of junior kindergarten programs and report findings to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the reinstatement of junior kindergarten programs in schools where the programs were administered prior to 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB798/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=798&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":804725,"bill_number":"SB1285","title":"Water; Public Trust Uses; Counties; Audit","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct an audit to determine how each county board or department of water supply is fulfilling its duty to protect public trust uses of water in its planning and decision making.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1285/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1285&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":804726,"bill_number":"SB852","title":"Department of Education; Student Transportation Services ($)","description":"Provides an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2014-2015 for student transportation services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB852/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=852&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804729,"bill_number":"HB1318","title":"Conveyance Tax; Non-occupant Property Owner","description":"Assesses conveyance tax surcharge on residential property sold by a non-occupant owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1318/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1318&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":804730,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"State Budget ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB366/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=366&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804731,"bill_number":"HB825","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Establishes licensing requirements and enforcement provisions for transient vacation rentals to be administered by the department of commerce and consumer affairs. (HB825 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB825/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=825&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804734,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Attorney Qualifications; Disciplinary Board","description":"Establishes that there is no requirement for an attorney to join any association or organization of lawyers to maintain a law license in this State. Authorizes a disciplinary body authorized by the supreme court, rather than a bar association, and maintain actions for the unauthorized practice of law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804735,"bill_number":"HB1200","title":"Board of Education; Student Member; Voting","description":"Extends voting rights to a student member of the Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1200&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":804736,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Soil and Water Conservation Districts; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of land and natural resources for the operational expenses and staffing costs of the Hawaii association of conservation districts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB313/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=313&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804739,"bill_number":"HB499","title":"Public Works Projects; Contracts; Prevailing Wages","description":"Increases from $2,000 to $5,000 the cost threshold of a public works contract that requires a contractor to pay prevailing wages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB499/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=499&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804740,"bill_number":"HB459","title":"Comprehensive Sex Education","description":"Specifies additional elements in Hawaii's existing sexuality health education law, including additional criteria regarding implementation of sexuality health education instruction. Requires the Department of Education to provide certain types of information to the public and parents. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB459/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=459&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804742,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Domestic Abuse; Department of Human Services; Family Court; Report","description":"Removes certain unnecessary and redundant reporting responsibilities of the family courts and the Department of Human Services in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB390/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=390&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804744,"bill_number":"SB1260","title":"Department of Health; Advance Disposal Fee Glass; Deposit Beverage Container Glass; Recycling; Audit Recommendations; Report","description":"Mandates the recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor to the Department of Health regarding advance disposal fee glass containers and glass recycling. Requires the Department of Health to report on its implementation of the recommendations to the Legislature. (SB1260 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1260/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1260&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804746,"bill_number":"SB1192","title":"Foreclosures; Asset","description":"Prohibits a mortgage creditor from executing on any asset of the debtor beyond the asset that is secured by the mortgage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1192&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804747,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Health","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB52/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=52&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804749,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"HSAC Package; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Primary Care Training Program; Hilo Medical Center ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii health systems corporation primary care training program at Hilo medical center. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB406/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=406&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804751,"bill_number":"SB1102","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund ($)","description":"Amend Act 217, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, as amended by Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013 and Act 123, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to continue the Hospital Sustainability Program by extending the sunset date of the Act, updating the referral dates in the statute, and to revise the funding amount for the hospital sustainability program for fiscal year 2015-2016. Effective June 29, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1102&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804753,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Judiciary; Community Mediation Centers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the judiciary to enter into contracts with community mediation centers for mediation services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB295/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=295&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804755,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Electric Bicycles","description":"Defines and regulates electric bicycles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB417/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=417&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804756,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Elections; Recount; Supreme Court; Contests for Cause","description":"Establishes a process for the recounting of ballots cast in a contest. Authorizes that contests for cause challenging a contest result may also be based upon unlawful activity or force majeure. (SB364 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB364/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=364&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804759,"bill_number":"HB415","title":"Transportation; Ferry System ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to conduct any necessary environmental impact statements for the establishment of the Hawaii state ferry system. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB415/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=415&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804760,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Condominium Conversions; Condominium Hotel","description":"Requires a condominium hotel developer's public report to disclose past years' general excise taxes and transient accommodations taxes for converted condominium hotels. Requires that each condominium hotel operator file an annual report with the real estate commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB541/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=541&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":804761,"bill_number":"HB441","title":"Construction; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the infrastructure capacity construction loan revolving fund to provide loans to counties, state agencies, or private developers for infrastructure improvements. Appropriates funds for the administration and implementation of the infrastructure capacity construction loan revolving fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB441/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=441&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804764,"bill_number":"SB1186","title":"Personal Information; Security Breach; Notification","description":"Expands definition of \"personal information\" and establishes or amends the timeline by which a business or government agency must notify persons affected by a security breach of personal information. Specifies additional information required in notification following certain security breaches. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1186&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":804765,"bill_number":"HB298","title":"Economic Development and Business; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB298/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=298&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":804766,"bill_number":"SB794","title":"Insurance; Reimbursement for Benefits; Recoupment","description":"Requires an entity to send written notice to a health care provider at least thirty calendar days prior to initiating any recoupment or offset demand efforts. Prohibits an entity from initiating any recoupment or offset efforts more than twelve months after an initial claim payment was received by a health care provider, with specific exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB794/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804769,"bill_number":"HB1237","title":"Office of Health Care Assurance; Business Transformation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to modernize the office of health care assurance's business processes, including the implementation of a robust management information system, computer-based survey processes, adequate data capture and report generation, and streamlined business transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1237/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1237&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":804770,"bill_number":"HB805","title":"Veterans Disability Benefits; Attachment; Exemption","description":"Exempts federal veterans' disability benefits from claims of creditors and attachment, levy, and seizure to enforce a court judgment, except in certain child and spousal support cases. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB805/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=805&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":804773,"bill_number":"HB1254","title":"HHSC; DOH","description":"Repeals HHSC. Reestablishes the division of community hospitals under DOH.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1254/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1254&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":804774,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Address Confidentiality Program; Address Confidentiality Program Surcharge Fund; Crime Victim Compensation Commission","description":"Establishes the address confidentiality program to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault relocate and keep their addresses confidential. Creates the Address Confidentiality Program Surcharge Fund. Requires the Crime Victim Compensation Commission to report back to the Legislature. (SB384 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB384/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=384&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804776,"bill_number":"HB23","title":"Short Form; Government","description":"Short form bill relating to government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB23/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=23&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804778,"bill_number":"SB633","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB633/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=633&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":804779,"bill_number":"HB1377","title":"Keiki Caucus; Child Health; Early Intervention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to develop the specifications and pricing, as well as an implementation plan, for a web-based data system in the early intervention section of the Department of Health. Makes an appropriation for operating expenses and to establish one permanent coordinator position in the Children with Special Health Needs Branch of the Department of Health to improve developmental, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for children from birth to age five. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1377/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1377&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":804781,"bill_number":"HB1219","title":"Commissioners of Deeds; Rules; Fees; Administrative Fines; Commissioner of Deeds Revolving Fund; Office of the Lieutenant Governor","description":"Clarifies the lieutenant governor's rulemaking authority; authorizes the lieutenant governor to assess and collect fees and administrative fines; establishes a revolving fund into which the fees and administrative fines are to be deposited; clarifies that the lieutenant governor is responsible for the commissioners of deeds program; and increases the surety bond requirement from $1,000 to $10,000. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1219/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1219&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804783,"bill_number":"HB812","title":"Street Lights; Energy Efficiency ($)","description":"Requires that new and retrofitted street lights on state highways and roads be energy efficient. Requires that a portion of existing street lights be retrofitted with energy efficient lighting fixtures. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB812/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=812&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":804785,"bill_number":"HB1045","title":"Public Assistance; Residency Requirement","description":"Requires an applicant or recipient of public assistance to be a resident of the State for at least 4 months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1045/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1045&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804786,"bill_number":"SB745","title":"Hawaii Health Connector; Insurers; Market Share; Qualified Plans; Mandatory Inclusion","description":"Requires any health insurer with at least a twenty per cent share of the health insurance market to submit its qualified plans and qualified dental plans for inclusion in the Hawaii health connector. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB745/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=745&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804789,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"University of Hawaii; Omnibus ($)","description":"Makes comprehensive changes affecting the University of Hawaii System. Appropriates funds. (SB325 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB325/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=325&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":804790,"bill_number":"HB1389","title":"King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the operation of the King Kamehameha celebration commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1389/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1389&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804791,"bill_number":"SB1282","title":"Procurement Code; Special Innovative Procurement","description":"Provides for the establishment of a special innovative procurement process for the procurement of supplies, services, professional services, or construction. Requires the establishment of procedures by the procurement policy board for use of the special innovative procurement process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1282/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1282&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":804794,"bill_number":"SB847","title":"Teachers; Incentives; Bonus","description":"Amends annual bonuses for teachers to align with changes in state and federal school benchmarks and priority designations. Authorizes continuing bonuses for teachers in designated high-need schools that improve and become no longer designated as such. (SB847 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB847/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=847&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804795,"bill_number":"HB370","title":"HPIA; Policy Renewals; Moratorium; Lava Zone","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to determine whether residential property insurance is unavailable due to a moratorium on insurance policies in a lava zone during a state of emergency due to lava flow. (HB370 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB370/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=370&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804798,"bill_number":"HB852","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Salaries; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (14); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (14) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB852/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=852&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804799,"bill_number":"HB129","title":"Contractors; Licensure Requirements","description":"Allows the Contractors License Board, for contracting positions excluding elevator mechanics, 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 available for public inspection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=129&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804800,"bill_number":"HB476","title":"Inheritance and estate taxation","description":"A bill to repeal inheritance and estate taxes that act as a form of double taxation on individual tax payers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB476/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=476&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804803,"bill_number":"SB767","title":"Motor Vehicles; Reconstructed","description":"Repeals the requirement for special inspection and certification of reconstructed vehicles prior to operation upon a public highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB767/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=767&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804804,"bill_number":"HB191","title":"State Fire Council Package; Consumer Fireworks; Cultural Events and Display","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=191&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804805,"bill_number":"HB1093","title":"Safety Inspection; Mufflers; Exhaust; Noise","description":"Requires motor vehicle safety inspection stations to inspect motor scooter exhaust pipes or mufflers and motor vehicle mufflers to ensure that the noise emitted meets certain requirements. Provides penalties for inspection stations that issue safety inspection certificates in violation of muffler and exhaust requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1093/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1093&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":804808,"bill_number":"HB396","title":"Youth Suicide Prevention; Anti-bullying; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts in Hawaii's public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB396/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=396&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":804809,"bill_number":"SB727","title":"Long-term Care; Long-term Care Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a long-term care surcharge on state tax to pay for claims for defined benefits under the long-term care financing program. Makes an appropriation to the department of taxation for costs of implementation and collection. Effective 1/1/17. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB727/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=727&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804811,"bill_number":"HB1299","title":"Education; Career and Technology Center Program","description":"Requires the DOE to establish a career and technology center program, to include career and technology centers on Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai, and auxiliary centers on Lanai and Molokai. Requires the DOE to report to the 2016 legislature on the development and implementation of the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1299/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1299&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":804813,"bill_number":"HB358","title":"Education Reform; Leeward Coast Schools; Pilot Project; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Leeward coast educational renewal pilot project to quickly implement educational reform for schools on the Leeward coast. Appropriates funds for the pilot project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB358/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=358&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":804815,"bill_number":"HB1397","title":"Economic Development; New Markets Tax Credits; Loans; Qualified Community Development Entity","description":"Expands methods for the delivery of funding to a project by providing loans to capitalize a qualified community development entity and provide guarantees or other credit enhancements to facilitate private lender participation in new markets tax credit financing. Increases total maximum funding amounts. (HB1397 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1397/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1397&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":804817,"bill_number":"HB389","title":"Restaurants; Bars; Dogs","description":"Authorizes restaurant and bar owners and managers, at their discretion, to permit dogs inside a restaurant or bar, subject to certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB389/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=389&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804818,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Endangering Public Transportation; Public Highway","description":"Prohibits a person from tampering with a public highway or a facility of public transportation that would result in a risk of death or serious bodily injury to anyone. Defines facility of public transportation. Classifies endangering public transportation as a class C felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB98/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=98&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804820,"bill_number":"SB1265","title":"Insurance; Insurance Holding Company System; Domestic Insurance Holding Company System; Insurance Division","description":"Makes certain clarifying amendments to article 11 of the State insurance code, relating to the insurance holding company system. Takes effect on 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1265/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1265&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804822,"bill_number":"HB1493","title":"Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DAGS; DLNR; Report","description":"Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1493/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1493&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":804824,"bill_number":"SB1336","title":"Tax Deduction; Organ Donation","description":"Allows, for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2014, an exclusion from gross income for up to $10,000 for unreimbursed travel expenses, lodging expenses, and lost wages incurred by a taxpayer who donates an organ, while living, to another person.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1336/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1336&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804825,"bill_number":"SB722","title":"Long-Term Care Insurance; Lapse or Termination; Notice","description":"Requires the thirty-day lapse or termination notices for long-term care policies to be sent by certified mail or commercial delivery service instead of first-class mail. Takes effect on 1/1/2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB722/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=722&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":804828,"bill_number":"SB797","title":"Pesticide; Health; Disclosure","description":"Establishes notice, reporting, and use requirements for any entity or person that uses pesticides under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB797/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=797&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804829,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Chief Election Officer; Elections Commission; Evaluation","description":"Specifies that the Chief Election Officer is an at-will employee. Requires Elections Commission to provide notice and reason for removal of a Chief Election Officer. Requires a performance evaluation of the Chief Election Officer after a State general election. Requires a public hearing on the Chief Election Officer's performance for purposes of considering reappointment. (SB622 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB622/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=622&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":804830,"bill_number":"HB639","title":"Graffiti; Fines","description":"Increases civil fines for causing property damage by graffiti. (HB639 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB639/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=639&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":804833,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Copies of Records; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to set rates for copies of records that are protected from the disclosure requirements of Chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes minimum and maximum rates for copies of medical records and requires the amount to be based on the actual cost of preparation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=111&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804834,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Multi-skilled Workers","description":"Establishes 30 permanent full-time equivalent multi-skilled worker civil service positions in the Hawaii public housing authority to assist and support public housing operations statewide. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB478/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=478&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804835,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Glass Advance Disposal Fee; Exemption","description":"Exempts empty, imported glass containers designed to hold not more than two and one-half fluid ounces of a product meant for body application from the glass advance disposal fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB281/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=281&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804838,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Qualified Feed Developer Grants; Livestock Revitalization Program; Local Feed Source Survey; Local Agriculture; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes within the Livestock Revitalization Program a grant program for qualified feed developers. Appropriates funds for the grant program, reimbursements to qualified producers for feed cost, and a survey of local feed ingredient sources. Appropriates funds for the Future Farmers of America program. (SB382 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB382/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=382&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804839,"bill_number":"SB1022","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Residency Requirement; Appointed Officials (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the minimum one-year Hawaii residency requirement for appointment as an officer of a principal department pursuant to article V, section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan, LoPresti, McKelvey, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1022/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1022&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804842,"bill_number":"SB1235","title":"Appropriations; Grants; Department of Education ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the DOE for two alternative schools to provide ongoing education to juveniles in the justice system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1235/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1235&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":804843,"bill_number":"HB1017","title":"Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act; Residential Mortgage Loans; Seller Financing","description":"Restores the exemptions from the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act for individuals who offer or negotiate the terms of a residential mortgage loan with or on behalf of an immediate family member or for the individual's own residence. Effective 01/01/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1017/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1017&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":804845,"bill_number":"HB83","title":"Taxation; Deductions","description":"Restores the deduction for state taxes paid for taxpayers with income above specified thresholds. Establishes limitations on claims for itemized tax deductions, based on taxpayers' federal adjusted gross income. Allows corporate taxpayers to claim state and local income tax deductions. (HB83 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB83/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=83&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804847,"bill_number":"HB1096","title":"Residential Mortgage Loans; Mortgage Loan Originator Companies; Posted Business Hours; Regular Business Hours","description":"Specifies that mortgage loan originator companies shall be open for business to the public during posted business hours, at least some of which shall be during regular business hours. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 144, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1096/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1096&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804848,"bill_number":"HB1047","title":"Paid Sick Leave","description":"Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1047/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1047&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":804850,"bill_number":"SB983","title":"Hawaii State Ethics Commission; Lobbyists; Lobbyist Statements; Electronic or Mail Filing","description":"Allows lobbyist statements to be filed with the state ethics commission electronically or by mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB983/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=983&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":804852,"bill_number":"HB406","title":"Education; Public Schools; Controversial Issues","description":"Requires public schools to provide parents or legal guardians written advance notice of the instruction or provision of materials or activities that address controversial issues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB406/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=406&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":804854,"bill_number":"SB1225","title":"Water Scalping; Sewer Mining; Pilot Project; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires and appropriates funds to the department of accounting and general services to establish a water scalping feasibility study and four-year pilot project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1225/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1225&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":804855,"bill_number":"HB596","title":"Homelessness; Housing; Homeless Assistance Working Group; Appropriations","description":"Funds various homelessness service programs. Mandates the establishment of the pilot Return-to-Home Program. Transfers administrative responsibility for the Homeless Assistance Working Group from DHS to the Legislature. Requires chairpersons of the committees on human services of the Senate and the House of Representatives to convene the Homeless Assistance Working Group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB596/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=596&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":804858,"bill_number":"HB75","title":"Receipt of Federal Funds","description":"Requires that the Senate President and House Speaker be notified in writing upon the receipt of any federal aid money for expenditure by the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB75/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=75&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804859,"bill_number":"HB617","title":"Short Form; Energy","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB617/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=617&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804861,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Medicaid; Developmental Disability Services","description":"Authorizes military personnel to retain medicaid developmental disability services for dependents when moving to or returning to Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB667/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=667&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804863,"bill_number":"HB42","title":"Elections Commission; Evaluation of Chief Election Officer","description":"Requires the elections commission to conduct a performance evaluation of the chief election officer after each election and submit a written report regarding the evaluation to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB42/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=42&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804864,"bill_number":"SB785","title":"Affordable Housing Credit; Hawaiian Home Lands","description":"Makes permanent Act 141, SLH 2009, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits to DHHL. Makes permanent Act 98, SLH 2012, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for each residential unit developed by DHHL. Requires the issuance of affordable housing credits to DHHL, the transfer of credits by DHHL, and the county-wide application of credits to be in accordance with county ordinances, resolutions, rules, or memoranda of agreement. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB785/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=785&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804867,"bill_number":"HB1327","title":"Real Property; Leases; Transient Accommodations","description":"Permits a taxpayer who provides transient accommodations on real property leased from a related entity to claim a general excise tax deduction from the amount of gross proceeds or gross income received from its sublease of the real property. (HB1327 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1327/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1327&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804868,"bill_number":"HB1415","title":"Special Management Areas; Development Exception","description":"Amends the maximum size of a residence, the construction or reconstruction of which is excluded from the definition of development for special management area purposes from 7,500 square feet to 2,500 square feet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1415/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1415&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":804869,"bill_number":"HB1228","title":"Teacher Leaders; Incentive; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide a one time bonus to teachers who meet all of the requirements to add the teacher leader field to their existing teaching license. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2091. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1228/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1228&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":804872,"bill_number":"HB1420","title":"HHSC; Regional System Boards","description":"Repeals the regional system boards of the HHSC. Increases the size of the HHSC board and changes its composition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1420/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804873,"bill_number":"HB135","title":"License Fee; Accident and Health or Sickness Insurer","description":"Establishes a $1,000 per year fee for accident and health or sickness insurers subject to article 10A of chapter 431, or chapters 432 or 432D, HRS. Specifies that the fee shall be paid through the commissioner to the State of Hawaii health insurance exchange.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=135&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804874,"bill_number":"SB1056","title":"Department of Education; Education; Teachers; Incentives; Loan Repayment ($)","description":"Establishes an incentive program that provides for incremental loan repayment for teachers serving in high need areas of Hawaii for up to ten years. Also establishes scholarship grants for students pursuing post-secondary degrees in the field of education through the department of education. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1056/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1056&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":804877,"bill_number":"HB1132","title":"Minimum Wage; Living Wage; Tip Credit; Consumer Price Index","description":"Establishes the minimum wage annually pursuant to the consumer price index. Adjusts the tip credit annually according to adjustments in the living wage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1132&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":804878,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Disposition of Property; Abandoned Property; Eviction; Federal Public Housing; State Public Housing","description":"Expands the Hawaii public housing authority's authority to dispose of property seized, abandoned or remaining upon eviction in and around federal, elder or elderly, or state low-income housing projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=124&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804880,"bill_number":"HB185","title":"State Ethics Commission Package; Task Force Members; Ethics Code; Disclosure of Financial Interests","description":"Clarifies that all task force members must file an annual disclosure of financial interests and makes those disclosures public records available for inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=185&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804882,"bill_number":"HB1427","title":"Temporary Shelters; Agricultural Land","description":"Permits temporary shelters on lands in the agricultural district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1427/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1427&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":804884,"bill_number":"HB76","title":"Department of Taxation; Publication of Reports","description":"Requires the department of taxation to publish certain reports relating to income tax patterns on an annual or biennial basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB76/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=76&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":804886,"bill_number":"HB1404","title":"County of Hawaii; Appropriation; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Prosecuting Attorney ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the county of Hawaii office of the prosecuting attorney for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-22-16 3:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1404/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1404&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":804888,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Seawater Air Conditioning Projects ($)","description":"Extends the lapsing date to 1/30/2020, of the special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning in building seawater air conditioning projects on Oahu. Effective 1/29/2015.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB618/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=618&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804889,"bill_number":"HB947","title":"Fitness to Proceed; Hawaii State Hospital; Court Ordered Examination Reports","description":"Creates consistency between statutes pertaining to unfit to proceed and acquit and commit regarding the Hawaii state hospital receiving copies of court ordered examination reports upon commitment to the hospital or conditional release. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-03-27","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB947/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=947&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804891,"bill_number":"HB586","title":"Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Prohibition; HHSC Facilities","description":"Prohibits the use of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices on premises of the facilities operated by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC). Requires HHSC to consult with the exclusive representatives of the public sector collective bargaining units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB586/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=586&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804893,"bill_number":"SB894","title":"Department of Education; Weighted Student Formula","description":"Allows for several factors to be weighted for the weighted student formula including but not limited to student characteristics, enrollment trends, and optimal student-teacher ratios. Requires the committee on weights to incorporate into the weighted student formula weights that account for special education teachers and support staff, enrollment increases, and the optimal student-teacher ratio at each grade level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB894/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=894&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804894,"bill_number":"SB1356","title":"Transient Accommodation Tax; Allocation of Funds","description":"Repeals expenditure from the tourism special fund for development and implementation of initiatives to take advantage of expanded visa programs and increased travel opportunities for international visitors to Hawaii, which expires June 30, 2015. Allocates funds to the special land and development fund to be expended according to a mutual agreement of the board of land and natural resources and the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority in accordance with the long-range strategic plan for tourism developed by the Hawaii tourism authority instead of authorizing the allocation to be subject to the mutual agreement under the Hawaii tourism authority strategic plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1356/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1356&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804897,"bill_number":"HB1015","title":"Fighting or Baiting Animals; Penalty","description":"Increases the fighting or baiting of animals from a misdemeanor to a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1015/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1015&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":804898,"bill_number":"HB1215","title":"Fiduciary; Digital Assets","description":"Gives various types of fiduciaries access to the digital assets of the principal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1215/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1215&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804899,"bill_number":"HB199","title":"Kauai County Package; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Amends amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to a percentage of the revenues collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=199&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804902,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment Commission; Four Basic Island Units (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to article IV, section 2, of the Hawaii Constitution to require the reapportionment commission be composed of members from each of the four basic island units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB526/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=526&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":804903,"bill_number":"HB1134","title":"Judiciary; Third Circuit; Hookele; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for equipment, supplies, and salaries for Hookele legal self-help service centers in Hilo and Kona.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1134&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804906,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Family or Household Member Abuse; Body Parts; Abuse; Class C Felony","description":"Adds the mouth and nose of a family or household member to the types of body parts on which pressure that is applied to intentionally or knowingly impede normal breathing or blood circulation shall constitute abuse of a family or household member as a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB574/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=574&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804907,"bill_number":"SB1085","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Repeals certain restrictions on investments that can be made by the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund and make housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1085/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1085&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804908,"bill_number":"HB579","title":"Dental Hygienists; School-based Dental Sealant Program ($)","description":"Permits dental hygienists to apply preventative sealants, in consultation with a licensed dentist, in a school-based dental sealant program or federally qualified health center. Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a school-based dental sealant program in a high-need school. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB579/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=579&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804911,"bill_number":"HB1212","title":"Mental Health; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; Emergency Hospitalization; Involuntary Treatment","description":"Clarifies the role of advanced practice registered nurses in sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to emergency hospital admission and involuntary hospitalization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1212/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1212&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":804912,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Agricultural District Lands; Composting","description":"Permits composting in agricultural districts if a special use permit is obtained for composting materials from off-site. Restricts composting on lands in agricultural district with soil classified by the Land Study Bureau's detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity rating class A or B to on-site uses using the lesser of one acre or ten per cent of the land. (SB320 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB320/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=320&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804914,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Tax","description":"Defines \"premium cigar,\" and applies a tax of 50.00 cents per premium cigar. Exempts premium cigars from self-service display ban. Applies to the sale of tobacco products beginning on July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB399/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=399&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":804916,"bill_number":"HB545","title":"Non-General Funds; Transfer; Appropriation ($)","description":"Transfers excess revenues from the bureau of conveyances special fund to the Hawaii historic preservation special fund. Makes an appropriation for an integrated information management system and document digitization for the State's historic preservation division. Effective 6/29/2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 119, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB545/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=545&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804917,"bill_number":"HB740","title":"Motor Vehicle Registration; Used Cars","description":"Authorizes the counties to enter into contracts with dealers and rental car companies for the registration of used cars.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB740/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=740&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":804919,"bill_number":"HB824","title":"Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Fund; Bonds; Agricultural Enterprises ($)","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii green infrastructure authority to reserve a portion of the Hawaii green infrastructure fund to be used exclusively for the issuance of bonds to qualified agricultural enterprises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB824/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":804921,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Drug Formulary; Posting Requirements; Insurers; Health Plan","description":"Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to post and update information on drug formularies on their websites for the benefit of insureds, potential insureds, and providers. Establishes a formulary accessibility working group. (SB301 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB301/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=301&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804923,"bill_number":"SB715","title":"Renewable Portfolio Standards; Energy Independence; Clean Energy Initiative; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Increases renewable portfolio standards to seventy per cent by 12/31/2035 and one hundred per cent by 12/31/2050, unless the acquisition of renewable energy is not beneficial to Hawaii's economy. Clarifies and establishes events or circumstances that are outside of an electric utility company's reasonable control. Requires the public utilities commission to report on cost-effectiveness of renewable portfolio standards to address the impact on renewable energy developer energy prices. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB715/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=715&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804924,"bill_number":"HB1495","title":"Compulsory Voting; Enforcement; Chief Election Officer","description":"Establishes a compulsory voting requirement for all registered voters and establishes a means of enforcement, with a fine of $100 to be imposed on registered voters who fail to vote without a valid excuse. Amends the duties of the Chief Election Officer to include enforcement of this Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1495/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1495&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":804927,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Environment; Environmental Protection; Health; Synthetic Plastic Microbeads; Prohibition; Personal Care Products; Plastic Pollution Special Fund; General Fund","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2016, prohibits the sale of personal care products that contain synthetic plastic microbeads, excluding personal care products that contain synthetic plastic microbeads that are less than one part per million by weight, natural exfoliants, and personal care products that contain only biodegradable synthetic plastic microbeads. Establishes the plastic pollution special fund and requires violators to pay a fine that is deposited into the general fund and the plastic pollution special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB575/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=575&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":804928,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Expenditures","description":"Clarifies the requirements relating to the statement of expenditures to be filed upon the adjournment sine die of a special session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB443/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=443&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804930,"bill_number":"HB950","title":"State Budget; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Amends a budget proviso for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to clarify the projected cost of annual vacation payouts by the Department during fiscal year 2014-2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB950/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=950&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804932,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Unauthorized Practice of Law; Pro Hac Vice","description":"Allows a person who is not licensed or authorized to practice law in the State to provide legal services on a temporary basis in this State if the attorney provides services in association with or assists a Hawaii licensed attorney or as in-house counsel to an organization in another jurisdiction or to an affiliated entity or employee of that organization in the State. Requires the clerk of the supreme court to maintain a registry of all attorneys who are not licensed or authorized to practice law in the State, but provide services for a matter that is not being litigated in any court of the State. Makes conforming amendments to attorney licensure requirements. Effective 3/15/2038. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1010/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1010&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804933,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions","description":"Prohibits pickup truck passengers who are seventeen years of age or under from riding in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle. Imposes a fine of $45 for each violation. Imposes a $10 surcharge to be deposited into the neurotrauma special fund. Imposes a $10 surcharge to be deposited into the trauma system special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=203&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":804936,"bill_number":"HB1020","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Affordable Housing; Reserved Housing; Workforce Housing; Affordable Workforce Housing","description":"Requires HCDA to establish rules to require reserved and workforce housing in developments. Amends definition of reserved housing and creates definition of workforce housing. Provides for establishing rules for the rental of reserved and workforce housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1020/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1020&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":804937,"bill_number":"SB1327","title":"Compacts of Free Association; Health Care; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the State to pay costs assessed on low-income noncitizens who receive health care through the Hawaii health connector and would otherwise be eligible for medicaid except for their citizenship or immigration status, subject to any restrictions imposed by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Requires the department of human services to engage in community outreach. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH/TSI, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1327/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1327&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":804938,"bill_number":"HB394","title":"Legislation; First Reading; Legal Sufficiency","description":"Requires all introduced bills to be subject to a legal sufficiency check that determines whether the bill meets state constitutional requirements and does not conflict with the United States Constitution or the state constitution before being scheduled for first reading.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB394/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":804941,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Corrections; Parole; Earned-time Program","description":"Establishes an earned-time program under which a person may be eligible for parole prior to the expiration of the person's minimum term of incarceration. The person must show progress toward rehabilitation with improved social skills or participation in educational, occupational, or counseling programs. Requires the department of public safety to review each person's performance annually to determine if the person merits an earned-time deduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB567/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=567&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":804942,"bill_number":"SB1320","title":"Financial Literacy; Public Schools; Task Force","description":"Establishes the Hawaii public schools financial literacy task force. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1320/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1320&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804944,"bill_number":"HB411","title":"Motor vehicles; Annual Vehicle Weight Tax","description":"Reduces the annual vehicle weight tax and maintains allocation of the tax to the state highway fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB411/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=411&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804946,"bill_number":"SB1255","title":"CIP; 23rd Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 23rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1255/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1255&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":804947,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Long-Term Care Insurance; Termination or Lapse","description":"Requires the 30-day termination notices to be sent by certified mail or commercial delivery service instead of first-class mail. Requires a 60-day grace period to reinstate coverage under a lapsed policy where cognitive impairment or loss of functional capacity is involved.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=102&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":804950,"bill_number":"HB372","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 the following fines:  $100 for the first violation; $250 for the second violation; and $500 for the third or subsequent violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB372/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=372&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":804951,"bill_number":"HB313","title":"Neighborhood Boards; Public Agency Meetings; Permitted Interactions","description":"Allows neighborhood board members to attend certain meetings under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB313/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=313&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804953,"bill_number":"HB89","title":"Mookini Luakini, Inc.; Grant to host children's day in Kohala; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to Mookini Luakini, Inc. to host children's day in Kohala.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB89/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=89&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804955,"bill_number":"HB1503","title":"Commuter Benefit Program; County Powers; Vanpool","description":"Allows the counties to adopt and offer one or more of three commuter benefit options: a pre-tax program, an employer-paid benefit program, and an employer-provided transit program. Defines terms used within the section. Takes effect on 10/1/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1503/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1503&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804957,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"DHHL; Koa and Native Tree Forestation","description":"Provides that DHHL may utilize Hawaiian home lands for the forestry of koa or native trees. Allows DHHL to enter into public-private partnerships to implement the forestry plan. Requires the proceeds from the forestry plan to be deposited into the Hawaiian home lands trust fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB483/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=483&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804958,"bill_number":"HB592","title":"Emergency Management; News Media Access","description":"Allows the news media to access areas that are closed pursuant to emergency management powers of the governor and mayor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB592/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=592&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":804960,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Health Insurance; Orthodontic Treatment; Orofacial Anomalies","description":"Requires health insurance coverage of orthodontic treatment for orofacial anomalies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB306/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=306&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":804962,"bill_number":"HB314","title":"State and County Buildings; Outdoor Advertising Devices","description":"Authorizes the use of: (1) Any advertising device or billboard erected, placed, or maintained upon a county office building if erected, placed, or maintained by authority of the county agency, department, or officer; and (2) Any outdoor advertising device displayed with the authorization of the Stadium Authority on the exterior of any stadium operated by the Stadium Authority. (HB314 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB314/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=314&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":804963,"bill_number":"HB435","title":"Firefighters; Collective Bargaining; Health","description":"Allows firefighters to collectively bargain for expanded employee benefits to mitigate long-term health effects from work-related exposure to hazardous materials. Requires Hawaii State Fire Council to develop minimum statewide standards and procedures to ensure health and safety of firefighters and first responders exposed to hazardous materials. (HB435 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB435/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=435&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":804966,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Pickup Truck; Passengers; Liability","description":"Raises the age of passengers permitted to ride in the bed of a pickup truck under certain conditions from twelve to under eighteen. Deems passengers in the bed of a pickup truck to have assumed the risk of injury or death from an accident or injury occurring while the vehicle is in operation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB345/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=345&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804967,"bill_number":"HB584","title":"Assault in the Second Degree; Medical Services Provider","description":"Amends the offense of assault in the second degree as it applies to medical professionals by expanding the types of medical services providers protected under this offense and the areas in which the offense may occur. Clarifies that assault in the second degree does not apply to patients receiving medical services. (HB584 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB584/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=584&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":804968,"bill_number":"HB616","title":"Short Form; Energy","description":"Short form bill relating to energy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB616/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=616&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804971,"bill_number":"HB86","title":"Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification; Remedies","description":"Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Grants a defendant the right to challenge any eyewitness identification to be used at trial in a pretrial evidentiary hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB86/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=86&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":804972,"bill_number":"SB898","title":"CIP; 7th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB898/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=898&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804975,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, as amended by Act 142, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, as amended by Act 124, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to continue the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program by extending the sunset date of the Act and appropriating funding out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2015-2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB262/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=262&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804976,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Electric Vehicles; Allotment of Spaces; Parking Fee; Exemption","description":"Requires a ratio of one electric vehicle parking stall to be reserved per 100 stalls in places of public accommodations. Designates the appropriate county authority having jurisdiction over planning and permitting for enforcement. Clarifies the electric vehicle parking fee exemption for metered and non-metered state or county parking stalls. Repeals 6/30/2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB704/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=704&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":804977,"bill_number":"SB1122","title":"Wage and Hour Law; Minimum Compensation Exemption","description":"Increases the amount of guaranteed monthly compensation required to exempt an individual from minimum wage, overtime, and record keeping requirements under the Hawaii Wage and Hour Law. (SB1122 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1122&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804980,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Indecent Advertising; Massage","description":"Prohibits advertisements for massage, relaxation, spa, escort, or body rubs from including images depicting any person being advertised as a massage therapist, relaxation therapist, or escort in a nude condition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB264/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=264&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":804981,"bill_number":"HB628","title":"Campaign Spending","description":"Amends campaign spending for advertisements and creates a reporting requirement for \"covered transfers\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB628/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=628&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":804983,"bill_number":"HB489","title":"Simultaneous Voter Registration","description":"Provides that all applicants for a new or renewed driver's license, provisional license, instructional permit, or civil identification card, who are eligible to vote, shall simultaneously be registered to vote, unless the applicant has affirmatively declined to register.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB489/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=489&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":804985,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Civil Service; Exemptions","description":"Amends language to require each director of central personnel agency for a jurisdiction to review state civil service positions exempted under section 76-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on or after July 1, 2002, and prior to July 1, 2014, to determine whether the positions should continue to be exempt. Amends the positions that are exempt from civil service. Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to submit a report to the legislature. (SB139 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=139&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":804986,"bill_number":"HB1235","title":"Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund; Conveyance Tax","description":"Requires a 7.5% of the conveyance tax revenues collected each fiscal year to be paid into the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund for the long-term rehabilitation and maintenance of the Kahoolawe island reserve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1235/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1235&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":804988,"bill_number":"HB47","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB47/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=47&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":804990,"bill_number":"SB887","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Broadband Cable; Advisory Subcommittees; Report","description":"Defines \"industrial park\" to include broadband cable landing and connectivity infrastructure facility development. Requires the board of directors of the high technology development corporation to establish advisory subcommittees to make recommendations to the board. Requires a report to the governor and the legislature in 2016 regarding the formation of the sub-committees and their plans to develop industrial parks in conjunction with broadband cable landing and connectivity infrastructure facilities. (SB887 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB887/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=887&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":804992,"bill_number":"HB310","title":"Law Enforcement Search Powers; Voluntary and Informed Consent","description":"Requires law enforcement officers and officers of justice to request and obtain a person's voluntary and informed consent prior to conducting a search of the person, the person's belongings, the person's residence, or the person's vehicle when conducting the search without a search warrant. Provides an exception for law enforcement officers or officers of justice who have probable cause to believe that a person is armed and presents a danger to the officer's safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB310/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=310&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":804994,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Spouses and Children","description":"Allows UH 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=173&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":804996,"bill_number":"SB1147","title":"University of Hawaii, Appropriation ($)","description":"To appropriate moneys out of the University of Hawaii Revenue Bond Fund for renovations, repairs, and improvements to the John A. Burns School of Medicine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1147&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":804997,"bill_number":"HB91","title":"Amusement Concessions; Airport; Gambling: Slot Machines","description":"Authorizes the implementation of amusement concessions to provide slot machines at state airports for departing passengers. Revenues to be deposited into the airport revenue fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB91/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=91&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":804999,"bill_number":"HB43","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB43/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=43&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805001,"bill_number":"HB552","title":"University of Hawaii Board of Regents","description":"Adds three voting members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to represent undergraduate students, research faculty, and other faculty. Converts existing student member to represent graduate students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB552/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=552&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805002,"bill_number":"HB17","title":"Evidence; News Media Privilege","description":"Creates a news media privilege against the compelled disclosure of sources and unpublished sources, with limited exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB17/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=17&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":805005,"bill_number":"HB739","title":"Civil Actions; Service by Publication","description":"Clarifies the requirements for service by publication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB739/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=739&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805006,"bill_number":"SB1280","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Qualifications; Public Utilities Commission; Permit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to regulate transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Requires drivers to register as business entities with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes insurance requirements and qualifications for persons who operate or serve as drivers for transportation network companies. Appropriates funds to the PUC. (SB1280 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1280/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1280&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":805007,"bill_number":"HB813","title":"Ethics Code; Fair Treatment; Legislators; Task Force Members","description":"Clarifies the fair treatment law by separating out certain limitations placed on task force members from those placed on legislators. Makes clear that legislators are not prohibited from making statements or taking action in the exercise of their legislative functions. Effective 1/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:25PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB813/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=813&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805010,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"CIP; Kamuela Vacuum Cooling Plant; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriate funds for the planning and designing phase II renovations to the Kamuela vacuum cooling plant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB530/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=530&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805011,"bill_number":"HB92","title":"Health; Terminal Illness; Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices","description":"Provides access for terminally ill patients to receive investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that have not received final FDA approval.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB92/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=92&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":805013,"bill_number":"HB1515","title":"Waste-to-energy Power; Sustainable Energy; Waste Management; Clean Energy; Pelatron Q, LLC; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pelatron Q, LLC, with the development of waste-to-energy power plants in Hawaii. Effective 6/30/2020. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1515/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1515&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805015,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Condominiums","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB36/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=36&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805016,"bill_number":"SB1198","title":"Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Fund; Bonds; Agricultural Enterprises","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii green infrastructure authority to reserve a portion of the Hawaii green infrastructure fund to be used exclusively for the issuance of bonds to qualified agricultural enterprises.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1198&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805019,"bill_number":"SB993","title":"Attachment or Execution of Property; Exemptions","description":"Amends the thresholds for the exemption of real property from attachment or execution to be based upon the most recent real property tax assessment, regardless of value and for all types of property owners. Clarifies that attachment or execution does not apply to a debtor who is not delinquent in payment of income taxes, real property taxes, or mortgages. Bases the value threshold of certain personal property exempted from attachment and execution on the fair market value as adjusted by the consumer price index. Exempts child support moneys and tax refunds from the federal earned income tax credit and federal or state child support tax credit from attachment and execution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB993/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=993&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805020,"bill_number":"HB636","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Aerospace Advisory Committee; Temporary Working Group ($)","description":"Specifies that the purpose of the aerospace advisory committee includes tracking drone development and use. Requires the committee to appoint a drone regulation temporary working group to study and report to the legislature on recommended legislation. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB636/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=636&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":805022,"bill_number":"HB275","title":"Condominium Associations; Managing Agent; Condominium Boards; Meetings; Quorum; Majority Vote","description":"Establishes provisions for condominium association annual meetings and quorum requirements. Permits the board of an association to employ and discharge the managing agent of an association, subject to a vote of a majority of the unit owners at an association meeting. Provides an exemption for a condominium project in which a majority of the units have been submitted to one or more vacation plans, or in which one or more units have been submitted to a vacation plan established by the developer of the project or by an affiliate of the developers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB275/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=275&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805024,"bill_number":"HB866","title":"Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act; Seller Exemption","description":"Establishes a mortgage license exemption for sellers of real property who offer or negotiate terms of a residential mortgage loan secured by the seller's own real property for which the seller is the mortgagee; provided that the seller provides three or fewer residential mortgage loans in one calendar year and the interest rate for the loan is not above the State's usury limit. (HB866 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB866/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=866&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805026,"bill_number":"HB687","title":"County Authority; Genetically Engineered Organisms; Pesticide Use","description":"Authorizes counties to regulate genetically engineered organisms and pesticide use to the extent that the regulations are more stringent than state or federal laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB687/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=687&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805027,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Chaminade University of Honolulu ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of up to $25,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Chaminade University of Honolulu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB4/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=4&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805029,"bill_number":"SB946","title":"General Excise Tax; Intermediary Business Transactions","description":"Repeals the GET on all intermediary business transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB946/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=946&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805031,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Contractors; Exemption","description":"Raises the threshold under the contractor licensing law's \"handyman exemption\" from $1,000 to $2,000. (HB103 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=103&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805032,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (8); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (8) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB458/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=458&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805035,"bill_number":"HB186","title":"State Ethics Commission Package; Task Force Members; Ethics Code; Disclosure of Financial Interests","description":"Repeals task force member exemptions to certain conflict of interest and disclosure prohibitions of the State's code of ethics. Clarifies that all task force members must file annual disclosures of financial interests. Makes task force member disclosures of financial interests public records available for inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=186&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805036,"bill_number":"SB985","title":"Agriculture; Right to Farm","description":"Clarifies the State's policy to promote and foster an atmosphere of acceptance for agricultural practices. Guarantees the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB985/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=985&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805039,"bill_number":"HB454","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Amends income tax credit for low-income household renters to adjust for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB454/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=454&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805040,"bill_number":"SB1213","title":"Public Safety; Workplace Violence; Restraining Orders","description":"Allows an employer to seek a temporary restraining order and injunction against further harassment of an employee or invitee who may be harassed at the employer's premises or worksite. Effective January 7, 2059. (SB1213 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1213/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1213&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":805041,"bill_number":"HB968","title":"Taxes; Liability for Amounts Passed on as Tax","description":"Establishes that a taxpayer is liable for any amounts passed on and separately stated as the tax owed by the taxpayer for the transaction in a receipt, contract, invoice, billing, or other evidence of the business activity. Provides for civil penalty and reporting of violations to the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Takes effect 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB968/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=968&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805044,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"University of Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletics Program; Tourism Special Fund Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation from the tourism special fund for fiscal year 2016-2017 for travel expenses and subsidies incurred by the intercollegiate athletics program of the University of Hawaii. Requires the governor to determine whether such funding should continue beyond fiscal year 2016-2017 and take appropriate action to implement the determination. (SB83 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with Representative(s) Choy, LoPresti, Morikawa, Tupola, Ward, Woodson voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB83/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=83&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805045,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Restrictive Covenants or Agreements; Covenants not to Compete; Employees and Employers","description":"Prohibits post-employment restrictive covenants or agreements executed by an employee or agent after the commencement of employment as a condition of employment or continued employment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB355/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=355&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805046,"bill_number":"HB221","title":"Agriculture; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB221/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=221&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805049,"bill_number":"HB1278","title":"Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor; Establishment; Office of the Governor","description":"Establishes the position of chief entrepreneurial advisor to the governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1278/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1278&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":805050,"bill_number":"HB1097","title":"Residential Mortgage Loans; Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act; Sole Proprietorships","description":"Amends the definition of \"sole proprietorship\" for individual mortgage loan originators subject to the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act to repeal the qualifier that there be no legal distinction between the individual mortgage loan originator business owner and the business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1097/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1097&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805052,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Insurance","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB39/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805054,"bill_number":"HB645","title":"Environmental Response Revolving Fund; Red Hill Storage Tank Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to address concerns relating to and the repair of the leaking underground fuel storage tanks at the Red Hill fuel storage facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB645/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=645&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805055,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"United States Constitutional Convention","description":"Calls upon the United States congress to call for a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB293/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=293&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805057,"bill_number":"HB536","title":"Government Contracts; Pay Equity; Gender Discrimination","description":"Bars gender-based wage discrimination in certain government contracts. Establishes a wage reporting requirement. Provides penalties for violation. Prohibits retaliation against employees. (HB536 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB536/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=536&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805059,"bill_number":"HB408","title":"Cottage Foods; Home Kitchen Based Businesses; Exemptions","description":"Provides an exemption from Department of Health rules to certain cottage food products sold directly to consumers under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules no later than December 31, 2015. Effective January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB408/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=408&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805061,"bill_number":"SB1079","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Units (3), (4), (14) ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for Bargaining Units (3), (4) and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1079/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1079&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805063,"bill_number":"HB1447","title":"Law Enforcement; Police Evasion","description":"Establishes the offenses of evading law enforcement in the first and second degrees. Increases the penalty for resisting arrest. Separates the offense of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle into first and second degree offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1447/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1447&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":805065,"bill_number":"HB460","title":"Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances","description":"Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for victims of overdoses of drugs or alcohol. (HB460 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB460/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=460&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805066,"bill_number":"SB838","title":"Contractors; Licensure Requirements","description":"Allows 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 available for public inspection.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB838/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=838&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805069,"bill_number":"HB352","title":"Department of Education; Running Start Program; Tuition","description":"Limits tuition and fees for college courses for running start program participants to proportionate instructor or professional costs not including fees and other costs assigned to full-time, on-campus college students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB352/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=352&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":805070,"bill_number":"HB1448","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation of Funds","description":"Repeals provision relating to Tourism Special Fund expenditures that is set to expire on June 30, 2015. Clarifies Board of Land and Natural Resources and Hawaii Tourism Authority expenditure authority over Transient Accommodations Tax revenue allocated to the Special Land and Development Fund. (HB1448 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1448/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1448&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":805071,"bill_number":"HB1356","title":"EUTF; Investments","description":"Allows the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to invest moneys in the same manner as the Employees' Retirement System. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1356/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1356&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805074,"bill_number":"SB877","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Property; Historic Property Survey; Definition","description":"Amends the definition of \"historic property\" to require that fifty-year-old privately owned single family residences be considered historic properties for purposes of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, only if the property is listed or eligible for listing on the Hawaii register of historic places or is located in a historic district. Requires the state historic preservation division of the department of land and natural resources to conduct a survey on properties eligible for listing on the Hawaii register of historic places and to provide owners of historic property with notice of the property's likely eligibility. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 12/31/2018. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB877/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=877&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805075,"bill_number":"HB1300","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Elected Local School Boards (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment that would: (1) establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected from at least 7 school districts as provided by law; and (2) create an educational standards and accountability commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1300/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1300&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":805076,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Judicial Foreclosure; Mandatory Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Expands the application of mandatory mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution by requiring mortgagees, at the mortgagor's election, to participate in mediation to avoid foreclosure or mitigate damages from foreclosure prior to filing a judicial foreclosure action for property that has been the mortgagor's primary residence for a specified period. Applies the dispute resolution requirement to judicial foreclosure actions filed prior to the effective date of this measure and pending an initial court hearing. Appropriates funds. Effective December 1, 2015; appropriations effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB15/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=15&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805079,"bill_number":"HB1239","title":"Compacts of Free Association; Health Care; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the State to pay costs assessed on low-income Compacts of Free Association residents and other lawfully present legal permanent residents who receive health care through the Hawaii Health Connector and would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid except for their citizenship status. Requires the Department of Human Services to engage in community outreach. Appropriates funds. (HB1239 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1239/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1239&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805080,"bill_number":"HB603","title":"Comprehensive Transitional Service Center; Appropriation; DOH ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to DOH to establish and operate a comprehensive transitional service center for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB603/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=603&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805083,"bill_number":"HB1367","title":"University of Hawaii West Oahu; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Land Transfer","description":"Transfers title to certain parcels of land from the University of Hawaii to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for development of affordable housing and income generation for University of Hawaii-West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1367/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1367&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805084,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Hawaiian Fishpond Projects; Waiver; Water Quality Certification","description":"Waives the Department of Health water quality certification requirement under certain circumstances regarding the restoration, repair, maintenance, and operation of loko ia. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/CPH/WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB537/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=537&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":805085,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Repeal Sunset","description":"Makes permanent the Hawaii tourism authority's exemption from supervision by the comptroller, the exemption of the director of the Hawaii tourism authority from the state retirement system, the requirement that all interest and revenues derived from projects or project agreements be deposited into the tourism special fund, and the total compensation package percentage of the executive director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB367/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=367&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805088,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Pulse Oximetry Screening; Congenital Heart Defects; Birthing Facilities; Newborns","description":"Requires birthing facilities to perform a pulse oximetry test or other medically accepted screening on newborns to screen for critical congenital heart defects. Requires birthing facilities to submit an annual minimum data set related to pulse oximetry testing to the department of health. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB337/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=337&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805089,"bill_number":"HB146","title":"Campaign Funds; Donations","description":"Removes limitation on donations from campaign funds to a community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, or literary organization from date of filing nomination papers to date of general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=146&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805091,"bill_number":"SB1250","title":"Law Enforcement; Department of Transportation","description":"Prohibits non-state employees from exercising law enforcement powers of the department of transportation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1250/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1250&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805093,"bill_number":"HB1478","title":"Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the state program to co-manage the federally established Hawaiian Islands humpback whale national marine sanctuary. Establishes a sanctuary co-manager position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1478/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1478&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805095,"bill_number":"HB486","title":"BLNR; Small Boat Harbors; Advisory Groups","description":"Requires the BLNR to establish a small boat harbor advisory group for each state small boat harbor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB486/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=486&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805096,"bill_number":"HB768","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Disposition of Abandoned Property","description":"Expands the Hawaii public housing authority's power to dispose of property seized, abandoned, or remaining upon eviction in and at public housing projects, elder or elderly housing, or state low-income housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB768/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=768&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805098,"bill_number":"HB1456","title":"Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the departments of land and natural resources, the department of agriculture, the Hawaii invasive species council, and the legislative reference bureau for invasive species prevention, control, outreach, research, assessment, and planning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1456/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1456&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":805100,"bill_number":"SB842","title":"Teachers; Incentives; Title I Schools","description":"Authorizes an additional $5,000 per year bonus for teachers who maintain current national board certification and teach in a Title 1 school under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB842/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=842&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805101,"bill_number":"HB144","title":"Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Tax","description":"Replaces the term \"large cigar\" with \"premium cigar\". Replaces the percentage tax on large cigars with a tax of 50.00 cents per premium cigar. Exempts premium cigars from self-service display ban. Applies to the sale of tobacco products occurring on and after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=144&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805104,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"HSAC Package; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Period of Separation","description":"Requires period of separation to commence upon issuance of officer's order and end at 6:00 p.m. on the second business day following the issuance of the order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB405/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=405&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805105,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Penal Code","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB30/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=30&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805108,"bill_number":"HB917","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture","description":"Provides for the forfeiture of all or any portion of the Employees' Retirement System benefits to which a member, former member, or retirant would otherwise have been entitled if the member, former member, or retirant is convicted of a felony that the court finds to be related to the employment of the member, former member, or retirant by the State or county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB917/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=917&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805109,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Puna Community Medical Center; Mobile Health Unit; Annex Medical Clinic; Emergency Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as an emergency appropriation to the Puna Community Medical Center for a mobile health unit to service the Puna district due to the threat of inaccessibility from the lava flow.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB580/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=580&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805110,"bill_number":"HB864","title":"In Vitro Fertilization Procedure Coverage","description":"Amends insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization to allow for expanded applicability. (HB864 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB864/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=864&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805113,"bill_number":"HB1233","title":"Homemade Food; Cottage Food","description":"Expands and creates new categories for homemade food processing for sale to the public. Takes effect on 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1233/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1233&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805114,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Child Protective Act; Definition; Aggravated Circumstances","description":"Expands the definition of \"aggravated circumstances\", as used in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Child Protective Act, to include situations where the parent is a repeat criminal offender of specific crimes; has been repeatedly incarcerated, resulting in the child's placement in foster care; has placed the child or a sibling of the child in foster care more than once; had parental rights voluntarily or involuntarily terminated; failed to comply with pre-permanency or permanency requirements; has physically abused the child; or has engaged in human trafficking involving the child or another child of the parent or has solicited, aided, abetted, attempted, or conspired to engage in human trafficking of the child or another child of the parent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB271/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=271&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805115,"bill_number":"HB810","title":"Philosophy Education; Public Schools; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the P4C Program of the University of Hawaii Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education and for teachers of the Department of Education to train with the P4C Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB810/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=810&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805118,"bill_number":"HB345","title":"Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer","description":"Imposes a conveyance tax on the conveyance of a controlling interest of an entity that has an interest in real property in the State. Applies to conveyances occurring after June 30, 2015. (HB345 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB345/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=345&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":805119,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Coffee Berry Borer; Appropriations; Pesticide Subsidy Program ($)","description":"Establishes a full-time temporary program manager position in DOA for the pesticide subsidy program. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB598/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=598&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805121,"bill_number":"HB955","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Permit; Waitlist","description":"Clarifies that a person at least eighteen years of age need not obtain a marine surveyor's inspection nor provide documentation that the person is the owner of a vessel in order to be placed on a waitlist for a use permit to moor a vessel in a state small boat harbor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB955/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=955&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805123,"bill_number":"SB177","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB177/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=177&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805125,"bill_number":"HB690","title":"University of Hawaii; Student Loan Forgiveness; Medical School; Law School; Doctoral Degrees; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a program to provide loan forgiveness for medical, law, and doctoral degree students who enter public service. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB690/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=690&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805127,"bill_number":"SB1234","title":"CIP; 17th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 17th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1234/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1234&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805128,"bill_number":"HB422","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Care Providers","description":"Provides a general excise tax for property owners who lease to assisted living providers and child care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB422/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=422&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805130,"bill_number":"HB733","title":"Veterinary Technicians; Veterinary Technology; Registration; Regulation; Board of Veterinary Examiners","description":"Establishes requirements for the regulation of veterinary technicians and the practice of veterinary technology under chapter 471, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to veterinary medicine. Establishes provisions relating to registration requirements, educational requirements, limitations on use of titles, grounds for refusal to grant and revocation or suspension of registration, hearings, and criminal penalties. Requires the board of veterinary examiners to issue certificates of registration to applicants beginning on July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB733/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=733&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805132,"bill_number":"HB340","title":"Post-secondary Education Authorization for Private Trade, Vocational, or Technical Schools","description":"Transfers regulatory jurisdiction over private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB340/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=340&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":805134,"bill_number":"HB449","title":"County Police Departments; Domestic Violence Policies; Standards of Conduct","description":"Requires each county police department to post its policies relating to domestic violence, officer-involved domestic violence, and standards of conduct on its official website.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB449/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=449&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":805135,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Title IX and VAWA Compliance ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for positions and materials to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB397/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=397&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805138,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim","description":"Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB484/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=484&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805139,"bill_number":"HB693","title":"Outdoor Pesticide Use; Disclosure and Notice; County Regulations","description":"Imposes disclosure, notification, and reporting requirements on outdoor use of pesticides in specified areas. Prohibits pesticide use within a certain distance from specified areas, including schools, health care facilities, and water resources. Bans prohibitions on qualifying county regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB693/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=693&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805140,"bill_number":"HB1050","title":"Invasive Species; Interisland Movement; Department of Agriculture; Audit; Appropriations ($)","description":"Mandates the Department of Agriculture to perform specified tasks to address the interisland spread of invasive species. Requires annual report. Requires the Auditor to audit the Plant Quarantine Branch. Makes appropriations. (HB1050 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 243, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1050/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1050&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805143,"bill_number":"HB895","title":"Procurement; Professional Services; Minimum Three Qualified","description":"Authorizes the procurement policy board to adopt rules addressing situations of less than three qualified persons for procurement of professional services. Allows the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed with procurement in according with the adopted rules. (HB895 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB895/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=895&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805144,"bill_number":"HB1057","title":"Felony sexual assault of a minor less than fourteen years; mandatory minimum sentencing","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years for class A felony of first degree sexual assault of a minor who is less than fourteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1057/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1057&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":805145,"bill_number":"SB1371","title":"Bicycle; Moped; Registration fee","description":"Increases the bicycle registration fee to $25 and the moped registration fee to $50.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1371/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1371&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":805148,"bill_number":"HB278","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; County Subaccount; County Projects","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, upon request by a county, to establish and operate for the county, a county affordable housing subaccount within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB278/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=278&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805149,"bill_number":"SB1329","title":"Unwarranted Surveillance; unmanned aircraft system prohibitions and exceptions","description":"An act relating to searches and seizures; creating the Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act; defining the terms unmanned aircraft system and law enforcement agency; prohibiting a law enforcement agency, person, entity, state or local public agency from using an unmanned aircraft system to gather evidence or other information; providing exceptions; authorizing an aggrieved party to initiate a civil action in order to prevent or remedy a violation of the act; prohibiting a law enforcement agency from using in any court of law in this state evidence obtained or collected in violation of the act; providing an effective date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1329/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1329&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805152,"bill_number":"HB649","title":"Blemished Crops Pilot Program; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a 3-year pilot program that enables new businesses to produce value-added products using fruits and vegetables deemed unsuitable to be sold as fresh. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB649/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=649&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805153,"bill_number":"HB865","title":"HHFDC; Community Land Trust; Affordable Housing","description":"Authorizes HHFDC to establish a community land trust for the purpose of selling homes through long-term land leases to low- and moderate-income homebuyers. (HB865 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB865/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=865&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805154,"bill_number":"SB1292","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Voluntary Farm to School Program; Department of Education; Complex Area Superintendents","description":"Establishes the Hawaii voluntary farm to school program; allows a department of education complex area to participate in the Hawaii voluntary farm to school program if authorized by the complex area superintendent; and provides complex area superintendents with the authority to make the decision whether to have their respective department of education complex area participate in the Hawaii voluntary farm to school program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1292/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1292&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805157,"bill_number":"HB627","title":"Department of Agriculture; Department of Education; Farm to School Program; Hawaii Farm to School Coordinators; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm to School Program and two Farm to School Coordinator Positions. Appropriates funds. (HB627 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB627/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=627&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805158,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax","description":"Repeals deadline for counties electing to establish a county surcharge on state tax to pass an ordinance to enact the surcharge. Increases maximum rate of surcharge from 0.5% to 1%. Allows counties with a population of 500,000 or less to use proceeds without restriction. Makes permanent the counties' authority to establish a surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB426/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=426&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805160,"bill_number":"SB750","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Renewable Energy; Anaergia Incorporated ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Anaergia Incorporated with the development of facilities for renewable nonfossil fuel energy production in Maui.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-15-16 8:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB750/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805162,"bill_number":"HB1084","title":"Lobbyists; Gifts; Rewards; Public Official","description":"Prohibits lobbyists from giving gifts to officials in the legislative or executive branch that may be inferred to be intended to influence an official's actions in the performance of the official's duties or intended as a reward for an official's actions in the performance of the official's duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1084/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1084&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":805164,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Constitutional Amendment; UH; Board of Regents (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to divest the board of regents of UH from exclusive jurisdiction over internal structure, management, and operations of UH.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB637/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=637&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805165,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Counties; Liens; Water and Sewer Charges; Waterworks Systems; Sewer Systems","description":"Empowers counties to impose and enforce liens upon premises served for unpaid water or sewer charges after an opportunity to be heard under chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals the authority of each county to take over from the State existing waterworks systems and sewer systems and to enlarge, develop, and improve the same.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=110&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805167,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Ha Ola O Waipio Valley; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB522/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=522&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805169,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Taxation; Deductions","description":"Restores the deduction for state taxes paid for taxpayers with income above specified thresholds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805171,"bill_number":"HB1269","title":"Public Safety; Workplace Violence; Restraining Orders","description":"Allows an employer to seek a temporary restraining order and injunction against further harassment of an employee or invitee who may be harassed in connection with a worksite.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1269/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1269&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805173,"bill_number":"HB299","title":"Economic Development and Business; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to economic development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB299/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=299&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":805174,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Economy","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB53/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=53&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805177,"bill_number":"SB995","title":"Financial Disclosures; Public Records","description":"Requires the financial disclosure statements of the Hawaii labor relations board and the labor and industrial relations appeals board to be made available for public inspection and duplication.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB995/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=995&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":805178,"bill_number":"HB1460","title":"Snorkel; Safety Valve","description":"Prohibits a person from snorkeling in Hawaii if the snorkel is not equipped with a safety valve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1460/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1460&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805179,"bill_number":"SB1243","title":"Board of Education; Standardized Testing; Public Schools","description":"Requires the BOE to administer standardized tests early in the school year in order to use the tests to inform instruction in the school year in which the test is administered. Establishes conditions for standardized testing. Requires periodic audits of standardized testing protocols and reports to the legislature and the governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1243/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1243&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":805182,"bill_number":"HB1087","title":"Environmental Response Revolving Fund; Barrel Tax","description":"Changes the amount of the barrel tax deposited into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund from 5 cents per barrel to an unspecified amount to support environmental activities and programs. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1087/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1087&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805183,"bill_number":"HB1395","title":"CIP; 39th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 39th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1395/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":805184,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Marijuana; Legalization; Prohibition; Minors; Zoning","description":"Repeals criminal and civil penalties related to marijuana. Prohibits the furnishing of marijuana to a minor. Allows the cultivation of marijuana on private property. Prohibits counties from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana on private property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB383/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=383&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805187,"bill_number":"HB1155","title":"Albizia Trees; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation from the conservation and resources enforcement special fund to DLNR for the removal of albizia trees on public and private land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1155&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805188,"bill_number":"HB1176","title":"E-liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Packaging Requirements; Prohibitions; Penalties ($)","description":"Beginning January 1, 2017, prohibits the sale of an e-liquid container for an electronic smoking device unless the container is child-resistant and prohibits the sale of an e-liquid container that includes e-liquid containing nicotine unless the e-liquid packaging is labeled with warning language. Establishes a violation as a penalty. Includes e-liquid under the definition of \"hazardous substance\" as used in the Hawaii Poison Prevention Packaging Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1176&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":805190,"bill_number":"SB799","title":"Pesticide; Disclosure; Notification","description":"Establishes notice and reporting requirements for any entity or person that uses pesticides under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB799/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=799&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805192,"bill_number":"HB1127","title":"Procurement; Procurement Officers; Education and Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires all procurement officers of state and county governmental bodies to attend initial training by the State Procurement Office and regular follow-up training as determined by the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1127&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":805194,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"General Fund Expenditure Ceiling; Recalibration","description":"Recalibrates the general fund expenditure ceiling from fiscal year 2019-2020. Requires the recalibration to be based on the previous fiscal year's general fund appropriation, rather than the previous fiscal year's general fund expenditure ceiling. Requires the 2015 tax review commission to review this Act and submit findings and recommendations to the legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=106&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":805196,"bill_number":"SB827","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Reporting of Payment Changes or Errors","description":"Requires the ERS to require departments and agencies of the state and county governments to provide accurate payroll and personnel information to the ERS. Establishes penalties and remedies for the failure to provide required information to the ERS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB827/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=827&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805197,"bill_number":"HB647","title":"Sandalwood; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Bans the export of raw or unprocessed native sandalwood timber. Establishes Department of Land and Natural Resources policies regarding sandalwood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB647/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=647&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805199,"bill_number":"HB395","title":"Office of Youth Services; Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the office of youth services to coordinate a five-year safe places for youth pilot program to establish a network of safe places where youth in crisis can access safety and services. Establishes the position of safe places for youth program coordinator. Allows youth in crisis under 18 years of age to consent to services in the safe places program under certain circumstances. Makes an appropriation. (HB395 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB395/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=395&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805201,"bill_number":"HB1500","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Transfer of Authority; Film, Television, Digital, and New Media Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Assigns to the Hawaii tourism authority the responsibilities for film, television, digital, and new media development. Repeals the film industry activities within the department of business, economic development, and tourism and makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds from the special fund to the Hawaii tourism authority for implementation of the film, television, digital, and new media development activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1500/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1500&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":805203,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Keehi Lagoon Beach Park; Replenishment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the replenishment of the beach at Keehi lagoon beach park.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB263/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=263&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805204,"bill_number":"HB1364","title":"Pesticides; Authorized State Employees; Exempt from Penalties","description":"Exempts authorized state officers, agents, and employees from penalties for pesticide law violations, except for certain acts, including gross negligence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1364/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1364&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805207,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Hawaii Hope Card Program; Protective Orders; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii hope card program within the Department of the Attorney General to issue hope cards upon request to those holding a long term protective order, with specified relevant information about the protective orders and all covered parties. Establishes special fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB471/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=471&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805208,"bill_number":"HB446","title":"Address Confidentiality Program; Domestic Violence; Sexual Offense; Stalking ($)","description":"Establishes the Address Confidentiality Program to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to relocate and keep their addresses confidential. Creates the Address Confidentiality Program Surcharge Fund. (HB446 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB446/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=446&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805209,"bill_number":"HB1185","title":"General Obligation Bonds; State Constitution (ConAm)","description":"Proposes to amend the State Constitution by requiring the first principal installment of general obligation bonds and reimbursable general obligation bonds to mature not later than one year from the date of issuance. (HB1185 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1185&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":805212,"bill_number":"HB973","title":"Highway Safety; Ignition Interlock; Motor Vehicle","description":"Amends the law for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Mandates the use of an ignition interlock for all offenders convicted and adjudicated for the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Increases the fines for the violation. Removes the exemption for the repeat offender to drive without an ignition interlock if employed and required to drive a company vehicle for employment. Authorizes the director of transportation to make administrative rules governing the certification, monitoring, operation and compliance of the ignition interlock and authorizes penalties under these rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB973/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=973&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805213,"bill_number":"SB814","title":"Department of Education; Kihei High School; Representative Patsy Takemoto Mink","description":"Requires the Board of Education to name the new public high school in Kihei, Maui, the \"Patsy Takemoto Mink Kihei High School\" in honor of the late United States Representative Patsy Takemoto Mink. (SB814 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) McDermott voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB814/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=814&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805216,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Ex Officio Nonvoting Faculty Member; Term","description":"Amends the composition of the University of Hawaii's board of regents by adding a current University of Hawaii tenured faculty member who does not currently hold and has never held an administrative position as an ex officio nonvoting member to serve a two year term and authorizes the governor to reappoint the member for one additional term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB289/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=289&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805217,"bill_number":"HB168","title":"Legislative Term Limits (ConAm)","description":"Limits the terms of members of the Legislature to 12 consecutive years in the House of Representatives or the Senate, with years of service calculated after the general election of 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=168&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":805218,"bill_number":"HB200","title":"Kauai County Package; Rules of Evidence; Nonresident Property Crime Victims; Video Testimony by Witnesses","description":"Amends the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to authorize nonresident property crime victims to testify in criminal proceedings by a live two-way video connection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=200&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805221,"bill_number":"SB1101","title":"Civil Service Exemption; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing Renovations","description":"Extends the availability of the exemption from state civil service for persons hired or contracted by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to repair and maintain vacant housing units. (SB1101 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1101&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805222,"bill_number":"HB658","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Salaries; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (2); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (2) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB658/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=658&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805223,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Wildlife; DLNR; Multi-jurisdictional Agreement","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to enter into the interstate wildlife violator compact or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB702/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=702&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805226,"bill_number":"SB1257","title":"Airport; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for construction of a small airport in South Puna due to the threat of inaccessibility from lava flow.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1257/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1257&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805227,"bill_number":"HB679","title":"Workers' Compensation; Eligibility Determination","description":"Amends workers' compensation law for temporary total and partial disability benefits through certification by a physician. Allows for contemporaneous certification and retroactive certification of disability status. Applies only during the period that injuries have not reached medical stabilization or enrollment in a vocational rehabilitation process. (HB679 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB679/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=679&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805229,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"West Oahu Land Transfer; University of Hawaii; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Transfers fee title ownership of certain undeveloped land in Kapolei from the University of Hawaii to the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB518/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=518&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805231,"bill_number":"HB1335","title":"Incineration Facilities; Ash Waste; Transport; DOH","description":"Requires DOH to establish standards for transport of ash generated at incineration facilities for offsite recycling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1335/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1335&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":805233,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Penal Code; Students; Bullying; Terroristic Threatening; Harassment; Cyberbullying; Psychological and Mental Damage","description":"Criminalizes bullying and cyberbullying against public or private school students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve that causes professionally certified psychological harm or damage by adding bullying and cyberbullying to the crimes of terroristic threatening and harassment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/EET, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB268/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=268&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805234,"bill_number":"SB1355","title":"HHSC; Regional System Boards","description":"Repeals the regional system boards of the HHSC. Increases the size of the HHSC board and changes its composition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1355/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1355&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805237,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Judiciary Package; Judges; Confidentiality of Personal Information","description":"Prohibits public disclosure of government records relating to certain personal information of full-time state court justices and judges and their families.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB431/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=431&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805238,"bill_number":"HB231","title":"Preaudits of Proposed Payments; Comptroller; Education","description":"Makes permanent the fiscal flexibility previously granted temporarily to the Department of Education to allow the Department to continue to use its resources in a more cost-effective manner. (HB231 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB231/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=231&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":805240,"bill_number":"SB950","title":"UH; Auditor","description":"Requires the Auditor to perform a comprehensive management, financial, and program audit of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB950/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=950&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805242,"bill_number":"HB34","title":"Smoking; Condominiums; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Prohibition by Rule; Electronic Smoking Devices","description":"Allows condominiums and cooperative housing corporations to adopt rules to prohibit smoking, including electronic smoking devices, in units, common elements, or limited common elements. (HB34 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB34/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=34&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805243,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Minor Parents; Grandparents; Child Support","description":"Authorizes the Child Support Enforcement Agency to pursue support and maintenance for a child born to a minor from any parent of the minor. (HB128 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=128&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805246,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Home Schooling; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school they would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB361/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=361&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805247,"bill_number":"HB508","title":"Qualified Producer and Feed Developer Grants; Livestock Revitalization Program; Local Feed Source Survey; Industrial Hemp; Agriculture; Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes within the livestock revitalization program a grant program for qualified producers of certain products and feed developers. Appropriates funds for the feed developer grant program, reimbursements to qualified producers and feed developers for feed cost, assistance to feed developers in the planning and construction of feed mills, and a survey of local feed ingredient sources. Authorizes the growing of industrial hemp for certain purposes under specified conditions. Appropriates funds for department of agriculture staff to implement the qualified feed developer grant program and assist in registration of industrial hemp growers and seed testing. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB508/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=508&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":805248,"bill_number":"HB689","title":"Zero-Based Budgeting; State Budget","description":"Incorporates zero-based budgeting into the executive budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB689/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=689&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805251,"bill_number":"HB1053","title":"Coffee Berry Borer; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the pesticide subsidy program to eradicate the coffee berry borer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1053/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1053&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805252,"bill_number":"HB1263","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Residency; State Legislators (ConAm)","description":"Proposes to amend the state constitution to require candidates for the state senate or house of representatives to be a resident of the legislative district from which the person is a candidate for not less than twelve consecutive months prior to the next general election, except in the year of the first general election following reapportionment when the candidate shall be required to be a resident of the legislative district for not less than one month prior to the deadline for filing nomination papers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1263/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1263&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805253,"bill_number":"SB1070","title":"Law Enforcement Vehicles","description":"Allows the Department of the Attorney General and the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to have law enforcement vehicles, with lights and sirens, that are recognized authorized emergency vehicles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1070/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1070&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805256,"bill_number":"HB1130","title":"Elections; Online Voting; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a process for online voting by any registered voter for any election. Appropriates moneys to implement the process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1130&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805257,"bill_number":"HB409","title":"Legislature; Office of the Legislative Analyst; Fiscal Impact Statements ($)","description":"Requires the office of the legislative analyst to create fiscal impact statements for certain bills that have a fiscal impact. Makes an appropriation to the office of the legislative analyst.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB409/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=409&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805260,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Uninsured; Underinsured; Health Care; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for direct health care, including primary medical, dental, and behavioral services, for uninsured and underinsured patients at community health centers. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=117&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805261,"bill_number":"HB515","title":"Public Lands; Remnants; Definition; Disposition","description":"Prohibits the disposition of land as a remnant if the land contains: resources necessary for the exercise of native Hawaiian subsistence, cultural, or religious practices; resources that should be protected or conserved; or public access to public lands. Effective on 7/1/2030. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB515/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=515&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":805263,"bill_number":"HB325","title":"Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii; Grant; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a grant to the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii to continue its Military Affairs Council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB325/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=325&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":805265,"bill_number":"HB228","title":"Deferred Deposits; Payday Loan; Fees","description":"Reduces the maximum fee a check casher may charge under a payday loan agreement for deferring the deposit of a check from 15 to    percent of the face value of the check. (HB228 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB228/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=228&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805266,"bill_number":"SB900","title":"Department of Education; State Seal of Biliteracy; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the state seal of biliteracy program and appropriates funds for the implementation of the program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB900/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=900&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805268,"bill_number":"HB1406","title":"Board of Education; Standardized Testing; Public Schools","description":"Requires the BOE to administer standardized tests early in the school year in order to use the tests to inform instruction in the school year in which the test is administered. Establishes conditions for standardized testing. Requires periodic audits of standardized testing protocols and reports to the legislature and the governor. (HB1406 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1406/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1406&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":805270,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Service of Process; Department of Public Safety; Registration of Civil Process Servers","description":"Makes permanent Act 116, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, relating to persons authorized to serve civil legal process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB282/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=282&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805272,"bill_number":"HB990","title":"State Finances; Program and Financial Plan; State Budget","description":"Amends the six-year program and financial plan to a four-year program and financial plan. Codifies the statutorily implied mandate that the proposed executive budget submitted by the governor be balanced.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB990/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=990&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":805273,"bill_number":"HB674","title":"Public Transportation Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase bus passes or passes for a public transportation program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB674/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=674&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":805276,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Employer Liability; Discriminatory Practices","description":"Creates an exemption from liability of an employer for harassment by a supervisor unless the supervisor's agency status is proven to effect the harassment. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1012/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1012&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805277,"bill_number":"HB1455","title":"Medical Marijuana; Primary Caregivers","description":"Increases the maximum number of qualifying patients that a primary caregiver may care for at any given time. Requires each primary caregiver upon registration to disclose to the Department of Health the number of qualifying patients and other patient information for whom the caregiver is responsible. Limits the number of marijuana plants that can be grown for medical marijuana use to 14 plants at a single property. (HB1455 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1455/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1455&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":805278,"bill_number":"SB839","title":"Contractors; Incidental Work","description":"Prohibits a general engineering and general building contractor from doing any work that requires it to act as a specialty contractor in an area the general contractor is not licensed to operate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB839/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=839&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805281,"bill_number":"HB445","title":"Transit-oriented Development","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to offer loan guarantees to encourage affordable housing as part of transit-oriented development. (HB445 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB445/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=445&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":805282,"bill_number":"SB934","title":"Eminent domain; Fees and costs; Good-faith estimates","description":"Provides that the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees, and other reasonable expenses if the judgment on compensation or damages exceeds the plaintiff's original written statement by ten per cent or more; but if not mandatory then discretionary for lack of good-faith or in the interests of justice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB934/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=934&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805285,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Tax Reform Task Force","description":"Creates a tax reform task force to review the general excise tax versus sales tax and compare the Hawaii tax system to those of other states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB529/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=529&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805286,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Commercial Establishments; Prohibition on Devices with Monetary Payouts","description":"Prohibits devices that allow monetary payouts that may be less than, equal to, or greater than the amount paid into the device, in any commercial establishment. Exempts change machines, vending machines, and automated teller machines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB691/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=691&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805287,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Elections Commission; Removal of Chief Election Officer","description":"Authorizes the elections commission to remove the chief election officer by a majority vote of a quorum at a meeting of the commission. Provides the chief election officer with a period of notice of the removal before it takes effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB599/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=599&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805290,"bill_number":"SB749","title":"Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Pilot Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year Hawaii Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Pilot Program (pilot program). Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Repeals the pilot program on June 30, 2017. (SB749 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB749/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=749&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805291,"bill_number":"SB805","title":"Nursing; Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse","description":"Removes the sunset provision from Act 255, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, relating to the definitions of \"the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse\" and \"the practice of nursing as a registered nurse\".","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Act 002, 03/24/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1102).","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB805/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=805&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805293,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Recycling; State and County Agencies; Building and Facilities","description":"Requires state and county agencies to reasonably provide and maintain onsite methods for the collection of recyclable deposit beverage containers and for solid waste disposal. Requires DAGS to assist counties with implementation. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=101&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805295,"bill_number":"HB1317","title":"Conveyance Tax; Property Owner","description":"Assesses an additional surcharge of fifteen percent for residential property sold within one year and seven percent for a residential property sold within two years of its purchase by an owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1317/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1317&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":805296,"bill_number":"SB1178","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Personal Injury Protection Benefits; Acupuncture Treatments","description":"Increases the authorized benefit for acupuncture treatments allowed under personal injury protection benefits provided through motor vehicle insurance. (SB1178 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1178&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805298,"bill_number":"HB931","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; Affordable Housing Credits","description":"Makes permanent Act 141, Sessions Laws of Hawaii 2009, which requires the county to issue affordable housing credits to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Makes permanent Act 98, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, which requires the counties to issue affordable housing credits for each residential unit developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB931/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=931&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805300,"bill_number":"HB1355","title":"Commission on Fiscal Responsibility; Taxation","description":"Establishes a commission within the Department of Taxation to review and make recommendations on expenditures, revenue enhancement, and tax policy. (HB1355 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1355/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1355&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805302,"bill_number":"HB721","title":"Beach Access; Reasonable Accommodation; Ocean Recreation Management Area","description":"Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled persons to access the beach.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB721/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=721&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805304,"bill_number":"HB226","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB226/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=226&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":805306,"bill_number":"HB1417","title":"CIP; 42nd Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1417/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1417&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":805307,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation; Micro Apartment Housing Units ($)","description":"Making an appropriation for the construction of micro apartment housing units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=155&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805309,"bill_number":"HB297","title":"Economic Development and Business; Short Form Bill","description":"Short form bill relating to the economy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB297/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=297&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":805311,"bill_number":"SB1283","title":"Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements","description":"Conforms county debt limit statements laws to include tax increment bonds if a constitutional amendment allowing the State to authorize the use of such bonds by the counties is ratified.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1283/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1283&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805312,"bill_number":"SB1164","title":"Agriculture; Agricultural Lands; Farming; Livestock; Land Use; Zoning; Subdivision","description":"Restricts any subdivision, including by condominium property regime, of parcels of agricultural lands one hundred acres or greater in size. Requires the owner to make and implement a farm plan prior to the construction of any homes on the resulting legal lots of record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1164&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805315,"bill_number":"SB991","title":"University of Hawaii; College of Education; Auditor","description":"Requests the auditor to examine the University of Hawaii at Manoa college of education's management of its programs that have ended within the last five fiscal years and submit a written report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB991/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805316,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Commission on Salaries; Salary Recommendations; Legislative Disapproval","description":"Conforms the salary commission statute to the state constitution by clarifying that the last salary recommendations made by the commission on salaries will remain in effect if and when the legislature disapproves the commission's most recent salary recommendations, and that the commission is not authorized to reconvene to make a second recommendation following the legislature's disapproval outside of the six-year cycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB239/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=239&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":805317,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership; County Representation","description":"Requires the commission on water resource management to consist of at least one member representing each county who is a resident of that county and who also has substantial experience in the area of water resource management. Clarifies that appointments shall be phased in as vacancies occur. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB525/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=525&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805320,"bill_number":"HB934","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund ($)","description":"Amends Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, as amended by Act 142, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, and as amended by Act 124, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to continue the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program by extending the sunset date of the Act, updating the referral dates in the statute, and appropriating funding out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2015-2016. Effective June 29, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB934/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=934&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805321,"bill_number":"SB998","title":"Personal Information; Security; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Information Privacy and Security Council","description":"Requires the information privacy and security council to establish best practices for the use, storage, and security of personal information entrusted to businesses and government agencies and report findings and proposed legislation to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB998/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=998&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":805322,"bill_number":"HB764","title":"Farm Worker Housing; Agricultural Parks; Non-agricultural Parks; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows one or more employee dwellings to be built on an agricultural park lot or non-agricultural park lot that is leased by a long-term lessee with lease terms of at least thirty-five years and a lot size of at least five acres, with restrictions. Appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund to be expended by the department of agriculture to develop farm worker housing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB764/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=764&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805325,"bill_number":"SB734","title":"Pesticides; Licensing; Fees; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases the pesticide licensing fee. Amends authorized uses for moneys in the pesticide use revolving fund. Requires memorandum of understanding between the department of agriculture and the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources regarding the expenditure of funds from the pesticide use revolving fund and a report to the legislature. Establishes an environmental toxicologist position within the department of agriculture and a pesticide extension specialist, through a contract with the department of agriculture, within the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources. Appropriates funds out of the pesticide use revolving fund for specific purposes. Removes the sunset date of Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2010.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HEA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB734/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=734&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805326,"bill_number":"SB1372","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Transit-oriented Development; Transportation","description":"Allocates the portion of the county surcharge on state tax retained by the state to the dwelling unit revolving fund. Directs those funds deposited pursuant to the county surcharge on state tax to be used to reimburse the State for the costs of assessment, collection, and disposition of the county surcharge on state tax and for transit-oriented development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1372/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1372&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805329,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Jury Duty; Exemptions; Age","description":"Allows a person 70 years or older to claim an exemption from jury duty. Effective 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB606/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=606&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805330,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Transfer; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Places the state foundation on culture and the arts within the department of business, economic development, and tourism creative industries division instead of the department of accounting and general services. Designates the director of business, economic development, and tourism, instead of the comptroller, in selecting works of art for acquisition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB547/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=547&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":805332,"bill_number":"SB837","title":"Charter Schools; Collective Bargaining","description":"Requires collective bargaining for charter school matters to be conducted between the exclusive representatives of charter school employees as the employee and the governor, board of education, and representatives elected by charter school governing boards as the employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB837/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=837&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805334,"bill_number":"SB807","title":"Narcotics Advisory Committee; Continuing Medical Education; Narcotics","description":"Establishes the narcotics advisory committee to recommend acceptable topics and curriculum for the continuing medical education program. Establishes requirements for a mandatory continuing medical education program for prescribing practitioners that prescribe narcotic drugs. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB807/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=807&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805335,"bill_number":"HB505","title":"Agriculture; Food Security; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes an Agricultural Development and Food Security Program. Establishes state planning objectives to increase demand and access to locally grown foods. Makes appropriations. (HB505 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB505/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=505&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805337,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Agriculture; Pesticides; Penalties","description":"Repeals warning notice for any person who violates the State's pesticide laws under chapter 149A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, amends criminal penalties related to pesticide use, and establishes that the department of agriculture may contract with any county police department for the purposes of implementing and enforcing section 149A-41, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB323/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=323&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805339,"bill_number":"HB423","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Bill Passage; Supermajority (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to include a two-thirds supermajority voting requirement for the legislature to pass laws that raise taxes or create new taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB423/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=423&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805341,"bill_number":"SB1359","title":"Auditor; State-County Functions Working Group; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of the Auditor to carry out the purposes of the State-County Functions Working Group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1359/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1359&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805342,"bill_number":"SB1374","title":"Land Exchange; Dole Food Company ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to negotiate land exchanges with Dole Food Company, Inc. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SB1374 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 5:05pm in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1374/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1374&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805345,"bill_number":"SB1151","title":"Liquor Licenses; Restaurant; Retail Dealer; Brewpub; Small Craft Producer Pub","description":"Authorizes restaurants with a liquor license to sell beer, malt beverages, or cider for off-premises consumption, under certain conditions. Authorizes retail dealers with a class 4 liquor license to sell beer, malt beverages, or cider in non-original packages, under certain conditions. Authorizes brewpubs and small craft producer pubs with a liquor license to sell malt beverages purchased from another liquor licensee for off-premises consumption. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1151&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805346,"bill_number":"HB390","title":"Licensed Physicians; Employment Covenants or Agreements","description":"Prohibits noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants in employment contracts, post-employment contracts, or separation agreements that forbid post-employment competition of licensed physicians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB390/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=390&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":805349,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB45/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=45&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805350,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Aerospace Development","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB71/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=71&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805351,"bill_number":"HB315","title":"Bicycle; Cycle Tracks","description":"Defines the term \"cycle track\" and clarifies the uses of a cycle track. Prohibits mopeds from using bicycle lanes, cycle tracks, and bicycle paths.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB315/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=315&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805354,"bill_number":"HB727","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Connector; Plans","description":"Amends the definition of \"qualified plan\" under the Hawaii Health Connector to specify that a plan must be a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan for individual plans and a gold or platinum plan for small business health options program plans. (HB727 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB727/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=727&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805355,"bill_number":"SB1036","title":"Substance Abuse Treatment; DOH; Working Group; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes within the Department of Health a working group to address publicly-funded substance abuse treatment services. Appropriates funds. (SB1036 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1036/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1036&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805356,"bill_number":"HB1353","title":"State Finances; General Funds","description":"Makes technical amendments to clarify requirements for transfers of non-general funds to the general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1353/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1353&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805359,"bill_number":"SB753","title":"Dental Hygienists; School-based Dental Sealant Program ($)","description":"Permits dental hygienists to apply preventative sealants, in consultation with a licensed dentist, in a school-based dental sealant program or federally qualified health center. Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a school-based dental sealant program in a high-need school. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB753/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=753&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805360,"bill_number":"HB803","title":"Transient Accommodations; Owners and Operators; Reporting Requirements; Penalties","description":"Amends Act 326, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, by (1) Replacing the term \"local contact\" with \"on-island agent\"; (2) Defining the term \"on-island agent\"; (3) Clarifying that an association's duty to report to DOTAX is limited to the relevant information an association actually receives from a transient accommodation operator; (4) Amending penalties imposed on associations for failure to report; and (5) Repealing the sunset date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB803/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=803&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":805362,"bill_number":"SB1071","title":"Acquisition of Firearms by Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens","description":"Makes it clear that the police may grant applications to acquire firearms to lawful permanent resident aliens.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1071/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1071&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805364,"bill_number":"SB843","title":"Early Childhood Education; Housekeeping","description":"Amends or repeals provisions of Chapters 302A and 302L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as related to early childhood education, for housekeeping and other purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB843/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=843&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805365,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures; Reporting","description":"Requires lobbyists and specified individuals to file two additional reports to the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, including one report on the second Friday of August and one report on the first Monday of November in general election years, similarly to the filing frequency that candidate's and the treasurer of candidate committees are required to file pursuant to section 11-334, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB506/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=506&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805367,"bill_number":"HB1227","title":"Department of Education; School System Financial Accountability","description":"Requires a two percent annual increase for ten years in the percentage of the Department of Education budget to be expended by principals until the percentage is at ninety percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1227/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1227&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":805369,"bill_number":"HB558","title":"Public Employees; Overtime Compensation; Calculation","description":"Limits overtime compensation to those hours worked in excess of forty hours in a workweek. Excludes those hours taken as paid time off from the calculation of the forty hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB558/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=558&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805371,"bill_number":"SB798","title":"Chronic Pain; Chronic Pain Medication Agreement; Narcotic Drugs; Narcotics Enforcement Division","description":"Requires a chronic pain medication agreement to be executed between a patient and any prescriber of a narcotic drug within the State for use as chronic pain medication under certain conditions. Requires the administrator of the narcotics enforcement division to develop and make available a template of a chronic pain medication agreement for use in the State. Specifies the contents of the template. Excludes certain patients and providers from the chronic pain medication agreement requirements. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB798/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=798&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805373,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Education","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB47/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=47&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805375,"bill_number":"SB747","title":"Ocean Recreation Management; Advisory Committee","description":"Makes permanent the west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee. Adds one member to the committee with a background in ocean safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB747/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=747&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805376,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Increases the amount of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax that shall be deposited into the environmental response revolving fund, energy security special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB285/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=285&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805378,"bill_number":"HB497","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator; Senior Centers; Fall Prevention and Early Detection Services; Healthy Aging Partnership; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Public Awareness Campaign; Appropriation ($)","description":"Part I: Appropriates funds for the Kupuna Care Program and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. Part II: Removes hiring requirement by the Director of Health in accordance with Chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position. Appropriates funds for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator. Part III: Appropriates funds for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly. Part IV: Appropriates funds for various senior center programs. Part V: Appropriates funds to support the Healthy Aging Partnership Program. Part VI: Appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia public awareness campaign. (HB497 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB497/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=497&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805380,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Farmers Market Vendors; Permit and Inspection; Labeling","description":"Requires farmers market vendors that direct-market potentially hazardous value added products to obtain a permit from the department of health. Exempts non-potentially hazardous value added products from department of health permitting or inspection. Establishes labeling requirements for value added products sold at farmers markets. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB592/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=592&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805381,"bill_number":"HB629","title":"Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument","description":"Establishes the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Program within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Establishes criminal and administrative penalties. Allows DLNR to establish a fee schedule for services provided by the Monument Program. Provides for advice to the Governor and other state agencies regarding the Monument. Allows the Monument Program to solicit and accept grants and donations. (HB629 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Morikawa, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB629/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=629&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805384,"bill_number":"HB25","title":"Discrimination in Rental Transactions; Source of Income","description":"Prohibits discrimination in the rental of real property based on lawful source of income. (HB25 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB25/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=25&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805385,"bill_number":"HB464","title":"Ambulance Unit for Kakaako; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the purchase of one ambulance unit and operational costs for one ambulance unit to service the area of Kakaako. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB464/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":805386,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus; Housing Omnibus; Affordable Housing; Housing First ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and the appropriation of funds to finance affordable rental housing development, infrastructure development, construction of micro apartment housing units, and to continue to administer housing first programs for chronically homeless. Establishes and funds a Housing First Voucher Program in the Department of Human Services. (SB120 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=120&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805389,"bill_number":"HB1387","title":"Activity Desks; Cost of Activity Surcharge; Activity Desk Surcharge Subaccount","description":"Establishes a surcharge on the sale of activities by activity desks. Requires proceeds to be deposited into the Conservation and Resource Enforcement Special Fund. Creates Activity Desk Surcharge Subaccount. (HB1387 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1387/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1387&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805390,"bill_number":"HB458","title":"Human Papillomavirus; Health Information; Public Schools","description":"Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, requires public schools to annually provide information about the human papillomavirus and other vaccines to parents and guardians of students entering grade 6. Requires the Department of Health to develop the information and produce materials and the Department of Education to disseminate the information. (HB458 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB458/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=458&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805393,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Payroll and Personnel Transactions","description":"Requires any department or agency of the State or counties to furnish to the Employees' Retirement System certain payroll and personnel transaction information, including changes or errors in payments. Requires the State or county to pay to the system an amount equal to the employer contributions payable by the department or agency if the department or agency fails to report such information in the required format. Authorizes the Employees' Retirement System to waive such payments if non-reporting is due to unforeseen circumstances. Provides that unpaid amounts payable to the system because the department or agency fails to report information in the required format, shall bear interest. Requires annual reports regarding compliance with new reporting requirements to be submitted to the Department of Budget and Finance and Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB693/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=693&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805394,"bill_number":"SB1053","title":"Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Reporting; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires fuel distributors to report to the energy resources coordinator on non-fossil fuels sold in the State. Requires the county finance directors to register vehicles under headings for both hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles and vehicles retrofitted to operate as hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles. Sets a percentage for government procurements of hydrogen or fuel cell vehicles. Appropriates moneys to the counties for cost-sharing of the new local mandate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/GVO/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1053/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1053&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":805395,"bill_number":"HB1218","title":"Courts and Court Officers; Attorneys","description":"Establishes that there shall not be any requirement for an attorney to join an association or organization of lawyers to maintain a law license to practice in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1218/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1218&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805398,"bill_number":"HB133","title":"Hotel Construction and Renovation; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides an income tax credit for costs incurred in hotel construction or renovation. (HB133 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=133&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805399,"bill_number":"HB1484","title":"CIP; 36th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 36th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1484/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1484&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805401,"bill_number":"SB786","title":"Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the administration and operation of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee and for community outreach. (SB786 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB786/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=786&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805403,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Boards and Commissions; Absences; Vacancies","description":"Requires a board chair to provide notice to a board member who fails to attend four consecutive duly noticed meetings. Requires the board chair to provide notice to the board member who accumulates four unexcused absences of the board member's termination. Requires a board chair to notify in writing the applicable nominating authority of any vacancy resulting from termination, resignation, expiration of the term, or any other reason, within fifteen days after the vacancy occurs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805405,"bill_number":"HB30","title":"Motorcycles; Mopeds; Noisy Mufflers; Penalty","description":"Increases the fine for noisy mufflers on motorcycles and mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB30/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=30&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805406,"bill_number":"HB498","title":"Adult Protective and Community Services Branch; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funding for FY 2015-2016 and FY 2016-2017 from the state general fund to DHS for positions within the Adult Protective and Community Services Branch. Authorizes DHS to extend the federal ceiling to increase the amount of federal funds available for the positions within the adult protective and community services branch. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB498/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=498&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805408,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, or Devices; Access","description":"Beginning January 1, 2016, allows manufacturers of investigational drugs, biological products, or devices to make available such drugs, products, or devices to terminally ill patients under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB585/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=585&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805410,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Tobacco Products; Premium Cigars; Tax","description":"Replaces the term \"large cigar\" with \"premium cigar\". Replaces the percentage tax on large cigars with a tax of 50.00 cents per premium cigar. Exempts premium cigars from self-service display ban. Applies to the sale of tobacco products occurring on and after July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB400/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=400&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":805411,"bill_number":"HB561","title":"Personal Account; Privacy; Employment; Social Media","description":"Prohibits employers from requiring or requesting employees and potential employees to grant access to personal account usernames or passwords. Provides civil penalties and allows a civil action for injunctive relief or actual damages, or both. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-08","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB561/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=561&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805414,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Lobbyist; Contributions; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Legislators","description":"Prohibits registered lobbyists who lobby the legislature, principals of these lobbyists, agents and clients of these lobbyists, and any political action committee on which the these lobbyists sit from making a campaign contribution to the governor, lieutenant governor, or members of the legislature while the legislature is in session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB238/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=238&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":805415,"bill_number":"HB1388","title":"Opihi; Taking and Harvesting; Penalties","description":"Establishes safety guidelines for the taking and harvesting of opihi; establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1388/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1388&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805418,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Adoption Records; Open Access","description":"Allows adopted individuals who have attained eighteen years of age unfettered access to the adopted individual's sealed adoption records. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB352/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=352&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805419,"bill_number":"HB1341","title":"School Buildings; Emergency Shelters; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the retrofitting of public school buildings so they may also be used as emergency shelters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1341/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1341&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":805420,"bill_number":"HB1149","title":"Veterans; Disability; Driver's License; Identification Cards","description":"Establishes the designation of \"one hundred per cent disabled veteran\" on drivers' licenses, instruction permits, and civil identification cards. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1149&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805423,"bill_number":"HB74","title":"State Budget; Budget Allotment and Modification","description":"Makes technical amendments to the budget allotment modification law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB74/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=74&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":805424,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Comprehensive Sex Education","description":"Specifies additional elements of Hawaii's existing sexuality health education law and its implementation. Requires the 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB395/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=395&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805425,"bill_number":"SB1121","title":"Public Works Law; Complaints; Investigations; Filing; Claim","description":"Requires laborers and mechanics working on public works to file complaints within three years of the date the payment was due and ensure confidentiality of the complainant. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1121&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805428,"bill_number":"HB691","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Increases the income tax credit for low-income household renters to an unspecified amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB691/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=691&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805429,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"CIP; 14th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 14th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB614/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805431,"bill_number":"SB1046","title":"Invasive Species; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to DLNR and DOA for addressing issues relating to invasive species. Requires and appropriates funds to LRB to update the economic and other costs and health and safety components of its 2002 study on invasive species. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1046/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1046&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805433,"bill_number":"HB485","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Emergency Plans","description":"Requires DLNR to develop individual emergency response plans for natural and non-natural emergencies that threaten small boat harbors under DLNR jurisdiction. (HB485 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB485/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=485&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805434,"bill_number":"HB1094","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Safety Inspections; Safety Courses; Fines","description":"Requires annual registration and inspection of mopeds. Requires operators of mopeds to enroll in safety courses in order to operate their mopeds. Increases the fine for modifying a moped to $1,000. Prevents registration or transfer of title of a moped if traffic infraction fines are outstanding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1094/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1094&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":805437,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card","description":"Specifies that an affidavit on application for voter registration shall be a part of the application associated with the issuance of a civil identification card and driver's license. Requires each county examiner of drivers to electronically store the contents of the affidavit on application for voter registration provided by applicants in conjunction with their driver's license and civil identification card applications and provide electronic accessibility of this information. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=150&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805438,"bill_number":"HB189","title":"Claims Against the State; Risk Management Fund; Inflation ($)","description":"Requires the Comptroller to annually adjust the threshold amount for which settlements for claims against the State must be approved by the legislature for inflation. (HB189 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=189&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805440,"bill_number":"HB7","title":"Historic Preservation; DLNR; Historic Property","description":"Exempts private residences not on or nominated by the owner onto the Hawaii register of historic places from designation as a historic property in order to exempt those properties from DLNR historic preservation review in connection with project permit or land use applications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB7/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=7&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805442,"bill_number":"HB969","title":"Highway Fund; Driver Licensing Program; Maintenance Fee; Computer and Software Maintenance and Updates","description":"Establishes a standard maintenance fee to be collected from all driver's license applicants to support computer and software maintenance and updates for the driver licensing program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB969/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=969&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805444,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Agriculture; Food Sustainability; On-Farm Mentoring; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes on-farm mentoring program to teach and train farmers to utilize a whole system approach to agriculture. Appropriates funds as a grant for existing on-farm mentoring programs and a pilot on-farm mentoring program in Maui.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB380/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=380&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805445,"bill_number":"HB804","title":"CIP; 24th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 24th Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB804/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=804&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805447,"bill_number":"SB904","title":"Office of Language Access; Health Care Interpreter; Department of Health; Interpreter Qualification or Certification System; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a health care interpreter qualification or certification system within the department of health. Establishes the Hawaii board of health care interpreters and authorizes the board to qualify or certify a person as a health care interpreter. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB904/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=904&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805449,"bill_number":"HB619","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Division of Consumer Advocacy; Electric Utility Companies; Mergers and Consolidations; Standards; Hearings","description":"Clarifies standards and criteria for the Public Utilities Commission and Division of Consumer Advocacy to apply when determining whether to approve a sale, lease, assignment, mortgage, disposition, encumbrance, merger, or consolidation, of an electric utility. (HB619 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB619/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=619&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805450,"bill_number":"HB1165","title":"Crime Victim Compensation; Mandatory Fee","description":"Removes the provision allowing criminal courts to waive the crime victim compensation fee upon a finding that the defendant is unable to pay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1165&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":805453,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Power Generation; Naphtha Fuel Tax; Sunset; Repeal","description":"Amends session law to repeal the sunset provision relating to the tax on naphta fuel sold for use in a power generating facility, thereby making the amendments made by Act 103, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, permanent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB402/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=402&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":805454,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Counties; Preemption; Pesticides; GMO","description":"Expressly preempts counties from enacting, adopting, or enforcing ordinances or rules relating to GMOs. Expressly preempts counties or other political subdivisions from enacting, adopting, or enforcing ordinances or rules relating to pesticides.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, CPH/JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB610/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=610&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805455,"bill_number":"HB1167","title":"Tax Credits; Capital Infrastructure; Honolulu Harbor","description":"Sets the maximum amount of capital infrastructure tax credits that may be issued in any taxable year at $2,500,000 per qualified infrastructure tenant. Allows any capital infrastructure costs that would result in a tax credit in excess of the maximum amount to be applied to subsequent tax years. Requires a qualified infrastructure tenant to expend $40,000,000 within a taxable year before becoming eligible for the tax credit. Recaptures the tax credit if the qualified infrastructure tenant fails to relocate within an unspecified amount of time following the execution of a lease with the department of transportation. Requires taxpayers claiming the tax credit to submit information to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2053. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1167&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":805458,"bill_number":"SB919","title":"Prostitution; Sentencing; Prostitution Offender Education Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires persons convicted of the offense of prostitution for paying, agreeing to pay, or offering to pay a fee to another to engage in sexual conduct to serve no less than eight hours in a prostitution offender education program. Appropriates funds to the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB919/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=919&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805459,"bill_number":"HB927","title":"On-bill Financing; On-bill Repayment; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Billing and Collections; Tax Exemption","description":"Exempts electric utilities acting as billing and collections agents for an on-bill program from various State taxes and State laws regulating financial institutions, escrow depositories, or collection agencies. Effective 7/1/2112.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB927/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=927&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805462,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Electronic Smoking Device; Smoking; Prohibition","description":"Amends Hawaii's anti-smoking statute to prohibit the use of electronic smoking devices in places where the smoking of tobacco is currently banned.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB18/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":805463,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Hawaii Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board; Socio-cultural Health Advancement; Health Care","description":"Establishes the Hawaii healthcare workforce advisory board to help increase and strengthen the healthcare workforce in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HEA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=166&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805464,"bill_number":"SB928","title":"Felony sexual assault of a minor less than fourteen years; mandatory minimum sentencing","description":"Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of twenty years for class A felony of first degree sexual assault of a minor who is less than fourteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB928/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=928&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805467,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Kauai County Package; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Amends amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to a percentage of the revenues collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB412/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=412&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805468,"bill_number":"SB1062","title":"Biosecurity; Private-Public Partnerships; Appropriation","description":"Requires DOA to establish or participate in private-public partnerships to enhance the biosecurity program and quarantine inspection process. Appropriates funds for specified projects. (SB1062 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1062/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1062&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805470,"bill_number":"SB1271","title":"PUC; Electric Utilities; Mergers and Consolidations; Standards; Hearings","description":"Requires the PUC to apply certain standards and criteria and hold a public hearing to determine whether to approve a merger, acquisition, or consolidation of an electric utility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1271/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1271&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805472,"bill_number":"HB1095","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Subaccounts; County Funded Projects","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, upon request by a county, to establish and operate for the county, a county rental housing subaccount within the Rental Housing Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1095/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1095&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805474,"bill_number":"HB809","title":"Tax Administration; Interest Rate Modification","description":"Lowers the current interest rate payable by taxpayers on underpayments or nonpayments of tax from the rate of two-thirds of one per cent for each month or fraction thereof to the rate of one-third of one per cent for each month or fraction thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB809/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=809&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805475,"bill_number":"SB858","title":"Afterschool Programs; Elementary-School Students; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a five-year evidence-based physical-activity and nutritional-education pilot program within the A+ Program in Hawaii's public elementary schools. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB858/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=858&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805477,"bill_number":"SB813","title":"Department of Education; Pre-kindergarten Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to operate pre-kindergarten programs in elementary schools for four and five-year olds that are not eligible for public kindergarten and appropriates an unspecified amount for such purpose. Requires the department of education to grant geographical exceptions to attend pre-kindergarten in another service area when the request is based on the employment location of a parent or guardian.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB813/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=813&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805479,"bill_number":"HB546","title":"University of Hawaii; Educational Benefits","description":"Requires UH to provide nonsupervisory employees in blue collar positions with the same educational benefits provided to faculty. (HB546 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB546/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=546&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805481,"bill_number":"HB1419","title":"Tax Deduction; Organ Donation","description":"Allows, for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2014, an exclusion from gross income for up to $10,000 for unreimbursed travel expenses, lodging expenses, and lost wages incurred by a taxpayer who donates an organ, while living, to another person.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1419/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1419&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":805483,"bill_number":"HB218","title":"DLNR; Historic Preservation; Review; Private Residence","description":"Excepts from the definition of historic property any private residence that has not been entered, or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places. Clarifies that nothing in chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be construed to require review by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for a private residence fifty or more years old that has not been entered, or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB218/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=218&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":805484,"bill_number":"HB527","title":"Lifeguards; Appropriation; Kua Bay; Kekaha Kai State Park; Island of Hawaii ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for salaries and benefits for lifeguards for Kua bay located in Kekaha Kai State Park on the island of Hawaii, an area under the jurisdiction of DLNR. (HB527 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB527/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=527&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":805487,"bill_number":"HB942","title":"Water Infrastructure; Transfer of Funds","description":"Establishes the authority to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund within the Department of Health, in accordance with the existing federal Safe Drinking Water Act, and as codified in Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB942/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=942&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805488,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Unemployment; Reporting; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to report U-6 figures alongside U-3 figures when reporting on the State's unemployment rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB351/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=351&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805489,"bill_number":"HB1110","title":"Oral Health Status; Comprehensive Assessment; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Health to develop a comprehensive assessment of Hawaii's oral health status. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1110&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805492,"bill_number":"HB996","title":"BLNR; Mineral Resources; Geothermal Resources","description":"Establishes a framework to regulate geothermal resources development through a permitting process administered by the BLNR and the appropriate county authority. Requires penalties, fees, and costs collected pursuant to chapter 182, HRS, to be deposited into the special land and development fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB996/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=996&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":805493,"bill_number":"HB909","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 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB909/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=909&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805494,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Employment Discrimination; Usage of Tobacco Products","description":"Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee for smoking or using tobacco products outside the course of employment. Exempts nonprofits whose primary purpose is to discourage the public's use of tobacco products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1005/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1005&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":805497,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Traditional Hawaiian Farming and Crops; Small-Scale Farming; Hawaii State Plan Policies","description":"Includes traditional Hawaiian farming and crops and small-scale farming to the state planning objectives and policies for the economy. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN, WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=205&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805498,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Government Records; Retention Schedules","description":"Requires government agencies and custodians of records of government agencies to have a retention schedule on file with the department of accounting and general services. Requires that retention schedules be updated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB659/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=659&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":805500,"bill_number":"SB1116","title":"Fitness to Proceed; Hawaii State Hospital; Court Examinations; Reports","description":"Creates consistency between statutes pertaining to unfit to proceed and acquit and commit regarding the Hawaii state hospital receiving copies of court examinations upon commitment to the hospital. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1116&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805502,"bill_number":"SB1169","title":"Solid Waste Management; Glass Advance Disposal Fee Program; Non-deposit Glass; Working Group; Department of Health","description":"Creates a working group to review and discuss the findings and recommendations contained in the 2014 audit report of the department of health's glass advance disposal fee program and the December 2014 study to identify local alternatives to shipping non-deposit glass out of the State (Report No. 14-17). Requires the working group to submit a written report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1169&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805503,"bill_number":"HB728","title":"Insurance; Health Organizations; De-identified Claims Data; Disclosure","description":"Requires a health organization to annually disclose de-identified claims data to Insurance Commissioner. Requires Insurance Commissioner to annually disclose de-identified claims data to a large group purchaser upon request. Exempts de-identified claims data from public disclosure except as provided. Makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB728/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=728&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805506,"bill_number":"HB1","title":"PUC; Grid-Connected Energy Storage System; Independent Distribution System Operators","description":"Requires the PUC to open proceedings for grid-connected energy storage systems and independent distribution system operators, submit reports, and convene a working group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805507,"bill_number":"HB1056","title":"Agriculture; Regulation; Labeling; Hawaii Grown Origin Products Commission; Established ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Grown Origin Products Commission to identify and regulate the labeling of selected products grown or produced in Hawaii. Establishes the Hawaii Grown Origin Products Special Fund. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1056/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1056&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805509,"bill_number":"HB591","title":"Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee; Duties; Reports","description":"Requires the interagency climate adaptation committee to assist with coordinating the implementation of climate change policies developed by county, state, and federal agencies. Requires the committee to prepare public health vulnerability and adaptation reports to assist the State's health professionals effectively and efficiently prepare for and respond to various potential health impacts of climate change. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB591/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=591&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":805511,"bill_number":"SB711","title":"Procurement; Single-serving Bottled Water","description":"Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of single-serving bottled water, except under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB711/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=711&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805513,"bill_number":"HB1118","title":"Memorial; Persian Gulf War; Operation Desert Storm; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation New Dawn","description":"Directs the Office of Veterans' Services, with the assistance of the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Defense, and State Historic Preservation Division, to develop a plan to establish a memorial honoring the veterans of the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. Requires a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1118&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805514,"bill_number":"HB54","title":"Contractors; Licenses","description":"Specifies that general engineering contractors and general building contractors will require further examination and additional fees prior to issuance of additional specialty classifications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB54/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=54&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805516,"bill_number":"HB560","title":"Umbilical Cord Blood; Donation","description":"Requires hospitals to provide expectant parents with information on options available to them regarding the donation of umbilical cord blood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB560/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=560&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805518,"bill_number":"HB1444","title":"Born Alive Infant; Abortion; Penalties","description":"Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of all infants born alive the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Provides criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1444/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1444&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":805519,"bill_number":"HB648","title":"China-Hawaii Economic Council; Economic Development ($)","description":"Establishes the China-Hawaii Economic Council to further economic relations between China and Hawaii. Appropriates money.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB648/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=648&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805522,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"School Psychologist; Registration; Study","description":"Beginning 7/1/2017, establishes registration requirements and limitations on use of titles for school psychologists. Requires the Auditor to conduct a study to determine whether licensure for the practice of school psychology is warranted. (SB13 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 613).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB13/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=13&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805523,"bill_number":"SB1232","title":"CIP; Department of Water, County of Kauai ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects by the Department of Water, County of Kauai for the Hanapepe/Eleele Transmission Waterline Improvement Project and Kapaa storage improvements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1232/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1232&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":805526,"bill_number":"SB932","title":"Termination of Parental Rights; Incest","description":"Provides for involuntary termination of parental rights in cases of incest. Provides for denial of custody and visitation rights of convicted parent and preserves the custodial parent's right to court ordered child support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB932/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=932&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805527,"bill_number":"SB1272","title":"Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Conversion","description":"Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting a cesspool to a sewer system. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1272/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1272&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805528,"bill_number":"SB848","title":"Students With Diabetes; Schools","description":"Requires schools to develop and adopt guidelines for training employees and volunteers and to provide care to students with diabetes pursuant to a student's diabetes medical management plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB848/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=848&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805531,"bill_number":"HB260","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Insurance Requirements","description":"Establishes motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers to take effect on 9/1/2016. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to examine the effects of this measure on personal motor vehicle insurance policy rates in the State and submit an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 9/1/21. (HB260 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 236, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1345).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB260/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805532,"bill_number":"SB1130","title":"Correctional Facilities; Court Orders to Provide Medical Treatment for Inmates and Detainees","description":"Allows for a declaration to be filed with the petition as an alternative to an affidavit; expands the court's ability to continue the hearing on the petition for good cause; gives the court more flexibility in deciding when a guardian ad litem is necessary; changes the time requirement for filing for a court order for medical treatment from a period of within two days of an examination of the person to within five days; redefines the persons who must be notified of the petition; clarifies the effective expiration date of the order for persons who return to custody after release; and provides the ability for the department to seek an extension of an order to treat if necessary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1130&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805533,"bill_number":"SB1303","title":"Department of Education; Agribusiness Development Corporation; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for new positions within the department of education, agribusiness development corporation, and college of tropical agriculture and human resources at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1303/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1303&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805536,"bill_number":"HB502","title":"Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. (HB502 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB502/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=502&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805537,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Consumer Protection","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB37/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=37&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805539,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Molucca Albizia Trees; DLNR; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to DLNR to eradicate molucca albizia trees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB330/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=330&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805541,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Corrections; Committed Persons; Sale of Crafts; Correctional Industries Program; Correctional Industries Revolving Fund","description":"Allows committed persons to create approved products and crafts that may be sold through the correctional industries program. Requires that all moneys collected from the sale of products and crafts to be deposited into either the correctional industries revolving fund or the committed person's account. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB73/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=73&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805543,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Kauai County Package; County Zoning; Single-Family Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Clarifies county zoning authority by allowing the amortization or phasing out of single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period of time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB414/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=414&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805544,"bill_number":"HB322","title":"Public Meetings; Community Meetings; County Council Members; Permitted Interactions of Members","description":"Permits members of a county council to jointly attend and speak at certain community meetings or presentations; provided that the meetings or presentations are events open to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB322/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=322&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805546,"bill_number":"HB806","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB806/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=806&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805548,"bill_number":"SB979","title":"Office of Youth Services; Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Office of Youth Services to coordinate a Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program until 6/30/2021. Establishes the Safe Places for Youth Program Coordinator position. Allows youth in crisis who are at least 14 but under 18 years of age to consent to accept services in the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Makes an appropriation. (SB979 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 9:36AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB979/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=979&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805550,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Firearms; Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers; Carrying of a Concealed Firearm; LEOSA","description":"Authorizes the department of the attorney general to develop and implement a state program to allow active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in Hawaii pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Makes a conforming amendment to state firearm laws. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB473/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=473&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805552,"bill_number":"HB1240","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax; Increase; Department of Education","description":"Allows counties that have adopted a 0.5% surcharge on the general excise tax to continue to levy the surcharge beyond 12/31/22 at a lower rate. Allows counties that have not yet adopted a surcharge on the general excise tax to do so at the lower rate. Surcharge to sunset on 12/31/2052. Increases the general excise tax by 0.25% to provide a dedicated funding source for the department of education. Requires that other funding sources for the department of education not drop below a minimum level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1240/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1240&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805553,"bill_number":"HB1196","title":"DHS; Auditor; QExA","description":"Requires an audit of contracts with DHS to provide QUEST expanded access QExA managed care plans to cover eligible individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled with regard to late payments to health care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1196&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805556,"bill_number":"HB1267","title":"Public Lands; Redevelopment; Kanoelehua Industrial Area ($)","description":"Establishes the four-year Kanoelehua Redevelopment Pilot Project under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. (HB1267 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1267/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1267&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805557,"bill_number":"SB1055","title":"Ironworkers; Licensure; Board of Ironworkers; Qualifications; Continued Competency","description":"Regulates ironworkers in the State by: establishing a board of ironworkers; requiring licensure for master ironworkers and journeyman ironworkers in Hawaii; and setting minimum qualification and continued competency requirements for licensure of ironworkers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1055/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1055&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805558,"bill_number":"SB850","title":"Charter Schools; Facilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to allocate to charter schools for facilities projects. Requires annual reporting to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB850/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=850&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805561,"bill_number":"HB383","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for one advanced life support ambulance to be based in Puna on the island of Hawaii and to be used from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and to include a vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB383/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=383&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805562,"bill_number":"SB1216","title":"Colon Hydrotherapy; Naturopathic Medicine; Naturopathic Physicians; Scope of Practice","description":"Adds a definition of \"colon hydrotherapy\". Amends the definition of \"naturopathic medicine\" to include colon hydrotherapy. Specifies that colon hydrotherapy shall be performed on another person only by or under the supervision of a naturopathic physician.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1216/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1216&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805563,"bill_number":"SB1064","title":"Procurement; Professional Services; Minimum Three Qualified","description":"Authorizes the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules addressing situations of fewer than three qualified persons for procurement of professional services. Allows the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed with procurement in according with the adopted rules. (SB1064 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1064/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1064&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805566,"bill_number":"SB751","title":"Veterinary Technicians; Veterinary Technology; Registration; Regulation; Board of Veterinary Examiners","description":"Establishes requirements for the regulation of veterinary technicians and the practice of veterinary technology under chapter 471, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to veterinary medicine. Establishes provisions relating to registration requirements, educational requirements, limitations on use of titles, grounds for refusal to grant and revocation or suspension of registration, hearings, and criminal penalties. Requires the board of veterinary examiners to issue certificates of registration to applicants beginning on July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB751/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=751&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805567,"bill_number":"HB1323","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; United States Citizenship and Immigration Service; EB-5 Investments ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to encourage EB-5 investments and create jobs in rural sectors and targeted employment areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1323/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1323&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805570,"bill_number":"HB1065","title":"School Year; Instructional Time","description":"Repeals provisions of section 302A-251, HRS, relating to student instructional hours. Removes definition of \"student instructional hours\" from SLH. Applies to collective bargaining agreements executed on or after effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1065/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1065&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805571,"bill_number":"HB673","title":"Embryo, Oocyte, and Sperm Cryopreservation; Insurance","description":"Requires insurance coverage for embryo, oocyte, and sperm cryopreservation procedures to preserve the fertility of adults diagnosed with cancer who have not yet started cancer treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB673/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=673&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":805572,"bill_number":"HB848","title":"Post-Secondary Education; Authorization; Administrative Hearing","description":"Clarifies that under the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program, institutions may request an administrative hearing pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, for proceedings concerning denials, suspensions, or terminations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB848/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=848&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":805575,"bill_number":"HB469","title":"Historic Preservation","description":"Streamlines the Historic Preservation Act to increase efficiency, reduce confusion, and adhere to the spirit of the law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB469/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=469&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":805576,"bill_number":"SB882","title":"Climate Change and Health Working Group; Interagency Climate Adaption Committee","description":"Requires the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources and the Hawaii Public Health Association to appoint members to a climate change and health working group to examine various potential health impacts of climate change and assist the State's health professionals in effectively and efficiently preparing for and responding to the various potential health impacts; and requires the interagency climate adaption committee to include the findings and recommendations of the climate change and health working group in the committee's report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB882/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=882&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805578,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Medical Marijuana; Transfer; Patient-to-caregiver Ratio","description":"Allows a registered qualifying patient or a registered primary caregiver of the registered qualifying patient to transfer marijuana seedling plants or marijuana seeds to another registered qualifying patient or another registered primary caregiver, whether or not the registered primary caregiver to whom the marijuana seedling plant or marijuana seed is transferred is the caregiver for a particular registered qualifying patient. Increases the maximum number of registered qualifying patients that a registered primary caregiver may care for at any given time.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=190&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805580,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Transportation; General Obligation Bonds; West Loch Villages; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the planning and design of an improved four-lane roadway crossing the state right-of-way and connecting to Renton road in West Loch Villages, a sidewalk, bike path, and complete intersection with Renton road. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM/TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB80/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=80&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805582,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of health for the purpose of supporting the functions of the Hawaii health systems corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB531/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=531&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805583,"bill_number":"SB937","title":"Ethics; Disclosure; Financial Interests; Legislators","description":"Changes the disclosure deadline for financial interests for legislators from between January 1 and January 31 to between January 1 and January 15 of each year. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB937/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=937&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805586,"bill_number":"HB1422","title":"Service Contracts; Extended Warranties; Disclosure","description":"Requires providers of service contracts and the obligors of service contract buyback agreements to disclose to contract holders that a claim against the contract voids the contract holder's right to a full refund. (HB1422 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1422/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1422&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":805587,"bill_number":"HB890","title":"Invasive Pests; Interisland Movement; Quarantine and Compliance Agreements","description":"Reduces the movement of invasive pests between islands by: Authorizing inspection and treatment of Regulated goods moving between islands and intraisland, prohibiting transportation of infested material between islands and intraisland, authorizing the department to designate quarantine areas, as needed, to isolate infested areas, and authorizing a compliance agreement program to insure that qualifying agricultural businesses in quarantine areas can transport their commodities with minimal risk of pest or disease spread.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB890/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=890&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805588,"bill_number":"SB1185","title":"Parental Consent; Sex Education; Education on Sexually Transmitted Diseases; DOE","description":"Requires the DOE to obtain parental consent prior to a minor student's participation in sex education or classes on sexually transmitted diseases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1185&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805591,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Early Learning Advisory Board; Neighbor Island County Representation","description":"Requires that each neighbor island county is represented on the early learning advisory board for a term of office of three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB527/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=527&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805592,"bill_number":"HB549","title":"Attorneys; Public Service; Loan Repayment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a loan repayment program for attorneys who practice in an area of law related to public service. Makes an appropriation. (HB549 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB549/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=549&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805595,"bill_number":"SB921","title":"Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $350,000 in general funds to the Department of the Attorney General to fund the Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB921/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=921&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805596,"bill_number":"HB807","title":"Spousal Support and Maintenance; Veterans Disability Benefits","description":"Prohibits courts from considering a person's federal veterans disability benefits in determining whether to award support and maintenance allowances or the amount of the allowance to the person's spouse or former spouse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB807/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=807&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805597,"bill_number":"HB400","title":"State Investment Special Fund; Board; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the state investment special fund and state investment board. Appropriates $1,000,000 to the special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB400/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=400&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805600,"bill_number":"HB780","title":"Board of Education; Member Requirement; Teacher Experience","description":"Requires that at least one member of the board of education have a minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience within the public educational system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB780/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=780&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":805601,"bill_number":"SB881","title":"Liability; Road Maintenance; Disputed Roads","description":"Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance activities. Authorizes State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties. Repeals December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB881/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=881&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805602,"bill_number":"HB1116","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes; Caregivers; Minimum Age; Continuing Education","description":"Amends the minimum age and continuing education requirements for primary and substitute caregivers caring for three clients in community care foster family homes in the rules required to be adopted by the Department of Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1116&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805605,"bill_number":"SB967","title":"University of Hawaii; Center on Aging; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a permanent full-time director (1.0 FTE) and permanent full-time faculty specialist position (1.0 FTE) within the University of Hawaii center on aging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB967/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=967&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805606,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Hawaii Kupuna Trust Fund","description":"Creates the Hawaii kupuna trust fund, which comprises public and private funding for meeting the outstanding and future needs of the elder and vulnerable adult population. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB276/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=276&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805608,"bill_number":"HB1074","title":"Driver Licensing; Violations; Evidence; Defense","description":"Provides that a driver's inability to produce an appropriate driver's license or permit upon request by a law enforcement officer shall be prima facie evidence of a violation. Provides that holding an appropriate license or permit shall be an affirmative defense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1074/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1074&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805610,"bill_number":"SB926","title":"Office of Language Access; Appropriation; Language Access Law ($)","description":"Establishes three positions within the office of language access to assist state agencies and state-funded agencies in implementing the requirements of Hawaii's language access law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB926/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=926&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805612,"bill_number":"HB1276","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. (HB1276 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1276/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1276&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":805614,"bill_number":"HB1287","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Service; Drivers","description":"Requires the PUC to regulate transportation network companies. Establishes requirements for persons who operate or serve as drivers for transportation network companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1287/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1287&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805615,"bill_number":"SB1108","title":"Amendments to Birth Certificates, Establishment of Parenthood","description":"Clarifies that amendments to birth records that change parenthood shall not be conducted through the Uniform Information Practices Act procedures to correct personal records, but must be pursuant to a court order of appropriate jurisdiction or other legal establishment of parenthood.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1108&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805617,"bill_number":"SB716","title":"Practice of Law; Professor Qualifications; University of Hawaii; Law School","description":"Establishes requirements for a law school professor at the University of Hawaii. Allows law school professors at the University of Hawaii to obtain a license to practice law in this State without examination; provided other conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB716/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=716&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805619,"bill_number":"HB1154","title":"Disabled Persons Parking; Funding","description":"Increases the state vehicle registration fee, with proceeds 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. (HB1154 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1154&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":805621,"bill_number":"HB55","title":"Penal Code; First Degree Murder","description":"Elevates to first degree murder the act of intentionally or knowingly killing a person in an especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel manner, manifesting exceptional depravity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB55/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=55&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805622,"bill_number":"HB501","title":"Agriculture; Water, Electricity, and Freight Transport Preferential Rates; Public Utilities","description":"Allows public utilities to establish certain discounted utility rates for water, electricity, and freight transport for agricultural activities, subject to PUC approval. Requires the PUC to define \"qualified agricultural activities\" and \"bona fide agribusinesses\". Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB501/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=501&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805625,"bill_number":"HB626","title":"Firearms; Possession While Consuming Alcohol","description":"Prohibits the actual physical possession of any firearm while consuming alcohol outside of the home, a temporary residence, or place of sojourn. Establishes violation as a petty misdemeanor. Repeals the exemption for state and county law enforcement officers and others from prohibitions against owning or possessing firearms under section 134-7, HRS. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB626/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=626&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805626,"bill_number":"HB910","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 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB910/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=910&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805627,"bill_number":"SB728","title":"Government Contracts; Contractors; Wage Reporting; Pay Equity; Gender Discrimination","description":"Requires equal pay for similar work for any employee performing services under certain government contracts. Establishes a requirement for government contractors to report wages paid to employees, by gender. Provides penalties for contractors found to be in violation of these practices, including liquidated damages and suspension from government contract work. Also prohibits contractors on certain government contracts from retaliating against employees who disclose wage information. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB728/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=728&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805630,"bill_number":"HB548","title":"UH Hilo College of Pharmacy; Program Evaluation ($)","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to perform a program evaluation every two years to consider whether the College of Pharmacy should be continued. (HB548 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB548/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=548&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805631,"bill_number":"SB1376","title":"Department of Education; School Behavioral Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to expand the Ike Pilialoha school behavioral health program in the Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua complex area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1376/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1376&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805632,"bill_number":"HB95","title":"Running Start Program; University of Hawaii; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Replaces the running start program and jump start program with dual credit program; amends definition of \"eligible student\" to include all high school students; replaces standardized test to determine college readiness with an assessment approved by the college. Appropriates funds. (HB95 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB95/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=95&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805635,"bill_number":"HB184","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Advisory Opinions","description":"Requires the Ethics Commission to render advisory opinions for the Legislature and Constitutional Convention within thirty days of request. (HB184 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=184&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805636,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Education; Use of Facilities; In-kind Services","description":"Authorizes each public school, at the discretion of the principal or principal's designee, to accept in-kind services in lieu of collecting fees and charges for the use of school facilities and grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=107&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805639,"bill_number":"SB1218","title":"Outdoor Advertising; County Park; County Recreational Facility; Exemptions","description":"Exempts county parks and county recreational facilities from the outdoor advertising prohibition; provided that certain criteria are met.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1218/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1218&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805640,"bill_number":"HB888","title":"Loaded Firearm; Intoxication; Penalty","description":"Makes it a petty misdemeanor for a person to recklessly possess a loaded firearm while the person is intoxicated. (HB888 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-08","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB888/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=888&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805642,"bill_number":"HB362","title":"Penal Code; Resisting Arrest","description":"Establishes the offense of resisting arrest in the first degree as a felony and reclassifies the existing resisting arrest misdemeanor offense as resisting arrest in the second degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB362/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=362&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805644,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Procurement","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB68/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=68&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805645,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"OIP; LG; DAGS; Transfer; Administrative Attachment; Attorneys; Civil Service","description":"Transfers OIP from LG to DAGS. Clarifies the independence of OIP as an administratively attached agency. Clarifies the employment status of OIP attorneys and the civil service exemption for OIP personnel. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB472/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=472&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805647,"bill_number":"HB154","title":"Resisting Arrest in the First Degree","description":"Creates the offense of resisting arrest in the first degree as a class C felony. Amends the existing resisting arrest offense to resisting arrest in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=154&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805649,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"DOE; DAGS; DHRD; State Educational Facilities; Government Operations","description":"Repeals sections of part VIII, Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. Transfers rights and resources related to capital improvement programs, repair and maintenance functions, and operation of a central human resources system for DOE employees from DOE to DAGS and DHRD, respectively.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=167&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805651,"bill_number":"HB1271","title":"Overnight Camping; Agricultural and Rural Districts","description":"Allows as a permissible use in agricultural and rural districts on the island of Hawaii overnight camping on private property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1271/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1271&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":805652,"bill_number":"SB1335","title":"Public Safety; Law Enforcement Officers; Custody; Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Third Degree","description":"Defines \"person in custody\" as used in the offense of sexual assault in the second degree and third degree to mean a person who is stopped by or under the control of a law enforcement officer for official purposes. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1335/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1335&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805655,"bill_number":"HB871","title":"Department of Agriculture; Biosecurity Program; Objectives; General Actions; Program Charges; Private-Public Partnerships; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii biosecurity program as a function of the entire DOA. Requires DOA to establish or participate in private-public partnerships to enhance the biosecurity program and quarantine inspection process. Appropriates funds for specified projects. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB871/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=871&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":805656,"bill_number":"SB1197","title":"Geothermal; Permits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a geothermal resources development permit system. Prohibits hydraulic fracturing. Makes appropriation to county of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1197&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805658,"bill_number":"HB46","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB46/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=46&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805660,"bill_number":"SB780","title":"Taxation; Employee Benefits; Deduction","description":"Limits the amount that an employer may deduct for benefits provided to an employee to 50 times the State's median household income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB780/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=780&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805661,"bill_number":"HB478","title":"Thermal Imaging Cameras for First Responders; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties from the State general fund for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for each fire truck to be used by first responders in responding to hydrogen fires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB478/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=478&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":805664,"bill_number":"SB960","title":"Education; Audit","description":"Requires the Auditor to perform a comprehensive management, financial, and program audit of the Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB960/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=960&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805665,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Household Energy Demand; Clotheslines; Reasonable Restrictions","description":"Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, subject to reasonable restrictions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to protect public health and safety, buildings from damage, historic or aesthetic values, and shorelines under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB688/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=688&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805666,"bill_number":"HB1027","title":"Traffic Infractions; State Reserve Lands","description":"Decriminalizes traffic infractions within natural area reserves and forest reserves of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1027/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1027&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":805669,"bill_number":"HB141","title":"Civil Service Law; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs","description":"Amends the exemption from the civil service laws for personal services contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs at a cost of no more than $850,000 by specifying that the $850,000 maximum applies per contract.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=141&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805670,"bill_number":"HB1309","title":"Hawaiian Affairs; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to Hawaiian affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1309/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1309&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805671,"bill_number":"HB1498","title":"CIP; 45th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 45th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1498/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1498&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":805674,"bill_number":"HB559","title":"Goddard Building; Lease; Public-Private Partnership","description":"Ceases all work on the demolition of the Goddard Building on the Hawaii State Hospital grounds. Authorizes the State to enter into a public-private partnership with a non-profit organization to lease the Goddard Building for use as a community center to serve all community members, with emphasis on support for Native Hawaiian children and kupuna.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB559/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=559&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":805675,"bill_number":"SB718","title":"General Obligation Bonds; CIP Projects; Lahaina Flood Control Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for the Lahaina flood control project. Requires the appropriation to be a match for an appropriation by the county of Maui for the project in the amount of at least twenty per cent of the project's estimated cost. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB718/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=718&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805677,"bill_number":"SB1379","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Department of Education; Hawaiian Language College","description":"Requires the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to establish a four-year pilot Hawaiian language medium preschool program as part of the Hawaiian language college laboratory school program for the school years 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019. Requires a report to legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1379/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1379&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":805679,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Education; Use of Facilities; In-kind Services","description":"Authorizes each public school, at the discretion of the principal or principal's designee, to accept in-kind services in lieu of collecting fees and charges for the use of school facilities and grounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB328/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=328&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805681,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Board of Directors; Hawaii Office of Aerospace Development","description":"Increases the number of Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems' board members to eleven by adding the director of the office of aerospace development to the board of directors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB673/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=673&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805683,"bill_number":"HB420","title":"Audit; Public Utilities Commission","description":"Mandates a periodic audit of certain public utilities by the Public Utilities Commission for managerial, financial, and environmental compliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB420/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=420&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805684,"bill_number":"HB374","title":"Transportation; Harbors; Kapoho Bay; Feasibility Study ($)","description":"Requires DOT to contract for a study on the feasibility of establishing a harbor or port at Kapoho bay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB374/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=374&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805686,"bill_number":"HB368","title":"Recidivism; Criminal Offenders; Re-Entry Facility; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation; Department of Public Safety ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation to the department of public safety for the establishment and implementation of a re-entry facility for criminal offenders, which will include residential and day reporting programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB368/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=368&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805688,"bill_number":"HB484","title":"Renewable Energy; Tariffs","description":"Requires PUC to establish community-based renewable energy tariff or tariffs by no later than January 1, 2016, to allow more utility customers to participate in renewable energy production and use. Prohibits cost-shifting to non-participants. (HB484 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB484/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=484&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805690,"bill_number":"SB1150","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. (SB1150 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1150&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":805691,"bill_number":"SB980","title":"Afterschool Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program; R.E.A.C.H.; Special Fund","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a standardized framework and funding for afterschool programs in public middle schools. Establishes a R.E.A.C.H. program special fund. (SB980 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB980/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=980&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805694,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Public Safety; Prison Oversight Committee; Correctional Facility Visitation","description":"Creates an independent prison oversight committee to monitor and report on the conditions of state correctional facilities, ensuring that the State's correctional facilities comply with federal and state laws and achieve transparency and accountability in the operation of safe and humane correction facilities. Expands visitation access to correctional facilities to include prison oversight committee members. Authorizes temporary denials of visitation to visiting officials under certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB665/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=665&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805695,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Puna; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish an advanced life support ambulance to be based in Puna on the island of Hawaii, including the acquisition of a vehicle and equipment and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1016/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1016&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805696,"bill_number":"HB208","title":"OHA Package; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Assessments; Report","description":"Requires the DOE to develop annual assessments in the Hawaiian Language for language arts, mathematics, and science, to be administered to Ka Papahana Kaiapuni students. Requires the DOE to submit a preliminary and final report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB208/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=208&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805699,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Campaign Spending Commission; Public Funding for Election Candidates; State House of Representatives; Public Partial Financing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a public funding program for elections to the state house of representatives. Excludes from the partial public financing program candidates for the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, state senator, and state representative pertaining to campaign expenditure limits, maximum amounts of public funding, and minimum amounts of qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the implementation of the public funding program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB603/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=603&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805700,"bill_number":"HB190","title":"State Fire Council Package; Public Safety; Fire Protection","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt codes and regulations that would require the installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems by repealing Act 83, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=190&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805703,"bill_number":"HB907","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB907/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=907&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805704,"bill_number":"HB836","title":"Assertive Community Treatment Team; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for each year of the 2015-2017 fiscal biennium to establish at least one additional assertive community treatment team for mental health outreach and case management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB836/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=836&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805705,"bill_number":"HB80","title":"Non-General Funds; Attorney General; Antitrust Trust Fund; Hawaii Criminal Justice Commission Trust Account ($)","description":"Reclassifies the antitrust trust fund as a special fund and repeals the Hawaii criminal justice commission trust account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB80/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=80&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":805708,"bill_number":"HB956","title":"Special Shoreline Encroachment Easements","description":"Provides the Board of Land and Natural Resources discretion to grant easements for less than fair market value for structures that were authorized by a governmental authority and legally constructed landward of the shoreline within the record boundary of the landward property at the time of construction, but are now located seaward of the valid certified shoreline on public land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB956/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805709,"bill_number":"SB1068","title":"Forensic Identification","description":"Clarifies the grading of the offense of refusal or failure to provide specimen for forensic identification by making an intentional or knowing violation a class C felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1068/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1068&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805711,"bill_number":"HB747","title":"Marriage; Annulment, Divorce, or Separation; Domicile and Physical Presence Requirements","description":"Repeals the provision allowing actions for annulment, divorce, or separation of a marriage solemnized in this State, where the parties do not meet state domicile or physical presence requirements, if the parties are domiciled in a jurisdiction that does not recognize the marriage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB747/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=747&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":805713,"bill_number":"HB274","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds; Affordable Housing ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the redevelopment of HPHA administrative offices and the creation of public housing and affordable rental housing, and the redevelopment of Kuhio Homes, Kuhio Park Terrace Low Rise, and Mayor Wright Homes properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB274/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=274&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805714,"bill_number":"SB1302","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries; Production Centers; License; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Renames \"medical marijuana registry special fund\" to \"medical marijuana registry and regulation special fund\" and expands expending options. Establishes protections for an owner or qualified employee of a licensed production center or dispensary. Clarifies the right of qualifying patients and primary caregivers to transport medical marijuana. Appropriates funds. Repeals the requirement that the physician who issues a written certification for a qualifying patient be the patient's primary care physician. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/JDL, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1302/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1302&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805716,"bill_number":"HB1188","title":"Hawaii Tobacco Settlement; Funds","description":"Changes appropriations of money in the Hawaii tobacco settlement fund to set dollar amounts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1188&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":805718,"bill_number":"SB1333","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; University of Hawaii; Prevention Awareness Understanding Violence Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for positions for the UH prevention awareness understanding violence program to provide sexual violence and domestic violence prevention education and services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1333/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1333&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805720,"bill_number":"SB1349","title":"DOE; Testing; Students","description":"Requires BOE to annually re-establish statewide performance standards, and the means to assess the standards, based upon multiple forms of assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1349/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1349&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805721,"bill_number":"HB1264","title":"Public Buildings, Facilities, and Sites; Green Product Certification","description":"Requires all new public buildings, facilities, and sites to be designed and constructed with the intent to meet a green building standard, guideline, or system; and obtain certification of the standard, guideline, or system for all new public buildings, facilities, and sites upon completion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1264/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1264&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805724,"bill_number":"HB1334","title":"Education; Teacher; Student; Discipline; Exclude From Classroom; Dangerous; Assault","description":"Allows a teacher to exclude from the classroom any student who engages in disruptive or threatening behavior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1334/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1334&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":805725,"bill_number":"HB470","title":"Corporate income tax","description":"A bill to encourage economic growth by repealing the corporate income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB470/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=470&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":805727,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Motor Vehicle Driver Licensing and Permitting; Limited Purpose Licensing and Permitting; REAL ID Act of 2005; Acceptable Forms of Identification and Proof of State Residency","description":"Requires the examiner of drivers to issue limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, and limited purpose instruction permits to a qualified person. Specifies acceptable forms of identification and proof of state residency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB20/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=20&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":805729,"bill_number":"HB488","title":"Public Service; Loan Forgiveness Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Give Back for Payback Loan Forgiveness Program to assist professionals employed by a not-for-profit organization designated as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, with student loan repayment in exchange for a       -year commitment to public service in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB488/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=488&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":805730,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Measurements; Metric System; Signage","description":"Requires public signs expressing measurements of speed and distance to be expressed in both the United States customary system of weights and measures and the metric system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB360/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=360&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805733,"bill_number":"HB1330","title":"SPRBS; Education ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBs to assist Ohana & Friends of West Oahu to develop education facilities in West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1330/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1330&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805734,"bill_number":"HB1464","title":"Methamphetamine Trafficking; First Degree","description":"Changes the methamphetamine trafficking offense in the first degree by amending the aggregate weight threshold from one-eighth to one-half ounce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1464/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1464&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805735,"bill_number":"HB97","title":"University of Hawaii; Adoption of Regulations","description":"Exempt adoption of certain regulations by UH from chapter 91, HRS. Require adoption of certain regulations by UH be subject to chapter 92.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB97/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=97&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805738,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Penal Code; Resisting an Order to Stop a Motor Vehicle","description":"Creates the offense of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the first degree as a class C felony. Reclassifies the current offense of resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle to resisting an order to stop a motor vehicle in the second degree, a misdemeanor. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=186&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805739,"bill_number":"HB1105","title":"Department of Education; Weighted Student Formula","description":"Allows for several factors to be weighted for the weighted student formula including but not limited to student characteristics, enrollment trends, and optimal student-teacher ratios. Requires the committee on weights to incorporate into the weighted student formula weights that account for special education teachers and support staff, enrollment increases, and the optimal student-teacher ratio at each grade level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1105&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":805740,"bill_number":"HB632","title":"Autonomous Motor Vehicles; Testing ($)","description":"Authorizes for testing purposes the operation of autonomous vehicles in the State of Hawaii. Requires Department of Transportation to establish an application and approval process and report annually to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB632/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=632&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":805743,"bill_number":"HB753","title":"Taxation; Personal Exemption; Conformance","description":"Conforms the State personal exemption amount to the federal personal exemption amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB753/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=753&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":805744,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Agriculture; Wage Subsidy; Farm Worker Subsidy Program; Farm Worker Special Fund; Employment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the farm worker subsidy program within the department of agriculture to encourage growth and consumption of local food and increase employment of entry-level farm workers in Hawaii by providing a wage subsidy. Establishes the farm worker special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=111&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805747,"bill_number":"HB1304","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1304/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1304&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805748,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Transportation","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB82/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=82&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805750,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"UH-West Oahu; Conference Center; Revolving Fund; Established","description":"Establishes the UH-West Oahu conference center revolving fund. Authorizes expenditures. Provides procurement code exemption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB373/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=373&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805752,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii One Plan; Conservation Plan; Steering Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii One Plan Steering Committee. Appropriates funds to develop and operate the Hawaii One Plan to provide conservation plans online. (SB512 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB512/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=512&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805754,"bill_number":"SB1110","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Changes the amount of the tax that shall be deposited into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund from five cents on each barrel to fifteen cents on each barrel to support environmental activities and programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1110&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805755,"bill_number":"HB109","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 12/31/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=109&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805757,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Jury Duty; Exemptions; Age","description":"Allows a person 70 years of age or older to claim an exemption from jury duty beginning 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB215/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=215&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805759,"bill_number":"SB754","title":"Time Sharing; Time Share; Short-term Product; Right to Cancel; Purchasers; Developers; Bond; Letter of Credit","description":"Provides cancellation rights to persons who contract to buy a short-term product in Hawaii. Allows disbursement of purchasers' funds to a developer; provided that the developer first posts a bond or letter of credit. (SB754 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB754/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=754&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805760,"bill_number":"HB1104","title":"Energy; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Non-fossil Fuels ($)","description":"Requires the State and counties to purchase an unspecified percentage of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) in their total annual purchase or acquisition of government motor vehicles. Requires the directors of finance to track and report to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) the number of FCEV registered in the State. Requires fuel distributors to report to DBEDT the volume of non-fossil fuels imported or produced for ultimate sale or consumption in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1104&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":805763,"bill_number":"HB704","title":"Veteran; In-State Tuition; Resident","description":"Allows United States service military veterans to pay resident tuition at the UOH campuses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB704/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=704&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":805764,"bill_number":"HB766","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation; Micro Apartment Housing Units ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the construction of micro apartment housing units. (HB766 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB766/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=766&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":805765,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Drivers Safety Act; Motor Vehicle Licensing; Proof of Residency; Proof of Identity; REAL ID Act of 2005","description":"Creates a limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, and limited purpose instruction permit. Provides that limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, and limited purpose instruction permits shall not be acceptable for federal identification and voting purposes. Requires satisfactory proof of identity and Hawaii residency. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB683/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=683&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805768,"bill_number":"HB650","title":"Remnants; Non-abutting Owners","description":"Allows the purchase of remnants by non-abutting owners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB650/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=650&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805769,"bill_number":"SB885","title":"Genetic Engineering; Precautionary Principle","description":"Mandates the department of agriculture to take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent, or minimize the adverse effects of biotechnology and genetic engineering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB885/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=885&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805772,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Conflicts of Interests","description":"Prohibits state employees from taking any official action directly affecting a business or other undertaking that a parent, sibling, or adult child has a substantial financial interest. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB451/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=451&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805773,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Salaries; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (9); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (9) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB457/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=457&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805774,"bill_number":"HB1291","title":"Registry of Clean and Sober Homes; Immunity","description":"Provides immunity from liability to the Department of Health, its employees, agents, and volunteers for operating the clean and sober homes registry in good faith and in compliance with statutory requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1291/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1291&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":805777,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Procurement Exemption","description":"Limits RCUH's procurement exemption to contracts that are directly related to research, contracts for investigations, training, and studies that are directly related to research.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805778,"bill_number":"HB875","title":"Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Duties","description":"Establishes duties of the chairperson and members of the aha moku advisory committee. Requires the committee to select a vice chairperson. Deletes the committee's authorization to hire an executive director. Authorizes the committee to hire an executive assistant and other staff. Clarifies duties of the executive assistant. Requires the committee to develop an administrative structure for communication with the aha moku council system from each island.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB875/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=875&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805780,"bill_number":"HB53","title":"Procurement Code; Utilities","description":"Expands the procurement exemption to non-public utility contracts for utilities services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB53/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=53&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805782,"bill_number":"HB214","title":"Transportation; Motorcycles; Mopeds; Mufflers; Noise Control","description":"Clarifies the prohibition on the modification of the exhaust system of a motorcycle or moped that amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the muffler originally installed on the motorcycle or moped. Limits application to mopeds manufactured after 12/31/2015. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB214/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=214&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":805783,"bill_number":"HB792","title":"Rules of Evidence; Nonresident Property Crime Victims; Video Testimony by Witnesses","description":"Amends the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to authorize nonresident property crime victims to testify in misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor property criminal proceedings by a live two-way video connection. (HB792 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB792/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=792&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":805785,"bill_number":"HB330","title":"General Excise Tax; Increase; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Acquisition of Agricultural Lands ($)","description":"Increases the general excise tax by 1% for a 2-year period to provide a dedicated funding source for the acquisition of agricultural lands.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB330/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=330&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":805787,"bill_number":"SB1358","title":"Procurement; State Procurement Office Database; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the state procurement office to establish a database of certain government procurement contract data, accessible to each governmental body. Appropriates funds to establish the database. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1358/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1358&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805789,"bill_number":"HB381","title":"Homeowners' Associations; Planned Community Associations","description":"Expands the law on planned community associations to apply to homeowners' associations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB381/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=381&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805791,"bill_number":"HB1258","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Board of Directors; Qualifications; Term Limits","description":"Clarifies the qualification and term limit requirements and appointment process for the board of directors of the Hawaii tourism authority. (HB1258 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1258/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1258&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":805793,"bill_number":"HB975","title":"State Ethics Code; University of Hawaii","description":"Clarifies application of State Ethics Code to technology transfer arrangements supported by the University of Hawaii. (HB975 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB975/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=975&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805794,"bill_number":"SB707","title":"University of Hawaii Sustainability Office; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii sustainability office. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB707/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=707&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805796,"bill_number":"HB1106","title":"CIP; 4th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 4th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1106&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805798,"bill_number":"HB939","title":"Amendments to Birth Certificates, Establishment of Parenthood","description":"Clarifies that amendments to birth records that change parenthood shall not be conducted through the Uniform Information Practices Act procedures to correct personal records, but must be pursuant to a court order of appropriate jurisdiction or other legal establishment of parenthood.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 026, 04/27/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB939/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=939&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805799,"bill_number":"SB1040","title":"Department of Agriculture; Labeling; Farmers' Markets; Fresh Produce; Hawaii Produce; Imported Produce; Geographical Origin","description":"Requires Hawaii fresh produce or items made with Hawaii grown produce sold at farmers' markets to be displayed with a label or sign containing an identity statement declaring the Hawaii produce's county of geographic origin. Requires non-Hawaii produce sold at farmers' markets to be displayed with a label or sign containing an identity statement declaring the produce \"imported\". Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1040/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1040&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805802,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Safety Inspection and Registration of Mopeds; Use of Off-road Vehicles on Roadways and Highways Prohibited","description":"Requires annual safety inspections and registration of mopeds. Creates civil penalty and potential for seizure and sale for violation. Prohibits the use of off-road vehicles on roadways and highways. Takes effect on 7/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB631/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=631&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805803,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"SPRB; Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC ($)","description":"Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds for Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB619/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=619&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805804,"bill_number":"SB769","title":"Transportation; Farrington Highway; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the director of transportation to conduct a feasibility study regarding: (1) The establishment of a fifth lane of travel on the ocean side of Farrington highway in Nanakuli from Kahe point to Mohihi street, to be used for contraflow during rush hour and requiring relocation of the existing railroad; and (2) All possible alternatives to establishing a fifth lane of travel. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB769/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=769&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805807,"bill_number":"HB1128","title":"Agricultural Land; Dwellings; Employee Housing","description":"Limits dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land to farmers and immediate family members. Establishes standards for dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":805808,"bill_number":"HB155","title":"Department of Accounting and General Services; Wailuku State Office Master Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop a Wailuku state office master plan to address the shortage of space in the Wailuku state office building and old courthouse building. Makes an appropriation. (HB155 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=155&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805810,"bill_number":"HB801","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; SunStrong LLC; Renewable Energy Developer ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to SunStrong LLC, a renewable energy developer, for the provision of electric energy and installation of renewable energy projects in Hawaii. (HB801 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 116, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB801/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=801&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":805812,"bill_number":"SB1362","title":"Rental Assistance Revolving Fund; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation","description":"Removes provisions in sections 201H-121 and 201H-123, Hawaii Revised Statutes, authorizing use of the rental assistance revolving fund for interim construction financing to develop affordable rental housing. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1362/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1362&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":805813,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Small Claims Division of the District Court; Jurisdiction","description":"Establishes the exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less. Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less. (SB214 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB214/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=214&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805816,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"University of Hawaii","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB67/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805817,"bill_number":"SB1202","title":"Homeownership Revolving Fund; Debt Service","description":"Establishes the homeownership revolving fund to assist households whose income does not exceed eighty per cent of the area median income by allowing the households to pay no debt service for the first sixty months and then pay interest on a graduated scale. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1202&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805819,"bill_number":"SB977","title":"Department of Education; Mental Health Support; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to raise awareness of mental health issues and provide mental health training for public school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB977/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=977&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805821,"bill_number":"HB1429","title":"Speed Limited; Construction Area","description":"Requires that reduced maximum speed limits in construction areas only be implemented when and where altered speed limits are necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1429/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1429&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805823,"bill_number":"HB608","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Waimea Nui Community Development Corporation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds up to $45,000,000 to Waimea Nui Community Development Corporation, a private not-for-profit corporation, for the planning, acquisition, and construction of agriculture, renewable energy, and educational facilities. (HB608 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB608/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=608&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":805824,"bill_number":"SB1275","title":"SPRB; Paradise Ohana ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBs to assist industrial enterprises.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1275/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1275&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805826,"bill_number":"HB195","title":"HSAC Package; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Primary Care Training Program; Hilo Medical Center ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the Hawaii health systems corporation primary care training program at Hilo medical center. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=195&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805828,"bill_number":"HB993","title":"Medical Marijuana; Patients; Registration; Physicians","description":"Clarifies that a primary care or specialist physician may make the \"written certification\" necessary for medical use of marijuana. Requires that a certification form provided by DOH to register a medical marijuana patient and provide the patient's consent for the release of medical information shall specify that the consent applies to information from a primary care or specialist physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB993/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=993&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":805829,"bill_number":"SB1057","title":"Department of Education; Teacher Salary","description":"Requires the department of education personnel executive to assign the salary class for teachers new to the department with at least one year of experience, in the upper-most teacher salary classification for which the teacher has the necessary degree or degree and credits. Requires any teacher reentering the department to be assigned to the class and step from which the teacher departed or its equivalent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1057/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1057&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":805832,"bill_number":"HB1331","title":"SPRBS; Paradise Ohana ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBS to various Paradise Ohana entities for development of health care facilities in West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1331/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1331&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805833,"bill_number":"HB85","title":"Disability Retirement; Service-connected Disability Retirement","description":"Expands eligibility of ordinary and service-connected disability retirement benefits to retired members who became mentally or physically incapacitated from the further performance of duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB85/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=85&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805836,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Workers' Compensation","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB33/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=33&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805837,"bill_number":"SB1360","title":"Hawaii Correctional Industries; Inmate Services; Exempt Civil Service","description":"Specifies that inmate services shall not directly or indirectly result in layoffs, reduction in force, job elimination, displacement, replacement, furloughs, contracting out of, or result in the failure to fund exempt civil service positions under section 76-16, HRS, any other provision of law, or bargaining unit positions covered by chapter 89, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1360/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1360&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805838,"bill_number":"HB429","title":"Short Form; Transportation","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB429/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=429&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":805841,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Law Enforcement Standards Board; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes a law enforcement standards board for the certification of county police officers, state public safety officers, and employees of the departments of transportation and land and natural resources with police powers. Beginning on 1/1/2018, prohibits appointment or hiring of these officers unless certified by the law enforcement standards board. Establishes a special fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE/WLA, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB568/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=568&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805842,"bill_number":"HB472","title":"Referendum (ConAm)","description":"Amends article XVII of the State Constitution to provide for Referendum.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB472/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=472&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805843,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition Waiver; Purple Heart Recipients","description":"Requires the board of regents of the University of Hawaii to waive the undergraduate tuition fee and up to a certain amount of the graduate tuition fee for students who were awarded the Purple Heart and meet other requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB341/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=341&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805846,"bill_number":"HB165","title":"Juvenile Justice Information","description":"Allows the dissemination of information from the juvenile justice information system to law enforcement agencies for purposes of the administration of law enforcement and law enforcement agency employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=165&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805847,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Penal Code; False Presentation of an Animal as a Necessary Reasonable Accommodation; Housing","description":"Establishes the offense of false presentation of an animal as a necessary reasonable accommodation. Makes it a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly make a request pursuant to chapter 515, HRS, for reasonable accommodations that include the use of an animal if the requested accommodation is not necessary to afford a person with a disability equal opportunity to use or enjoy a housing accommodation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB644/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=644&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805849,"bill_number":"SB1196","title":"Bookmobile; Big Island; Educational Materials; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment and maintenance of a bookmobile that shall serve the rural areas of the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1196&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805851,"bill_number":"HB874","title":"Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Hawaiian Language Assessments; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to report on the status and long-term development and administration of non-translated annual assessments in the Hawaiian language for language arts, mathematics, and science for ka papahana kaiapuni students. Makes an appropriation to carry out the purposes of this Act. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB874/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=874&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805852,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Public Accountancy; Out-of-State; Certified Public Accountants; Mobility; Board of Public Accountancy; Practice Privilege","description":"Regulates out-of-state certified public accountants by establishing clear standards, including a limited privilege to practice within the State, and subjecting all certified public accountants practicing in Hawaii to oversight by the state board of public accountancy. Effective 01/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB543/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=543&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":805854,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"State and Government Operations and Policy","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB70/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=70&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805856,"bill_number":"HB948","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (HB948 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB948/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=948&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805858,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Procurement Code; Exemptions; Food","description":"Exempts the purchase of fresh meats, produce, animals, and plants by any governmental body from the Hawaii public procurement code.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB378/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=378&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805860,"bill_number":"HB100","title":"Manoa Road","description":"Requires the director of transportation to transfer ownership of a portion of Manoa road preceding Lyon Arboretum to the city and county of Honolulu exempt from any state or county road width requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=100&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":805862,"bill_number":"HB79","title":"Non-General Funds; Reclassification; Repeal","description":"Reclassifies and repeals various non-general funds, as recommended by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 14-13. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB79/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=79&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":805863,"bill_number":"HB244","title":"Employment Discrimination; Labor; Smoking","description":"Prohibits discrimination against, or terminating, an employee solely for the employee's use of tobacco products outside of compensated working hours. Exempts any organization whose primary purpose is to discourage the use of tobacco products by the general public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB244/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=244&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":805865,"bill_number":"HB1046","title":"Crime; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Innocence Redress","description":"Provides compensation and expungement of conviction to persons who can demonstrate they were wrongfully convicted and imprisoned when actually innocent. (HB1046 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 156, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1046/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1046&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":805867,"bill_number":"SB1172","title":"Energy Storage; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an energy storage tax credit for energy storage properties that primarily supply utility customers with electricity for site-specific needs or serve the entire electric system; provided that the energy storage properties are advanced, grid-interactive systems capable of and actively participating in utility demand response programs, providing ancillary services, and serving as a resource to the electric system. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1172&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805868,"bill_number":"HB378","title":"After School Bus Program; Island of Hawaii; Appropriation","description":"Restores funding for the after school bus program on the island of Hawaii that was excluded from the 2015-2017 executive biennium budget. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB378/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=378&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805871,"bill_number":"HB159","title":"Crime Victim Restitution; Lost Wages; Mental Health Treatment; Therapy","description":"Clarifies that reimbursement to crime victims includes lost wages and mental health treatment, counseling, and therapy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=159&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805872,"bill_number":"SB1314","title":"CIP; 11th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1314/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1314&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":805873,"bill_number":"HB1480","title":"CIP; 11th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the eleventh representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1480/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1480&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":805876,"bill_number":"HB1257","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Special Land and Development Fund","description":"Clarifies the authority of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Hawaii Tourism Authority to expend Transient Accommodations Tax revenues deposited into the special land and development fund. (HB1257 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1257/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1257&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":805877,"bill_number":"SB933","title":"Sexual assault; Practitioners; Limited immunity","description":"Limits acts of penetration to any authorized or valid medical procedures by licensed practitioners within the scope of their licensed practice. Includes medical and osteopathic physicians and surgeons, naturopaths, physical therapists, assistants, nurses and midwives as licensed practitioners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB933/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=933&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805880,"bill_number":"HB479","title":"Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative; Hydrogen; Appropriation  ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for equipment, training, and ongoing operations necessary to establish hydrogen purity testing capability in Hawaii to verify that the hydrogen purity meets SAE Internationals J2719 standard for fuel cell vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB479/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=479&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":805881,"bill_number":"HB699","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Transfer of Balances","description":"Repeals and transfers the unencumbered balances of various non-general funds and accounts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB699/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=699&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":805882,"bill_number":"HB922","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Provides a moratorium on benefit enhancements that increase other post-employment benefits liability. Amends the definition of \"dependent-beneficiary.\" (HB922 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB922/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=922&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805885,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Libraries","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB48/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=48&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805886,"bill_number":"HB762","title":"Kindergarten; Entry Cut-off","description":"Changes the kindergarten entry cut-off date from July 31 to December 31 of the school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB762/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=762&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":805888,"bill_number":"HB1508","title":"Net Energy Metering; Equity for All Ratepayers","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to commence a proceeding by September 1, 2015, regarding equity for all ratepayers in net energy metering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1508/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1508&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805890,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Petty Misdemeanor; Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes the forfeiture of any property used or taken in any violation of laws or rules that results in a petty misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB632/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=632&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":805892,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"School Nurses; School Medical Emergency Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires each public school to develop a school medical emergency plan, consistent with department regulations and guidelines, for implementation at its school. Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time school nurse for each public school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=127&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805893,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Emergency Management; News Media Access","description":"Allows the news media, under the supervision of emergency management agency personnel, to access areas that are closed pursuant to emergency management powers of the governor and mayor. (SB533 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"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) Oshiro, Say, Tokioka, Ward, Woodson excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB533/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=533&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":805895,"bill_number":"HB724","title":"Task Force; Broadband Availability","description":"Establishes a task force to create a master plan for the availability of universal high speed broadband access in Waikiki and other resort areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB724/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=724&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805897,"bill_number":"HB443","title":"Office of Planning; Land Use Commission; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the office of planning and LUC to update agricultural soil classification system and maps. (HB443 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB443/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=443&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":805898,"bill_number":"HB307","title":"Contractors License Board; Requirements; Composition","description":"Amends the membership and composition requirements of the contractors license board. Declares that protection of the public shall be of the highest priority for the board in the exercise of its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. (HB307 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB307/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=307&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":805901,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Zoning; Single-family Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Clarifies county zoning by allowing amortization or phasing out of nonconforming single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period of time. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB409/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=409&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805902,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Household Energy Demand; Clotheslines; Residential Property; Reasonable Restrictions","description":"Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, under certain conditions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to protect public health and safety, buildings from damage, historic or aesthetic values, or shorelines under certain circumstances. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB646/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=646&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805905,"bill_number":"SB976","title":"General Obligation Bonds; Juvenile Services Center; Mixed-Use Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and the appropriation of funds for the planning, design, and construction of the juvenile services center portion of the mixed-use project at 902 Alder street, Honolulu, Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB976/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805906,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Office of the State Inspector General; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Office of the State Inspector General, to be headed by the State Inspector General to investigate complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption by a state agency or quasi-public agency, or by the officers or employees of a state agency or quasi-public agency. Appropriation. (SB286 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678).","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB286/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=286&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805907,"bill_number":"HB1370","title":"Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Domestic Relations Order ($)","description":"Requires ERS to make direct payments to a spouse of a system member or retirant pursuant to a Hawaii domestic relations order. (HB1370 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 263, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1370/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1370&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":805910,"bill_number":"HB1512","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Performance-Based Regulation","description":"Establishes performance-based regulation of electric utility companies by the Public Utilities Commission. (HB1512 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1512/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1512&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805911,"bill_number":"HB884","title":"Campaign Finance; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Fees; Operating Expenses","description":"Requires any fees assessed by the campaign spending commission to be deposited into the Hawaii election campaign fund. Requires that general funds, rather than moneys from the Hawaii election campaign fund, be used for the operating expenses of the campaign spending commission. Authorizes the campaign spending commission to use moneys from the Hawaii election campaign fund for investigation expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB884/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=884&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":805912,"bill_number":"HB418","title":"Initiative; Referendum; Recall (ConAm)","description":"Amends the state constitution to provide for direct initiative, popular referendum, and recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB418/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=418&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":805915,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (3); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (3) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB459/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=459&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805916,"bill_number":"HB924","title":"Mortgage Servicers","description":"Clarifies mortgage servicer requirements under chapter 454M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including licensing requirements, crediting of payments, escrows for payment of taxes and insurance, payoff statements, delinquencies and loss mitigation efforts, borrower complaints, fee disclosures, record maintenance, assignment of servicing rights, and prohibited activities. Establishes bonding requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB924/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=924&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805918,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Crime Victim Restitution; Lost Wages; Mental Health Treatment; Therapy","description":"Clarifies that reimbursement to crime victims includes lost wages and mental health treatment, counseling, and therapy. (SB230 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB230/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=230&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805920,"bill_number":"HB906","title":"General Excise Tax Exemptions for Certified or Approved Housing Projects","description":"Ensures that certain eligible housing projects will remain affordable for certain minimum periods to be certified for exemption from general excise taxes. (HB906 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB906/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=906&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805921,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Emergency Preparedness","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB72/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=72&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805924,"bill_number":"SB1061","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax ($)","description":"Increases the current 15-cent allocation to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund and the 15-cent allocation to the Energy Security Special Fund to 40 cents of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on each barrel of petroleum product that is not aviation fuel. Also increases the current 5-cent allocation to the Environmental Response Revolving Fund to 15 cents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1061/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1061&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805925,"bill_number":"HB758","title":"Teachers; Salary Credit; Teacher Shortage Area","description":"Prohibits limits on the amount of professional experience credit DOE can grant to teachers hired for teacher shortage areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB758/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=758&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":805927,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Drugs; Promoting; Offense","description":"Expands the offense of promoting a dangerous drug in the first degree to include possessing fifty or more capsules, tablets, ampules, dosage units or syrettes containing one or more dangerous drugs. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB209/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=209&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":805929,"bill_number":"HB1033","title":"Short form; Public Employees","description":"Short form bill relating to public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1033/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1033&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805931,"bill_number":"SB1263","title":"Dentistry; Board of Dental Examiners; Dentists; Anesthesia; Sedation; Recertification; Adverse Occurrence; Reporting Requirement; Penalties","description":"Specifies requirements for the administration of general anesthesia and sedation. Requires licensed dentists to possess a written authorization or permit to administer or employ another person to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate (conscious) sedation from the board of dental examiners. Requires the board to review the process and requirements for the issuance and renewal of written authorization or permit. Requires the board to report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the regular session of 2016, any updates to the written authorization or permit process, including the status of the five year renewal process and continuing education requirements. Requires a report to the board of dental examiners within twenty-four hours of an adverse occurrence during or resulting from anesthesia. Specifies penalties for failure to report an adverse occurrence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1263/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1263&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":805932,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Recidivism; Criminal Offenders; Re-Entry Facility; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation; Department of Public Safety ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation to the department of public safety for the establishment and implementation of a re-entry facility for criminal offenders, which will include residential and day reporting programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB562/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=562&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805935,"bill_number":"HB778","title":"Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit","description":"Amends the income brackets and credit amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB778/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=778&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":805936,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Mental Health Examinations; Court Ordered Examinations; Courts and Corrections Branch; Department of Health; Adult Mental Health; Forensic Psychology ($)","description":"Establishes an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent forensic psychologist positions and an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent manager positions within the courts and corrections branch of the department of health for timely and proper administration of court ordered examinations. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB309/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=309&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":805937,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Right to Privacy","description":"Authorizes the use of unmanned aircraft systems by private, commercial, and law enforcement agencies to conduct surveillance. Requires all law enforcement agencies using unmanned aircraft systems to report on their activities relating to unmanned aircrafts. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB579/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=579&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805940,"bill_number":"HB889","title":"Marijuana; Legalization; Prohibition; Minors; Zoning","description":"Repeals criminal and civil penalties related to marijuana. Prohibits the furnishing of marijuana to a minor. Allows the cultivation of marijuana on private property. Prohibits counties from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana on private property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB889/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=889&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805941,"bill_number":"HB652","title":"Hazardous Recreational Activity; Immunity of County and State Agencies; Limited Liability of Private Landowners","description":"Grants immunity to county and state agencies and employees from liability for injury arising out of hazardous recreational activities. Specifies hazardous recreational activities from which private landowners have limited liability for damages arising therefrom.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB652/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=652&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":805942,"bill_number":"SB1155","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Transfer of Authority; Film Development and Marketing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Assigns to the Hawaii Tourism Authority the responsibilities for film development and marketing. Transfers the Film Industry Branch within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Appropriates general funds to the Film Development and Marketing Special Fund. (SB1155 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1155&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805945,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Campaign Spending Reports; Campaign Spending Commission Package","description":"Requires that supplemental campaign spending reports be filed annually on January 31. (SB452 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB452/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=452&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805946,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB59/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=59&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":805949,"bill_number":"HB1078","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Waste Diversion","description":"Clarifies that HPHA is authorized to contract with private businesses to remove food and green wastes from public housing projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1078/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1078&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":805950,"bill_number":"SB941","title":"Civil suits; 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB941/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=941&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":805951,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Procurement; Aloha+ Challenge; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a new position within the state procurement office tasked with developing and executing a strategic plan, consistent with the Aloha+ Challenge goals and objectives, for achieving food sustainability in Hawaii through collaboration with all relevant state and federal agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1017/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1017&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":805954,"bill_number":"HB1293","title":"Real Property; Tax Exemption","description":"Clarifies that the real property tax exemption for property owned as a primary home covers persons who own, but cannot occupy in, the primary home due to a serious medical condition; provided that they do not rent or lease out that property. (HB1293 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1293/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1293&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":805955,"bill_number":"SB1065","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State ($)","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1065/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1065&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805957,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Office of Elections Package; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires an affidavit on application for voter registration to be included as part of the application for driver's licenses and state identification cards. Prevents processing of application for driver's licenses or state identification cards unless voter affidavit is completed or declined.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB439/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=439&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805959,"bill_number":"SB763","title":"Mobile Home Parks; Low-income; Alternative Housing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii public housing authority to establish mobile home parks throughout the State for individuals whose family income is no more than 250 per cent of the federal poverty level. Allows private sector to develop mobile home parks. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB763/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=763&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":805961,"bill_number":"SB708","title":"Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Possession of One Ounce or Less; Civil Penalties","description":"Establishes a civil penalty for possession of one ounce of less of marijuana or marijuana concentrate that is subject to a fine of not more than $100. Makes various conforming amendments to statutes to reflect the establishment of the civil violation for possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate of one ounce or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB708/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=708&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":805962,"bill_number":"HB983","title":"Health; Diabetes; Reporting","description":"Requires DOH, in collaboration with DHS and DHRD, to develop departmental plans to reduce the incidence of diabetes in the State and submit reports to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB983/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=983&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":805964,"bill_number":"HB624","title":"Family Court; Custody; Parental Parity","description":"Clarifies the factors under which the family awards custody and visitation of a minor child to ensure parental parity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB624/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=624&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":805966,"bill_number":"SB1095","title":"Habilitative Services","description":"Defines the term \"habilitative services\" to mean health care services, including but not limited to physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, speech and swallowing therapy, applied behavior analysis, medical equipment, orthotics, and prosthetics, that help a person keep, learn, or improve skills and functioning for daily living. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1095/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1095&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":805968,"bill_number":"HB562","title":"Crosswalks; Arterial Streets","description":"Requires installation of marked crosswalks at newly constructed, reconstructed, resurfaced, or renovated intersections of arterial streets.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-08","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB562/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=562&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":805970,"bill_number":"HB14","title":"Department of Education; Student Hours","description":"Applies the requirement for all public secondary schools to implement a school year that includes 990 student hours to all school years beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Requires that by the 2016-2018 school years, the 180-day school year requirement include 1,080 student hours for both elementary and secondary school grades. Clarifies that the definition of \"student hours\" is to be determined by the Board of Education in consultation with the exclusive representatives of the appropriate bargaining units. (HB14 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB14/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=14&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":805971,"bill_number":"HB1226","title":"Transportation; Appropriation; Road Repairs; City and County of Honolulu; Roads-in-limbo ($)","description":"Establishes a five-year joint city-state roads-in-limbo pilot project for roadway and street repairs and resurfacing to specified roadways and streets. Places the project under the joint jurisdiction of the state department of transportation and the department of transportation services of the city and county of Honolulu. Makes a matching appropriation to the city and county of Honolulu. Clarifies that no liability attaches to the State or city and county of Honolulu for repairs and resurfacing. Clarifies that no ownership or control by the State or city and county of Honolulu is to be inferred from the making of repairs and maintenance. Repeals 6/30/20.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1226/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1226&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":805974,"bill_number":"SB917","title":"Sex Trafficking; Victims; Minors; Treatment Services ($)","description":"Allows DHS to contract with a service provider to operate and manage a sex trafficking special treatment facility. Provides for tax and fee exemptions. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB917/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=917&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805975,"bill_number":"HB153","title":"Department of Health; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Individual Wastewater Systems; Income Tax Credit; Sanitation and Environmental Health Special Fund","description":"Establishes a cesspool system upgrade income tax credit for taxpayers who connect or upgrade a cesspool system to a septic system or any department of health-approved individual wastewater system; and requires any annual amount over $1,500,000, in the department of health's sanitation and environmental health special fund, be used to fund the cesspool system upgrade income tax credit rather than having the excess special fund moneys be deposited into the general fund. Repeals July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=153&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805976,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Mayor Wright Homes; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriate funds to the Hawaii public housing authority to leverage funds for the redevelopment of the Mayor Wright Homes property. Requires dollar-for-dollar matching with private or federal funds before appropriations shall be made available.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB267/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=267&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805979,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Law Enforcement; County Police Commissions; Powers and Duties","description":"Provides that county police commissions shall have the duty to establish procedures regarding the suspension, removal from a specified duty for disciplinary reasons, or termination of any police officer. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=109&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":805980,"bill_number":"HB180","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Expenditures","description":"Clarifies the requirements relating to the statement of expenditures to be filed upon the adjournment sine die of a special session. (HB180 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB180/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=180&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805981,"bill_number":"SB1204","title":"Community Health Centers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for federally qualified community health centers to provide quality, cost-effective health care for the State's uninsured, newly uninsured, and underinsured population.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1204&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805984,"bill_number":"HB267","title":"Dentistry; Ethics Training","description":"Requires dentists to complete three hours of ethics training for their initial licenses, including community service licenses, and for license renewals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB267/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=267&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":805985,"bill_number":"HB669","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; New Employees; Leaves of Absence; Election","description":"Sets state and county contributions for health plans equal to the cost of the most popular self plan for public employees hired after 6/30/2015. Allows current active employees to make a one-time election to receive the same contributions for health plans that are offered to public employees hired after 6/30/2015. Limits vacation and sick leave to 480 hours each for public employees hired after 6/30/2015. Eliminates retirement health benefits for public employees hired after 6/30/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB669/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=669&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":805987,"bill_number":"HB1161","title":"Community Health Centers; Appropriations; Affordable Care Act; Medicaid; Health Homes; Med-QUEST Programs; Healthcare ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to restore basic adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees and to provide outreach and eligibility services for individuals and families at federally qualified health centers. Appropriates funds from the community health centers special fund to establish health homes. Appropriates general revenues for administrative support for the health homes program. Appropriates funds to the department of health for direct health care for uninsured and underinsured patients at community health centers. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1161&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":805989,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Health; Mobility Management Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of health to implement the recommendations of the task force on mobility management, established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB297/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=297&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":805991,"bill_number":"HB1195","title":"Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes; Population","description":"Increases the capacity from two to three nursing facility level residents in Type I Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1195&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":805993,"bill_number":"HB1144","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Rights of Victims of Crime (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide victims of crime with specific rights related to the criminal justice process. (HB1144 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1144&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":805994,"bill_number":"HB925","title":"Insurance","description":"Updates title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB925/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=925&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":805996,"bill_number":"HB980","title":"AG; Sexual Assault Collection Kits; Report","description":"Requires the AG to conduct an inventory of all untested sexual assault collection kits in the possession of state or county law enforcement agencies; to develop and implement a plan to reduce the backlog of untested sexual assault collection kits; and to report to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB980/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=980&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":805998,"bill_number":"HB998","title":"Public Safety; Incarcerated Parent Data","description":"Requires the Department of Public Safety to collect data on the number of incoming offenders into the state correctional system who are parents, the number of children they have that are under the age of eighteen, and any other relevant data that the Department deems useful to assist these at-risk children. (HB998 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB998/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=998&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":806000,"bill_number":"HB424","title":"Grants; Administrative cost allowance","description":"Guarantees a minimum of 10 per cent of grant in aid moneys to specifically address administrative and overhead costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB424/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=424&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806001,"bill_number":"HB1029","title":"Endangered Species Recovery Committee; University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Natural Sciences.","description":"Amends the composition of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee by replacing the University of Hawaii Environmental Center's Director with the Dean of the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Natural Sciences. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 257, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1029/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1029&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":806004,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Civil Identification Card; Homeless Status; Fee Waiver","description":"Requires a fee waiver for the issuance of a civil identification card in certain cases for a person who is homeless, provided homeless status is verified with an official letter. Mandates the examiner of drivers to collect data in instances in which fee waivers are granted due to a person's homeless status. Takes effect on 1/5/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=192&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806005,"bill_number":"HB230","title":"Public School Lands","description":"Requires public school lands that are leased to benefit public educational purposes rather than simply to be used for public purposes. Authorizes the DOE to enter into lease-back agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB230/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=230&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":806006,"bill_number":"HB196","title":"HSAC Package; Rules of Evidence; Nonresident Property Crime Victims; Video Testimony by Witnesses","description":"Amends the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to authorize nonresident property crime victims to testify in criminal proceedings by a live two-way video connection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=196&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806009,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Hawaii-grown Food Procurement Task Force; Procurement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii-grown food procurement task force for the purpose of creating recommendations for increasing procurement of food grown in Hawaii by State departments and agencies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB542/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=542&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":806010,"bill_number":"HB327","title":"Political Fundraisers; Legislators","description":"Prohibits legislators, and persons acting on behalf of legislators, from holding any fundraiser or receiving campaign contributions during selected times of any regular legislative session. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB327/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=327&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":806011,"bill_number":"SB1341","title":"Affordable Care Act Waiver; State Innovation Waiver Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides resources to develop a waiver from certain provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1341/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1341&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806014,"bill_number":"HB672","title":"In Vitro Fertilization Procedure Coverage; Infertility Disability","description":"Provides insurance coverage equality for women who are diagnosed with infertility by making available to them expanded treatment options, ensuring adequate and affordable health care services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB672/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=672&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":806015,"bill_number":"HB991","title":"County Surcharge; Taxation; Income Tax; Excise Tax; Use Tax","description":"Provides counties with home rule authority to set county surcharges on general excise, income, and use taxes. Allows funds collected via surcharge to be used for public projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB991/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=991&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":806018,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Disposal of Liquid or Solid Waste; Contracts; Payments","description":"Beginning July 1, 2015, requires that all state and county agency contracts and private entity contracts that include disposal of liquid or solid waste that require disposal in a permitted waste facility to provide a receipt that the waste was received and disposed of at a permitted waste facility before payment is made for those contractual services. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB498/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=498&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806019,"bill_number":"HB621","title":"Health; Environmental Protection; Synthetic Plastic Microbeads; Marine Life","description":"Gradually prohibits the manufacture and sale of personal care products containing synthetic plastic microbeads to protect marine life. Effective 7/1/2053. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB621/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=621&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":806020,"bill_number":"HB656","title":"Disaster Preparedness Education; University of Hawaii; Sea Grant College Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to develop disaster-preparedness educational materials and conduct community outreach seminars. (HB656 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB656/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=656&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806023,"bill_number":"HB1468","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Interisland Transmission System","description":"Removes the authorization granted to the public utilities commission to establish a regulatory structure for the installation and implementation of an interisland high-voltage electric transmission cable system. (HB1468 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1468/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1468&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806024,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Merrie Monarch Festival; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to The Merrie Monarch festival.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB291/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=291&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":806026,"bill_number":"SB1318","title":"Qualified Community Rehabilitation Center; Persons with Disabilities; Employee Wages","description":"Repeals requirement that qualified community rehabilitation centers pay their employees, who are persons with disabilities, less than minimum wage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1318/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1318&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806028,"bill_number":"SB829","title":"Psychologists; Practice of Psychology; Applied Psychologists; Exemptions; Powers and Duties","description":"Adds definitions for \"applied psychologist\", \"health service provider\", and \"general applied psychologist\". Amends definitions of \"practice of psychology\" and \"psychologist\". Clarifies license and exemption requirements for psychologists. Amends powers and duties of the board of psychology.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB829/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=829&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806030,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"HSAC Package; Rules of Evidence; Nonresident Property Crime Victims; Video Testimony by Witnesses","description":"Amends the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to authorize nonresident property crime victims to testify in criminal proceedings by a live two-way video connection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB407/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=407&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806031,"bill_number":"HB595","title":"Comprehensive Sexuality Education","description":"Adds specific requirements to Hawaii's existing sexuality health education law. Requires the BOE and DOE to collaborate to provide curricula information to the public. Requires students to be excused from the provided instruction under specified condition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB595/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=595&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806033,"bill_number":"HB1385","title":"North Shore of Oahu; Beach Management Plan; University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to create a north shore beach management plan for the north shore of Oahu stretching from the Kawailoa to Waialee ahupuaa.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1385/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1385&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":806035,"bill_number":"HB1450","title":"CIP; 9th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the ninth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1450/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1450&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":806037,"bill_number":"SB1209","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Judges","description":"Corrects errors. Harmonizes age and service requirements for judges who are members of the employees' retirement system with requirements for other contributory plan members. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1209/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1209&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806039,"bill_number":"HB386","title":"Drug Testing; Public Benefits; Report","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to study and report to the Legislature the costs and benefits of requiring drug testing of public benefit recipients, including comparing the effectiveness and legality of random drug testing versus testing based on probable cause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB386/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=386&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806040,"bill_number":"HB1403","title":"Little Fire Ant; Hawaii Island; Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Project; Little Fire Ant Site Map; Appropriations ($)","description":"Mandates the Department of Agriculture to establish a little fire ant Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Project and site map.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1403/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1403&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":806043,"bill_number":"SB890","title":"Energy Efficiency; Grid Operations; Pacific-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to the Pacific-Asia institute for resilience and sustainability to continue in its collaborative research efforts in exploring methods to improve energy efficiency and grid operations in all of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB890/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806044,"bill_number":"HB902","title":"Acquisition of Firearms by Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens","description":"Makes it clear that the police may grant applications to acquire firearms to lawful permanent resident aliens.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB902/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=902&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806045,"bill_number":"SB1024","title":"Highways; Private Streets; Surrender; Improvements","description":"Exempts the State and counties from laws or rules that require the performance of construction, reconstruction, preservation, resurfacing, restoration, or rehabilitation upon a private highway if it had 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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1024/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1024&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806048,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Firearms Possession; Surrender or Disposal","description":"Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals and before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB462/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=462&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806049,"bill_number":"HB520","title":"Workforce Advisory Boards; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Allows the Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish workforce advisory boards. (HB520 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB520/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=520&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806050,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"County Police Departments; Police Officers; Citizen Complaints; Officer-involved Domestic Violence","description":"Specifies that citizen complaints against a police officer that involve allegations of domestic abuse against a family or household member on the part of the police officer shall not be required to be in writing or sworn to by the complainant. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB396/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=396&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806053,"bill_number":"HB1231","title":"Wildlife; Wanton Waste; Penalties; DLNR; Notice","description":"Prohibits wanton waste of wildlife and establishes penalties for commission of the offense. Provides exemptions from the offense for certain persons eradicating or culling wildlife if retrieval of the dead or injured wildlife is unsafe. Requires DLNR to provide public notice prior to authorizing the eradication or culling of wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1231/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1231&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":806054,"bill_number":"HB197","title":"HSAC Package; Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties","description":"Amends amount of Transient Accommodations Tax revenues allocated to the counties from a specified sum to a percentage of the revenues collected for the counties to address visitor industry impacts on county services and tourism-related infrastructure. (HB197 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=197&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806056,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Sea Level Rise Impacts; Shoreline Setbacks","description":"Amends the coastal zone management program's objectives and policies. Amends the special management area law by: removing demolition of a structure from the definition of \"development\"; requiring that any future development on a subdivided lot takes into account the long-term impact of sea level rise; amending the definitions of \"special management area emergency permit\", \"special management area minor permit\", and \"special management area use permit\"; and prohibiting the approval of development unless adequate mitigation is required in areas subject to coastal hazards. By January 1, 2018, requires counties with available and reviewed shoreline erosion rate data to establish shoreline setbacks using a method prescribed by DLNR, which may be at least sixty feet inland from the shoreline. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB501/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=501&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806058,"bill_number":"SB815","title":"University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Student Members","description":"Requires that at least two members on the board of regents be current students of the University of Hawaii at the time of initial appointment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB815/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=815&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806060,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Energy; Barrel Tax; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Increases the amount of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax collections to be deposited into the environmental response revolving fund, energy security special fund, and agricultural development and food security special fund. Ensures that the environmental response, energy, and food security tax applies to all fossil fuels. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB358/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=358&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806062,"bill_number":"SB1173","title":"DLNR; Kapua; Land Acquisition; Transient Accommodations Tax Revenue; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources, in consultation with The Trust for Public Lands, to engage in negotiations to acquire land located at Kapua, island of Hawaii. Requires the acquisition to be funded wholly or in part by transient accommodations tax revenues. Makes an appropriation for any additional amounts required for the acquisition. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/TSI, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1173&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":806063,"bill_number":"HB1316","title":"Conveyance Tax; Residential Property; Resident Owner-Occupant and Non-Owner-Occupant","description":"Reduces the conveyance tax rate for the sale of a condominium or single family residence to a purchaser who is an owner-occupant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1316/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1316&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":806065,"bill_number":"SB1051","title":"Electric Vehicles; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Parking","description":"Expands the definition of electric vehicles to include fuel cell electric vehicles for purposes of parking exemptions, HOV lane use, registration, and required parking spaces in places of public accommodation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1051/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1051&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":806067,"bill_number":"SB947","title":"Taxation; Personal Exemption; Conformance","description":"Conforms the State personal exemption amount to the federal personal exemption amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB947/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=947&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806069,"bill_number":"SB1188","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the small business regulatory review board to acquire additional staff.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1188&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":806070,"bill_number":"HB355","title":"CIP; 40th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB355/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=355&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":806073,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Public Accommodations; Nonprofit Corporations; Exemption","description":"Exempts duly organized nonprofit corporations from the discrimination in public accommodation law in connection with making goods, services, or facilities available to the general public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB700/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=700&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806074,"bill_number":"SB762","title":"Beach Access; Reasonable Accommodation; Ocean Recreation Management Area","description":"Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled persons to access the beach.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB762/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=762&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806075,"bill_number":"HB1217","title":"Attorney Qualifications; Disciplinary Board","description":"Establishes that there is no requirement for an attorney to join any association or organization of lawyers to maintain a law license in this State. Authorizes a disciplinary body authorized by the supreme court, rather than a bar association, and maintain actions for the unauthorized practice of law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1217/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1217&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806078,"bill_number":"HB156","title":"Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Nuisance Abatement; Gambling","description":"Includes gambling among the types of offenses that are subject to the nuisance abatement laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=156&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806079,"bill_number":"SB1227","title":"Commercial Organic Material; Waste; Disposal; Transfer; Landfills","description":"Prohibits the disposal of commercial organic material waste at landfills or waste-to-energy facilities in the State. Requires all generators of commercial organic material to use alternative means of disposal, such as donation, compost, biofuel production, anaerobic digestion, thermal combustion of organic materials, or animal feed. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1227/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1227&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":806082,"bill_number":"HB819","title":"Bullying; Child Safety; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires state and county agencies and grantees that serve youth to adopt bullying prevention policies. Establishes a task force to assist the Governor with bullying prevention policies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB819/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=819&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":806083,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Income Tax Credit; Qualified Cigar Producers","description":"Establishes a refundable income tax credit for qualified cigar producers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2112. (SB401 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB401/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=401&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":806084,"bill_number":"HB480","title":"First Responder Hydrogen Fire Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the counties from the State general fund for the purchase of hydrogen burn props for each county to use in first responder hydrogen fire training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB480/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=480&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":806087,"bill_number":"HB557","title":"Nurse Residency Program; University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a statewide nurse residency program within the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB557/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=557&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":806088,"bill_number":"SB1339","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Interisland Transmission System; Interisland High-voltage Electric Transmission Cable System; Repeal","description":"Removes the authorization granted to the public utilities commission to establish a regulatory structure for the installation and implementation of an interisland high-voltage electric transmission cable system by repealing chapter 269, part VIII, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and making conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1339/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1339&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806089,"bill_number":"HB51","title":"Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction; Land; United States Navy","description":"Cedes concurrent legislative jurisdiction to the United States over certain lands acquired by the United States Navy after statehood for defense purposes. Creates uniformity of jurisdiction over all United States Navy land in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB51/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=51&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":806092,"bill_number":"HB28","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 $100,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB28/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=28&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806093,"bill_number":"SB1288","title":"Hawaii Pacific Small Business Consortium; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii pacific small business consortium to support small business in Hawaii and the Pacific Rim and makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1288/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1288&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":806095,"bill_number":"HB1197","title":"Appropriation; Department of Health ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health for securing thermal body scanners for screening potentially ill travelers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1197&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806097,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Absentee Voting; Late Voter Registration; Ballot Boxes; Voter Service Centers","description":"Beginning on July 1, 2016: Requires an absentee ballot for elections held on their regularly scheduled days to be mailed to each registered voter; replaces absentee polling places to remain open through the day before election day; requires ballots to be returned by mail, at absentee polling places before election day, deposited in ballot boxes before and on election day, or deposited at polling places on election day; requires the voter register to remain open. Preserves references to absentee voting and ballots as used in the Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act. Beginning on July 1, 2018: Establishes a minimum number of voter service centers per county and island, in lieu of traditional polling places; requires voter service centers to provide services such as voter registration on election day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB336/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=336&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806099,"bill_number":"HB398","title":"Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances","description":"Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for themselves or others experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose or other medical emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB398/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=398&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806100,"bill_number":"SB856","title":"Post-secondary Education Authorization for Private Trade, Vocational, or Technical Schools","description":"Transfers regulatory jurisdiction over private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB856/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=856&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806103,"bill_number":"HB893","title":"Biosecurity program; objectives; general actions; and program charges","description":"Improve the effectiveness of Hawaii biosecurity program by establishing the program as a function of the whole Department of Agriculture. The improvement of Hawaii biosecurity goes beyond the confines of the plant quarantine branch and often also includes other groups both inside and outside of state government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB893/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=893&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806104,"bill_number":"HB335","title":"State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund; Repeal; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB335/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=335&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":806106,"bill_number":"HB1080","title":"Urban Water Conservation; Best Management Practices; Public Agency; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a four-year pilot program requiring DAGS to implement irrigation water conservation best management practices, as established by the Landscape Industry Council of Hawaii and report to the Legislature.  Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1080/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1080&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":806108,"bill_number":"HB1511","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Investments; Coal; Study","description":"Prohibits the ERS from investing in coal companies. Requires the ERS to prepare and submit a report to the Legislature regarding divestment from fossil fuel investments. (HB1511 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Har, Jordan, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1511/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1511&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":806109,"bill_number":"HB301","title":"Hazardous Recreational Activity; State Agencies; Liability; Limitation on Damages","description":"Grants immunity to state agencies and employees of the State from liability for injury or damage to persons or property arising out of hazardous recreational activities; and establishes limitations on damages when a state agency and employee of the State are liable due to failure to guard or warn of a known dangerous condition, permission to participate in the hazardous recreational activity was granted for a fee, State was negligent in construction or maintenance of structures or equipment used in the hazardous recreational activity, participation or observation of a hazardous recreational activity was promoted recklessly or with gross negligence, or there was an act of gross negligence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB301/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=301&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":806112,"bill_number":"SB1238","title":"Land Use; Transfer to Counties","description":"Abolishes the land use commission and transfers its functions to the counties. Transfers jurisdiction over important agricultural lands to the counties. Makes various amendments to the coastal zone management law. Makes various amendments to metropolitan planning organization law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1238/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1238&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806113,"bill_number":"HB402","title":"Firearms Possession; Surrender or Disposal","description":"Requires individuals denied a firearm permit or otherwise disqualified from possessing firearms and certain defendants to provide a sworn statement that the individual has disposed of any firearms and ammunition in the individual's possession. Requires the applicable chief of police to search firearm permit and registration records for those individuals and before serving a protective order or restraining order involving firearms or ammunition, and to seize any firearms or ammunition that were not disposed of. Requires police to seize firearms and ammunition in domestic abuse cases that are in plain view of the officer or discovered by consensual search.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB402/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=402&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806114,"bill_number":"HB606","title":"Aquarium Fish; Moratorium; Dislocated Workers Program","description":"Establishes a 10 year moratorium on the taking of aquarium fish. Provides assistance, training, and related employment services to workers dislocated by the moratorium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB606/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=606&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":806117,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Psychologist Continuing Education; Ethics; Domestic Violence","description":"Amends the continuing education requirement for psychologists to include at least three credit hours of ethics training and at least two credit hours of domestic violence training.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB391/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=391&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806118,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Public Safety; Law Enforcement; County Mayors; Chief of Police; Police Commission","description":"Provides the mayor of each county with the authority to remove the respective county chief of police for good and just cause, upon approval by the police commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB677/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=677&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806119,"bill_number":"SB1377","title":"Fisheries; Spearfishing Prohibition; Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline","description":"Prohibits spearfishing at all hours of the day within the Waikiki-Diamond Head shoreline fisheries management area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1377/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1377&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":806122,"bill_number":"SB1363","title":"Official Auana State Musical Instrument; Official Kahiko State Musical Instrument; Designation","description":"Establishes and designates the ukulele as the official auana musical instrument of the State. Establishes and designates the pahu as the official kahiko musical instrument of the State.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1363/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1363&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":806123,"bill_number":"HB1277","title":"UHERO; Pay Forward, Pay Back; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the UHERO to examine the feasibility of establishing a pay forward, pay back pilot program. Requires the UHERO to develop a proposed pilot program if feasible. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1277/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1277&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":806126,"bill_number":"HB1115","title":"Adult Residential Care Homes; Domiciliary Care Facilities; State Supplemental Payment","description":"Amends the state supplemental payment amounts for specified types of adult residential care homes and other domiciliary care facilities and provides for annual adjustment. Changes the public assistance allowance to an unspecified percentage of the current federal poverty level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1115&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":806127,"bill_number":"SB1148","title":"Cybersecurity employment training. ($)","description":"Establishes a cybersecurity employment training initiative within the University of Hawaii community college system; appropriates funds for the operation of the initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1148&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806129,"bill_number":"HB901","title":"Law Enforcement Vehicles","description":"Authorizes law enforcement vehicles of the harbors division of the department of transportation to be equipped with lights, sirens, and other equipment in a similar manner to other authorized emergency vehicles. (HB901 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 099, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB901/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=901&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806131,"bill_number":"HB416","title":"Retail Wheeling; Public Utilities","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to establish policies and procedures related to retail wheeling to enable independent power producers to sell electricity directly to end users.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB416/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=416&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806132,"bill_number":"SB1069","title":"Medical Assistance Fraud","description":"Amends section 346-43.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that fraudulently applying for or renewing medical assistance benefits is a class C felony, and to clarify the amount of restitution when the fraud is committed by a recipient of medical assistance benefits. Amends the statute of limitations provision under section 701-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include the offense of medical assistance fraud with other felony offenses involving fraud or deception.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1069/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1069&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806134,"bill_number":"HB1402","title":"Financial Literacy; Public Schools; Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Public Schools Financial Literacy Task Force. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1402/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1402&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":806136,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Ambulance Unit for Kakaako; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the purchase of one ambulance unit and operational costs for one ambulance unit to service the area of Kakaako. Effective date 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1006/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1006&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":806138,"bill_number":"HB903","title":"Department of the Attorney General; Emergency Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of the Attorney General for retention of expert witnesses and specialized legal counsel in major litigation against the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB903/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=903&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806139,"bill_number":"SB1233","title":"DOT; Kona International Airport; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates monies for a federal inspection station at Kona international airport.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1233/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1233&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":806142,"bill_number":"SB1261","title":"Department of Education; Expenditures; Principals","description":"Increases the portion of department of education appropriations to be expended by school principals from seventy per cent to eighty-five per cent and clarifies that such expenditures shall be made at the sole discretion of principals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1261/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1261&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806143,"bill_number":"SB1348","title":"Public Charter Schools; University of Hawaii Laboratory School; Enrollment Criteria","description":"Allows the university laboratory school to conform its student enrollment profile to the standard prescribed by the University of Hawaii college of education in order to meet the University of Hawaii college of education's research requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1348/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1348&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806144,"bill_number":"HB851","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Puna; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish an advanced life support ambulance to be based in Puna on the island of Hawaii, including the acquisition of a vehicle and equipment and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB851/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=851&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":806147,"bill_number":"HB166","title":"Administrative Revocation of Driver's License","description":"Clarifies implied consent law to make an exception for giving breath, blood, or urine test pursuant to a search warrant. Clarifies that the mailing of a written decision or a written review decision shall be deemed complete upon depositing the written decision or written review decision in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the address of the respondent as listed on the respondent's license and as listed in any police report transmitted to the administrative director of the courts or appointee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=166&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806148,"bill_number":"HB1085","title":"Political Sign; Restrictions","description":"Defines political sign. Restricts the posting of political signs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1085/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1085&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":806151,"bill_number":"HB935","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Exemption From Works of Art Assessment","description":"Exempts the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from the one per cent transfer of appropriated capital improvement funds to the Works of Art Special Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB935/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=935&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806152,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Incubation; Appropriation; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii strategic development corporation to continue developing the Hawaii growth initiative. Appropriates funds to the high technology development corporation to facilitate the development and growth of Hawaii's commercial high technology industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1004/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1004&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":806153,"bill_number":"HB65","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB65/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=65&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":806156,"bill_number":"HB1209","title":"State Enterprise Zones; Economic Development for Growing Economy","description":"Establishes EDGE criteria to qualify for designation as an enterprise zone along rail transit stations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1209/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1209&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806157,"bill_number":"HB1386","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; 47th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 47th representative district. Effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1386/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1386&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":806159,"bill_number":"HB37","title":"Correctional Facilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the department of public safety to build and operate a new medium-security correctional facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB37/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=37&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806161,"bill_number":"HB1062","title":"General Excise Tax; Medical Services","description":"Exempts medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1062/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1062&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":806162,"bill_number":"HB1138","title":"Albizia Trees; Pest Inspection, Quarantine, and Eradication Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation from the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund to DOA for the removal of albizia trees on public and private land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1138&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806164,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Campaign Spending; Noncandidate Committee Reporting; Ballot Issue","description":"Amends the reporting requirements to include the disclosure of the noncandidate committees' position for or against a ballot issue or question. Amends the definition of \"independent expenditure\" to include reference to an identifiable ballot issue or question. (SB202 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=202&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":806166,"bill_number":"HB131","title":"Freedom of Information; Significant Privacy Interests","description":"Clarifies that records that show a licensee's relevant experience, trade examination results, and adequate bonding are subject to disclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=131&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806168,"bill_number":"HB1124","title":"Psychologists; Practice of Psychology; Applied Psychologists; Exemptions; Powers and Duties","description":"Adds definitions for \"applied psychologist\", \"health service provider\", and \"general applied psychologist\". Amends definitions of \"practice of psychology\" and \"psychologist\". Clarifies license and exemption requirements for psychologists. Amends powers and duties of the board of psychology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1124&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":806170,"bill_number":"SB1123","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Special Land and Development Fund","description":"Clarifies the distribution and allowable uses of Transient Accommodations Tax funds allocated and deposited into the Special Land and Development Fund in accordance with the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1123&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806172,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Judiciary Package; UIPA; Government Records","description":"Broadens the government records exception under the UIPA to include records whose disclosure may result in physical harm to an individual or harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness that results from the unauthorized use or disclosure of personally identifiable information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB427/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=427&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806173,"bill_number":"HB8","title":"Liquefied Natural Gas; Utilities","description":"Prohibits utilities from engaging in large-scale import of liquefied natural gas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB8/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=8&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806175,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Investigation and Conciliation of Complaint","description":"Provides for the executive director of the Hawaii civil rights commission to exercise discretion in cases after a determination is made and conciliation fails to either issue a final demand or dismiss the complaint and issue a notice of the right to sue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB362/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=362&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806177,"bill_number":"HB1241","title":"DOH; Lead Poisoning Prevention; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for Department of Health lead poisoning prevention activities. (HB1241 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1241/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1241&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806178,"bill_number":"HB397","title":"Afterschool Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program; R.E.A.C.H.; Revolving Fund ($)","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) program in the office of youth services to provide a standardized framework and funding for afterschool programs in public middle schools, including charter schools. Establishes a revolving fund to receive fees and other moneys to fund the costs of administering and operating the program. (HB397 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB397/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=397&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806181,"bill_number":"SB803","title":"Workers' Compensation; Impartial Physician; Exam; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires a workers' compensation impartial exam to be conducted by a doctor whose specialty is appropriate for the injury to be examined in cases where the director of labor and industrial relations appoints a doctor to conduct an exam. Appropriates funds for the purpose of this measure. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB803/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=803&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806182,"bill_number":"HB566","title":"Chief Election Officer; Voter Turnout; Responsibilities","description":"Makes chief election officer responsible for the maximization of voter turnout.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB566/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=566&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806183,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Process Server; Assault in the Second Degree; Criminal Trespass","description":"Affords process servers additional protection as a protected class under the second degree assault statute when performing their duties. Shields process servers from prosecution under criminal trespass statutes when performing their duties. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB7/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=7&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806186,"bill_number":"SB1269","title":"Personal Account; Privacy; Employment","description":"Prohibits employers from requiring or requesting employees and potential employees to grant access to personal account usernames and passwords.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1269/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1269&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806187,"bill_number":"HB1351","title":"Sex Trafficking; Victims; Minors; Treatment Services ($)","description":"Allows DHS to contract with a service provider to operate and manage a sex trafficking special treatment facility. Provides for tax and fee exemptions. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1351/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1351&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806188,"bill_number":"HB995","title":"Agriculture; Food Sustainability; On-Farm Mentoring; Future Farmers of America; 4-H; Appropriations ($)","description":"Directs the DOA to provide grants to support existing whole system approach, on-farm mentoring programs. Appropriates funds as a grant for existing whole system approach, on-farm mentoring programs. Appropriates unspecified sums to the Future Farmers of America program and, as a grant, to the Hawaii 4-H Foundation to educate and support youth in agriculture careers. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB995/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=995&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":806191,"bill_number":"SB789","title":"In Vitro Fertilization Procedure Coverage; Infertility Disability","description":"Provides insurance coverage equality for women who are diagnosed with infertility by making available to them expanded treatment options, ensuring adequate and affordable health care services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB789/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=789&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806192,"bill_number":"HB1354","title":"Appropriation; Housing Omnibus; Affordable Housing ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to several state agencies for the purposes of improving and increasing the existing public and affordable housing stock in the State. Requires a report to the 2016 and 2017 legislature on the set-aside plan for upkeep and maintenance of the housing facilities to be constructed. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1354/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1354&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806195,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Service Fees; Court Fees; Process Servers","description":"Increases various court service fees of the sheriff, police, and other authorized independent process servers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=107&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806196,"bill_number":"HB382","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Division of Pension","description":"Requires the Employees' Retirement System to divide pensions between a retired employee and non-employee former spouse or civil union partner, upon application and pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB382/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=382&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":806198,"bill_number":"HB509","title":"Classification of Agricultural Lands; Taro Lands; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a classification of agricultural public lands situated in the land use conservation district entitled \"taro lands\". Appropriates funds to the Board of Land and Natural Resources to create an inventory of lands classified as taro lands. (HB509 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB509/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=509&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":806200,"bill_number":"SB774","title":"Classification of Agricultural Lands; Taro Lands; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to create an inventory of taro lands, in conjunction with the Taro Security and Purity Task Force. Appropriates funds. (SB774 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB774/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=774&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806201,"bill_number":"HB1224","title":"Hawaiian Language College; Pilot Program for Advanced Placement Classes Taught in the Hawaiian Language","description":"Establishes a pilot program to provide classes at the Hawaiian language college to high school students. Requires the pilot program to be designed, implemented, and operated by the Hawaiian language college. (HB1224 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN/HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1224/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1224&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":806203,"bill_number":"HB1039","title":"Appropriation; UH; Local and Immigrant Farmer Education Program ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Local and Immigrant Farmer Education Program of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service to support the growth and sustainability of the agriculture industry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1039/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1039&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":806205,"bill_number":"SB938","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. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB938/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=938&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806207,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Rules of Evidence; Medical Apology","description":"Establishes a rule of evidence to exclude the admissibility of medical apologies to prove liability. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=116&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806208,"bill_number":"SB1168","title":"Environment; Department of Health; Hazardous Release; Underground Storage Tanks and Systems","description":"Requires the department of health to establish rules requiring field-constructed underground storage tanks or tank systems to meet the same requirements that must be met by all other owners and operators of underground storage tanks or systems under chapter 11-281, Hawaii Administrative Rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1168&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806211,"bill_number":"HB157","title":"Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish","description":"Amends definitions of \"marijuana\" and \"usable marijuana\" to include hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol, and related substances. Adds definitions of \"hashish\" and \"marijuana concentrate\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=157&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806212,"bill_number":"HB262","title":"Short Form; Hawaii Health Connector","description":"Short form bill relating to the Hawaii health connector.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB262/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=262&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806215,"bill_number":"HB357","title":"Stadium Development; State Facility Renovation Program","description":"Requires DAGS to establish a plan to replace the current Aloha Stadium with a new stadium and shopping center complex in exchange for a long-term lease of the stadium site.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB357/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=357&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":806216,"bill_number":"HB949","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Preparedness. ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Health to support public health and environmental hazard evaluation and emergency response preparedness.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB949/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=949&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806217,"bill_number":"HB20","title":"Short Form; Constitutional Amendment; Judiciary (ConAm)","description":"Short form bill proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii relating to the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB20/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=20&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806220,"bill_number":"HB57","title":"Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit","description":"Amends the refundable food/excise tax credit. Ties the credit to increases in the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB57/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=57&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806221,"bill_number":"SB888","title":"Counties; Compassion Centers","description":"Requires each county to establish compassion centers for the dispensing of medical marijuana. Requires that compassion centers shall only provide service to qualifying patients and primary caregivers registered with the department of public safety (department of health beginning January 2, 2015). Makes compassion centers subject to the general excise tax by making inapplicable the exemption for amounts received from sales of prescription drugs or prosthetic devices. Imposes a general excise tax on marijuana sales. Imposes registration fee on compassion centers, to be shared with counties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB888/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=888&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806222,"bill_number":"HB1133","title":"Tax-Free Zones; DBEDT; Study","description":"Requires DBEDT to conduct a study on the establishment of tax-free zones in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1133&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806225,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Community Preparedness; Resilience; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii emergency management agency for the purpose of supporting community resilience and preparedness programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB342/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=342&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806226,"bill_number":"SB765","title":"Uninsured Motorist; Underinsured Motorist; Prompt Claims Payment","description":"Requires an insurer in a claim under uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage to pay to the claimant an amount the insurer deems reasonable within thirty days of a demand for payment of the claim. Requires any undisputed amount paid to a claimant to be disclosed to the arbitrator or judge and deducted from the amount of any judgment or award.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB765/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=765&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806228,"bill_number":"SB737","title":"Check Cashing; Deferred Deposit Agreements; Fees; Annual Percentage Rate","description":"Creates standards, including authorization for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules, for check cashing businesses, including requirements for registration, surety, recordkeeping, examinations, and confidentiality. Sets new penalties for check cashing businesses that violate the established standards. (SB737 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 670).","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB737/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=737&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806230,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Wagering Winnings; Tax Exemption; Waiver","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 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB609/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=609&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":806231,"bill_number":"SB1343","title":"Methamphetamine Trafficking; First Degree","description":"Changes the methamphetamine trafficking offense in the first degree by amending the aggregate weight threshold from one-eighth to one-half ounce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1343/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1343&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806233,"bill_number":"SB1326","title":"Department of Public Safety; Hawaiian Affairs; Private Correctional Facilities; Methamphetamine Mandatory Minimum","description":"Prohibits the transfer of inmates in the custody of the department of public safety to any correctional facility that is not operated by and within the State. Removes mandatory minimum sentencing for methamphetamine drug offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1326/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806235,"bill_number":"SB1063","title":"Enhanced 911 Board","description":"Provides the Enhanced 911 Board with the authority to hire employees exempt from chapters 76 and 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1063/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1063&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806237,"bill_number":"SB1274","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Motorsports Industry Study","description":"Requires Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study and analyze the feasibility of establishing a motorsports industry and developing a motorsports center in Hawaii, including but not limited to, location, costs of land acquisition, costs of construction and development, projected revenues, and means of financing. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1274/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1274&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806239,"bill_number":"HB551","title":"Molucca Albizia Trees; DLNR; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to DLNR to eradicate molucca albizia trees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB551/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806241,"bill_number":"HB413","title":"Judiciary","description":"Amends the number of district court judges in the Fifth Circuit from two to three. (HB413 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB413/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=413&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":806242,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Department of Public Safety; Mental Health First Aid Training","description":"Requires the department of public safety to establish a mental health first aid training program that includes mandatory eight-hour sessions triennially for law enforcement personnel, correctional officers, and other public safety officials under the department to teach skills used for identifying and assisting individuals with mental health disorders and crises.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB563/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=563&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806244,"bill_number":"HB1430","title":"Makua Valley Reserve Commission","description":"Establishes Makua Valley Reserve Commission to oversee control and management of Makua Valley. Subject to Commission oversight, requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to implement controls and permitted uses for the Valley and provide administrative support to the Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1430/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1430&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":806246,"bill_number":"HB1425","title":"Bicycle; Moped; Registration fee","description":"Increases the bicycle registration fee to $25 and the moped registration fee to $50.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1425/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1425&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":806247,"bill_number":"SB1242","title":"Child Literacy; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides funding to the department of human services to establish a statewide literacy program utilizing local programs and nonprofits to provide direct services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1242/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1242&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":806250,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii good agricultural practices program to develop and support good agricultural practices for Hawaii farms growing agricultural food products.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB222/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=222&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806251,"bill_number":"HB1210","title":"Law Enforcement Standards Board; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes a law enforcement standards board for the certification of county police officers, state public safety officers, and employees of the departments of transportation and land and natural resources with police powers. Establishes a special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1210/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1210&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806252,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Crime","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB23/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=23&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806255,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Maui County Package; Industrial Hemp","description":"Amends Act 56, SLH 2014, regarding an industrial hemp research program, to expand the type of research to be conducted, require a test site in each county, and extend the repeal date to 7/1/2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=203&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806256,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification; Remedies","description":"Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Grants a defendant the right to challenge any eyewitness identification to be used at trial in a pretrial evidentiary hearing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=161&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806259,"bill_number":"HB1026","title":"Department of Taxation; Income Tax Check-Off; State Income Tax Refund; Rental Housing Trust Fund","description":"Requires the department of taxation to allow a taxpayer to designate or \"check-off\" that a specified amount of the taxpayer's income tax refund be paid to the rental housing trust fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1026/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1026&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806260,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Trespass","description":"Clarifies trespassing in the second degree at Hawaii public housing authority housing projects as a nonresident who enters or remains on the property unlawfully or without authorization. Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to post signs notifying trespassers of illegal entry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=123&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806261,"bill_number":"HB1396","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Safety Inspections","description":"Requires annual registration and inspection of mopeds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1396/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1396&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":806264,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Voting; Vote-by-mail Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the office of elections to establish a vote-by-mail pilot program for the 2016 elections in one state representative district within each county. Requires the office of elections to submit a written report to the legislature before and after the 2016 elections regarding the status, implementation, and results of the pilot program. Appropriates funds for the implementation of the pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB255/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=255&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806265,"bill_number":"SB760","title":"Disabled Persons; Misrepresentation as Owner or Trainer of Service Dog","description":"Establishes a misdemeanor for knowingly and fraudulently representing oneself as the owner or trainer of a service dog. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB760/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=760&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806267,"bill_number":"SB915","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Low-Income Public Housing Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $5,000,000 in general funds to assist and support the Hawaii public housing authority's state low-income public housing program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB915/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=915&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806269,"bill_number":"SB1067","title":"Charitable Solicitation","description":"Amends the definitions of \"professional fund-raising counsel\" or \"professional fundraising counsel\" and \"solicit\" and \"solicitation\". Clarifies required disclosures by professional solicitors. Authorizes the Attorney General to require electronic financial reporting by professional solicitors. Imposes a fine for late financial reports by professional solicitors and for commercial co-venturers who are found by the Attorney General to have violated chapter 467B, HRS. Clarifies exemptions from registration requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1067/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1067&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806270,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Medical Marijuana; Patients and Caregivers; Protections; Certifying Physician","description":"Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Requires that the number of licensed dispensaries and production centers increase gradually over an initial phase-in period. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Allows a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, or an owner or employee of a medical marijuana production center or dispensary to transport medical marijuana in any public place, under certain conditions. Replaces the requirement that a certifying physician be the qualifying patient's primary care physician with a requirement that the physician have a bona fide physician-patient relationship with the qualifying patient. Prohibits primary caregivers from cultivating medical marijuana after 6/30/2018, subject to certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB682/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806272,"bill_number":"SB1230","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1230/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1230&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806274,"bill_number":"HB280","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the redevelopment of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's administrative offices on North School Street and the creation of public housing and affordable rental housing at that same location.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB280/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=280&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806276,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Firearms; Concealed Carry License","description":"Authorizes the chief of police from each respective county to issue licenses to carry a concealed firearm. Specifies processes for license applications, renewals, revocations, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits carrying concealed firearms under certain circumstances. Makes various conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB95/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=95&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806277,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Labor","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB29/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=29&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806280,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Rights of Victims of Crime (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution guaranteeing that victims of crime and their surviving immediate family members have specific rights related to information pertaining to and participation in the criminal justice process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB679/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=679&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806281,"bill_number":"HB5","title":"Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Climate Change Analysis","description":"Requires the environmental council to adopt rules that require all environmental impact statements and environmental assessments include climate change analysis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB5/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=5&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806284,"bill_number":"HB777","title":"Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a state earned income tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB777/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=777&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":806285,"bill_number":"HB609","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Aeronautics","description":"Restricts the use, navigation, or piloting of unmanned aircraft systems. Creates criminal penalties and civil remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB609/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=609&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":806286,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Legislature","description":"Requires the legislature to hold public hearings on proposed rules and procedures of the senate and the house of representatives regarding open meeting requirements and penalties and sanctions for the state legislature or any of its members, to hold those hearings prior to adoption of the rules and procedures, and to take a recorded vote on each action to waive a rule of procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB9/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=9&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806289,"bill_number":"HB387","title":"Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee","description":"Requires coffee blend label to disclose regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising, when roasted or instant coffee contains less than 51 per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB387/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=387&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":806290,"bill_number":"HB187","title":"State Ethics Commission Package; Public Employment; Nepotism; Prohibition","description":"Prohibits a legislator or public employee from naming, appointing, or hiring a relative to public office or employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=187&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806291,"bill_number":"HB1285","title":"Outdoor Advertising; Criminal Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes the seizure of property used in illegal outdoor advertising.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1285/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1285&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":806294,"bill_number":"HB1199","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 agency law enforcement officers. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1199&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806295,"bill_number":"HB1071","title":"Revision Bill","description":"Amending or repealing various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, and deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (HB1071 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1071/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1071&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806297,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Appointment of Justices and Judges; Written Notice (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to: (1) require written notice of an appointment to the Senate for advice and consent concurrent with the governor, judicial selection commission, or chief justice's making of the appointment; and (2) clarify that the senate's thirty day period to reject a judicial appointment begins on the senate's receipt of written notice of the governor's, chief justice's, or judicial selection commission's appointment. (SB615 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB615/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=615&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806299,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Human Services; Hospitals; Caregivers; Training","description":"Requires hospitals to provide patients the opportunity to designate a caregiver upon entry to a hospital. Establishes hospital requirements regarding caregivers, including designation of a caregiver, notification to a caregiver, and a discharge plan for patients. Provides hospitals, hospital employees, and consultants or contractors that have a contractual relationship with a hospital with immunity regarding caregiving. Effective 7/1/16.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB296/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=296&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806300,"bill_number":"HB224","title":"Short Form; Human Services","description":"Short form bill relating to human services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB224/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=224&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":806303,"bill_number":"SB1264","title":"Dentistry; Board of Dental Examiners; Dentists; Barrier Techniques; Decontamination Methods; Sterilization Requirements; Single Use Items","description":"Requires dentists and direct care staff in a dental office, including dental hygienists and dental assistants, to comply with certain barrier techniques. Requires the board of dental examiners to update rules for effective surface decontamination methods and sterilization requirements for items and instruments used on patients. Specifies requirements for the management of single use items used in patient treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1264/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1264&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806304,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Telecommunications","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB43/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=43&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806306,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements","description":"Establishes, beginning January 1, 2016, 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 the director of health to adopt rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=131&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806308,"bill_number":"SB1354","title":"Hawaii State Building Codes; State Building Code Council; Codes and Standards; Counties","description":"Authorizes the governing body of each county to adopt, as appropriate, more current internationally and nationally recognized codes and standards if the state building code council has not adopted new model building codes and standards as required in section 107-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1354/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1354&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806310,"bill_number":"HB664","title":"Collective Bargaining; EUTF","description":"Repeals provision providing that arbitration shall not be available to resolve disputes regarding EUTF contributions by State and counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB664/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=664&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806311,"bill_number":"HB292","title":"Judiciary Package; Judges; Confidentiality of Personal Information","description":"Prohibits public disclosure of government records relating to certain personal information of full-time state court justices and judges and their families.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB292/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=292&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806313,"bill_number":"HB1363","title":"CIP; 48th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 48th Representative District","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1363/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1363&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":806315,"bill_number":"SB1144","title":"State Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer Activities","description":"Clarifies that State Ethics Code shall not apply to faculty and professional and technical staff of the University of Hawaii when engaged in technology transfer activities. Requires such persons to comply with a regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the Board of Regents and used by the U.S. federal government. Requires written status report to the Legislature every two years. Sunsets June 30, 2025. (SB1144 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1144&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806316,"bill_number":"HB1175","title":"Irrigation; Irrigation System Revolving Fund; Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for farmers who purchase water at higher rates from county water boards rather than at lower state irrigation system rates. Establishes the amount of the credit as the difference between the amount charged by state irrigation systems and the amount the state irrigation systems should charge in order to sustain operations. Deducts the cost of the tax credit from the irrigation system revolving fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1175&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":806319,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Deletes duplicative provision of awarding grandparents reasonable visitation rights. Adds as prerequisites to awarding visitation that the court find that awarding visitation to grandparent is in the best interest of the child and that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child. Clarifies procedures for awarding visitation. (SB643 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB643/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=643&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806320,"bill_number":"HB578","title":"Education; Physical Examination; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, requires a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within the twelve months prior to attending seventh grade. Provides for provisional attendance if an exam is scheduled. Makes an appropriation. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB578/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=578&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806321,"bill_number":"HB1391","title":"Genetic Engineering; Precautionary Principles","description":"Mandates the Department of Agriculture to take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent, or minimize the adverse effects of biotechnology and genetic engineering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1391/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1391&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806324,"bill_number":"HB29","title":"Ala Wai Boat Harbor; Recreational Boating; Principal Habitation","description":"Changes to 25 per cent the maximum number of berths at Ala Wai Boat Harbor that may be used by recreational boaters as places of principal habitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB29/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=29&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806325,"bill_number":"HB1221","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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1221/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1221&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":806328,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Line Item; Budget","description":"Entitles the small business regulatory review board to a separate line item within the budget of the department of business, economic development, and tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB12/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=12&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806329,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Traffic Violation; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicants","description":"Amends the definition of \"drug\" for OVUII violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=188&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806330,"bill_number":"SB648","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB648/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=648&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806333,"bill_number":"HB789","title":"Income Tax Credits; Voting","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for voting in elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB789/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=789&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":806334,"bill_number":"SB1352","title":"Tax Credit; Research Activities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides that the amount of the state tax credit for research activities shall be calculated based on all qualified research expenses for the taxable year, without regard to the increase of expenses over past years. Appropriates funds for a compliance specialist position within the department of taxation to assist with administration of the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1352/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1352&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":806336,"bill_number":"SB1200","title":"Puna Small Boat Harbor; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance a feasibility study for a small boat harbor in South Puna. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1200&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806338,"bill_number":"HB407","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition Fee Increases","description":"Requires prior legislative approval for any proposed University of Hawaii tuition fee increase, before the increase can take effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB407/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=407&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806340,"bill_number":"HB427","title":"Short Form; Harbors","description":"Short form bill relating to harbors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB427/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=427&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":806341,"bill_number":"SB1347","title":"Department of Education; Nonprofit Organizations; Community Events; Promotional Materials","description":"Allows public schools, upon appropriate approval, to use school resources to distribute to students and their families third party promotional materials that contain information about a community event or are produced by or offer services from a nonprofit organization if the material meets specified criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1347/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1347&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806343,"bill_number":"HB1302","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Marriage (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to reserve marriage to opposite-sex couples.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1302/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1302&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":806345,"bill_number":"HB1234","title":"Feticide; Manslaughter of an Unborn Child","description":"Creates the offenses of feticide and manslaughter of an unborn child and establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1234/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1234&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":806347,"bill_number":"HB66","title":"General Excise Tax; Exemption; Scientific Contracts; GET; General Excise Tax Exemption for Certain Scientific Contracts With the United States","description":"Repeals the general excise tax exemption for certain scientific contracts with the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB66/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=66&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806349,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Firearms; Registration; Waiting Period","description":"Provides that owners of previously registered firearms in this State shall not be subject to the existing permit waiting period when seeking a permit to allow for the acquisition of another firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB11/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=11&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806350,"bill_number":"HB868","title":"Public Education; Licensed Behavior Analyst; Behavior Analyst","description":"Allows certain individuals to engage in the practice of behavior analysis when this practice is done in a public educational setting; provided that the individual cannot use any title or description stating or implying that the individual is a \"licensed behavior analyst\" or \"behavior analyst\" without holding a license. (HB868 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HLT/CPC with Representative(s) Cullen, DeCoite, Ichiyama, Jordan, Kawakami, Pouha, Say, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Choy, Fukumoto Chang, Har, Matsumoto, Thielen, Tupola voting no (6) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB868/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=868&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806353,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"State and County Tort Liability","description":"Deletes the sunset provision for the liability exception for county lifeguards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB425/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=425&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806354,"bill_number":"HB256","title":"Death Certificates; Working Group","description":"Establishes a working group in the DB&F to develop a reporting system to facilitate the termination of automatic payments from government payors to a recipient upon the death of the recipient.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB256/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=256&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":806355,"bill_number":"HB703","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Electronic Proof of Insurance","description":"Allows proof of motor vehicle insurance to be stored and displayed on a mobile electronic device.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB703/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=703&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":806358,"bill_number":"HB920","title":"Retirement service credit; workers' compensation benefits","description":"Requires an employee receiving workers' compensation benefits to have retirement contributions deducted from those benefits. Establishes deadlines: (1) for public employees who join the employees' retirement system after June 30, 2016 to claim membership service credit for previous service and for military service credit; and (2) for starting payments to acquire membership service credit for previous service, military service and unpaid leave. Provides for payment for acquisition based on actuarial cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB920/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=920&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806359,"bill_number":"HB921","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Payroll and Personnel Transactions","description":"Requires State and counties to furnish payroll and personnel transaction information to the Employees' Retirement System in the required format. If a department or agency fails to provide the information in the required format, the State or county will be required to pay to the system in a lump sum at the beginning of the fiscal year the amount equal to the employer contributions payable by the department or agency. Unpaid amounts bear interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB921/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=921&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806360,"bill_number":"SB1222","title":"Tax Reform Task Force; Taxation","description":"Establishes a tax reform task force to examine the impact of a sales tax in lieu of the general excise tax in the State and other rate-related variables and to compare Hawaii's income tax exemption amounts with tax exemption amounts from other states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1222/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1222&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":806363,"bill_number":"HB1295","title":"Low-Income Housing Tax Credit","description":"Increases the low-income housing tax credit to one hundred per cent of the qualified basis for each building located in Hawaii. (HB1295 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1295/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1295&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":806364,"bill_number":"SB1167","title":"Counties; Windmills; Setbacks","description":"Authorizes each county to enact and enforce ordinances to establish setbacks for commercial windmills that are at least one hundred feet high. Requires any setback established to be at least four thousand feet from the edge of residential property, schools, hospitals, and emergency shelters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1167&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":806366,"bill_number":"SB940","title":"Public Accommodations; Religious Organizations","description":"Excludes religious facilities from the definition of \"place of public accommodation\" to exempt those facilities from the law regarding discrimination in public accommodations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB940/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=940&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806368,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Theft; Personal Electronic Devices","description":"Establishes a class C felony for theft of any computer that contains or has access to personal information. (SB514 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB514/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=514&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806369,"bill_number":"SB1031","title":"Transient Accommodations; Owners and Operators; Reporting Requirements; Penalties","description":"Amends Act 326, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, by (1) Replacing the term \"local contact\" with \"on-island agent\"; (2) Defining the term \"on-island agent\"; (3) Clarifying that an association's duty to report to DOTAX is limited to the relevant information an association actually receives from a transient accommodation operator; (4) Amending penalties imposed on associations for failure to report; and (5) Repealing the sunset date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/TSI, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1031/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1031&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806372,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Grants-In-Aid; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the Honolulu family justice center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB424/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=424&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806373,"bill_number":"HB1485","title":"Medical Marijuana; Licensing of Manufacturers and Dispensaries","description":"Establishes duties and oversight of manufacturers and dispensaries for distribution of marijuana for medical use. Amends the definition of marijuana for medical use and creates requirements for potency and dosages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1485/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1485&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806375,"bill_number":"SB830","title":"Personnel Vacancy Report to Legislature; Government Employees","description":"Requires DHRD, DOE, UH, HHSC and JUD to file annual personnel vacancy reports with the legislature by the last day of each year. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB830/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=830&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806377,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments; Special Permit; Conditions; Enforcement; Authority","description":"Provides the state land use commission with the authority to amend, modify, or vacate conditions of a boundary amendment and special permit conditions granted pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if there has been a failure to substantially conform to the conditions or requirements imposed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB511/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=511&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806379,"bill_number":"HB463","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian","description":"Clarifies duties and powers of the Board of Education, State Librarian, and State Public Library System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB463/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=463&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":806380,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Medicine; Licensure; Foreign Medical Graduates; Alternative Qualifications","description":"Clarifies licensure requirements for foreign medical graduates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB231/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=231&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806382,"bill_number":"SB1254","title":"Transportation; Harbors; Antenna ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of GO bonds for relocation of the Clear Channel antenna, including design and construction, equipment and appurtenances, and ground and site improvements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1254/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1254&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806384,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing; Redevelopment; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the redevelopment, design, and construction of the Hawaii public housing authority's Kuhio Homes and Kuhio Park Terrace low-rise properties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=121&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806385,"bill_number":"HB1066","title":"Junior Kindergarten; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Education to re-establish the junior kindergarten program. Requires junior kindergarten classrooms to be established on all Department of Education public elementary school campuses beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1066/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1066&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806388,"bill_number":"HB401","title":"Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Affirmative Opt-out","description":"Requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, or instruction permit, or a new, renewed, or duplicate identification card be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote unless the applicant affirmatively declines to be registered to vote. Authorizes access to and electronic transmission of databases maintained or operated by the counties or the department of transportation containing driver's license or identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB401/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=401&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806389,"bill_number":"SB1220","title":"Tobacco Products; Excise Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund","description":"Expands the definition of \"tobacco products\" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to eighty per cent of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires the additional moneys collected under the excise tax to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund. Effective 7/1/2053. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1220/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1220&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806392,"bill_number":"HB359","title":"State Corrections Officers; Overtime Compensation","description":"Provides that corrections officers for correctional facilities administered by DPS are eligible for overtime compensation only for work performed in excess of forty hours per week.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB359/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=359&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806393,"bill_number":"HB1244","title":"Special Funds; Revolving Funds; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; High Technology Loan Revolving Fund","description":"Repeals particular special and revolving funds that have become dormant or unnecessary and transfers the unencumbered balances in those funds into the high technology loan revolving fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1244/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1244&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":806394,"bill_number":"HB1336","title":"Teachers; Special Pay; Education; Adjunct Teachers","description":"Authorizes unilateral differential pay for certain teachers. Authorizes DOE to hire adjunct teachers who shall be exempt from teacher licensing requirements and collective bargaining rights. Establishes a limitation on how many adjunct teachers may be employed at one school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1336/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1336&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":806397,"bill_number":"SB1054","title":"Post-conviction Proceedings; Rule 40; Habeas Corpus; Petitions for Post-conviction Relief","description":"Establishes a time limitation of filing habeas corpus complaints and post-conviction judicial proceedings. Limits successive complaints.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1054/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":806398,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"OHA Package; Corrections; Incarcerated Parents; Data Collection","description":"Requires PSD intake service centers to coordinate the collection of data regarding incarcerated parents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB433/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=433&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806399,"bill_number":"SB1290","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Penalties","description":"Clarifies that vocational rehabilitation providers are subject to penalties pursuant to section 386-97.5, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1290/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1290&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806402,"bill_number":"SB784","title":"Public Agency Meetings; Notice Requirements; Persons with Disabilities; Accommodations; Rehabilitation Act of 1973","description":"Requires public notices to provide information, including a point of contact, explaining how to request an accommodation in order to participate at the public meeting. Requires notices that are posted electronically to conform to the applicable provisions under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB784/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=784&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806403,"bill_number":"SB840","title":"Freedom of Information; Significant Privacy Interests","description":"Clarifies that records that show a licensee's relevant experience, trade examination results, and adequate bonding are subject to disclosure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB840/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=840&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806405,"bill_number":"SB966","title":"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Licensure; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies; Bidding Program; Office of Health Care Assurance; License Fee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers participating in the nationwide competitive bidding program. Appropriates funds from the office of health care assurance special fund to administer the durable medical equipment licensing program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB966/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=966&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806407,"bill_number":"HB1036","title":"Elections; Mandatory Recount of Votes","description":"Requires automatic recounts of election votes for narrow margins of victory. For particularly narrow vote differentials, requires manual recounts by hand or by an alternative method agreed to by the two candidates garnering the most votes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1036/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1036&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806409,"bill_number":"SB1322","title":"Public Access to Information; Public Records; Board Meetings; OIP","description":"Requires notice to be posted on the appropriate internet website. Allows notice to be sent electronically to persons who request notification. Provides for award of attorney's fees if a complainant prevails in an action pursuant to section 92-12, HRS. Requires agency officials to assist persons making requests for records. Waives fees for access to public records, when in the public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1322/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1322&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806410,"bill_number":"HB1474","title":"Elections; Kiwila Pono Designation","description":"Establishes the designation of kiwila pono for employers who permit employees to be absent with pay on election day to serve as election day officials and for employees who participate as election day officials. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1474/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1474&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806412,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Absentee Voting; Postponed Elections and Election Results; Election Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning with the primary election in 2016, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000. Beginning with the 2018 primary election, implement election by mail in each county with a population of fewer than 500,000. Thereafter, election by mail is required for all elections. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and ensures a limited number of voter service centers in each county to remain open on the day of election to allow voters with special needs to vote and receive personal delivery of absentee, permanent absentee, and mail-in ballots. Beginning on January 1, 2018, the voter service center shall enable the eligible voter to register to vote on the day of the election. Makes conforming amendments for procedures to postpone elections and the disclosure of the election result in the event of a natural disaster; and the allocation of election expenses between the State and counties. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program. (SB287 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB287/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=287&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806414,"bill_number":"HB637","title":"Violation of Privacy; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles","description":"Amend the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or \"drones\" in the commission of these offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB637/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=637&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":806416,"bill_number":"SB957","title":"General Excise Tax; Food","description":"Provides an exemption for food and from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB957/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=957&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806418,"bill_number":"HB1442","title":"Dentistry; Board of Dental Examiners; Dentists; Anesthesia; Sedation; Recertification; Adverse Occurrence; Reporting Requirement; Penalties","description":"Specifies requirements for the administration of general anesthesia and sedation. Requires licensed dentists to possess a written authorization or permit to administer or employ another person to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate (conscious) sedation from the board of dental examiners. Requires the board to review the process and requirements for the issuance and renewal of written authorization or permit. Requires the board to report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the regular session of 2016, any updates to the written authorization or permit process, including the status of the five year renewal process and continuing education requirements. Requires a report to the board of dental examiners within twenty-four hours of an adverse occurrence during or resulting from anesthesia. Specifies penalties for failure to report an adverse occurrence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1442/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1442&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806419,"bill_number":"SB1344","title":"Campaign Spending; Noncandidate Committees","description":"Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures if a contribution is more than $10,000 in the aggregate in an election period to report whether its contributing entities are subject to disclosure reporting requirements, provide access to the contributing entities' reportable funding information, or acknowledge that the contributing entities are not subject to any disclosure reporting requirements regarding the source of the contributing entities' funds. (SB1344 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1344/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1344&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806422,"bill_number":"HB1481","title":"Elections; Voting by Mail; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an election by mail voting system for all elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1481/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1481&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806423,"bill_number":"HB554","title":"University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Student Employees ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to pay student employees at new or expanded worksites on each campus.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB554/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=554&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806424,"bill_number":"SB1179","title":"Children's Menu; Healthy Beverage Options","description":"Prohibits restaurant children's menus from offering any beverage other than bottled water and milk. Authorizes children to order any nonalcoholic drink from a restaurant's regular menu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1179/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1179&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":806427,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii invasive species council for the coordinated management of albizia trees on Hawaii island and throughout the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB591/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=591&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806428,"bill_number":"SB1075","title":"General Excise Tax Exemptions for Certified or Approved Housing Projects","description":"Ensures that certain eligible housing projects will remain affordable for certain minimum periods to be certified for exemption from general excise taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1075/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1075&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806429,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Judiciary Package; Budget; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/15 and ending 6/30/17. Effective 7/1/15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB428/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=428&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806432,"bill_number":"HB1282","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Laser Communications Ground Station Initiative; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for an engineering assessment and study for establishing a laser optical communications ground station in Hawaii. Takes effect on 2/19/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1282/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1282&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806433,"bill_number":"HB999","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Exemptions; Health Care Services","description":"Exempts from the Transient Accommodations Tax, accommodations provided solely for use as temporary lodging by an individual, or the individual's immediate family members, spouse, or civil union partner while the individual is receiving health care services in a county in which the individual does not reside. (HB999 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB999/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=999&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":806436,"bill_number":"HB694","title":"DLIR; Workers' Compensation; Coordinated Care Organizations","description":"Authorize groups of health care providers to organize as coordinated care organizations for the provision of medical care, services, and supplies under Hawaii's workers' compensation law. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB694/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=694&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806437,"bill_number":"HB377","title":"Mobile Health Unit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates a grant to the Bay Clinic, Inc., for a mobile health unit to service the Puna district due to the threat of inaccessibility from the lava flow.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB377/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=377&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":806438,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Economic Conditions; Economic Opportunities; Taxation; Commercial Leases; City and County of Honolulu; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the City and County of Honolulu to contract with an institution to conduct an independent study of the economic conditions, challenges, and opportunities facing Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu. Establishes guidelines for the study, including evaluation of competitive forces that influence the State's economy, taxation in Hawaii, and land tenure and ground leases for businesses in Hawaii. Appropriates matching funds to the City and County of Honolulu for the study.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB489/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=489&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806441,"bill_number":"HB732","title":"After-School Plus (A+) Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the After-School Plus (A+) Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB732/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=732&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806442,"bill_number":"SB853","title":"Librarian Salary","description":"Increases the salary cap on the state librarian position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB853/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=853&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806444,"bill_number":"HB506","title":"Agriculture; Procurement; Working Group","description":"Establishes a working group to evaluate the procurement process for agricultural products in order to increase the consumption of locally-grown agricultural products within state institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB506/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=506&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":806446,"bill_number":"HB176","title":"Office of Elections Package; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires an affidavit on application for voter registration to be included as part of the application for driver's licenses and state identification cards. Prevents processing of application for driver's licenses or state identification cards unless voter affidavit is completed or declined.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=176&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806448,"bill_number":"SB732","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Common Carriers; Motor Carriers; Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Regulates transportation network companies under the motor carrier law. Requires transportation network drivers to carry certain levels of commercial motor vehicle insurance. Prohibits personal motor vehicle insurance policies issued or renewed after July 1, 2015, from including coverage for taxicabs or motor vehicles used by motor carriers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB732/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=732&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806449,"bill_number":"HB978","title":"University of Hawaii, Appropriation ($)","description":"To appropriate moneys out of the University of Hawaii Revenue Bond Fund for renovations, repairs, and improvements to the John A. Burns School of Medicine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB978/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=978&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806452,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries","description":"Enacts a medical use of marijuana statute to regulate the dispensing of medical marijuana.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB595/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=595&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806453,"bill_number":"HB662","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (8); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (8) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB662/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=662&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806454,"bill_number":"HB219","title":"Agriculture; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB219/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=219&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":806457,"bill_number":"HB1435","title":"Department of Health; Project Kealahou; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued funding of Project Kealahou within the Department of Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1435/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1435&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806458,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure; Shield Law","description":"Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB496/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806461,"bill_number":"HB885","title":"Wildlife; DLNR; Multi-jurisdictional Agreement","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to enter into the interstate wildlife violator compact or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB885/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=885&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":806462,"bill_number":"HB1434","title":"OHA; Public Land Trust","description":"Increases the amount of interim revenue to be transferred to OHA for a pro rata portion of the public land trust pursuant to article XII, section 6, of the state constitution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1434/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1434&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":806463,"bill_number":"HB887","title":"State Fleet Vehicles; Priority for Procurement; Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Exemption from Parking Fees and High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Restrictions","description":"Grants highest priority in public procurement to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Appropriates moneys for DAGS to upgrade state fleet vehicles. Requires DAGS to submit reports to Legislature. Adds hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to existing incentives for alternative fuel vehicles. (HB887 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB887/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=887&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":806466,"bill_number":"SB896","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Exception; Remote Schools; Hana High and Elementary School","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. Specifies minimum number of teachers for Hana high and elementary school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB896/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=896&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806467,"bill_number":"HB365","title":"HPD; Body Cameras; Appropriation; Grant-in-aid ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu to purchase body cameras for their police officers and to establish a Honolulu Police Department Body Camera Pilot Program, provided that the City and County of Honolulu provide matching funds on a 1:1 basis. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB365/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=365&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806468,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Condominiums; Common Elements Damage; Deductible","description":"Repeals the authority of a condominium board to require owners to pay the insurance deductible for damage to common elements affecting their units if the damage was not caused by them or did not originate from their units.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=105&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806471,"bill_number":"HB862","title":"Hawaii Health Corps; Loan Repayment Program ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the implementation and administration of the Hawaii health corps loan repayment program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB862/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=862&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806472,"bill_number":"HB916","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Provides a moratorium on benefit enhancements that increase other post-employment benefits liability. Repeals certain restrictions on investments that can be made by the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund and makes housekeeping amendments. (HB916 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB916/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=916&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806474,"bill_number":"HB69","title":"Non-general Funds","description":"Short form bill relating to non-general funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB69/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=69&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806476,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Agriculture","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB78/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=78&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806478,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Hawaii Commission on the History and Culture of People of African Descent","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Commission on the History and Culture of People of African Descent to recognize the contributions of people of African descent in Hawaii and educate residents and visitors to the State about these contributions. (SB194 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 657).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=194&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806480,"bill_number":"HB723","title":"Activity Desks; Exemptions; Fiduciaries; Client Trust Accounts; Reports","description":"Requires activity desks to designate fiduciaries in case of certain business closures and to submit monthly financial reports to DCCA. Exempts from the law certain activity desks that operate without compensation. (HB723 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB723/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=723&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806481,"bill_number":"SB911","title":"Latex Gloves; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits the use of latex gloves by personnel working in food establishments or by personnel providing ambulance services or emergency medical services beginning on 1/1/2017. Prohibits the use of latex gloves, with limited exceptions, by personnel working in dental health facilities or health care facilities beginning on 1/1/2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 180, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB911/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=911&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806483,"bill_number":"HB56","title":"Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires DOTAX to prepare an annual report on the tax credit's usage for the previous year. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB56/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=56&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806485,"bill_number":"HB1262","title":"Metropolitan Planning Organizations","description":"Creates a new chapter relating to metropolitan planning organization. Repeals chapter 279E, HRS. Exempts transportation management area metropolitan revolving funds from pro rata share of administrative expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1262/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1262&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806487,"bill_number":"HB933","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund","description":"Amend Act 217, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, as amended by Act 141, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013 and Act 123, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to continue the Hospital Sustainability Program by extending the sunset date of the Act, updating the referral dates in the statute, and to revise the funding amount for the hospital sustainability program for fiscal year 2015-2016. Effective June 29, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB933/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=933&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806488,"bill_number":"HB1204","title":"Procurement; Sustainable Procurements Manager; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a new position within the state procurement office tasked with facilitating the development and implementation of procurement processes for public agencies and private organizations for the purpose of food sustainability in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1204&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":806491,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Capital Infrastructure Tax Credit; Kapalama Container Terminal Project; Displaced Tenants","description":"Includes structures, machinery, equipment, and capital assets in the definition of capital infrastructure costs. Sets a new maximum amount of capital infrastructure tax credits that may be issued in any taxable year per qualified infrastructure tenant. Specifies that excess tax credits may be carried forward. Specifies that special purpose entities may qualify as a qualified infrastructure tenant. (SB676 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-29-16 11:00AM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB676/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=676&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806492,"bill_number":"HB1250","title":"University of Hawaii; Asian Americans; Pacific Islanders; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to SEED at the University of Hawaii to fund faculty, graduate assistant, and student employee (2.5 FTE) positions to conduct and disseminate research relating to Asian American and Pacific Islander students in higher education, and to provide direct services to undergraduate and graduate students interested in diversity careers relating to student affairs and higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1250/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1250&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":806493,"bill_number":"SB903","title":"Paid Leave; Parents; School Conferences; Early Intervention Services","description":"Requires government employers to provide employees paid leave to attend parent-teacher, parent-caregiver, or early intervention services conferences. Adds early intervention services conferences to the list of conferences for which government employees shall be eligible to receive paid leave to attend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB903/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=903&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806496,"bill_number":"HB570","title":"Transportation; Mopeds; Mufflers; Noise Control","description":"Clarifies the prohibition on the modification of the exhaust system of a moped that amplifies or increases the noise emitted by the muffler originally installed on the moped. Effective January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB570/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=570&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":806497,"bill_number":"SB804","title":"Dentistry; Unlicensed Practice","description":"Permits the board of dental examiners to issue cease and desist orders for the unlicensed practice of dentistry. Makes the continued unlicensed practice of dentistry after receipt of a cease and desist or a class c felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB804/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=804&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806498,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Electronic Copy; 48-hour Availability; Third or Final Reading (ConAm)","description":"Allows electronic copies, as an alternative to printed copies, of a bill to be made available for members of a house in which the bill is being voted upon for third or final reading in fulfillment of the 48-hour availability requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB242/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=242&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806501,"bill_number":"HB284","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Multi-Skilled Workers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish 30 multi-skilled worker civil service positions to assist and support public housing operations statewide.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB284/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=284&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806502,"bill_number":"HB863","title":"Community Health Centers; Adult Dental Care; Medicaid; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to: establish health care homes at federally qualified community health centers; restore basic adult dental benefits to medicaid enrollees; and provide outreach and eligibility services at federally qualified health centers. Requires DHS to solicit and accept matching federal funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB863/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=863&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806505,"bill_number":"HB772","title":"Rose-Ringed Parakeet; National Wildlife Research Center; Research and Reduction on Kauai; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the state Department of Agriculture to assist and fund the National Wildlife Research Center to research the negative impacts of the rose-ringed parakeet on Kauai and develop and implement a control plan to reduce the negative impacts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB772/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=772&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":806506,"bill_number":"HB682","title":"Public Works; Construction Contracts; Apprenticeship","description":"Requires that bidders who receive a procurement preference on a public works contract be a party to a DLIR registered apprenticeship agreement for each apprenticable trade that the bidder will utilize to complete the contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB682/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=682&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806508,"bill_number":"HB869","title":"Spinner Dolphins; Taking","description":"Prohibits the taking of a spinner dolphin.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB869/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=869&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806510,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Queen Liliuokalani Statue; Eternal Flame Memorial; Memorial Mall; Hawaii State Capitol; Working Group; Hawaiian Rulers","description":"Designates the walkway behind the capitol building as Memorial Mall. Creates a working group to design bronze frieze and kahili to portray Hawaiian rulers in perpetuity and to interchange the Queen Liliuokalani statue located on the capitol grounds with the Eternal Flame memorial on Beretania Street. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB44/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=44&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806511,"bill_number":"HB4","title":"Beach Erosion Study; Appropriation; 50th House District CIP ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to subsidize a beach erosion study for the island of Oahu that specifically includes the shoreline areas within the 50th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB4/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=4&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806513,"bill_number":"SB1205","title":"HCDA; Leases; Terms; Public Meeting","description":"Reduces the maximum term for which the HCDA may lease property from 65 years to 30 years. Subjects leases entered into by the HCDA to public auction and public notice for sealed bids. Provides that the HCDA may extend leases upon determining that there are no adverse impacts on the land. Requires the HCDA to conduct a public meeting prior to entering into any lease that is 10 years or more.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1205&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806515,"bill_number":"SB1306","title":"Real Property; Leases; Transient Accommodations","description":"Permits a taxpayer who provides transient accommodations on real property leased from a related entity to claim a general excise tax deduction from the amount of gross proceeds or gross income received from its sublease of the real property. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1306/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":806517,"bill_number":"SB1330","title":"State Finances; Dynamic Tax Model; Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii ($)","description":"Provides funding to construct a dynamic tax model.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1330/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1330&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806518,"bill_number":"SB788","title":"Airport Hangars; Storage","description":"Clarifies that storage of items and materials in airport hangars that do not affect the operation and maintenance of the aircraft, regardless of whether or not those items or materials are required for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft, is not a violation of section 261-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB788/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=788&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806521,"bill_number":"HB507","title":"Macadamia Nut Trees; Macadamia Felted Coccid; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with UH CTAHR, to research and develop methods for the prevention and treatment of macadamia felted coccid. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB507/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=507&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":806522,"bill_number":"SB1163","title":"Condominium Property Regime; Agricultural Land","description":"Prohibits the creation of a condominium property regime on agricultural land 25 acres or greater. Prohibits the subdivision of agricultural land 25 acres or greater for the purpose of creating a condominium property regime.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1163&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806524,"bill_number":"HB38","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Cultural Events and Display","description":"Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for religious and cultural events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB38/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=38&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806526,"bill_number":"HB1496","title":"CIP; 17th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 17th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1496/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1496&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":806527,"bill_number":"HB1441","title":"Dentistry; Board of Dental Examiners; Dentists; Barrier Techniques; Decontamination Methods; Sterilization Requirements; Single Use Items","description":"Requires dentists and direct care staff in a dental office, including dental hygienists and dental assistants, to comply with certain barrier techniques. Requires the board of dental examiners to update rules for effective surface decontamination methods and sterilization requirements for items and instruments used on patients. Specifies requirements for the management of single use items used in patient treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1441/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1441&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806530,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Energy","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB74/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=74&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806531,"bill_number":"HB785","title":"Motion Picture Income Tax Credit","description":"Raises the motion picture income tax credit for productions in a county with a population of seven hundred thousand or less. Requires the taxpayer claiming the tax credit to verify the county residency of local hires.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB785/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=785&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":806532,"bill_number":"SB939","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB939/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=939&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806535,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Driver Licensing; Civil Identification Cards; U.S. Veterans","description":"Allows veterans to use a U.S. Department of Defense DD Form 214 Uniformed Services or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Health photo-ID card as sufficient proof of veteran status for the purpose of notating veteran status on a driver's license or a state civil identification card.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=182&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806536,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Contracts; Digital Media; Uniform Probate Code","description":"Defines digital media account. Prohibits contracts that prohibit, limit, or restrict the transfer of a digital media account upon the account holder's death, and provides for the transfer of a decedent's digital media account to a devisee or heir. Effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB641/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=641&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806537,"bill_number":"SB948","title":"General Fund Expenditure Ceiling; Recalibration","description":"Recalibrates the general fund expenditure ceiling using fiscal year 2015-2016 general fund appropriations as the base. Requires the director of finance to report if the expenditure ceiling exceeds the general fund appropriation by greater than ten per cent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB948/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=948&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806540,"bill_number":"SB989","title":"Private Detectives and Guards; Board Composition","description":"Requires that of the two persons on the Board of Detectives and Guards who are actively engaged in any of the licensed practices, one shall be a public employee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB989/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=989&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":806541,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Motor Vehicles; Bicycle","description":"Specifies the minimum safe distance for a motor vehicle to overtake a bicycle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB418/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=418&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806543,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Judiciary Package; Small Claims Division of the District Court; Jurisdiction","description":"Establishes the exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases in which the amount claimed is $1,000 or less. Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB430/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=430&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806545,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Real Property; Partition; Heirs Property; Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","description":"Adopts Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. Establishes procedures and remedies for use in actions for partition of real property involving heirs property (real property held in tenancy in common that meets certain requirements). Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=134&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806547,"bill_number":"HB1445","title":"Transportation; Feasibility Study; Alternative Access; Leeward Coast.","description":"Requires DOT 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 moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1445/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":806549,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"DLNR; Historic Preservation; Review; Private Residence","description":"Exempts from the definition of \"historic property\" any private residence that has not been entered, or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places. Clarifies that nothing in chapter 6E, HRS, shall be construed to require a review by the DLNR for any private residence exempted under the new \"historic property\" definition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA, WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB520/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=520&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806550,"bill_number":"HB302","title":"Land Use; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to land use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB302/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=302&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":806552,"bill_number":"SB1044","title":"Complete Streets; Transportation","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to report annually to the legislature on specified information regarding implementation of and compliance with complete streets policy. Clarifies statutory requirements of complete streets. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1044/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1044&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":806554,"bill_number":"HB1003","title":"Sand Island State Recreation Area; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the DLNR for infrastructure at the Sand Island State Recreation Area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1003/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1003&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806556,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Biodiesel; Content Requirement","description":"Requires the director of business, economic development, and tourism to adopt rules requiring diesel fuel sold in the State to contain increasing amounts of biodiesel. Requires that all state-owned and -operated on-highway diesel motor vehicles use fuel containing no less than 20 per cent biodiesel by 7/1/2016. Adds a definition of biodiesel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB348/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=348&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806557,"bill_number":"SB748","title":"Psychologists; Medical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority; Certificate of Prescriptive Authority; Board of Psychology","description":"Authorizes the board of psychology to issue certificates of prescriptive authority to medical psychologists who meet certain education, training, and registration requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB748/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=748&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806560,"bill_number":"HB1461","title":"Appropriation; Department of Education ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education for the development of an alternative school program that provides ongoing education to juveniles involved in the justice system, and other youth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1461/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1461&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806561,"bill_number":"HB688","title":"Limited Purpose Driver's Licenses","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to issue limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, and limited purpose instruction permits to persons who meet the qualifications of licensure regardless of immigration status.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB688/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=688&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806562,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation; Maemae Elementary School ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects at Maemae elementary school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB480/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=480&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806565,"bill_number":"SB927","title":"Term Limits (ConAm)","description":"Limits state senators to 3 consecutive 4-year terms and state representatives to 6 consecutive 2-year terms beginning with terms commencing on the day of the general election of 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB927/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=927&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806566,"bill_number":"HB1162","title":"Jurors; Jury Service; Exemptions; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse","description":"Enables self-employed advanced practice registered nurses to claim an exemption from jury service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1162&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":806569,"bill_number":"HB366","title":"Theft in the Second Degree; Value of Property or Services","description":"Increases the threshold value of property or services from $300 to $400 under the offense of theft in the second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB366/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=366&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806570,"bill_number":"SB936","title":"Civil Liability; Limitation; Justification; Use of Force","description":"Provides for the defense of justification for the use of force, under sections 703-302 through 703-309 of the Penal Code, precluding civil liability to an injured perpetrator convicted of the underlying crime or lesser included offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB936/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=936&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806571,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Truth-in-Advertising; License; Locally Produced","description":"Requires farmers' market operators to procure a license to ensure that greater than 50 per cent of vendors in farmers' markets primarily sell food, farm produce, or flowers prepared, grown, or produced in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=171&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":806574,"bill_number":"HB767","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Trespass","description":"Provides that certain areas within Hawaii Public Housing Authority housing projects are closed to the public and amends criminal trespass in the second degree to permit the prosecution of an unauthorized entry or a violation of a written prohibition to enter into the subject housing projects. Clarifies requirements for signage notifying trespassers of illegal entry. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB767/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=767&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806575,"bill_number":"HB1261","title":"CIP; 41st Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 41st Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1261/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1261&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806577,"bill_number":"HB247","title":"Taxation; Itemized Deductions","description":"Repeals temporary limitations on claims for itemized tax deductions imposed by Act 97, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB247/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=247&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806579,"bill_number":"HB710","title":"Licenses to Carry; Firearms","description":"Requires a county police chief to grant an applicant a license to carry a concealed handgun and ammunition within the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB710/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=710&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806580,"bill_number":"HB734","title":"Housing First Program Rental Assistance Payments; Homelessness","description":"Defines \"housing first program rental assistance payments\". Allows HHFDC to make housing first program rental assistance payments from sums made available from DHS through the housing first program. Defines \"chronically homeless individual\". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB734/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=734&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806582,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Houseless Bill of Rights","description":"Defines specific rights granted to a person who is houseless including equal access to housing, jobs, and shelters, equal treatment by government agencies, and access to life-sustaining activities and essential services. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1014/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1014&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806584,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Vietnam War; 50th Anniversary ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 50TH Anniversary of the Vietnam War.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB669/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=669&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806586,"bill_number":"HB900","title":"Medical Assistance Fraud","description":"Provides that a person commits medical assistance fraud if the person knowingly makes or causes to be made a false statement or representation of a material fact relative to the medical assistance program. Clarifies that fraudulently applying for or renewing medical assistance benefits is a class C felony and specifies the restitution amount chargeable for a violation. Applies extended statute of limitations for felonies involving fraud or deception to medical assistance fraud. (HB900 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 094, on 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB900/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=900&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806587,"bill_number":"HB610","title":"DOT; Kona International Airport; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates monies for a federal inspection station at Kona international airport.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB610/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=610&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":806590,"bill_number":"HB385","title":"Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco; Cigarettes; Minors","description":"Increases the minimum age in which one can purchase any tobacco product or electronic smoking device from 18 to 21 years of age. Prohibits the sale or furnishing of tobacco, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices to persons under 21 years of age. (HB385 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB385/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=385&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806591,"bill_number":"HB233","title":"State Public Charter School Commission; Facilities Funding; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Temporarily authorizes the state public charter school commission to request the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance public charter school facilities. Creates a working group to determine the allocation of bond proceeds. Specifies that bond-funded facilities are owned by the State. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Authorizes the issuance of bonds to fund public charter school facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB233/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=233&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":806593,"bill_number":"HB1423","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Bicyclists; Moped Users or Operators","description":"Prohibits a bicyclist or moped operator injured in an accident with a motor vehicle from receiving personal injury protection benefits from the insurer of the motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1423/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1423&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":806595,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"State Fire Council Package; Public Safety; Fire Protection","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt codes and regulations that would require the installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems by repealing Act 83, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/HOU, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB453/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=453&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806596,"bill_number":"HB495","title":"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Licensure; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies; Bidding Program; Office of Health Care Assurance; License Fee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers participating in the nationwide competitive bidding program. Appropriates funds from the office of health care assurance special fund to administer the durable medical equipment licensing program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB495/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=495&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806599,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Environment; Environmental Protection; Health; Plastic Microbeads; Prohibition; Personal Care Products","description":"Prohibits the sale of personal care products that contain plastic microbeads beginning on December 31, 2017. Requires violators to pay a fine. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB689/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=689&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806600,"bill_number":"SB861","title":"Motor Vehicle Noise; Sound Devices","description":"Prohibits noise from a radio, tape player, or other sound-making device on a motor vehicle that is audible from thirty feet. Establishes penalties for violations. Provides exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB861/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=861&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806601,"bill_number":"HB237","title":"State Ethics Commission; Ethics Training Course; Public Officials; Employees; Board Members; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to offer a more comprehensive mandatory training course that includes online and in-person training to specified state public officials, board members, and employees. Requires cooperation of all state agencies and boards. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ichiyama, C. Lee, McDermott, Ohno, Souki, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB237/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=237&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":806604,"bill_number":"HB1049","title":"Family Leave; Partial Wage Replacement ($)","description":"Requires twelve weeks of family leave. Establishes a partial wage replacement for leave trust fund funded by employee wage withholdings. Uses the trust fund to provide partial wage replacement for the weeks of family leave that are unpaid. Appropriates moneys to administer the trust fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1049/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1049&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806605,"bill_number":"HB715","title":"Low-speed Electric Bicycles; Bicycles","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"bicycles\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes, highway safety laws, statewide traffic code, and bicycle laws by adding \"low-speed electric bicycles\" and defining low-speed electric bicycles. Excludes low-speed electric bicycles from the definitions of \"moped\", \"motor vehicle\", and \"vehicle\". Prohibits low-speed electric bicycle riding on all sidewalks. Effective 3/15/2038. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB715/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=715&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806606,"bill_number":"HB1238","title":"Health; Latex; Latex Gloves; Prohibitions; Dental Health Facilities; Health Care Facilities; Ambulances; Emergency Medical Services; Food Establishments","description":"Prohibits the use of latex gloves in dental health facilities, and health care facilities by personnel providing ambulance services or emergency medical services pursuant to the state comprehensive emergency medical services system, and in food establishments. (HB1238 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1238/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1238&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":806609,"bill_number":"SB1037","title":"Pesticides; Disclosure","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to establish a mandatory disclosure program for pesticide use by all persons or entities under certain circumstances. Increases the pesticide use revolving fund balance ceiling to $500,000. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1037/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1037&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806610,"bill_number":"HB1193","title":"Short Form; Military","description":"Short form bill relating to the military.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1193&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":806613,"bill_number":"HB286","title":"Hawaii Property and Health Association; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Property and Health Association to manage and guide the operation of the Hawaii Property Insurance Association, Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, and Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB286/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=286&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806614,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"State Department of Defense; Emergency Management Agency; Natural or Man-made Disaster; Civilian Community Teams; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the state department of defense emergency management agency to assemble twenty-five civilian community teams and hire a coordinator to help establish, train, and assist the teams.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=184&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806616,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"UH Hilo School of Aviation; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a 5-year school of aviation pilot program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2021. (HD1 Proposed)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB307/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=307&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806618,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Government Records; Maintenance; Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care; Public Inspection","description":"Requires agencies to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of all government records under its control that are required to be made available for public inspection. (SB140 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=140&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806620,"bill_number":"SB1159","title":"Veterans Disability Benefits; Attachment; Exemption","description":"Exempts federal veterans disability compensation benefits from seizure to enforce a court judgment. Provides that only that portion of a veteran's disability benefits that is not considered to be the veteran's disability compensation shall be subject to child and spousal support enforcement. (SB1159 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1159&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806621,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Homeless Facilities and Programs; Habitation in a Parked Vehicle","description":"Establishes participant rights for homeless facilities. Increases the accommodation period at a transitional shelter to 48 months. Amends the requirements for eviction or exclusion from a homeless facility or program. Repeals the prohibition on using a parked vehicle for human habitation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB270/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=270&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806623,"bill_number":"SB1294","title":"Department of Agriculture; Board of Agriculture; Agricultural Commodities; \"Made in Hawaii\" Labeling Requirements; Cacao ($)","description":"Requires the board of agriculture to adopt \"made in Hawaii\" labeling requirements for agricultural commodities and provides labeling requirements for Hawaii-grown cacao.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1294/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1294&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":806625,"bill_number":"HB24","title":"Short Form; Crime","description":"Short form bill relating to crime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB24/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=24&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806626,"bill_number":"HB1459","title":"Recovery of Public Assistance Overpayments; Maximum Recovery","description":"Clarifies that the recovery of overissuances of supplemental nutrition assistance program assistance and for the recovery of all public assistance overpayments shall be made to the maximum extent allowable by federal regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1459/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1459&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806629,"bill_number":"HB63","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB63/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=63&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":806630,"bill_number":"SB1043","title":"Little Fire Ant, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, and Coqui Frog Pilot Project; Canine Scent Detection Teams Pilot Project; Public Awareness and Education Campaign; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and coqui frog pilot project, canine scent detection teams pilot project, and a public awareness and education campaign to address the little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and coqui frog threat in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1043/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1043&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":806631,"bill_number":"HB491","title":"Health; Mobility Management Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of health to implement the recommendations of the task force on mobility management, established pursuant to Act 214, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB491/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=491&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806634,"bill_number":"HB818","title":"Taxation; Income Tax; Income Tax Rates","description":"Repeals the temporary increase in income tax rates established by Act 60, SLH 2009, six months ahead of schedule by changing the sunset date of the increased tax rates from 12/31/2015 to 07/01/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB818/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=818&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":806635,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Attorneys; Public Service; Loan Repayment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a loan repayment program for attorneys who practice in an area of law related to public service. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB635/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":806638,"bill_number":"HB1466","title":"CIP; 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 14th, 15th, and 16th representative districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1466/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1466&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":806639,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Conservation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Sandalwood; Penalties; Fees","description":"Prohibits the sale, export, and possession with intent to sell or export raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber, including whole or partial raw logs. Establishes penalties for the sale, export, or possession with the intent to sell or export raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber and establishes a violation as a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB319/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=319&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806640,"bill_number":"SB963","title":"Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids","description":"Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued after 12/31/15 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB963/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=963&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806643,"bill_number":"HB1477","title":"Department of Public Safety; Hawaiian Affairs; Private Correctional Facilities; Methamphetamine Mandatory Minimum","description":"Prohibits the transfer of inmates in the custody of the department of public safety to any correctional facility that is not operated by and within the State. Removes mandatory minimum sentencing for methamphetamine drug offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1477/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1477&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806644,"bill_number":"HB722","title":"Lipoa Point Management Council; DNLR; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Lipoa point management council in DLNR for the development of Lipoa point. Appropriates moneys for land surveyor services, maintenance services, and development of a master plan for Lipoa point. (HB722 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB722/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=722&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806646,"bill_number":"SB1154","title":"Liquor Commission; Liquor License; Public Hearing; Public Notice","description":"For counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more: requires a public hearing before the liquor commission on an application for a liquor license to be held not less than thirty days after the first public notice for the hearing.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1154&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806648,"bill_number":"SB1367","title":"Department of Health; Project Kealahou; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the continued funding of Project Kealahou within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report on the program to the Legislature. (SB1367 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1367/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1367&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806649,"bill_number":"SB951","title":"Recall (ConAm)","description":"Amends article II of the state constitution to provide for recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB951/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=951&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806651,"bill_number":"HB266","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Line Item; Budget","description":"Entitles the small business regulatory review board to a separate line item within the budget of the department of business, economic development, and tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB266/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=266&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806653,"bill_number":"HB1172","title":"Tax Credit; Research Activities","description":"Provides that, notwithstanding the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to the contrary, the amount of the state tax credit for research activities shall be calculated based on all qualified research expenses for the taxable year instead of on the increase of expenses over past years. (HB1172 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":806655,"bill_number":"HB686","title":"Genetically Engineered Fish","description":"Prohibits propagating, cultivating, or farming genetically engineered fish in state marine waters and selling, attempting to sell, or possessing genetically engineered fish. (HB686 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on AGR with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB686/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=686&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806657,"bill_number":"HB1303","title":"Uniform Information Practices Act; Government Records","description":"Clarifies the law that prohibits the collection of fees when a state agency obtains a copy of a governmental record from another state agency. Expands the scope of the prohibition to include records from county agencies. Places administrative responsibilities under the office of information practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1303/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1303&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":806659,"bill_number":"SB1112","title":"Civil Monetary Penalties Special Fund; Medicare Penalties ($)","description":"A special fund is needed to deposit moneys from federal fines assessed against skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies during inspections conducted by the Department of Health on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These moneys cannot be comingled with any other federal or state funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1112&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806660,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"University of Hawaii; Asian Americans; Pacific Islanders; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to SEED at the University of Hawaii to fund faculty, graduate assistant, and student employee (2.5 FTE) positions to conduct and disseminate research relating to Asian American and Pacific Islander students in higher education, and to provide direct services to undergraduate and graduate students interested in diversity careers relating to student affairs and higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB326/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=326&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":806662,"bill_number":"HB985","title":"UH; Operating Costs; General Funds","description":"Requires the UH to finance at least sixty per cent of its operating costs through general funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB985/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=985&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806664,"bill_number":"SB1364","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the development of ocean thermal energy conversion projects in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1364/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1364&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":806665,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Pawnbrokers; Secondhand Dealers; Records of Transactions","description":"Authorizes the chief of police, rather than the dealer, to choose the manner by which pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers submit records of transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=191&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806668,"bill_number":"HB941","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Changes the amount of the tax that shall be deposited into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund from five cents on each barrel to fifteen cents on each barrel to support environmental activities and programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB941/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=941&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806669,"bill_number":"HB923","title":"Department of Budget and Finance","description":"Repeal of various non-general fund accounts and transfers the balance of the fee simple residential revolving fund to the general fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB923/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=923&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806670,"bill_number":"HB41","title":"Fiduciary; Digital Assets","description":"Gives various types of fiduciaries access to the digital assets of the principal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB41/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=41&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806673,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Cockfighting; Class B and Class C Felony; Cruelty to Animals","description":"Creates the offenses of cruelty to animals by cockfighting in the first and second degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB590/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=590&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806674,"bill_number":"HB783","title":"Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide that the right to freedom of speech does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB783/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=783&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":806676,"bill_number":"HB332","title":"HCDA; Quorum; Membership; Transition","description":"Prevents the automatic approval of applications pending before the HCDA while the HCDA membership transitions in accordance with Act 61, SLH 2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB332/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=332&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":806678,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Traffic Safety; Trucks; Speed Limit","description":"Prohibits certain large vehicles of more than 10,000 pounds from being driven on the far left lane of any roadway having three or more lanes, with certain exceptions. Establishes a fifty-five mile per hour speed limit for trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB346/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=346&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806679,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Drug Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from licensure and permitting requirements, except for drug storage requirements, for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Makes an appropriation for drug overdose recognition, prevention, and response, including the distribution and administration of naloxone hydrochloride. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB302/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=302&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806682,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes various appropriations to implement the recommendations of the increased food security and food self-sufficiency strategy. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a strategy and goals for increased food security and self-sufficiency in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1008/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1008&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":806683,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Homelessness","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB62/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=62&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806685,"bill_number":"HB730","title":"Administrative Procedure; Administrative Rules; Public Hearings","description":"Requires state agencies to hold public hearings on proposed administrative rule changes in the counties and on the islands where proposed administrative rule changes will have primary impacts and significant monetary impacts. (HB730 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB730/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=730&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806687,"bill_number":"SB1058","title":"University of Hawaii West Oahu; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the design and construction of a dorm building at the University of Hawaii West Oahu campus to provide housing for University of Hawaii West Oahu faculty and students and department of education teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1058/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1058&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806689,"bill_number":"HB1319","title":"Right of First Refusal; Residential Real Property","description":"Requires that sellers give qualifying Hawaii residents the right of first refusal in the sale of residential real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1319/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1319&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":806690,"bill_number":"HB1487","title":"CIP; County of Maui; Raceway Park ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for improvements to Maui raceway park in the county of Maui.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1487/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1487&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":806692,"bill_number":"SB823","title":"Board of Regents; Executive Session; Prohibited","description":"Prohibits the board of regents from meeting in executive session for the purpose of reviewing the performance of the University of Hawaii system president or campus chancellor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB823/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=823&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806694,"bill_number":"HB1129","title":"Law Enforcement Officers; Firearms; Alcohol","description":"Prohibits law enforcement officers from consuming any amount of alcohol while in the possession on their person or control of a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1129&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":806695,"bill_number":"HB957","title":"Forest Stewardship Program","description":"Clarifies conditions that must be met by applicants to receive funds under the Forest Stewardship Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB957/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=957&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806698,"bill_number":"SB781","title":"Embryo, Oocyte, and Sperm Cryopreservation; Insurance","description":"Requires insurance coverage for embryo, oocyte, and sperm cryopreservation procedures to preserve the fertility of adults diagnosed with cancer who have not yet started cancer treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB781/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=781&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806699,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Health; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=123&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806702,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Parking for Disabled Persons; Placards; Identification Cards; Penalties","description":"Requires an identification card, temporary removable windshield placard, removable windshield placard, and replacement removable windshield placard to bear a photograph of the person to whom the placard or identification card is issued, and a barcode for electronic identification purposes. Establishes penalties for using an identification card, temporary removable windshield placard, removable windshield placard, and replacement removable windshield placard previously issued to a person who is now deceased, and for making a false statement or providing misinformation for the purpose of obtaining a placard or identification card.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB315/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=315&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806703,"bill_number":"SB1059","title":"Invasive Species; Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Appropriation; Little Fire Ant; Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Project; Little Fire Ant Site Map","description":"Mandates the Department of Agriculture and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to perform specified tasks to address the interisland spread of invasive species. Mandates the Department of Agriculture to establish a little fire ant Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Project and site map. Requires annual reports. Appropriations. (SB1059 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1059/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1059&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806704,"bill_number":"SB757","title":"Electronic Smoking Devices; Smoking; Prohibition; Regulations; Signage Requirements","description":"Prohibits the use of electronic smoking devices in places where smoking is prohibited. Updates signage requirements, with certain exceptions. Takes effect on 9/1/2015. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB757/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=757&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806707,"bill_number":"HB1298","title":"DLNR; Appropriation; Planner; Policy Specialist; Watch Coordinator ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to establish three permanent full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) positions in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include a community-based subsistence fishing area planner, marine regulation and policy specialist, and makai watch coordinator to support community-based co-management of near shore marine resources, implement effective rule-making, and help ensure compliance with resource use and protection standards and regulations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1298/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1298&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":806708,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Prostitution; Solicitation of Prostitution","description":"Adds a new section to chapter 712, HRS, which makes solicitation of prostitution a petty misdemeanor. Amends the prostitution statute by narrowing the offense to a person who engages in, or agrees or offers to engage in, sexual conduct with another person for a fee. Substitutes the offense of solicitation of prostitution for the offense of prostitution in sections 712-1208 (promoting travel for prostitution), 712-1209.5 (habitual solicitation of prostitution), and 853-4, HRS, which precludes certain offenses from being eligible for a deferred plea. Adds the offense of solicitation of prostitution to 712A-4, HRS, to the list of offenses for which property is subject to civil forfeiture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB479/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=479&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806709,"bill_number":"HB1187","title":"Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law; Distribution Maximums","description":"Amends the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law by establishing maximum dollar amounts that shall be distributed among certain non-general funds. Retains provision that the general fund receive the remainder after distribution. (HB1187 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1187&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806712,"bill_number":"HB339","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Primary Elections; Declaration of Political Party Preference or Nonpartisanship (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the prohibition against requiring a person to declare a political party preference or nonpartisanship as a condition of voting in any primary or special primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB339/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=339&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":806713,"bill_number":"HB1424","title":"Queen Liliuokalani Statue; Eternal Flame Memorial; Memorial Mall; Hawaii State Capitol; Working Group; Hawaiian Rulers","description":"Designates the walkway behind the capitol building as Memorial Mall. Creates a working group to design a bronze frieze and kahili to portray Hawaiian rulers in perpetuity and to interchange the Queen Liliuokalani statue located on the capitol grounds with the Eternal Flame memorial on Beretania Street.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1424/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1424&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":806715,"bill_number":"HB136","title":"Crime; Forensic Identification; DNA Testing; Felons","description":"Specifies the requirements of DNA sample collection from subject criminal offenders that are released on parole, probation, or other release. Makes it a class C felony to intentionally or knowingly fail to provide DNA samples, and a misdemeanor for negligent or reckless failure to comply.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806717,"bill_number":"HB45","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB45/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=45&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806718,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Teachers","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB49/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=49&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806720,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Program; Payments to Redemption Centers","description":"Requires the DOH to pay recycling redemption centers based upon only the weight of containers the redemption centers submit for recycling and not the numbers of containers the redemption centers report were redeemed by consumers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=175&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":806722,"bill_number":"HB1192","title":"Short Form; International Affairs","description":"Short form bill relating to international affairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":806724,"bill_number":"HB148","title":"Crime; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Innocence Redress","description":"Provides compensation and services to persons who can demonstrate they were wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=148&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806726,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Mobile Health Unit; Bay Clinic, Inc.; Puna Community Medical Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates a grant to the Bay Clinic, Inc., for a mobile health unit to service the Puna district due to the threat of inaccessibility from the lava flow. Appropriates funds to the Puna Community Medical Center for a mobile health unit and an annex medical clinic to service south Pahoa due to the threat of inaccessibility from the lava flow. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB576/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=576&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806728,"bill_number":"HB250","title":"Little Fire Ants Pilot Project; Canine Detection Team Pilot Project; Public Awareness and Education Campaign; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates moneys for a little fire ant pilot project, canine detection team pilot project, and a public awareness and education campaign to address the little fire ant threat in Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB250/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=250&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806729,"bill_number":"HB1324","title":"Highway Safety; Pilot Program; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector System Program","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot photo red light imaging detector system program.  Authorizes counties to administer the program. Makes other amendments regarding highway safety.  Repeals July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1324/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1324&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806731,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Waste Diversion","description":"Clarifies that HPHA is authorized to contract with private businesses to remove food and green wastes from public housing projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB179/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=179&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":806733,"bill_number":"HB293","title":"Liquor Licenses; Delinquent Taxes; Certificate of Vendor Compliance","description":"Allows those applying for liquor licenses to present a certificate of vendor compliance issued by Hawaii compliance express to establish they do not owe delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB293/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=293&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":806734,"bill_number":"HB1103","title":"DLNR; Appropriation; Marine Regulation and Policy Specialist ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to create a permanent full-time marine regulation and policy specialist position in the division of aquatic resources of DLNR.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1103&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":806737,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Ethics; Disclosure; Lobbyists; Contractual Relationships","description":"Requires lobbyists and persons, including a corporation, union, association, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, organization, or committee, to file a report to the state ethics commission to disclose contractual relationships between the lobbyist or person filing the statement and a member of the legislature, a governor-appointed executive of a principal department, or a mayor-appointed county cabinet member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB507/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=507&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806738,"bill_number":"HB272","title":"Real Estate; Seller Disclosure Requirements; Required Documentation","description":"Clarifies that the required disclosure of documents by a seller for residential real property that is subject to restrictions or conditions on use applies to documents that are within a seller's knowledge or control. Takes effect on November 1, 2015. (HB272 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB272/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=272&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806739,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Appropriations","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB84/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=84&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806742,"bill_number":"HB1375","title":"Veterans' Memorial; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the office of veterans services for the planning, design, and construction of a veterans' memorial.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1375/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1375&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806743,"bill_number":"HB198","title":"Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Zoning; Single-Family Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Clarifies county zoning by allowing amortization or phasing out of nonconforming single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period of time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=198&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806746,"bill_number":"HB556","title":"Research Corporation; University of Hawaii; Personnel","description":"Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the applicability of the state civil service law and collective bargaining to persons employed by the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii. (HB556 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB556/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=556&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806747,"bill_number":"HB48","title":"EUTF; Plan Administrator; Employer","description":"Enables the employer as plan administrator to receive benefit plan information from the board in order to meet federal reporting requirements. Requires the board to provide the information to the employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB48/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=48&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":806748,"bill_number":"HB1025","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Executive Director Salary","description":"Authorizes the HHFDC Board of Directors to set the salary of its Executive Director in an amount not to exceed that of the salary of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1025/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1025&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806751,"bill_number":"HB1499","title":"Family Literacy; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a statewide literacy program under DHS. Allows direct services to be provided by existing programs and nonprofits. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1499/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1499&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":806752,"bill_number":"SB1048","title":"Renewable Energy Development; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to explore renewable energy development projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1048/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1048&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":806754,"bill_number":"SB1111","title":"Water Infrastructure; Transfer of Funds","description":"Authorizes the department of health to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the water pollution control revolving fund and the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund, in accordance with title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1111&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806756,"bill_number":"HB542","title":"Non-General Funds; Reporting","description":"Establishes fund reporting requirements for all departments. (HB542 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB542/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=542&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806758,"bill_number":"HB756","title":"Audiovisual Technology; Videoconferencing; Legislative Hearings; Testimony; Teleconferencing; Neighbor Islands ($)","description":"Requires both chambers of the legislature to implement rules to permit residents to present testimony through audiovisual technology. Appropriates moneys to establish audiovisual systems throughout the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB756/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=756&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":806759,"bill_number":"HB1101","title":"Invasive Species; Update LRB Study; Appropriation","description":"Requires LRB to update the economic and environmental costs component of its 2002 study on invasive species. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1101&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":806761,"bill_number":"HB987","title":"Leaking Underground Storage Tank Fund; Red Hill Storage Tank Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys from the leaking underground storage tank fund to respond to and the repair of the leaking underground fuel storage tanks at the Red Hill fuel storage facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB987/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=987&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806763,"bill_number":"HB580","title":"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Licensure; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies ($)","description":"Establishes licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers through the Office of Health Care Assurance. Appropriates funds from the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund. (HB580 HD2)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB580/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=580&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":806764,"bill_number":"HB1068","title":"Tax Credit; High Technology","description":"Allows for a credit for all qualified research expenses without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1068/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1068&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":806767,"bill_number":"HB300","title":"Economic Development and Business; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB300/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=300&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":806768,"bill_number":"SB742","title":"Affordable Housing; Community Land Trust","description":"Reduces the required number of affordable rental housing units by 50% if more than half of the available units in the development are owned by or subject to a community land trust.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB742/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=742&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806771,"bill_number":"HB826","title":"Ethics; State Ethics Commission; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriate funds to the state ethics commission to design and develop a system that allows filers to electronically file required statements and reports with the state ethics commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB826/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=826&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":806772,"bill_number":"HB1229","title":"Teachers; Incentives; Title I Schools","description":"Authorizes an additional $5,000 per year bonus for teachers who maintain current national board certification and teach in a Title 1 school under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1229/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1229&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":806773,"bill_number":"SB1099","title":"Emergency Appropriation for the Office of the Governor ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2014-2015 for the Office of the Governor to meet payroll shortfalls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1099/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1099&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806776,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Taxation; Itemized Deductions; Limitations; Wagering Losses","description":"Allows wagering losses allowable as an itemized deduction under section 165 of the Internal Revenue Code to not be subject to the state limitation on itemized deductions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB493/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=493&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806777,"bill_number":"HB967","title":"Income Tax; Vocational Rehabilitation Referrals","description":"Amends section 235-55.91(e), Hawaii Revised Statutes, by updating references to the Internal Revenue Code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB967/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=967&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806778,"bill_number":"HB1202","title":"Agricultural Lands; Dwelling Units; Housing Facilities","description":"Allows the fee or leasehold owner of agricultural district land to change rent or fee for dwelling accommodations on the property for various non-agricultural purposes. (HB1202 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1202&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":806781,"bill_number":"HB404","title":"Hawaii Innovation Waiver Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support the operations of the Hawaii Innovation Waiver Task Force for fiscal year 2016-2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB404/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=404&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806782,"bill_number":"SB1162","title":"Agriculture; Agricultural Lands; Farming; Land Use; Zoning; Subdivision; Condominium Property Regime; Bona Fide Commercial Farmer","description":"Prohibits any subdivision, including by condominium property regime, of parcels of agricultural lands one hundred acres or greater in size if at least fifty per cent of the parcel has soil classified by the land study bureau's detailed land classification as overall (master) productivity rating class A or B. Exempts a landowner applicant who is the department of agriculture, the agribusiness development corporation, or a bona fide commercial farmer from this prohibition. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1162&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":806784,"bill_number":"HB234","title":"Tourism; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tourism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB234/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=234&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":806786,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Board of Land and Natural Resources; Duties; Drownings; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the BLNR to provide an information sheet to arriving tourists concerning awareness of drowning in the State's beaches. Requires the BLNR in the case of the State and each county in the case of counties to ensure that adequate signage is posted at all beaches that may pose a risk of drowning due to dangerous shoreline conditions. Requires the BLNR in the case of state beaches and each county in the case of county beaches to establish a children's personal flotation device loan program to provide life vests for minors up to an unspecified age. Appropriates funds to the counties and DLNR for implementation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB573/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=573&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806787,"bill_number":"HB22","title":"Short Form; Courts","description":"Short form bill relating to the courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB22/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=22&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806790,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Statewide Sexual Assault Services; Attorney General; Base Budget; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to increase the base budget of the department of the attorney general for statewide sexual assault services for fiscal biennium 2016-2017 to $2,380,000 per fiscal year. Beginning with the 2017-2018 fiscal year, requires the base budget of the department of the attorney general for statewide sexual assault services to be at least $2,380,000 per fiscal year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB393/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=393&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806791,"bill_number":"HB660","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (4); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (4) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB660/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=660&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806793,"bill_number":"HB68","title":"State Budget","description":"Short form bill relating to the state budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB68/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=68&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806795,"bill_number":"HB1072","title":"Prescribing Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege","description":"Authorizes and establishes procedures and criteria for prescriptive authority for clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements, including that the prescribing psychologist practices in a county with a population of less than 500,000. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2020. Sunsets August 31, 2024. (HB1072 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 715).","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1072/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1072&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806797,"bill_number":"HB1347","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase staff, improve systems, and contract for necessary services relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (HB 1347 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1347/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1347&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":806798,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"International Affairs","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB60/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=60&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806801,"bill_number":"SB922","title":"Parental Rights; Rape; Sexual Assault","description":"Mandates instead of permits a family court to terminate the parental rights to any child of a natural parent if the natural parent is convicted of rape or sexual assault and that rape or sexual assault resulted in the conception of the child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB922/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=922&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806802,"bill_number":"HB493","title":"University of Hawaii; Center on Aging; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a permanent full-time associate/full professor and permanent full-time assistant/associate specialist position within the University of Hawaii center on aging. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-16 2:00PM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB493/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=493&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806803,"bill_number":"HB823","title":"Agricultural Theft Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year Agricultural Theft Pilot Project in the Department of Agriculture to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft or agricultural vandalism in the County of Hawaii. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the office of the prosecuting attorney, county of Hawaii. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB823/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=823&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":806806,"bill_number":"SB986","title":"Right to Farm; Counties","description":"Amends Hawaii's Right to Farm Act to ensure that counties cannot enact laws, ordinances, or resolutions to limit the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in agricultural practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB986/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=986&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":806807,"bill_number":"HB1213","title":"Employment Security; Independent Contractor","description":"Allows the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to set criteria for independent contractor status and when that status is presumed. Establishes certification procedures. Places the burden of proving an employee-employer relationship on the certified independent contractor if the contractor files an unemployment insurance benefits claim against a customer. (HB1213 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1213/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1213&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806808,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Small Purchases; Construction; Drilling Work; Soil Testing","description":"Requires competitive bidding on construction procurements less than $50,000 to contract for drilling work and soil testing. Requires that the bid for drilling and soil testing be separate from a bid for engineering work on the same project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB6/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=6&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806811,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Salaries; Benefits; Collective Bargaining Unit (2); Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal biennium 2015-2017 for salary and employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for public employees in collective bargaining unit (2) and for certain employees excluded from collective bargaining. Effective date January 7, 2059. (CD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB460/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=460&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806812,"bill_number":"HB188","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Conflicts of Interest","description":"Prohibits state employees from taking any official action directly affecting a business or other undertaking in which a parent, sibling, or emancipated child has a substantial financial interest. (HB188 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=188&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806815,"bill_number":"HB35","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB35/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=35&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":806816,"bill_number":"HB709","title":"Private Detectives and Guards; Board Composition","description":"Requires that of the two persons on the Board of Detectives and Guards who are actively engaged in any of the licensed practices, one shall be a public employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB709/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=709&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806817,"bill_number":"HB726","title":"Hawaii Health Connector","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Health Connector. (HB726 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Thielen excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB726/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806820,"bill_number":"HB254","title":"Biosimilar Medicines; Interchangeable Biological Products; Hawaii List of Equivalent Generic Drug Products and Interchangeable Biological Products; Director of Health","description":"Allows for and regulates the dispensing of interchangeable biological products. Requires pharmacists to inform consumers of interchangeable biological products from the Hawaii list when filling a prescription order and to communicate the product name and manufacturer to the practitioner after dispensing the product. Repeals the Drug Product Selection Board. (HB254 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 242, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB254/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=254&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":806821,"bill_number":"HB1470","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Distribution Maximums","description":"Establishes maximum dollar amounts that shall be distributed among certain non-general funds from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax. Retains provision that the general fund receive the remainder after distribution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1470/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1470&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806823,"bill_number":"HB833","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties; Revenues","description":"Makes permanent the current amount of transient accommodations tax revenues allocated for distribution to the counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB833/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=833&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":806825,"bill_number":"HB1232","title":"Contractor Payment","description":"Requires a contractor to pay a subcontractor within 10 days after receipt of an invoice by the subcontractor that includes any supporting documents pursuant to the subcontract terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1232/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1232&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":806827,"bill_number":"SB1142","title":"Highway Safety; Ignition Interlock; Motor Vehicle","description":"Amends the law for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Mandates the use of an ignition interlock for all offenders convicted and adjudicated for the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Increases the fines for the violation. Removes the exemption for the repeat offender to drive without an ignition interlock if employed and required to drive a company vehicle for employment. Authorizes the director of transportation to make administrative rules governing the certification, monitoring, operation and compliance of the ignition interlock and authorizes penalties under these rules.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1142&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806828,"bill_number":"HB246","title":"Income Tax Credit for Low-Income Household Renters; Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit","description":"Increases the credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters and refundable food/excise tax credit. (HB246 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 02-01-16 8:30AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB246/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=246&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806830,"bill_number":"SB1237","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Proscribes licensing requirements and enforcement provisions for transient vacation rentals under the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Takes effect on 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TSI/PSM/CPH, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1237/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1237&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806832,"bill_number":"HB1018","title":"Kalaeloa Airport; Tenant Advisory Board","description":"Establishes a Kalaeloa airport tenant advisory board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1018/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1018&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":806834,"bill_number":"HB992","title":"SPRB; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Utilities; HECO ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, Limited, and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB992/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=992&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806836,"bill_number":"HB738","title":"Disabled Persons; Misrepresentation as Owner or Trainer of Service Dog","description":"Establishes a misdemeanor for knowingly misrepresenting oneself as the owner or trainer of a service dog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB738/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=738&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806837,"bill_number":"SB862","title":"Executive Office on Early Learning; DOE","description":"Transfers the executive office on early learning from the governor's office to the DOE.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB862/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=862&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806840,"bill_number":"HB751","title":"Appraisals; Airports; Leases; Department of Transportation","description":"Establishes a mandatory, periodic appraisal of airport lands that are leased to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB751/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=751&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":806841,"bill_number":"HB1446","title":"Transportation; Farrington Highway; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the director of transportation to conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a fifth lane of travel on the ocean side of Farrington highway in Nanakuli from Kahe point to Mohihi street, to be used for contraflow during rush hour and requiring relocation of the existing railroad.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1446/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1446&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":806842,"bill_number":"SB875","title":"Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements","description":"Establishes, beginning January 1, 2016, 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB875/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=875&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806845,"bill_number":"HB847","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Primary Care Training Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Addresses primary care physician shortages by appropriating funds for the Interdisciplinary Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Primary Care Training Program at Hilo Medical Center. (HB847 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB847/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=847&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806846,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Department of the Prosecuting Attorney; County of Maui; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the county of Maui for the prosecution of cases under the drug court and mental health court programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB227/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=227&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806847,"bill_number":"HB918","title":"Employees' Retirement System","description":"Provides for vested death benefits for Hybrid members who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after June 30, 2015; extends period for mandatory refund of contributions to the Employees' Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB918/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=918&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806850,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires DOTAX to prepare an annual report on the tax credit's usage for the previous year. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB556/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=556&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806851,"bill_number":"HB878","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB878/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=878&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":806853,"bill_number":"HB773","title":"Community Food Forest Program ($)","description":"Establishes a Community Food Forest Program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work collaboratively with local government and community organizations to provide sources of healthy food statewide. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB773/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=773&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":806855,"bill_number":"HB483","title":"Aquatic Life; West Hawaii; Inspection; DLNR","description":"Authorizes administrative inspections upon certain conditions within the West Hawaii regional fishery management area. Effective 1/1/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB483/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=483&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":806857,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Firearms; State and County Employees and Officers; Alcohol; Prescription Medications","description":"Prohibits police department officers and employees, department of public safety employees, department of land and natural resources employees, and department of transportation employees who are authorized to carry firearms from consuming alcohol or ingesting prescription medications that would impair the judgment or physical response of the employee while carrying a firearm; provided that employees who are taking part in an official criminal surveillance or undercover operation shall be exempt from this requirement. Prohibits these employees from consuming alcohol for an unspecified number of hours prior to carrying a firearm. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=197&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806859,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Juvenile Justice Information","description":"Allows the dissemination of information from the juvenile justice information system to law enforcement agencies for purposes of the administration of law enforcement and law enforcement agency employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB229/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=229&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806860,"bill_number":"HB1449","title":"Divorce or Separation; Child Custody; Parity","description":"Requires that in a divorce or separation action that the court issue a temporary custody order effective for the pendency of the action upon the request of a party. Requires that parties who live in the same county or school district share custody and visitation equally, subject to certain limitations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1449/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1449&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":806862,"bill_number":"HB1048","title":"Elections; Reemployment Rights; Public Employees","description":"Establishes reemployment rights for public employees who resign in order to seek elective office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1048/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1048&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":806864,"bill_number":"SB1174","title":"Workers' Compensation; Medical Examination","description":"Provides that an independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination shall be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties. Provides a process for appointment in the event that there is no mutual agreement. (SB1174 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1174/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1174&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":806866,"bill_number":"SB1191","title":"Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Terms; Positions; Duties","description":"Provides that the aha moku advisory committee shall appoint a chair and vice-chair. Permits the committee to hire an executive assistant in lieu of an executive director. Enumerates duties for the positions established.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1191&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806867,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Renewable Energy Generation and Distribution Device; Definition; Net Energy Metering Eligibility","description":"Expands the types of energy generation and distribution devices that could make certain electric utility customers eligible for net energy metering. Defines renewable energy generation and distribution device.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB404/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=404&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":806870,"bill_number":"SB725","title":"Dentistry; Order to Cease and Desist","description":"Grants the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs the power to issue cease and desist orders for the unlicensed practice of dentistry and for any other act or practice in violation of the dental licensing laws upon a specific determination that the failure to take such action may result in an immediate and unreasonable threat to personal safety or of fraud that jeopardizes or endangers the health or safety of patients or the public. (SB725 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB725/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=725&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806871,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Contractors; Licensing; Specialty Contractors; Incidental Work","description":"Prohibits general engineering contractors and general building contractors from performing incidental or supplemental work. Requires general engineering contractors and general building contractors to engage an appropriate specialty contractor to perform incidental work. Defines incidental work.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=164&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806872,"bill_number":"SB835","title":"Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","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 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB835/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=835&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806875,"bill_number":"HB1457","title":"Hawaiian Beach Sand","description":"Clarifies that Hawaiian beach sand is not considered a \"water pollutant.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1457/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1457&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":806876,"bill_number":"HB1211","title":"Elections; Voting by Mail; Electronic Poll Books; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an election by mail voting system for all elections. Requires the use of electronic poll books. Appropriates moneys for electronic poll books and to implement voting by mail.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1211/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1211&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806879,"bill_number":"SB1331","title":"Pretrial Risk Assessment; Pretrial Release; Bail","description":"Requires pretrial risk assessments, pretrial bail reports, and arraignments to be completed within an unspecified number of working days after an arrest. Obligates the intake service centers to interview lay sponsors within an unspecified number of days of their identification and allows the court to order defendants released on bail, recognizance, or supervised release to report to lay sponsors for supervision. Prohibits judicial officers from denying bail absent a pretrial risk assessment score that reflects a high risk of flight or commission of a new criminal offense. Prohibits judicial officers from relying on a bail schedule or bail amount that would have been necessary to prevent release of a defendant during jail overcrowding. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1331/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1331&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806880,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Military Affairs Advisor; Assistant Advisor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and funds a Military Affairs Advisor position who reports directly to the Governor and an Assistant Military Affairs Advisor position in the Office of the Governor. (SB559 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB559/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806881,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"North Shore of Oahu; Beach Management Plan; University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to create a north shore beach management plan for the north shore of Oahu stretching from the Kawailoa to Waialee ahupuaa. Requires matching funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=204&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":806884,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Firearms Registration Fee; Firearms Permit to Acquire Fee; Counties","description":"Allows each county council to establish a processing fee for a firearms permit to acquire and firearm registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=196&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806885,"bill_number":"SB1334","title":"Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated; Motor Vehicle; Towing","description":"Allows law enforcement officers to cause to be towed a motor vehicle if the operator is arrested or cited for various alcohol-related traffic offenses. Adds an exception for community caretaking. Provides definition of \"community caretaking\". (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1334/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1334&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806886,"bill_number":"HB1088","title":"Net-zero-energy Consumption; State Facilities; Working Group; Benchmarking Study","description":"Establishes a working group to develop a short-term, five-year plan for net-zero-energy consumption for all public infrastructure owned by the State. Requires DBEDT to perform a benchmarking study on the energy use of all state facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1088/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1088&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":806889,"bill_number":"HB249","title":"Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim","description":"Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB249/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=249&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806890,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Insurance Coverage; Orthodontic Services; Orofacial Anomalies","description":"Requires each individual or group accident and health or sickness insurance policy and hospital or medical service contract issued or renewed after December 31, 2015, to provide coverage for medically necessary orthodontic services for the treatment of orofacial anomalies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB236/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=236&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806892,"bill_number":"SB943","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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB943/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=943&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":806894,"bill_number":"SB859","title":"Motor Vehicles; Reconstructed","description":"Repeals the requirement for special inspection and certification of reconstructed vehicles prior to operation upon a public highway.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB859/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=859&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":806896,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Basalt Rebar Initiative; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to support the Pacific international space center for exploration systems' basalt rebar initiative, including construction of a basalt rebar plant and engineering assessments of the manufactured basalt rebar; provided that no funds shall be made available unless the private sector and the federal government collectively provide a $2 for $1 match of funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB671/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=671&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806897,"bill_number":"HB1494","title":"Renewable Energy; Photovoltaic Interconnection; Task Force.","description":"Establishes a photovoltaic interconnection task force comprised of stakeholders, academics, and technical experts independent of the public utilities commission, to present reports to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1494/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1494&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":806899,"bill_number":"HB1236","title":"Working Disabled Adults Pilot Program; Medicaid Buy-in Program for Workers with Disabilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes within the department of human services a two-year working disabled adults pilot program to be repealed on June 30, 2017. Establishes a medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities to be implemented once the pilot program is complete. Appropriates funds for the working disabled adults pilot program. Eff. 7/1/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1236/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1236&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":806901,"bill_number":"HB880","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB880/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=880&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":806903,"bill_number":"HB150","title":"Sunshine Law; Transmittal of Government Records by Board Members","description":"Allows board members to transmit certain government records to each other provided that no commitment to vote is made. Authorizes a board member present by interactive conference technology to waive the termination of a meeting because of technical problems under certain circumstances. (HB150 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=150&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806905,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Funds","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB90/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=90&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806906,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Legislative Officers and Employees; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes appropriation for the public employment cost items of and cost adjustments for employees of the various legislative agencies. (SB119 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=119&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806909,"bill_number":"HB1497","title":"Labor; Professional Employer Organizations; Employers; Records","description":"Requires employers, regardless of whether the employers contract with a professional employer organization, to keep a record of the physical addresses of the employer and the North American Industry Classification System code applicable to the employer. Requires professional employer organizations to provide the physical address, North American Industry Classification System code, and number of covered employees of each client company to the DLIR. Requires client companies of a professional employer organization to report and update their physical address and North American Industry Classification System code. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-09","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1497/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1497&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806910,"bill_number":"SB1240","title":"Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to 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 the requirement that appointments to the University of Hawaii board of regents be made from pools of qualified candidates presented to the governor by the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1240/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1240&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":806911,"bill_number":"HB683","title":"Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Investigation and Conciliation of Complaint","description":"Authorizes the civil rights commission executive director to dismiss a discrimination complaint and issue a notice of right to sue after a determination of a reasonable cause of discrimination is made and conciliation fails. Amends the executive director's authority with respect to fair housing to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB683/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=683&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":806914,"bill_number":"HB238","title":"Office of the State Inspector General; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the office of the state inspector general within the department of accounting and general services. Requires the office to investigate complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption by a state agency, quasi-public agency, or their officers or employees. Appropriates funds. (HB238 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB238/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=238&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":806915,"bill_number":"HB173","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Accounts","description":"Repeals and transfers the unencumbered balances of various funds and accounts to the credit of the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-01","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=173&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":806916,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Funds","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB89/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=89&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806919,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Relating To Campaign Contributions; Contractors; Officers, Board Members, and Managers; Reporting","description":"Requires a state or county contractor to report any campaign contributions made by any immediate family members of any officer, board member, or manager of the contractor thirty days before each primary election and general election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB240/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=240&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":806920,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Rat Lungworm Disease; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for programs and studies related to rat lung worm disease.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB586/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=586&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":806923,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Water Quality Certification; Automatic Approval; Department of Health","description":"Specifies the time limits by which the department of health must approve or disapprove submissions of section 401 water quality certification applications or the applications will be automatically approved.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB540/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=540&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":806924,"bill_number":"HB794","title":"Marijuana; Medical Use; Debilitating Medical Conditions; Physician Recommendations","description":"Provides that a physician may determine what medical condition qualifies a patient to use medical marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB794/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=794&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":806926,"bill_number":"HB477","title":"General Excise Tax; Food","description":"Provides an exemption for food from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB477/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=477&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806928,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Works of Art; Special Fund; Exemption","description":"Exempts the Hawaii public housing authority from the requirement that 1 per cent of appropriated capital improvements funds be transferred to the works of art special fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB272/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=272&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806929,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"UH; Accounting; Fiscal Management","description":"Repeals sunset provisions with respect to accounting and fiscal management requirements relating to the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB372/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=372&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":806931,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Keiki Caucus; Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation; GO Bond ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for the plans, design, construction, and equipment to develop, upgrade, or renovate public housing facilities in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB477/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=477&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":806933,"bill_number":"SB990","title":"Weed Whacker; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions","description":"Makes it unlawful for any non-government entity or agent thereof to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, except between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on most days. Defines weed whacker.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB990/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=990&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":806935,"bill_number":"HB1173","title":"Public Agency Meetings, Government Records; Sunshine Law","description":"Amends the Sunshine Law to expressly allow certain government records to be shared among public board members where no commitment relating to a vote on the matter is made or sought.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1173&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":806936,"bill_number":"HB651","title":"Chief Information Officer; Office of Information Management and Technology","description":"Repeals the State CIO, OIMT, and shared services technology special fund. Transfers remaining responsibilities of the State CIO to the comptroller.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB651/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=651&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806939,"bill_number":"HB1482","title":"Crowdfunding; Hawaii Invests Local Act","description":"Establishes a crowdfunding exemption for limited intrastate investments between Hawaii residents and Hawaii businesses, limited to no more than $1,000,000 raised over a twelve month period, and no more than $5,000 per investor. Includes disclaimer requirements. (HB1482 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1482/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1482&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":806940,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Legislative Jurisdiction; Concurrent","description":"Cedes concurrent legislative jurisdiction to the United States for certain lands owned by the Navy or its components.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=138&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806941,"bill_number":"SB1266","title":"Public Accountancy; Mobility","description":"Authorizes out-of-state certified public accountants to practice in the State under certain conditions. Establishes criminal penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1266/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1266&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806944,"bill_number":"HB353","title":"Diamond Head Seawall; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $3,000,000 to the department of land and natural resources for planning, design, and construction costs associated with assessing, repairing, and maintaining the Diamond Head seawall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB353/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=353&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":806945,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Internet Crimes Against Children Fee","description":"Establishes a graduated fee schedule for the internet crimes against children fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB558/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=558&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806948,"bill_number":"HB986","title":"OIP; LG; DAGS; Transfer; Administrative Attachment; Attorneys; Civil Service; Appropriation ($)","description":"Transfers OIP from LG to DAGS. Increases the independence of OIP as an administratively attached agency. Clarifies the employment status of OIP attorneys and the civil service exemption for OIP personnel. Appropriates funds to DAGS for administrative support.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB986/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=986&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":806949,"bill_number":"HB1151","title":"Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Salvage Certificate; Insurance","description":"Allows for the issuance of a salvage certificate for a motor vehicle without a certificate of ownership.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1151&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":806950,"bill_number":"HB1321","title":"Child Protective Act; Definition; Aggravated Circumstances","description":"Expands the definition of \"aggravated circumstances\", as used in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Child Protective Act, to include situations where the parent has provided unstable housing and is a repeat criminal offender of specific crimes; has been repeatedly incarcerated, resulting in the child's placement in foster care; has placed the child or a sibling of the child in foster care more than once; had parental rights voluntarily or involuntarily terminated; failed to comply with pre-permanency or permanency requirements; has physically abused the child; or the parent has engaged in human trafficking involving the child or another child of the parent or has solicited, aided, abetted, attempted, or conspired to engage in human trafficking of the child or another child of the parent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1321/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1321&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":806953,"bill_number":"HB1365","title":"CIP; 18th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefits of the 18th representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1365/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1365&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806954,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Facilities; Sheriff Division; Honolulu Fire Department; Honolulu Police Department; State Information Technology; General Obligation Bonds; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for government facilities for the state information technology and cyber security operations, sheriff division, Honolulu fire department, and Honolulu police department as part of the central Oahu first responders technology campus and cyber security command center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB628/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=628&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":806955,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Administrative Procedure; Administrative Rules; Public Hearings","description":"Requires state agencies to hold public hearings in the county, or counties, primarily impacted by the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of any administrative rule. Requires at least one public hearing with thirty days' notice on each island with residents or communities on which a proposed rule will likely have a significant monetary impact. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB235/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=235&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":806958,"bill_number":"SB1149","title":"East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative; Agriculture; Irrigation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant pursuant to chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the operation, repair, maintenance, and improvement of the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative irrigation systems.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1149&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":806959,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Short Form; Post Secondary Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to post secondary education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=118&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":806961,"bill_number":"HB976","title":"University of Hawaii-West Oahu; Revolving Fund ($)","description":"Creates a conference center revolving fund for the University of Hawaii-West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB976/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=976&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806963,"bill_number":"HB1280","title":"Education; Compulsory Attendance; Age","description":"Increases the age requirement for compulsory attendance at public or private schools from 16 years to 18 years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1280/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1280&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":806965,"bill_number":"SB1206","title":"Driver Licensing; Violations; Evidence; Defense","description":"Provides that a driver's inability to produce an appropriate driver's license or permit upon request by a law enforcement officer shall be prima facie evidence of a violation. Provides that holding an appropriate license or permit shall be an affirmative defense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1206/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1206&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806967,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Land Use","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB56/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=56&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806969,"bill_number":"SB1300","title":"CIP; 24th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1300/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1300&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":806970,"bill_number":"SB1350","title":"Airport Concessions; Theft; Damage; Penalties","description":"Establishes penalties for theft or damage of airport concession supplies or inventory.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1350/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1350&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":806972,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Media Shield Law; Privilege Against Disclosure","description":"Provides a conditional exception to journalists and newscasters from being compelled to disclose a source of information or unpublished information. Repeals on 1/1/2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB570/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=570&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":806974,"bill_number":"HB979","title":"Cybersecurity Employment Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Cybersecurity Employment Training Initiative within the University of Hawaii Community College System; appropriates funds for the operation of the Initiative.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB979/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806975,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Highways; Political Signs","description":"Repeals prohibition on displays of movable signs near public highways.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=130&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":806978,"bill_number":"HB283","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Mixed-Use Projects","description":"Establishes an exemption from general excise taxes for the development of mixed-use projects incorporating affordable housing units on state or county lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB283/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=283&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":806979,"bill_number":"HB1418","title":"Campaign Finance; Mandatory Training; Corrected Reports; Electronic Filing Errors; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires all election candidates to attend a campaign finance training course administered by the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds for staff to administer the training course. Provides safe harbor for corrected campaign finance reports initiated by the filer. Establishes a separate process allowing campaign spending filers who violate reporting requirements due to an electronic filing error to receive a warning notice and an opportunity to remediate the violation before any penalties may be imposed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1418/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1418&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":806980,"bill_number":"HB997","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB997/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=997&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":806983,"bill_number":"HB426","title":"Short Form; Airports","description":"Short form bill relating to airports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB426/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=426&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":806984,"bill_number":"HB725","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 an insurance plan rate increase during that period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB725/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=725&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":806985,"bill_number":"HB1361","title":"Maritime Cargo; Commercial Vehicle; Highways","description":"Requires commercial vehicles carrying cargo weighing 55,000 pounds or more from Hawaii's commercial harbors to be weighed prior to leaving the harbor. Requires water carriers to provide the Department of Transportation with a list of shipping containers or loads weighing 55,000 pounds or more to be transported on a highway. Provides a penalty. (HB1361 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1361/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1361&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":806988,"bill_number":"SB895","title":"Hawaiian Language; Public Documents; Letterhead; Symbols","description":"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. (SB895 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB895/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=895&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":806989,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Natural Resources; Beach Sand, Water Pollutant Definition","description":"Clarifies that naturally-occurring beach sand shall not be considered a water pollutant when used on the same beach for the purpose of beach erosion mitigation, sediment management, beach restoration, or dune restoration.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB538/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=538&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":806992,"bill_number":"SB1298","title":"State Constitutional Amendments; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys in fiscal year 2016-2017 to the office of elections, senate, and house of representatives for duties needed to be undertaken to enable registered voters to vote at the 2016 general election on state constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature during the 2015 and 2016 regular sessions. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1298/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1298&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":806993,"bill_number":"HB1156","title":"Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument; Journey; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a journey through the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument and for the production of a television series, books, and other educational materials about this journey. Requires matching funds. (HB1156 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1156&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":806995,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Operating a Vehicle; Probation","description":"Provides for a period of probation for any person convicted of the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Mandates a period of probation for any person convicted of operating a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (SB612 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB612/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=612&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":806997,"bill_number":"HB132","title":"Mortgage Foreclosures; Judicial Foreclosure; Mandatory Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Expands the application of mandatory mortgage foreclosure dispute resolution by requiring mortgagees, at the mortgagor's election, to participate in mediation to avoid foreclosure or mitigate damages from foreclosure prior to filing a judicial foreclosure action for property that has been the mortgagor's primary residence for a specified period. Applies the dispute resolution requirement to judicial foreclosure actions filed prior to the effective date of this measure and pending an initial court hearing. Appropriates funds. Effective December 1, 2015; appropriations effective July 1, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=132&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":806998,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Environmental Impact Statement; Lead Agency","description":"Establishes the definition of \"lead agency\" and provides that no other agency shall approve an action until the lead agency has accepted a final environmental impact statement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/EET.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=205&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":807000,"bill_number":"HB755","title":"Seals of Quality; Production Within State","description":"Codifies the requirement under section 4-135-1, HAR, that seals of quality may be used only for fresh agricultural products produced entirely within the State and value added processed agricultural and food products for which the primary agricultural product has been produced entirely within the State. Grandfathers existing licenses for use of the seals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB755/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=755&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807002,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Collective Bargaining Units; UH graduate students","description":"Establishes UH graduate student assistants as collective bargaining unit (15), effective 12/31/2016. Requires the director of human resources development to establish a working group to submit recommendations on the rights and privileges of individuals in collective bargaining unit (15) to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB638/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=638&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":807004,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Judiciary","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB28/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=28&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807005,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Rental Motor Vehicles; Safety Information","description":"Requires rental motor vehicle lessors to provide vehicle safety information to a lessee and obtain signed statements from a lessee acknowledging that the lessee received safety information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/TSI, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB607/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":807008,"bill_number":"HB232","title":"Charter Schools; Facilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the state public charter school commission to allocate to charter schools for facilities projects. Requires annual reporting to the legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB232/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=232&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":807009,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Income Tax Credit; Hotel Construction and Renovation","description":"Provides an income tax credit for qualified hotel construction and renovation for taxable years beginning in the period after December 31, 2014, through December 31, 2019. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB536/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=536&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":807011,"bill_number":"HB791","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Judges","description":"Corrects errors. Harmonizes age and service requirements for judges who are members of the employees' retirement system with requirements for other contributory plan members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB791/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=791&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":807013,"bill_number":"SB889","title":"Joint Emergency Management Center; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to support the development of the joint emergency management center, including planning, land acquisition, and the initial appraisal scope. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB889/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=889&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807014,"bill_number":"HB1308","title":"Campaign Spending Commission; Partial Public Financing ($)","description":"Creates a public funding program for candidates running for the office of state representative. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1308/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1308&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":807017,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Judiciary Package; Driver Education and Training Fund","description":"Clarifies purpose of driver education and training fund. Imposes assessment on all persons provided programs and services by the division of driver education. Allows the court to waive assessments for persons unable to pay, except for persons who obtain programs or services from the Hawaii division of driver education to fulfill the requirements of another jurisdiction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB429/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=429&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807018,"bill_number":"HB312","title":"Electric Bicycles","description":"Defines and regulates electric bicycles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB312/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=312&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807019,"bill_number":"HB784","title":"Motor Vehicle Registration; Autocycle","description":"Allows for the registration of autocycles as motor vehicles. Allows autocycles to be operated on public roads, streets, or highways. Defines autocycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB784/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=784&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":807022,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"After School Bus Program; Island of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Restores funding for the after school bus program on the island of Hawaii that was excluded from the 2015-2017 executive biennium budget. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB535/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=535&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":807023,"bill_number":"HB13","title":"School Teacher Tax Credit","description":"Authorizes a state income tax credit up to $500 for certain expenses paid or incurred by school teachers, special education teachers, school librarians, and counselors for supplementary materials used in the classroom. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/14.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB13/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=13&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":807025,"bill_number":"SB1315","title":"Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods; Private Civil Enforcement","description":"Requires labeling of foods that have been genetically engineered. Provides a penalty for violations and authorizes private civil enforcement of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1315/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1315&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807027,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Hawaii Corporations; Political Activities; Shareholder Approval","description":"Deems a corporation's political activity in any form to constitute an ultra vires act if undertaken without prior shareholder notification and approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB317/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=317&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807028,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Marijuana; Civil Penalties for Possession of One Ounce or Less","description":"Establishes a civil violation for possession by a person 18 years of age or older 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 under certain conditions. 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB596/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=596&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807030,"bill_number":"HB670","title":"Condominium Property Regimes; Board of Directors; Term Limits","description":"Establishes term limits on board of director members for planned community associations and condominiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB670/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=670&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":807032,"bill_number":"SB893","title":"Pacific-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability; Water and Sewer Distribution Systems; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for research on water and sewer distribution systems on each island and a pilot study for advanced monitoring of water systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB893/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=893&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807034,"bill_number":"HB718","title":"Liquor Tax; Barrel Sales","description":"Establishes a reduced per gallon tax rate on beer sold in barrels for the first 60,000 barrels sold annually. Effective 1/1/2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB718/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=718&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":807036,"bill_number":"SB1323","title":"Biogas; Renewable Gas Portfolio Standards","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to direct public utilities that supply gas to the public to acquire biogas generated from nonfossil fuel sources. Establishes renewable gas portfolio standards for public utilities that sell biogas in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1323/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1323&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":807038,"bill_number":"HB555","title":"University of Hawaii; Budget Crisis; Minimum Graduates","description":"Requires that any undergraduate degree-granting program that graduates less than ten graduates per year be abolished. Provides an exception for undergraduate programs that are self-sustaining. Authorizes the board of regents to extend the three-year time period to six years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB555/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=555&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807039,"bill_number":"HB1216","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Adds as a prerequisite to awarding grandparent visitation that the court find that denial would cause significant harm to the child. Clarifies procedures for awarding visitation. (HB1216 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1216/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1216&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807041,"bill_number":"SB1086","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture","description":"Provides for the forfeiture of all or any portion of the Employees' Retirement System benefits to which a member, former member, or retirant would otherwise have been entitled if the member, former member, or retirant is convicted of a felony that the court finds to be related to the employment of the member, former member, or retirant by the State or county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1086/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1086&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807043,"bill_number":"HB1266","title":"Insurance; First Party Claims; Prompt Payment; Unfair Claim Settlement Practices","description":"Makes an insurer's failure to pay a claimant, in a first party insurance claim, an amount the insurer deems fair within thirty days of a demand for payment of the claim an unfair claim settlement practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1266/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1266&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":807044,"bill_number":"SB975","title":"Rental Housing Trust Fund; Preference; Federal LIHTC","description":"Adds a preference for rental housing trust fund project applicants that receive federal low-income housing tax credits, regardless of volume cap. (SB975 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB975/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=975&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807047,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Expenditures","description":"Broadens the term \"expenditures\" by removing the exemption for expenses relating to the preparation of testimony before a legislative or administrative hearing. Requires a lobbyist's statement of expenditures to include total expenditures, rather than expenditures over $750.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB444/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=444&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807048,"bill_number":"SB1342","title":"Smoking; Coastal Area","description":"Prohibits smoking in all public coastal areas of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1342/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1342&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":807049,"bill_number":"HB1384","title":"Wind Turbines; Buffer Zone; Permit Plan Application","description":"Requires additional Land Use Commission review for permit plan applications for wind turbines with over 100 kilowatt capacity and located within three-quarters of a mile of residential, school, hospital, or business property lines. (HB1384 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1384/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1384&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":807052,"bill_number":"SB1328","title":"Sustainable Living Research; Permit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a permit that exempts sustainable living research and sites from certain county codes, ordinances, and rules. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1328/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1328&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":807053,"bill_number":"HB183","title":"Ethics Commission Package; Ethics Training","description":"Applies the mandatory ethics training to all persons who file financial disclosure statements that are made public record. Repeals requirement that the ethics training course be 2 hours in length. Authorizes the state ethics commission to repeat the ethics training course throughout the year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB183/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=183&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807056,"bill_number":"HB1190","title":"Short Form; Arts","description":"Short form bill relating to the arts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1190&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":807057,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"OHA Package; Ka Papahana Kaiapuni; Assessments; Report","description":"Requires the DOE to develop annual assessments in the Hawaiian Language for language arts, mathematics, and science, to be administered to Ka Papahana Kaiapuni students. Requires the DOE to submit a preliminary and final report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB437/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=437&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807058,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Victim Restitution","description":"Requires the director of public safety to enforce victim restitution orders notwithstanding any other law or court order to the contrary of the victim restitution order. Retroactively applies to inmate accounts from 06/20/2014.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB561/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=561&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807061,"bill_number":"HB1346","title":"Office of Youth Services; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a program within the office of youth services for positive youth development through after school and school break programs. (HB1346 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1346/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1346&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807062,"bill_number":"HB380","title":"HPIA; Mandatory Issuance of Policies; Removal of Moratorium","description":"Requires member insurers of HPIA to offer a minimum number of policies proportionate to their market share on properties that are situated in the areas designated for coverage by the insurance commissioner and that have been previously and continuously insured since 06/01/2014. Prohibits HPIA from issuing or continuing a moratorium on issuing policies on those same properties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB380/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=380&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":807064,"bill_number":"HB750","title":"Sandalwood; DLNR","description":"Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Bans the export of raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber. Establishes DLNR policies regarding sandalwood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB750/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=750&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":807066,"bill_number":"HB1411","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":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1411/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1411&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":807067,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Collective Bargaining; Nurses; Hawaii Charter Schools; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation","description":"Authorizes charter schools to vote on agreements for collective bargaining units (5) and (6). Requires agreements for collective bargaining unit (9) to provide 3 votes for the governor, 1 for HHSC, and 1 for each mayor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB621/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807069,"bill_number":"HB544","title":"University of Hawaii; Cancer Center; Sale or Lease; Study","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii board of regents to study the feasibility of selling or leasing the building that houses the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, or leasing or selling the underlying land. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB544/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=544&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807071,"bill_number":"SB955","title":"Sport Shooting Range Protection; Noise; Retroactive","description":"Provides protections against burdensome retroactive regulation and lawsuits and prevents frivolous claims against sport shooting range operators and individuals engaging in target shooting. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB955/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=955&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":807073,"bill_number":"HB305","title":"Water Resources; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to water resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB305/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=305&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":807074,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Cottage Food; Cottage Food Operators; Cottage Food Operation; Permit; Department of Health","description":"Requires cottage food operators, who produce non-potentially hazardous food products in a home kitchen or farm kitchen for direct sale to consumers, to obtain a cottage food operation permit from the Department of Health. Establishes labeling requirements. Requires the Department of Health to issue food establishment permits notwithstanding chapter 46, HRS. (SB379 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB379/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=379&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807077,"bill_number":"HB227","title":"Noise; Measurement; Liquor License Requirements","description":"Enhances community noise control as regulated by county liquor commissions in counties with a large population.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB227/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=227&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807078,"bill_number":"HB474","title":"Recall (ConAm)","description":"Amends article II of the state constitution to provide for recall.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB474/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=474&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":807081,"bill_number":"SB1252","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Exemptions; Healthcare services","description":"Exempts from the transient accommodations tax, accommodations provided solely for use as temporary lodging by an individual, or the individual's immediate family members or companions when the individual is receiving healthcare services in a county in which the individual does not reside.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1252/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1252&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807082,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Public Safety; Alcohol Impact Area; Chronic Public Inebriation; Liquor Commission; Liquor Control Adjudication Board; Off-premises Liquor License","description":"Defines alcohol impact area as a geographic area designated by a county due to the area having been adversely affected by chronic public inebriation or illegal activity associated with off-premises liquor sales or consumption. Provides a county with the authority to enact an ordinance to designate an alcohol impact area and a county liquor commission or liquor adjudication board with the authority to recognize an alcohol impact area. Requires a county to submit annual reports to a county liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board and requires a county liquor commission or adjudication board to conduct an assessment of an alcohol impact area once every five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB490/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=490&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807083,"bill_number":"HB1408","title":"Private Roads; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Requires the counties to accept the surrender of a private road in cases where there has been an absence of any act of private ownership over the road for five years. Exempts the State and counties from performing any maintenance on a surrendered road and from liability arising from use of the road until the State or county performs maintenance work on the road. (HB1408 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1408/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1408&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":807086,"bill_number":"HB1051","title":"Department of Agriculture; Rulemaking; Declaration of Hawaii Geographic Indication","description":"Authorizes the DOA to adopt rules relating to the declaration of Hawaii geographic indication for agricultural commodities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1051/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1051&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":807087,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Food Innovation Center; Kapiolani Community College; Locally Grown Food; Food Processing; Prepared Meals; School Lunches; GO Bond; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a food innovation center to be operated by Kapiolani community college for the purpose of utilizing processing-grade, locally grown farm products to manufacture prepared meals in a large-scale kitchen. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB377/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=377&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807088,"bill_number":"SB1375","title":"Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; Public-private Partnership Initiative; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires HSDC to establish the public-private partnership initiative. Requires the public-private partnership advisory board to initiate pilot projects selected by the governor. Appropriates an unspecified sum for the public-private partnership initiative. Repeals on 6/30/2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1375/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1375&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":807091,"bill_number":"HB341","title":"Post-Conviction Proceedings; Procedure","description":"Establishes a time limitation for filing habeas corpus complaints and post-conviction judicial proceedings. Limits basis for successive complaints.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB341/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=341&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":807092,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Renewable Energy Tax Credits; Joint Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of taxation, in collaboration with the department of business, economic development, and tourism, to submit a joint report to the legislature each year that is related to tax credits for renewable energy technology properties, the total cost of the renewable energy tax credits to the State, and the estimated economic benefit of the renewable energy tax credits for each of the previous four taxable years for which information or data is available. Appropriates funds to the respective departments for necessary costs in preparing and submitting the joint report. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB350/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=350&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807094,"bill_number":"HB1306","title":"Elections; Voting Age","description":"Makes various statutory amendments to implement a constitutional amendment that lowers the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to 16 years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1306/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1306&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":807096,"bill_number":"SB988","title":"Research Corporation; University of Hawaii; Personnel","description":"Limits certain certified officers and employees of the Research Corporation of UH to non-renewable positions of no more than three years. Requires placement of all other officers or employees in appropriate collective bargaining unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB988/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=988&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807097,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Advance Disposal Fee; Glass Containers","description":"Amends the advance disposal fee for glass containers to a tiered structure based on the interior volume of the glass container. Requires the auditor to audit the advance disposal fee program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB353/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=353&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807100,"bill_number":"HB1122","title":"Education; High School Graduation Requirements; Citizenship Exam","description":"Requires students to pass the United States citizenship exam in order to receive a high school diploma.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1122&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":807101,"bill_number":"HB1438","title":"Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Obesity; Health","description":"Requires all sweetened beverages to contain a warning label.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1438/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1438&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":807103,"bill_number":"SB1357","title":"Procurement Officers; Education and Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires every government procurement officer to attend initial training by the state procurement office and regular follow-up training as determined by the state procurement office. Appropriates funds for the acquisition of a learning management system and for one full-time equivalent position to develop and implement a procurement training program. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1357/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1357&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807105,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Kauai County Package; County Zoning; Single-Family Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Clarifies county zoning authority by allowing the amortization or phasing out of single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period of time.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=201&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807107,"bill_number":"HB1169","title":"Land Use Commission; Imposed Conditions on Land; Land Classification","description":"Provides the land use commission with greater enforcement flexibility in situations where conditions, necessary to be met for a property's land reclassification, are unmet by the petitioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1169&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":807108,"bill_number":"HB700","title":"Public Facility Revenue Bond Special Fund; Hawaii Community Development Authority;","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Community Development Authority's never-exercised authority to finance public facility projects through the issuance of special facility revenue bonds and establishment of separate special funds for each financed public facility by repealing Part IV of Chapter 206E, HRS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB700/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=700&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":807110,"bill_number":"SB931","title":"Unicameral Legislature (ConAm)","description":"Proposes constitutional amendments to create a unicameral legislature consisting of fifty-one members serving four year terms; to commence after the general election in November 2016. 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":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB931/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=931&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":807112,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Hawaii Battery Storage Recycling Task Force","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish the Hawaii Battery Storage Recycling Task Force (Task Force) to make recommendations for a workable recycling program for battery storage devices in Hawaii. Requires the Task Force to submit an interim report and final report to the Legislature. (SB75 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB75/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=75&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807113,"bill_number":"SB1160","title":"Highway Safety; Pilot Program; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector System Program","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot photo red light imaging detector system program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Makes other amendments regarding highway safety. Repeals July 1, 2018. Effective 7/30/2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1160&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807116,"bill_number":"SB1025","title":"Paid Sick Leave","description":"Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1025/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1025&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807117,"bill_number":"HB837","title":"Ivory; Rhinoceros Horn; Conservation","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce and create a registry for ivory and rhinoceros horn items that are intended for sale or purchase within the State; provided the age and species of the items can be documented. Provides that only registered items can be sold or bought. Exempts personal possession, acquisition by inheritance, and certain items with an ivory content of less than twenty percent by volume from registration. (HB837 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB837/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=837&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807118,"bill_number":"HB217","title":"Liquor License; Liquor Commission; Restaurant License; Growler","description":"Permits the liquor commission to allow a restaurant licensee to sell malt beverages manufactured on the restaurant premises in brewery-sealed kegs and growlers. Defines \"growler\" as a glass or metal container, not to exceed one half-gallon, which shall be securely sealed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB217/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=217&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":807121,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Elections","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB24/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=24&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807122,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Coal Permits; Air Pollution; Power Purchase Agreements","description":"Prohibits the public utilities commission from approving any new, modified, or renewed power purchase agreements that propose to burn or consume coal that will generate more than fifty megawatts of energy. Prohibits the department of health from issuing any permit for any term to an owner or operator of an existing covered source who intends to expand, relocate, or modify the covered source in a way that will result in an increase in the burning or consumption of coal for energy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB347/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=347&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807125,"bill_number":"HB1242","title":"Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit of 25 per cent of the actual cost, including installation, of an automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire sprinkler system in any detached one- or two-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on June 30, 2025. (HB1242 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1242/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1242&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":807126,"bill_number":"SB768","title":"In Vitro Fertilization Procedure Coverage; Infertility Disability","description":"Provides insurance coverage equality for women who are diagnosed with infertility by making available to them expanded treatment options, ensuring adequate and affordable health care services. (SB768 SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB768/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=768&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":807127,"bill_number":"SB925","title":"Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Coordinator; Family Health Services; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder coordinator position in the family services division of the department of health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB925/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=925&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807130,"bill_number":"HB1089","title":"Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Inspection","description":"Requires motor vehicle safety inspections to be conducted every two years rather than annually for vehicles registered in a county with a population of three hundred thousand or less. (HB1089 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1089/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1089&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":807131,"bill_number":"HB822","title":"Appropriation; Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts to assist with its staffing and operating costs. (HB822 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB822/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=822&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":807133,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Open Meetings; Public Participation","description":"Broadens the policies regarding open government to include greater public participation, input, and access to documents, reports, and proposals under consideration at meetings, with certain limitations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=149&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807135,"bill_number":"SB867","title":"Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund; Conveyance Tax","description":"Provides that a portion of the state conveyance tax be used to replenish the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB867/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=867&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807136,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Short Form; Post Secondary Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to post secondary education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=116&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807138,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Office of Elections Package; Permanent Absentee Ballots","description":"Specifies the in-state mailing address in a voter's registration record as the forwarding address for receiving absentee ballots permanently. Requires voters seeking to have permanent absentee ballots forwarded to another address to reapply for an absentee ballot. (SB442 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-05","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB442/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=442&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807140,"bill_number":"HB731","title":"Afterschool Programs; Elementary-School Students; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a five-year evidence-based physical-activity and nutritional-education pilot program within the A+ Program in Hawaii's public elementary schools. Makes appropriations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB731/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=731&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":807142,"bill_number":"HB32","title":"Crosswalk Safety; Pedestrians; Countdown Timers","description":"Clarifies when the driver of a vehicle must yield for a pedestrian crossing the roadway. Clarifies when pedestrians may enter a crosswalk equipped with a countdown timer. (HB32 CD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and none excused.","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB32/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=32&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807144,"bill_number":"SB1193","title":"HPIA; Policy Renewals; Continued Coverage","description":"Requires member insurers of HPIA to renew policies that were in effect as of 1/1/2014. Provides for continued coverage under an existing HPIA policy upon a transfer in ownership of the property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1193&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":807146,"bill_number":"HB433","title":"Operating a Vehicle; License; Ignition Interlock Permit","description":"Allows an ignition interlock permit holder to take necessary tests to apply for relicensing during the final 30 days of the revocation period. Prohibits operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock permit without a state identification card. Prohibits operating a vehicle once a notice of administrative record has expired unless the driver has a valid driver's license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB433/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=433&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":807147,"bill_number":"SB1132","title":"Public Safety","description":"Includes misdemeanor offenses under chapter 134 (Firearms, Ammunition and Dangerous Weapons), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the offenses that disqualify parolees from the provisions of Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1132&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807150,"bill_number":"HB192","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Shipping; Regulation","description":"Establishes requirements for fireworks shippers. Defines the activity of redistribution. Adds fireworks import licensure exceptions. Amends labeling requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=192&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807151,"bill_number":"HB1081","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":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1081/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1081&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":807152,"bill_number":"HB27","title":"Elections; Marked Ballot; Electronic or Digital Images","description":"Allows a voter to distribute or share an electronic or digital image of the voter's own marked ballot via social media or other means. Establishes that distributing or sharing the image of a voter's own marked ballot is not a defense for any election offenses or related offenses under the Penal Code. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 081, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB27/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=27&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807155,"bill_number":"HB938","title":"General Support for General Assistance Payments (HMS 204); Emergency Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation from the general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2014-2015 to address the budget shortfall for the general support for the General Assistance Program (HMS 204) in the Department of Human Services. (HB938 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB938/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=938&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807156,"bill_number":"HB285","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine Scholarship Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the John A. Burns School of Medicine Scholarship Program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for a full course of study at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in exchange for a service commitment of five years in the State upon the completion of residency. (HB285 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB285/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=285&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807157,"bill_number":"HB1164","title":"Tobacco Products; Excise Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund","description":"Expands the definition of \"tobacco products\" to include any product containing nicotine, but not containing tobacco. Imposes an excise tax equal to 80 per cent of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2016, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires any increase in the excise tax rate imposed on cigarettes or little cigars on or after 1/1/2016 to trigger an automatic excise tax increase on other tobacco products on or after 1/1/2016. Requires the additional moneys collected under the excise tax to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1164&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":807160,"bill_number":"HB367","title":"Corrections; Parole; Earned-time Program","description":"Establishes an earned-time program under which a person may be eligible for parole prior to the expiration of the person's minimum term of incarceration. The person must show progress toward rehabilitation with improved social skills or participation in educational, occupational, or counseling programs. Requires the department of public safety to review each person's performance annually to determine if the person merits an earned-time deduction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB367/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=367&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":807161,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Hawaiian Plants; Public Landscaping","description":"Requires Hawaiian plants to constitute a minimum percentage of the total land footprint of public landscaping projects. Establishes a timetable for Hawaiian plant requirement for public landscaping projects. Defines \"Hawaiian plants\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB697/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=697&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807163,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act; Residential Mortgage Loans; Seller Financing","description":"Restores the exemptions from the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act for individuals who offer or negotiate the terms of a residential mortgage loan with or on behalf of an immediate family member or for the individual's own residence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB474/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=474&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807165,"bill_number":"SB1032","title":"Tobacco Regulation; License Fee; Retail Tobacco Permit; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products","description":"Expands the definition of \"tobacco products\" to include tobacco-free products containing nicotine that are intended for human consumption. Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes or tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. (SB1032 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 670).","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1032/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1032&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":807166,"bill_number":"HB776","title":"DOH; Pilot Project; Radiation Levels; Seafood; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires DOH to implement a pilot project to monitor radiation levels in seafood and seaweed over the next 5 years and to post periodic reports on its website. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB776/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=776&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807169,"bill_number":"HB1142","title":"CIP; 6th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the sixth representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1142&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807170,"bill_number":"HB1021","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Public Hearings; Contested Cases","description":"Adds a definition for \"contested case\". Amends the deadline to intervene in a proceeding to accept a developer's proposal to thirty days after the first public hearing on a developer's proposal. Requires HCDA to make certain findings on the proposed project and its impacts, including concerns expressed by community residents and stakeholders, in order to approve the proposed development. Requires developers to abide by all representations and commitments made in the permit application process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1021/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1021&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":807172,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Bonds","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB86/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=86&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807174,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Agriculture","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB79/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=79&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807176,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. (SB385 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB385/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=385&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":807177,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Umbilical Cord Blood Donation","description":"Requires the department of health to require all birthing hospitals to provide informed consent regarding umbilical cord blood donation to expectant mothers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB549/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=549&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":807179,"bill_number":"HB164","title":"Abuse of a Family or Household Member; No Contact Order","description":"Adds the definition of \"business day\" to the offense of abuse of a family or household member. Repeals the forty-eight hour no contact provision and specifies that the period of separation that a police officer shall order the person who the police officer reasonably believes to have inflicted the abuse of a family or household member commences when the order is issued and expires at 6:00 p.m. on the second business day following the day the order was issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=164&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807181,"bill_number":"HB1479","title":"Department of Public Safety; Hawaiian Affairs; Private Correctional Facilities; Methamphetamine Mandatory Minimum","description":"Prohibits the transfer of inmates in the custody of the department of public safety to any correctional facility that is not operated by and within the State. Removes mandatory minimum sentencing for methamphetamine drug offenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1479/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1479&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":807182,"bill_number":"HB793","title":"Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Slaughter or Trafficking of Pet Animals for Human Consumption","description":"Prohibits the slaughter or trafficking of pet animals for human consumption. Specifies that a \"pet animal\" shall include all dogs and cats.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB793/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=793&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":807185,"bill_number":"HB1338","title":"Farmers Market Vendors; Permit and Inspection; Labeling","description":"Requires farmers market vendors that direct-market potentially hazardous value added products to obtain a permit from the department of health. Exempts non-potentially hazardous value added products from department of health permitting or inspection. Establishes labeling requirements for value added products sold at farmers markets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1338/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1338&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807186,"bill_number":"SB1176","title":"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Licensure; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies; Bidding Program; Office of Health Care Assurance","description":"Establishes licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers participating in the nationwide competitive bidding program through an annual inspection by the office of health care assurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1176&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":807189,"bill_number":"SB1277","title":"SPRBS; Paradise Ohana ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of SPRBS to various Paradise Ohana entities for development of health care facilities in West Oahu. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1277/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1277&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":807190,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Contractors; Investigators; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires the appropriate licensing boards to hire and train private deputies to investigate the use of unlicensed persons by contractors on construction sites. Increases penalties for violation of scope of contracting. Requires report. Appropriates moneys from the compliance resolution fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=168&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807191,"bill_number":"HB90","title":"Public Land; Access; Obstruction; DLNR; Removal","description":"Authorizes the DLNR to abate or remove physical impediments that obstruct access to and along the sea, the shoreline, or any inland public recreational area. Authorizes the DLNR to recover expenses for the abatement or removal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB90/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=90&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807194,"bill_number":"HB1181","title":"Income Tax; Basic Standard Deduction; Personal Exemption","description":"Amends the state income tax law by changing the amounts of the basic standard deduction and personal exemption. (HB1181 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1181/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1181&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":807195,"bill_number":"HB311","title":"Bicycle Signals","description":"Clarifies bicycle turn and stop signals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB311/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=311&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807196,"bill_number":"HB33","title":"Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening Fee; Tenant Report; Consumer Credit Report","description":"Allows a landlord, when processing an application to rent residential property, to charge an application screening fee for the actual cost of screening the applicant. Requires landlords to refund any unused amount of the application screening fee and, upon request, provide a receipt of the fee or a copy of any report obtained via the screening process to the applicant. (HB33 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Say excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB33/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=33&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807199,"bill_number":"HB612","title":"Emergencies and Disasters; Postponed Elections; Disclosure of Election Results","description":"Prohibits disclosure of votes cast in a postponed election. Authorizes discretionary withholding of election results unrelated to postponement. Clarifies Governor's emergency postponement authority. Limits postponement period to seven days after an election. (HB612 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB612/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=612&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807200,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Natural Resources; Reforestation; Molucca Albizia; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to study the risks, characteristics, uses, and effects of the molucca albizia tree on surrounding environments, and alternatives for the reforestation of these areas with native flora. Requires report by the department of land and natural resources to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB491/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=491&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807202,"bill_number":"SB1145","title":"University of Hawaii-West Oahu; Revolving Fund","description":"Creates a conference center revolving fund for the University of Hawaii-West Oahu.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1145&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807204,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances","description":"Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for victims of overdoses of drugs or alcohol.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB398/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=398&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807206,"bill_number":"HB815","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Safety Inspections; Fines; Vehicle Weight Tax","description":"Requires the annual registration and inspection of mopeds. Makes mopeds subject to the vehicle weight tax and an annual $15 registration fee. Increases the fine for modifying a moped to $1,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB815/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=815&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":807207,"bill_number":"HB1506","title":"Economic Diversification; Agriculture; Family Farm; Family Farm Community; Family Farm Cooperative; Tax Exemption","description":"Creates an income tax exemption on the first $50,000 of income for family farms, family farm communities, and family farm cooperatives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1506/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1506&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":807209,"bill_number":"HB594","title":"Motorcycles; Three-wheeled Motorcycles; Seating","description":"Provides that a person riding a three-wheeled motorcycle that is designed to allow an operator and passenger to sit side by side shall not be required to sit astride a seat with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB594/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=594&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807211,"bill_number":"HB717","title":"Marijuana; Legalization; Taxation","description":"Legalizes under state law the growing, processing, possession, transfer, and personal use of marijuana in a specified quantity to persons at least twenty-one years of age. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB717/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=717&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":807213,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Manoa Road","description":"Requires the director of transportation to transfer ownership of a portion of Manoa road preceding Lyon Arboretum to the city and county of Honolulu exempt from any state or county road width requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB331/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=331&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":807215,"bill_number":"HB462","title":"Librarian Salary","description":"Increases the salary cap on the state librarian position.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB462/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=462&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":807216,"bill_number":"HB1453","title":"Moloaa Well, Kauai; Alternative Energy Development; Post-Harvest Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for land acquisition, plans, design, and construction of a new well, alternative energy development to power the well, and a post-harvest facility at Moloaa on the island of Kauai. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1453/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1453&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":807219,"bill_number":"HB857","title":"Civics Test; Department of Education","description":"Requires high school students and general educational development candidates to pass a test substantially equivalent to the United States citizenship civics test.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB857/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=857&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807220,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Business Regulation","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB34/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=34&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807221,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Motor Vehicles; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Vehicle Passengers; Alcohol Levels; Penalty","description":"Increases the penalty for the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to a class C felony if the defendant operated a vehicle with a passenger who was fifteen years of age or younger. Establishes minimum breath and blood alcohol levels for defendants who are between eighteen and twenty-one years of age and convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant with a passenger who was fifteen years of age or younger.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB321/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=321&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807224,"bill_number":"SB1256","title":"Obesity Prevention; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee; Hawaii Interagency Obesity Prevention Council; Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Imposes a fee on sugar-sweetened beverages. Establishes the obesity and chronic disease prevention special fund and the Hawaii interagency obesity prevention council to support obesity prevention programs. Makes an appropriation from the obesity and chronic disease prevention special fund to the department of health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1256/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1256&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":807225,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Broadband; Broadband Assistance Advisory Council; Report","description":"Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct a study on the accomplishments of the broadband assistance advisory council and what broadband providers have done and could further do to help lower costs and increase speeds of broadband to residents and businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature on the study findings and recommendations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB279/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=279&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807226,"bill_number":"SB706","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; High Technology Special Fund; Electrolysis Process Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Dispensing Facility; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation for the development of an electrolysis process hydrogen production, storage, and dispensing facility and appropriates funds for the operation of the facility. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB706/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=706&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807229,"bill_number":"HB1451","title":"Family Court; Child Custody; Best Interests of the Child; Domestic Abuse Protective Orders","description":"Changes the standard of proof from clear and convincing to preponderance of the evidence to establish whether a parent's prior willful misuse of domestic abuse protective orders were intended to gain a tactical advantage in a child custody case shall be considered in the family court's determination of the best interest of the child in awarding child custody and visitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1451/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1451&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":807230,"bill_number":"HB425","title":"Short Form; Transportation","description":"Short form bill relating to transportation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB425/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=425&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":807233,"bill_number":"SB1332","title":"Public Safety; Parole; Pre-trial Risk Assessment","description":"Establishes an additional sanction available to the judiciary prior to full parole revocation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1332/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1332&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807234,"bill_number":"HB1486","title":"State Fuel Tax","description":"Changes the assessment of the state fuel tax from a specified cents per gallon to the greater of a specified cents per gallon or a specified percentage of the wholesale price per gallon to the retailer, subject to a minimum monetary amount of tax based upon the tax paid by certain retailers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1486/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1486&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":807235,"bill_number":"HB787","title":"Massage; Licensure; Prohibited Acts","description":"Establishes acts that are prohibited of any person who practices massage for compensation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB787/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=787&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":807238,"bill_number":"HB1091","title":"Income Tax; Standard Deduction; Personal Exemption","description":"Increases the standard deduction and allowable personal exemption amounts for all filing statuses. Increases the number of exemptions that may be claimed by taxpayers who are 65 years of age or older and meet certain income requirements. (HB1091 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1091/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1091&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":807239,"bill_number":"SB824","title":"Forensic Identification; DNA; Violent Crime; Expungement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires persons arrested for a felony offense involving a violent crime to provide DNA samples. Provides for the expungement and destruction of DNA records under certain circumstances. Provides funds directly to the counties to fund expenses necessary for DNA collection and expungement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB824/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=824&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807241,"bill_number":"HB638","title":"Tuberculosis Testing","description":"Provides that interferon-gamma release assays approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration is an acceptable method of testing for tuberculosis infection with regard to tuberculosis examination requirements for children attending school for the first time in the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB638/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=638&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":807243,"bill_number":"HB1198","title":"Honolulu Family Justice Center; Appropriation; Matching Funds ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Honolulu Family Justice Center; provided that the City and County of Honolulu provides matching funds on a 1:1 basis. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1198&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807245,"bill_number":"HB1393","title":"Renewable Energy Generation and Distribution Device; Definition; Net Energy Metering Eligibility","description":"Expands the types of energy generation and distribution devices that could make certain electric utility customers eligible for net energy metering. Defines \"renewable energy generation and distribution device\". (HB1393 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1393/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1393&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":807246,"bill_number":"HB59","title":"Income Tax; Credit; Tax Liability","description":"Reduces or eliminates the state income tax liability for taxpayers with a federal adjusted gross income of less than 125% of the federal poverty guidelines set forth each year by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB59/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=59&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807248,"bill_number":"HB598","title":"Community Care Facilities; Licensing, Relicensing, Certification, Recertification Fees","description":"Requires the Department of Health to: (1) charge and collect fees for the licensing, relicensing, certification, and recertification of community care facilities; and (2) submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2016 Regular Session on implementation of the fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB598/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=598&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807250,"bill_number":"HB977","title":"University of Hawaii; Accounting and Financial Management System","description":"Amends the sunset provisions, with respect to the University of Hawaii, under sections 40-1, 40-2, 40-4, 40-6, 40-58, and 40-81, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB977/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=977&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807251,"bill_number":"SB1321","title":"Department of Health; Genetically Engineered Food; Labeling","description":"Requires all genetically engineered food to be labeled with a disclosure stating that it is \"Produced with Genetic Engineering\". Deems any genetically engineered food sold without the required disclosure to be misbranded and subject to penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1321/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1321&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":807254,"bill_number":"HB1371","title":"Marijuana; Legalization","description":"Repeals criminal penalties related to marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1371/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1371&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":807255,"bill_number":"HB1201","title":"CIP; 5th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 5th Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1201&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":807258,"bill_number":"HB1141","title":"Cesspool; Prohibition; Department of Health","description":"Prohibits new installation of a cesspool and new construction served by a cesspool after December 31, 2016. Authorizes the department of health to develop rules for exceptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, JDL/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1141&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807259,"bill_number":"HB1339","title":"Sharks; Rays; Poaching and Commercial Fishing Prohibited","description":"Creates administrative penalties for any person who knowingly captures, kills, or takes any shark or manta ray within state marine waters. Provides exemptions for native Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices, research purposes, and public and personal safety. (HB1339 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1339/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1339&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807260,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Foreclosure; Associations","description":"Requires an association to offset any amount that it owes a unit owner against the amount of the assessment prior to an alternative power of sale foreclosure. Effective 01/01/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=104&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807263,"bill_number":"SB846","title":"Administering of Auto-injectable Epinephrine; Students with Anaphylaxis; Education","description":"Authorizes Department of Education (DOE) employees and agents to volunteer to administer auto-injectable epinephrine to a student with anaphylaxis in an emergency situation. Requires DOE to report on the status of implementation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB846/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=846&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807264,"bill_number":"HB130","title":"Contractors; Incidental Work","description":"Prohibits a general engineering and general building contractor from doing any work that requires it to act as a specialty contractor in an area the general contractor is not licensed to operate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=130&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807265,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"OHA Package; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriations; Budget ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the office of Hawaiian affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB438/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=438&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807268,"bill_number":"HB1006","title":"Voting; Cellular Phones; Voting Modernization; Elections","description":"Requires the Office of Elections to implement a voter modernization program allowing voters to vote via cellular phone.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1006/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1006&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807269,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Environment","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB76/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=76&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807271,"bill_number":"SB811","title":"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Licensure; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies; Bidding Program; Office of Health Care Assurance; License Fee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes licensure requirement for durable medical equipment suppliers participating in the nationwide competitive bidding program through an annual inspection by the office of health care assurance. Appropriates funds from the office of health care assurance special fund to administer the durable medical equipment licensing program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB811/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=811&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":807273,"bill_number":"HB1326","title":"Theft in the Second Degree","description":"Increases the monetary threshold to $600 with respect to property or services for theft in the second degree. Effective 01/01/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1326/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1326&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807275,"bill_number":"SB949","title":"Airport hangar storage","description":"Replaces criminal penalties for storing materials in airport hangars by individuals engaged in commercial activities at public airports with an appropriate civil penalty.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB949/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=949&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":807277,"bill_number":"SB800","title":"Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Schools","description":"Establishes buffer zones around schools that restrict pesticide use for any entity or person.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EET/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB800/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":807278,"bill_number":"HB774","title":"Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board to hire additional staff. Effective 7/1/2053. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB774/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=774&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":807280,"bill_number":"SB1251","title":"Office of Planning; Transit Oriented Development Coordinator; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and funds a transit oriented development coordinator within the office of planning.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1251/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1251&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807282,"bill_number":"HB954","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Special Land and Development Fund","description":"Clarifies the distribution and allowable uses of Transient Accommodations Tax funds allocated and deposited into the Special Land and Development Fund in accordance with the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Strategic Plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB954/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=954&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807284,"bill_number":"SB1189","title":"Special Funds; Revolving Funds; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; High Technology Special Fund","description":"Repeals particular funds that have become dormant or unnecessary and transfers the unencumbered balances in those funds into the high technology special fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1189&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":807285,"bill_number":"SB828","title":"Psychologist; Licensure; Post Doctoral Training Requirement","description":"Removes the requirement that applicants for a license in psychology complete one year of post doctoral training and replaces it with required hours of supervised experience during the doctoral degree program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB828/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=828&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807288,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Maui County Package; Community Meetings; Public Agencies; Open Records","description":"Authorizes members of a county council to jointly attend and speak at meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=202&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807289,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Intermediate Sanctions; Electronic Monitoring; Alternative Incarceration Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an alternative incarceration pilot program with mandatory electronic monitoring under the department of public safety for parolees and the judiciary for probationers. Establishes criteria for eligibility, conditions, and retake. Makes appropriations. Repeals on 12/31/2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB344/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=344&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807290,"bill_number":"HB160","title":"Information Charging; Crime; Felony","description":"Authorizes all class B and C felony charges to be instituted by written information subject to specified exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=160&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807293,"bill_number":"SB1105","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Disposition of Property Abandoned, Seized, or Remaining at Federal and State Public Housing Properties","description":"Expands the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's authority to dispose of property seized, abandoned, or remaining in federal, elder or elderly, or state low-income housing projects, including property remaining upon eviction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1105&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807294,"bill_number":"HB963","title":"Public Safety","description":"Includes misdemeanor offenses under chapter 134 (Firearms, Ammunition and Dangerous Weapons), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the offenses that disqualify parolees from the provisions of Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB963/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=963&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807295,"bill_number":"HB587","title":"Tobacco; Cigarettes; Minors; Tobacco Sales","description":"Increases the minimum age for persons who may purchase tobacco products or electronic smoking devices from eighteen to twenty-one years of age. Amends the definition of \"electronic smoking device\" as used in section 709-908, Hawaii Revised States. Defines \"tobacco products\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB587/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=587&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":807298,"bill_number":"HB630","title":"Campaign Finance; Contributions and Expenditures","description":"Prohibits corporate election contributions, expenditures, or independent expenditures except in accordance with the will of a majority of the corporation's shareholders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB630/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=630&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":807299,"bill_number":"HB437","title":"Aloha+ Challenge; Natural Resource Goals; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the natural resource goals of the Aloha+ Challenge. (HB437 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB437/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=437&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":807302,"bill_number":"HB2","title":"Renewable Energy; Non-export System; Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities","description":"Requires that all applications for solar, wind, or similar electrical generation devices that do not feed electricity to the electric grid be automatically approved by an electric utility within 30 days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":807303,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Naming Rights; Sponsorship; State Buildings; Facilities","description":"Exempts contracts for the naming rights of State buildings from the sealed bid process and the fifteen-year limitation on concession contracts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB422/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=422&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807304,"bill_number":"SB972","title":"Civil Service Exemption; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing Renovations","description":"Makes permanent the exemption from state civil service persons hired or contracted to repair and maintain vacant state housing units. Effective June 30, 2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB972/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=972&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807307,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program. Establishes Hawaii Health Systems Corporation contract obligations for participants in the Program. (SB113 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=113&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":807308,"bill_number":"HB36","title":"Income Tax Rates","description":"Makes permanent the increased income tax rates for high income tax brackets imposed by Act 60, SLH 2009.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB36/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=36&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807310,"bill_number":"HB1114","title":"Historic Preservation; Works of Art Special Fund; Use ($)","description":"Authorizes the use of moneys in the works of art special fund to be used for preventive maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or restoration of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, Washington Place, Royal Mausoleum at Mauna Ala, No. 1 Capitol District Building, and the state capitol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1114&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807312,"bill_number":"HB1492","title":"Homelessness; Homeless Care Residence","description":"Establishes a homeless care residence program to provide financial assistance to households providing temporary housing and care to a homeless relative. Requires that providers undergo certification and inspection by the department of human services and caps program participation at twelve months.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1492/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1492&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":807314,"bill_number":"HB1222","title":"Hawaiian Language College; Revolving Fund","description":"Expands the scope of the Hawaiian language college revolving fund at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to include funds generated by the Hawaiian language college, Hawaiian language support center, and indigenous outreach program through fees for services, training, and the sale of all products to be deposited into the revolving fund and expended at the discretion of the Hawaiian language college. (HB1222 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1222/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1222&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":807315,"bill_number":"HB872","title":"Water Resources; Pollutants; Beach Sand","description":"Provides that naturally occurring beach sand shall not be considered a water pollutant if used for beach erosion mitigation and certain related purposes. Effective 01/01/2050. (HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB872/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=872&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":807318,"bill_number":"HB1376","title":"Airport Hangars; Storage","description":"Clarifies that storage of items and materials in airport hangars that do not affect the operation and maintenance of the aircraft, regardless of whether or not those items or materials are required for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft, is not a violation of section 261-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1376/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1376&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":807319,"bill_number":"HB1247","title":"Deposit Beverage Container Deposit; Special Fund","description":"Requires DOH to replenish deficits in its deposit beverage container deposit special fund with its general fund balances under specified conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1247/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1247&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":807321,"bill_number":"SB836","title":"State Public Charter Schools Commission; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Facilities","description":"Requires state departments, upon the closure of facilities, to consider the facility's suitability for use by public charter schools or early learning pre-plus programs, and to notify the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, and Executive Office on Early Learning of the availability and suitability of the facility. (SB836 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB836/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=836&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807323,"bill_number":"SB891","title":"Broadband; Public-private Partnership; Cable Landing Sites; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the establishment of secure broadband cable landing sites and completion of any necessary environmental impact studies. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB891/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=891&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807324,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"State Vehicle Registration Fee; Veterans; Exemption; Report","description":"Exempts qualifying totally and permanently disabled veterans from paying the state motor vehicle registration fee. Requires the Office of Veterans Services to report the number of qualifying veterans to the Legislature and Department of Taxation. Applies to motor vehicle registration occurring on or after September 1, 2020. (SB343 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB343/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=343&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807327,"bill_number":"HB16","title":"Elections; Campaign Finance","description":"Amends campaign finance and the definition for coordinated activity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB16/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=16&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":807328,"bill_number":"SB1369","title":"Transit-oriented Development; Honolulu Rail Transit; Office of Transit-oriented Development","description":"Establishes the office of transit-oriented development. Repeals on 6/30/2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1369/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1369&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":807329,"bill_number":"HB1100","title":"Fees; Public Land","description":"Establishes a fee schedule within DLNR for commercial and non-profit events on public land. Effective 1/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1100&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":807332,"bill_number":"HB1383","title":"Wind Energy Facility; Residents; Preferential Utility Rates","description":"Requires the PUC to establish preferential utility rates for persons who live within one mile of a wind energy facility and who are adversely impacted by the operation of the facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1383/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1383&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":807333,"bill_number":"HB817","title":"Microplastic; Ban","description":"Prohibits the sale or promotional offering of cleaning products and personal care products that contain microplastic.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB817/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=817&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":807334,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Office of Language Access; Language Access Resource Center; Multilingual Website Pilot Project; Interpretation and Translation Service; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to further develop the language access resource center and multilingual website pilot project. Authorizes the hire of necessary personnel to staff the resource center and administer the multilingual website.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB266/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=266&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807337,"bill_number":"HB760","title":"General Excise Tax; Surcharge; State Reimbursement","description":"Changes the State's automatic deduction of the gross proceeds of a county's surcharge on state tax for mass transit to three per cent to reimburse the State for costs associated with handling of the county surcharge on state tax. Requires an annual report of the usage of surcharge accounts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB760/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=760&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":807338,"bill_number":"HB839","title":"Highways; Private Streets; Surrender; Improvements","description":"Exempts the State and counties from laws or rules that require the performance of construction, reconstruction, preservation, resurfacing, restoration, or rehabilitation upon a private highway if it had been surrendered to the State or a county and the legislature or county council adopts a legislative measure accepting the surrender.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB839/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=839&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807340,"bill_number":"SB1337","title":"Family Literacy; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a statewide literacy program under DHS. Allows direct services to be provided by existing programs and nonprofits. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1337/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1337&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807342,"bill_number":"SB1365","title":"Manufacturing; Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015. Sunsets January 1, 2023.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1365/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1365&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":807344,"bill_number":"HB913","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 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB913/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=913&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807346,"bill_number":"SB810","title":"Health; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Electronic Prescription Accountability System","description":"Requires practitioners to register to use the electronic prescription accountability system in order to administer, prescribe, or dispense a controlled substance; requires all practitioners administering, prescribing, or dispensing a controlled substance in schedules II through IV to register with the electronic prescription accountability system with renewal of the controlled substance registration beginning January 1, 2016; requires all practitioners and practitioner delegates to request patient information from the central repository prior to the practitioner administering, prescribing, or dispensing a controlled substance to a new patient and for any patient that is receiving chronic opioid therapy beginning January 1, 2017, with a specific exception; provides pharmacist delegates and practitioner delegates with access to the electronic prescription accountability system; and in certain situations, expands access to investigative information in the electronic prescription accountability system to include law enforcement officers and investigative agents of regulatory agencies and various individuals. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB810/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=810&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":807347,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Special Management Lands; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Provides that major capital improvement projects of the State or a county involving an infrastructure improvement project or construction project may include in the environmental assessments and environmental impact statements an analysis of the environmental impact of projected sea level rise over the anticipated lifespan of the project. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB499/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=499&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":807349,"bill_number":"HB539","title":"University of Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletics Program; Tourism Special Fund Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation from the tourism special fund for fiscal year 2016-2017 for travel expenses and subsidies incurred by the intercollegiate athletics program of the University of Hawaii. Requires the governor to determine whether the funding for the travel expenses and subsidies should continue beyond fiscal year 2016-2017. Requires, if determining that such funding should continue, the governor to take appropriate action to implement the determination. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB539/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807351,"bill_number":"HB593","title":"DLNR; State Beaches; Pet Animals; Access; Report","description":"Requires DLNR to evaluate its rules and regulations relating to state beach parks to determine the feasibility of providing greater access for persons accompanied by pet animals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB593/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=593&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807353,"bill_number":"HB1426","title":"CIP; 1st Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 1st representative district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1426/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1426&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":807354,"bill_number":"HB680","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture","description":"Allows the court to decree a forfeiture by the member, former member, or retirant of all or a portion of any interest, hypothetical account balance (in excess of the amount representing any employee contributions made by or on behalf of the member, former member, or retirant), pension, annuity, or retirement allowance that the member, former member, or retirant may otherwise be entitled to if a member, former member, or retirant is convicted of a felony and the court finds that the felony is related to the employment of the member, former member, or retirant by the State or any county. Requires the employees' retirement system to comply with the court order and suspend or deny payment to the member, former member, or retirant as provided in the order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB680/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=680&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":807357,"bill_number":"HB1111","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Copies of Records; Fees","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) to set rates for certain copies of records protected from the disclosure requirements of Chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes minimum and maximum rates for copies of medical records subpoenaed from any of HHSC's regional system facilities, and requires the amount to be based on the actual cost of preparation. (HB1111 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 073, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174).","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1111&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":807358,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Maui County Package; Community Meetings; Public Agencies; Open Records","description":"Authorizes members of a county council to jointly attend and speak at meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB410/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=410&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807359,"bill_number":"HB1392","title":"Kalo Production; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Income Tax Exemptions","description":"Exempts amounts received for production of kalo products from general excise and use taxes. Allows for an income tax exemption up to $75,000 for income derived from kalo production.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1392/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1392&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":807362,"bill_number":"HB138","title":"Retention of Biological Evidence","description":"Amends the guidelines and limitations for the post-conviction retention of biological evidence by evidence custodians. Establishes a process for judicial supervision of early disposal of biological evidence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=138&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807363,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Financial Institutions","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB38/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=38&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807366,"bill_number":"HB255","title":"Emergency Allergy Treatment; Epinephrine Auto-injectors' Emergency Administration","description":"Allows authorized health care providers to prescribe and authorized entities to provide and administer epinephrine auto-injectors in emergencies and under certain conditions without liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB255/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=255&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807367,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Short Form; Post Secondary Education","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to post secondary education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=117&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807368,"bill_number":"SB1248","title":"Hawaiian Language College; Revolving Fund","description":"Expands the scope of the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to allow the deposit and expenditure of funds generated by UH Hilo's Hawaiian Language College, Hawaiian Language Support Center, and Indigenous Outreach Program to support the Hawaiian Language College and its programs and publications. (SB1248 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1248/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1248&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":807371,"bill_number":"HB1260","title":"Public Access to Information; Public Records; Board Meetings; OIP","description":"Requires notice to be posted on the appropriate internet website. Allows notice to be sent electronically to persons who request notification. Provides for award of attorney's fees if a complainant prevails in an action pursuant to section 92-12, HRS. Requires agency officials to assist persons making requests for records. Waives fees for access to public records, when in the public interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1260/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1260&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":807372,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Penal Code; First Degree Murder","description":"Amends the offense of murder in the first degree to include the act of intentionally or knowingly killing a person in an especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel manner, manifesting exceptional depravity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB212/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=212&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807374,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Crime; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Innocence Redress","description":"Provides compensation and services to persons who can demonstrate they were wrongfully convicted of a crime and imprisoned.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB649/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=649&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":807376,"bill_number":"SB849","title":"State Public Charter School Commission; Facilities Funding; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Temporarily authorizes the state public charter school commission to request the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance public charter school facilities. Creates a working group to act in an advisory capacity to determine the criteria for and allocation of bond proceeds and establish procedures and guidelines for the appropriate use, expenditure, and oversight of facility funds. Specifies that bond-funded facilities are owned by the State. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Authorizes the issuance of bonds to fund public charter school facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB849/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=849&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807377,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Medical Records; Medical Facilities; Bankruptcy","description":"Enables patients to obtain their medical records free of charge from medical facilities that have declared bankruptcy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB356/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=356&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807379,"bill_number":"HB769","title":"Glass Container Recovery; Advance Disposal Fee","description":"Repeals the glass container recovery program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB769/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=769&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":807381,"bill_number":"HB1381","title":"Mental Health; Firearm Permit Requirements; Psychological Clearance Requirements","description":"Specifies that an additional penalty for refusal to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test and requires the surrender of all firearms and ammunition within possession. Requires firearms permit application forms to be accompanied by an affirmation that neither the applicant nor any family or household member is or has been diagnosed with or treated for certain mental disorders and that if the applicant or family or household member is subsequently diagnosed, the applicant shall lock and secure or surrender all firearms and ammunition within 48 hours. Requires payment of a fine of $50 per day of noncompliance with the requirement to lock and secure, or surrender, firearms and ammunition within 48 hours. Specifies failure to pay child or spousal support as a good cause for revocation of a firearm permit or license. Creates an exemption for law enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1381/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1381&year=2016","sponsor":"Mele Carroll"},
{"bill_id":807383,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Reenacts the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund and funds one permanent full-time program manager position (1.0 FTE) within the department of business, economic development, and tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1002/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1002&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":807384,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Law Enforcement; County Police Departments; Citations; Ticket Quotas; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits law enforcement agencies, including the county police departments, from requiring their officers to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB582/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=582&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":807387,"bill_number":"HB646","title":"Motor Vehicles; Reconstructed","description":"Repeals the requirement for special inspection and certification of reconstructed vehicles prior to operation upon a public highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB646/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=646&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":807388,"bill_number":"SB1268","title":"Department of Public Safety; Oahu Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Construction; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of public safety to construct a multi-story correctional facility at the Halawa correctional facility to replace the existing Oahu community correctional center. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the planning, design, and construction of the multi-story correctional facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1268/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1268&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807390,"bill_number":"SB817","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Ratification (ConAm)","description":"Changes the means of ratifying a constitutional amendment by requiring a simple majority vote approving the amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB817/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=817&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807392,"bill_number":"HB455","title":"Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health for the breast and cervical cancer control program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB455/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=455&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":807393,"bill_number":"SB1217","title":"Insurance; Health Insurance; Health Care; Discrimination; Naturopathic Physicians; Insurers; Covered Services","description":"Aligns state law with the requirements of section 2706 of the federal Public Health Service Act by prohibiting insurers from discriminating against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1217/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1217&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":807396,"bill_number":"SB1181","title":"Appraisals; Airports; Leases; Department of Transportation","description":"Establishes a mandatory, periodic appraisal of airport lands that are leased to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1181/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1181&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":807397,"bill_number":"HB1067","title":"Public Agency Meetings","description":"Allows county council members to jointly attend and speak at particular types of meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1067/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1067&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":807398,"bill_number":"HB388","title":"Non-grid-connected Renewable Energy Storage Technology System Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a non-grid-connected renewable energy storage technology system tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB388/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=388&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":807401,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Enterprise Zone; Eligible Business Activity; Aerospace Facility","description":"Includes research and development activities occurring at an aerospace facility in the definition of \"eligible business activity\" relating to enterprise zones. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB257/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=257&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807402,"bill_number":"HB600","title":"Community Care Foster Family Homes; Private-Pay Clients; Medicaid Clients","description":"Authorizes the DOH to allow two individuals in a relationship with each other as a married or civil union couple to be cared for in the same community care foster family home if certain requirements are met. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB600/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=600&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807403,"bill_number":"SB1153","title":"Loaded Firearm; Intoxication; Penalty","description":"Makes it a petty misdemeanor for a person to recklessly possess a loaded firearm while the person is intoxicated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1153&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807406,"bill_number":"SB740","title":"Task Force; Broadband Availability","description":"Establishes a task force to create a master plan for the availability of universal high speed broadband access in Waikiki and other resort areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/TSI, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB740/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":807407,"bill_number":"SB778","title":"Hawaiian Language Immersion; Student Assessments; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Education to continue developing and administering annual non-translated assessments in the Hawaiian language of established statewide performance standards for students in the Hawaiian language immersion program. Requires a preliminary and final report to the Legislature. (SB778 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB778/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=778&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":807410,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Helmets; Minors; Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; All-terrain Vehicles; Utility-terrain Vehicles; Off-road Vehicles","description":"Requires persons under the age of eighteen years to wear a properly fitted and fastened safety helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or motor scooter. Requires a person under the age of eighteen years to wear a safety helmet while operating or riding as a passenger in an all-terrain vehicle, utility-terrain vehicle, or other off-road vehicle.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB551/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=551&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807411,"bill_number":"HB989","title":"Albizia Trees; Invasive Species; Land Conservation Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the land conservation fund uses to allow for albizia tree removal. Makes an appropriation to DLNR for the removal of albizia trees on both public and private land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB989/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=989&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":807413,"bill_number":"HB379","title":"General Obligation Bonds; HHSC; Transient Accommodations Tax ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to develop a new HHSC hospital in North Kona. Allocates a portion of the Transient Accommodations Tax to fund the bond issuance. (HB379 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB379/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=379&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":807415,"bill_number":"HB1160","title":"Freedom of Religion; Rights","description":"Prohibits the State or any county from burdening any person's right to exercise religion absent that burden being the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling governmental interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1160&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":807416,"bill_number":"HB21","title":"Short Form; Elections","description":"Short form bill relating to elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB21/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=21&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":807418,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Transportation","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB81/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=81&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807420,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Public Schools; Cooling; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of education in consultation with the Hawaii state energy office of the department of business, economic development, and tourism and the Hawaii natural energy institute of the University of Hawaii, to conduct a comprehensive study and develop a master strategy for the cooling of all public schools. Requires the findings to be reported to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the comprehensive study of cooling needs and development of a master strategy for cooling all public schools. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for projects that demonstrate efficient methods of cooling classrooms. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB258/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=258&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807422,"bill_number":"HB1170","title":"Board of Land and Natural Resources; Mineral Resources; Geothermal Resources","description":"Revises statutory provisions relating to the regulation of geothermal and mineral resources under chapters 171 and 182, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide clarity and consistency. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 220, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1322).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1170&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":807423,"bill_number":"HB597","title":"University of Hawaii; Affirmative Consent Policy","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to adopt a sexual assault policy that includes an affirmative consent standard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB597/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=597&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807426,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"DLNR; Watershed Initiatives; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a watershed initiatives program in DLNR. Subjects program employees to the civil service laws. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=172&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":807427,"bill_number":"SB1170","title":"Environment; Plastic Products; Prohibition Against Biodegradable, Degradable, and Decomposable Labeling; Compostable; Penalties","description":"Requires the department of health to adopt a standard specification for compostable and that plastic products labeled as \"compostable\" meet the applicable standard specification adopted by the department of health. Prohibits a person from selling plastic products labeled as \"biodegradable\", \"degradable\", or \"decomposable\" or implying that a plastic product will break down, fragment, biodegrade, or decompose in a landfill or other environment; and provides an exception for plastic products labeled as \"compostable\" if certain criteria are met. Establishes fines for violators. Takes effect on 1/1/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, CPH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1170&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807428,"bill_number":"HB1407","title":"Law Enforcement; County Police Jurisdiction; State Land Beneath Bridges or Viaducts","description":"Specifies the power of each county police chief to enforce all laws of the State on any state land beneath any bridge or viaduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1407/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1407&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":807431,"bill_number":"HB1000","title":"Franchise; General Provisions; Forum","description":"Voids franchise provisions that restrict the resolution of claims arising under or relating to a franchise in this State to a foreign forum. (HB1000 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1000/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1000&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":807432,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"University of Hawaii Board of Regents","description":"Adds three voting members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to represent undergraduate students, research faculty, and other faculty. Converts existing student member to represent graduate students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB636/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=636&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":807435,"bill_number":"HB1463","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Insurance","description":"Regulates transportation network companies. Establishes insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers. (HB1463 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1463/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1463&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807436,"bill_number":"HB759","title":"Public Schools; Ideal Room Temperature; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DOE and DAGS, in consultation with the State Energy Office of DBEDT and Hawaii Natural Energy Institute of UH, to develop a cooling master strategy and comprehensive retrofitting study for public schools and to report findings to the Legislature. Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for efficient classroom-cooling demonstration projects. (HB759 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/TRE/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB759/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=759&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":807437,"bill_number":"SB1052","title":"State Fleet Vehicles; Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles ($)","description":"Requires DAGS to upgrade state fleet vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET/GVO/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1052/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1052&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":807440,"bill_number":"SB1045","title":"Traffic Infractions; State Reserves","description":"Decriminalizes traffic infractions within lands managed by the department of land and natural resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1045/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1045&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":807441,"bill_number":"HB193","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Display Permit Fee","description":"Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $300.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=193&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807443,"bill_number":"HB58","title":"Protective Order Card Pilot Program; Protective Orders; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the protective order card pilot program within the Honolulu family justice center to issue protective order cards upon request of individuals holding a long-term protective order issued by a court of the first circuit of the State, with specified relevant information about the protective orders and all covered parties. Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the Honolulu family justice center. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets on 12/31/2018. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2015-04-14","last_action":"Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 610).","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB58/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=58&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807445,"bill_number":"SB954","title":"Home Schooling; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school they would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB954/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=954&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":807446,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Firefighters; Presumption; Workers' Compensation","description":"Establishes a rebuttable presumption that a firefighter who suffers from cancer, blood-borne infectious diseases, or conditions related to hazardous material exposure contracted it in the course of employment. Benefits include one-hundred per cent average weekly wages, disability indemnity, and death benefits. (SB675 HD3)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB675/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=675&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807448,"bill_number":"SB833","title":"Public Charter Schools; Financial Insolvency; Health and Safety; Closure; Public School Service Area; Geographic Exceptions","description":"Establishes protocol for public charter schools in the event a school becomes financially insolvent. Authorizes school closure if determined necessary by an authorizer in the event of financial insolvency or due to health and safety issues. Allows a public charter school student who has been notified of the prospect of charter revocation or nonrenewal or school closure to enroll in a school outside of the student's service area. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB833/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=833&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":807450,"bill_number":"HB919","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Unused Sick Leave Credit For Public Employees","description":"Changes the formula for crediting unused sick leave to retirement benefits for public employees who become members of the Employees' Retirement System after June 30, 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB919/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=919&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807452,"bill_number":"HB490","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Human Services; Hospitals; Caregivers; Training","description":"Requires hospitals to provide patients the opportunity to designate a caregiver upon entry to a hospital. Establishes hospital requirements regarding caregivers, including designation of a caregiver, notification to a caregiver, and a discharge plan for patients. Provides hospitals, hospital employees, and consultants or contractors that have a contractual relationship with a hospital with immunity regarding caregiving. Effective 7/1/16.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB490/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=490&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":807454,"bill_number":"HB534","title":"Commercial Harbors; Fees; Discount; Agricultural Products","description":"Provides discounted rates and fees for the use of harbors, wharves, and properties managed and operated by the DOT for shipment of Hawaii-grown agricultural products. Makes a housekeeping amendment relating to Kewalo Basin.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB534/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=534&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807456,"bill_number":"SB809","title":"Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plans; Electronic Submission","description":"Allows physicians to submit workers' compensation treatment plans to employers by facsimile, the Internet, or secure electronic mail. Requires employers to accept electronically submitted treatment plans and provide an electronic receipt of the submission. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB809/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=809&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":807457,"bill_number":"HB1098","title":"Mortgage Loan Origination Licensees; Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund Target Balance and Fee Collection","description":"Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to make adjustments to the collection of fees for the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund without regard to chapter 91, HRS, to better maintain the intended $750,000 balance in the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund. (HB1098 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1098/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1098&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":807459,"bill_number":"HB605","title":"Charter Schools; Transportation; Meals","description":"Requires that funding for charter school student transportation and meals be separate from the per-pupil allocation. Requires that funding for charter school student transportation and meal costs be included in the department of budget and finance's annual budget request.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB605/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=605&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807461,"bill_number":"HB1283","title":"Hawaii Health Connector; Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Sustainability; Funding","description":"Enhances the availability of services through the Connector. Authorizes the Connector to issue debentures issued in its own name. (HB1283 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1283/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1283&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":807462,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"OHA Package; Native Hawaiian and Hawaiian Rights; Training Course","description":"Requires OHA to administer a training course on native Hawaiian and Hawaiian rights. Requires members of certain state councils, boards, and commissions to attend the training course.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB436/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=436&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":807465,"bill_number":"HB912","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 20152017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB912/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=912&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807466,"bill_number":"HB982","title":"Hawaii Farm-to-School Program; Farm-to-School Coordinator; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Farm-to-School Program and Farm-to-School Coordinator position. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB982/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=982&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":807467,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Arts","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB65/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=65&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807470,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Elections; Natural Disasters; Postponement; Absentee Voting","description":"Deletes authority of chief elections officer to postpone an election for up to 21 days due to damage caused by natural disaster. Sets a deadline for the return of absentee ballots for elections postponed due to natural disasters. Prohibits releasing of statewide election results until absentee votes in affected precinct is counted. Requires immediate notification of all registered voters in the affected precinct of the issuance of the order of absentee voting. Requires immediate delivery of absentee ballots following the order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB701/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=701&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807471,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Criminal Procedure; Eyewitness Identification","description":"Creates procedural and administrative requirements for law enforcement agencies for eyewitness identifications of suspects in criminal investigations. Establishes jury instructions when the court determines that the eyewitness identification is admissible. Requires the attorney general to establish procedures for the implementation of uniform statewide eyewitness identification procedures. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=147&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807472,"bill_number":"HB1030","title":"Short form; Workforce Development","description":"Short form bill relating to workforce development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1030/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1030&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":807475,"bill_number":"HB84","title":"General Excise Tax; Public Service Company Tax; Revision","description":"Amends various sections of the general excise tax and public service company tax laws for the purpose of deleting obsolete and unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB84/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=84&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":807476,"bill_number":"HB1322","title":"Homeless Persons; Bill of Rights","description":"Establishes a homeless person's bill of rights. Allows a person to obtain injunctive or declaratory relief, damages, and reasonable attorney's fees for a violation of these rights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1322/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1322&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":807479,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Condominiums; Electricity Utility Metering; Sub-metering","description":"Requires separate electricity utility metering of nonresidential and residential condominium units in all mixed-use condominium projects. Authorizes condominium boards to also authorize separate metering of other utilities and up to half of the cost of installing the meters to be subsidized. (SB488 HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB488/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=488&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807480,"bill_number":"HB705","title":"Housing Loan Program; Fee Simple Residential Revolving Fund ($)","description":"Reclassifies various housing loan special funds as revolving funds and repeals the fee simple residential revolving fund, as recommended by the auditor in auditor's report no. 14-13. (HB705 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB705/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=705&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":807482,"bill_number":"HB528","title":"Invasive Species; Albizia Trees; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii invasive species council for the coordinated management of albizia trees on Hawaii island and throughout the State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB528/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=528&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807484,"bill_number":"SB1287","title":"Copyright; Sound Recordings","description":"Protects sound recordings fixed prior to 02/15/1972 against unauthorized public performance. Protects any right in sound recordings fixed prior 02/15/1972 existing under Hawaii common law, or civil or criminal statutes. Establishes civil remedies for violations. (HD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-12","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1287/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1287&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":807486,"bill_number":"HB248","title":"Taxation; Depreciation","description":"Amends state income tax law to mirror federal tax law with respect to the ability to elect to expense certain depreciable business assets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB248/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=248&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":807487,"bill_number":"SB897","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Use; Appropriation; Report ($)","description":"Authorizes limited revenue-generating activities within the Kahoolawe island reserve. Appropriates moneys to the Kahoolawe island reserve commission for the management, restoration, and preservation of the Kahoolawe island reserve. Requires the Kahoolawe island reserve commission to submit a financial self-sufficiency and sustainability plan to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB897/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=897&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807489,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning with the primary election in an unspecified year, requires the office of elections to implement elections by mail. Thereafter requires all federal, state, and county primary, special primary, general, special general, and special elections to be conducted by mail. Establishes a minimum number of voter service centers per county and island, in lieu of traditional polling places. Requires voter service centers to provide services such as voter registration. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB219/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=219&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807491,"bill_number":"HB583","title":"Long-Term Care Facility; Inflationary Update","description":"Provides for an annual inflationary adjustment to long-term care facility prospective reimbursement rates for care provided to Medicaid recipients. (HB583 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-06","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB583/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=583&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":807492,"bill_number":"SB1021","title":"State Law Enforcement Memorial; Appropriation ($)","description":"Removes the public funds restriction and appropriates general funds for construction of the state law enforcement memorial.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1021/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1021&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807495,"bill_number":"HB93","title":"Administrative Rules; Procedure for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal","description":"Requires agencies, before a public hearing to adopt, amend, or repeal rules, to analyze alternatives and determine that the probable benefits of proposed action outweigh probable costs of proposed action and that the proposed action would not require violations of federal or state law, is the least-burdensome alternative, and would not impose more stringent requirements on private entities than public entities. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to review rulemaking action by state agencies, and Corporation Counsel or County Attorney to review rulemaking action by county agencies, and approve as to form and compliance with requirements prior to final approval by the Governor or Mayor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB93/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=93&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807496,"bill_number":"HB827","title":"CIP; 902 Alder Street, Honolulu, Oahu ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and the appropriation of funds for plans, design, and construction of a juvenile services center as part of a mixed-use residential project at 902 Alder Street. (HB827 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-03-10","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB827/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=827&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":807499,"bill_number":"HB532","title":"Planned Community Associations; Association Meetings","description":"Authorizes the members of a planned community association to call a special meeting by petition signed by not less than 25% of the members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB532/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=532&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":807500,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Water Use","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB58/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=58&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807501,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Administrative Revocation of Driver's License","description":"Clarifies implied consent law to make an exception for giving breath, blood, or urine test pursuant to a search warrant. Clarifies that the mailing of a written decision or a written review decision shall be deemed complete upon depositing the written decision or written review decision in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the address of the respondent as listed on the respondent's license and as listed in any police report transmitted to the administrative director of the courts or appointee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB208/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=208&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807504,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Condominiums; Common Elements Damage; Deductible","description":"Repeals the authority of a condominium board to require owners to pay the insurance deductible for damage to common elements affecting their units if the damage was not caused by them or did not originate from their units.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB333/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=333&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":807505,"bill_number":"HB1421","title":"CIP; 49th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 49th Representative District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1421/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1421&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":807506,"bill_number":"SB714","title":"Child Support; Adult Child; Post-high School Education","description":"Requires both parents to pay child support if financial support for a child is ordered by the court and the child no longer resides full-time with the custodial parent. Requires a petition for child support be made prior to the child reaching the age of majority unless there is clear and convincing evidence of hardship. Mandates the suspension of child support payments for an adult child when the child turns nineteen if the custodial parent or adult child fails to provide proof the child is enrolled as a full-time student in school or has been accepted into and plans to attend as a full-time student for the upcoming semester. Establishes that child support payments for an adult child who is pursuing education must be paid directly to the adult child. Determines child support for an adult child pursuing education shall end if the adult child is not enrolled full-time or does not plan to attend full-time the upcoming semester or if the adult child fails to provide the payor with proof of full-time enrollment within fourteen days of the payor's request. Grants payors of child support access to the adult child's enrollment records at post-secondary educational establishments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB714/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=714&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":807509,"bill_number":"SB1293","title":"Agricultural Lands; Tax; Agribusiness Development Corporation","description":"Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to allocate a greater portion of the proceeds toward agricultural diversification activities. Directs funds deposited into the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund through the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to be expended to fund positions within the corporation and to acquire agricultural land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-29","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1293/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1293&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":807510,"bill_number":"HB1055","title":"Voter Registration; Social Security Number; Driver's License Number; State Identification Number","description":"Requires on an application to register to vote, a Hawaii driver's license number or a Hawaii state identification card number or, if no license or identification card has been issued, the last four digits of the applicant's social security number. If the applicant does not have a social security number, requires an election official or county clerk to assign the applicant a unique number for voter registration purposes. Takes effect on 1/1/2018. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 167, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1269).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1055/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1055&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":807512,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Department of Human Services; The Arc; Administrative Rules; Intermediate Care Facilities; Developmental Disability Domiciliary Homes; Medicaid; Rates; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of human services to reevaluate administrative rebasing rules for establishing intermediate care facility rates and consider a more responsive methodology; requires existing system rates to be rebased; appropriates funds for any increase in basic prospective payment system rates; increases rebasing frequency to once every two fiscal years; appropriates funds to provide a retroactive reimbursement to The Arc in Hawaii; increases intermediate care facility bed hold days from twelve to twenty-four days for therapeutic and hospitalization absences; increases the state supplemental security income supplement amount by $50 and appropriates funds for increases in level of care payments; authorizes an annual inflation adjustment to the state supplemental security income supplement amount; disregards benefit payments under title II of the federal Social Security Act if a payment results in a person losing federal supplemental security income or state supplemental security income; and requires the Department of Health to authorize a provider of medicaid home and community based adult day health services to bill for services in fifteen-minute increments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB486/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=486&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":807514,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Inmates; Civil Identification Cards; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for providing civil identification cards for inmates upon request prior to their release.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1018/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1018&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807515,"bill_number":"HB324","title":"Motor Vehicles; Left-Most Lane Use; Speed Limits; Trucks","description":"Prohibits heavy trucks from driving in the left-most lane of an interstate freeway. Establishes maximum speed limits for trucks, truck-trailer combinations, and tractor-semitrailer combinations on interstate highways. Establishes penalties for violation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB324/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=324&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":807517,"bill_number":"HB375","title":"Attachment or Execution of Property; Exemptions","description":"Increases the amount of the exemption from attachment or execution of (1) real property that is owned by any individual who is not delinquent on income taxes, real property taxes, or mortgages; and (2) a motor vehicle. Exempts one month of child support and spousal support from attachment or execution. (HB375 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB375/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=375&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":807519,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Courts","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-22","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB22/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=22&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":807521,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Lobbyists; Executive Branch; Administrative Action","description":"Expands the definition of \"administrative action\" in lobbyist law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals and procurement of goods and services under Hawaii public procurement code. Clarifies that lobbying laws apply to lobbying by the executive branch.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB653/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=653&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":807523,"bill_number":"HB571","title":"Condominium Conversions; Condominium Hotel","description":"Requires a condominium hotel developer's public report to disclose past years' general excise taxes and transient accommodations taxes for converted condominium hotels. Requires that each condominium hotel operator file an annual report with the real estate commission. (HB571 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB571/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=571&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":807525,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"DLNR; Historic Preservation; Review; Private Residence","description":"Excepts from the definition of historic property any private residence that has not been entered, or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places. Clarifies that nothing in chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be construed to require review by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for a private residence fifty or more years old that has not been entered, or nominated by the owner of the residence for entry, onto the Hawaii register of historic places.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA, WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB645/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=645&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":807526,"bill_number":"HB351","title":"Unauthorized Practice of Law","description":"Clarifies that an unlicensed attorney commits the unauthorized practice of law by providing legal services and assessing a fee or being paid for those legal services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB351/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=351&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":807528,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Adoption of Regulations","description":"Exempts adoption of selected regulations, by the University of Hawaii board of regents, from chapter 91 and requires adoption of selected regulations to be subject to chapter 92. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB369/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=369&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":807530,"bill_number":"SB726","title":"Procurement; Subcontractors; Listing; Practices","description":"Prohibits bid shopping and bid peddling for the competitive sealed bidding process. Repeals the subcontractor listing requirement for construction bids made under the competitive sealed bidding process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB726/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=726&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":807531,"bill_number":"HB814","title":"Road Maintenance; Grant-in-Aid","description":"Appropriates grant-in-aid to CCH for the repair and maintenance of Ihe St., Kealakai St., Pala St., and Panui St.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB814/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=814&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":807534,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Civil Process Servers, Service of Process, Department of Public Safety, Registration of Civil Process Servers","description":"Requires independent civil process servers to meet additional requirements in order to be placed on the director's list of qualified civil process servers. Makes permanent Act 116, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, relating to persons authorized to serve civil legal process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-23","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB572/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=572&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":807535,"bill_number":"HB468","title":"Home Schooling; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school they would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-26","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB468/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=468&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":807536,"bill_number":"HB961","title":"Correctional Facilities; Court Orders to Provide Medical Treatment for Inmates and Detainees","description":"Allows for a declaration to be filed with the petition as an alternative to an affidavit; expands the court's ability to continue the hearing on the petition for good cause; gives the court more flexibility in deciding when a guardian ad litem is necessary; changes the time requirement for filing for a court order for medical treatment from a period of within two days of an examination of the person to within five days; redefines the persons who must be notified of the petition; clarifies the effective expiration date of the order for persons who return to custody after release; and provides the ability for the department to seek an extension of an order to treat if necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB961/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=961&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":807539,"bill_number":"HB1061","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Raises the adjusted gross income threshold and increases the tax credit amount for low-income household renters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.","last_action_date":"2015-12-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1061/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1061&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":807540,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Medical Marijuana; Hospitals","description":"Requires hospitals to designate a specific room on site where a qualifying patient who is admitted for at least one night may use prescribed medical marijuana for the duration of the qualifying patient's inpatient stay; provided the qualifying patient presents evidence of a current medical marijuana registration certificate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2015-01-28","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB1019/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1019&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":814559,"bill_number":"HB1535","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1535/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1535&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":814572,"bill_number":"HB1540","title":"Heroin and Opioids; Abuse; Prevention; Task Force; Established","description":"Establishes the Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force to develop recommendations for the prevention of and response to abuse of heroin and opioids. Requires a report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1540/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1540&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":814589,"bill_number":"HB1533","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1533/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1533&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":814608,"bill_number":"HB1523","title":"Electric Utilities; Net Energy Metering; Excess Electricity Credits ($)","description":"Requires an electric utility to place excess electricity credits after each twelve-month reconciliation period in a reserve fund to offset the electricity bills of consumers who receive public assistance from DHS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1523/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1523&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":814627,"bill_number":"HB1519","title":"Penal Code; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to the penal code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1519/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1519&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":814643,"bill_number":"HB1529","title":"Collective Bargaining Units; UH Graduate Students","description":"Authorizes the establishment of public employee collective bargaining units not already specifically authorized in law. Allows part-time and full-time graduate student assistants employed by UH to collectively bargain their wages, hours, and other terms; provided that no collective bargaining agreement shall take effect prior to 7/1/2017. Requires UH and the relevant exclusive representatives to meet and report to the Legislature. (HB1529 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1529/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1529&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814661,"bill_number":"HB1539","title":"Agriculture; South Kohala; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for planning and engineering studies and designs for construction of water source development and associated renewable energy sources for agricultural development and delivery. (HB1539 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1539/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1539&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":814680,"bill_number":"HB1530","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Tuition Waivers","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa to provide its nonsupervisory blue collar employees in collective bargaining unit (1) and supervisory blue collar employees in collective bargaining unit (2), or one of their family members, with tuition waivers comparable to the tuition waivers provided to faculty and their family members. (HB1530 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1530/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1530&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814697,"bill_number":"HB1521","title":"Crime; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to crime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1521/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1521&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":814715,"bill_number":"HB1525","title":"Offenses against Property Rights; Unlawful Occupation of State Property","description":"Establishes an offense for remaining unlawfully in or upon state property after a request to leave is made by any law enforcement officer under certain conditions. Requires the departments with jurisdiction over state property to develop and implement a policy for coordinated enforcement. (HB1525 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1525/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1525&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814735,"bill_number":"HB1516","title":"Internet Crimes Against Children Fee ($)","description":"Clarifies that the internet crimes against children fee is to be assessed against every defendant who is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony regardless of the nature of the offense. (HB1516 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1516/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1516&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":814753,"bill_number":"HB1532","title":"UH; Board of Regents; Ethics Code; Financial Disclosures","description":"Requires the State Ethics Commission to review the University of Hawaii Board of Regents' official disclosures to determine if any decision or action by a Board of Regents member violated conflict-of-interest laws. Protects from public disclosure the financial disclosure statements of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents that are filed with the State Ethics Commission. (HB1532 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Ing, LoPresti, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1532/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1532&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814770,"bill_number":"HB1520","title":"Crime; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to crime.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1520/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1520&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":814789,"bill_number":"HB1524","title":"Bond Loan; Property Assessed Clean Energy Program; PACE; Renewable Energy; Revenue Bond Authorization; Special Fund Appropriation","description":"Establishes a property assessed clean energy program to promote renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Increases a property's tax assessment to make loan payments. Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds and appropriates bond revenues to finance the program. (HB1524 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1524/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1524&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":814809,"bill_number":"HB1542","title":"Harbors; Regulation of Noise","description":"Authorizes the director of transportation to adopt rules that regulate and limit noise at harbors, ports, roadsteads, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1542/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1542&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":814829,"bill_number":"HB1527","title":"Income Tax and Financial Institutions Tax Credits, Exclusions, and Deductions; Auditor Review ($)","description":"Requires the Auditor to periodically review certain credits, exclusions, and deductions under the income tax and financial institutions tax. (HB1527 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 245, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1527/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1527&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814845,"bill_number":"HB1537","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1537/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1537&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":814864,"bill_number":"HB1538","title":"Offenses against Public Order; Public Urination and Defecation","description":"Amends the offense of public urination and defecation by (1) expanding the prohibition to apply statewide beyond the Downtown Honolulu district; (2) amending the penalties for violations to graduated fines; and (3) repealing the statutory sunset date.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1538/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1538&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814880,"bill_number":"HB1528","title":"Student Privacy; Consumer Protection","description":"Prohibits an operator of an internet web site, online service, online application, or mobile application used for K-12 school purposes from knowingly engaging in targeted advertising to students or their parents or legal guardians, using covered information to create a profile about a student, selling a student's information, or disclosing covered information. Defines \"covered information.\" Authorizes the disclosure of covered information of a student under specified circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1528/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1528&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814903,"bill_number":"HB1541","title":"Planned Community Associations; Proxy Statements; Requirements","description":"Amends various proxy statement requirements for planned community associations to promote communication from prospective board of directors candidates to all owners when proxies are used for elections of directors; standardize the proxy form; and prohibit managing agents, resident managers, and employees thereof from soliciting or casting proxy votes at meetings for the same association that employs their services unless it is for the purpose of establishing quorum. Applies to proxy statements for meetings of an association occurring on or after October 1, 2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 238, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1541/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1541&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":814920,"bill_number":"HB1531","title":"Attorneys; Public Service; Loan Repayment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a student loan repayment program for attorneys who practice in an area of law that provides legal assistance and policy advocacy for indigent persons. Makes an appropriation. (HB1531 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1531/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1531&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814936,"bill_number":"HB1534","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1534/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1534&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":814956,"bill_number":"HB1526","title":"Mopeds; Motorcycles; Exhaust System; Mufflers; Penalties","description":"Increases the penalty for anyone who modifies a motorcycle or moped exhaust system in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted from the motorcycle's or moped's originally installed muffler.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1526/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1526&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":814972,"bill_number":"HB1536","title":"Short Form; Public Safety","description":"Short form bill relating to public safety.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1536/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1536&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":814988,"bill_number":"HB1517","title":"Criminal Sentencing; Certain Offenses Committed in the Presence of a Minor","description":"Provides that the commission of certain offenses of assault, sexual assault, and abuse of a family or household member in the presence of a minor is an aggravating factor to be considered in the sentencing of the defendant convicted of the offense. (HB1517 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 157, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1517/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1517&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":815008,"bill_number":"HB1522","title":"Unmanned Aerial Systems; Residential Property","description":"Prohibits the use, navigation, piloting, or operation of an unmanned aerial system less than five hundred feet above ground level within the airspace above a residential property without the express consent of the property's owner or lessee. Defines unmanned aerial system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1522/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1522&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":815024,"bill_number":"HB1518","title":"Penal Code; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to the penal code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1518/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1518&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":815950,"bill_number":"HB1544","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; PASHA Hawaii Holdings, LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Pasha Hawaii Holdings, LLC for the redevelopment of Honolulu Harbor, Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1544/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1544&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":815955,"bill_number":"HB1547","title":"High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit","description":"Repeals the high technology business investment tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Re-referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1547/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1547&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":815960,"bill_number":"HB1550","title":"Campaign Spending; Fines; Costs","description":"Increases the amounts of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees that make only independent expenditures for campaign spending violations. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to recover the costs of investigation services and bank fees for the production of subpoenaed documents from the violator. Directs moneys collected for costs to be deposited in the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. (HB1550 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1550/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1550&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":815965,"bill_number":"HB1549","title":"Early Settlers of African Ancestry; Hawaiian African Descendants","description":"Establishes a commission on the history and culture of the early settlers of African ancestry and their Hawaiian African descendants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1549/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1549&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":815969,"bill_number":"HB1548","title":"Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a state earned income tax credit based on the federal earned income tax credit. Requires the director of taxation to prepare an annual report on the established earned income tax credit's usage for the previous year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1548/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1548&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":815974,"bill_number":"HB1554","title":"State-County Functions Working Group; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation; Tourism Special Fund; Counties","description":"Adjusts allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the Tourism Special Fund for inflation. Adjusts allocation to the counties to equal 45 percent of the amount of revenues remaining after all other allocations are made. (HB1554 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Jordan, Matsumoto, Onishi, Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1554/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1554&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":815979,"bill_number":"HB1557","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1557/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1557&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":815986,"bill_number":"HB1556","title":"University of Hawaii; Employment; Elected Officials","description":"Authorizes UH to employ a person as a casual employee at UH if that person is a candidate for, or is elected to, a non-statewide or non-countywide public office. Effective 7/1/2091. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-16 11:00AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1556/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1556&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":815990,"bill_number":"HB1551","title":"Campaign Spending Commission Package; Expenditures; Coordinated Activity; Dissemination; Distribution; Republication; Campaign Material","description":"Distinguishes the dissemination, distribution, and republication of campaign materials from other coordinated activities. Specifies when the financing by any person of such dissemination, distribution, and republication shall not be considered a contribution to the candidate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1551/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1551&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":815995,"bill_number":"HB1545","title":"General Excise Tax; Aircraft Rentals and Leases","description":"Ends the general excise tax and use tax exemptions for amounts received as rent for the rental or leasing of aircraft or aircraft engines used by lessees or renters for the interstate transportation of passengers and goods on December 31, 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1545/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1545&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":816000,"bill_number":"HB1555","title":"Clean Claims; Prompt Payment of Health Insurance Benefits","description":"Requires the prompt payment of accident and health or sickness insurance benefits to health care providers within 30 days of receipt of a clean claim. Establishes penalties for nonpayment of clean claims in a specified time period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1555/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1555&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":816005,"bill_number":"HB1546","title":"Electric Vehicle; Parking Fees","description":"Repeals provisions exempting electric vehicles from the payment of parking fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1546/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1546&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":816009,"bill_number":"HB1552","title":"Campaign Spending Commission Package; Noncandidate Committees; Second Preliminary General Report","description":"Clarifies that increased fines may apply if a noncandidate committee fails to timely file a second preliminary general report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1552/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1552&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":816014,"bill_number":"HB1558","title":"Use Tax; Import Tax; Tangible Personal Property","description":"Amends the use tax rate for importers or purchasers of tangible personal property into the State for retail sale and whose annual gross sales exceed $          from 0.5% to an unspecified per cent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1558/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1558&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":816019,"bill_number":"HB1543","title":"State Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, section 13 of the State Constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (HB1543 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 075, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1543/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1543&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":816023,"bill_number":"HB1553","title":"Campaign Spending Commission Package; Reports","description":"Clarifies the due dates of preliminary, final, and supplemental reports to be submitted to the Campaign Spending Commission. Requires all past and current candidates with an active candidate committee registration to file supplemental reports every year. (HB1553 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1553/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1553&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":816573,"bill_number":"HB1562","title":"Chief Election Officer; Advice and Consent","description":"Subjects chief election officer appointments to the advice and consent of the senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1562/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1562&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":816645,"bill_number":"HB1563","title":"Driver Retraining; Speeding; Expungement; Motor Vehicle Insurance Premium Retention","description":"Allows a court to order a person who is found guilty of speeding not more than 25 miles over the maximum speed limit to attend driver retraining. Provides for expungement of the violation and retention of insurance premium rates upon successful completion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1563/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1563&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":816720,"bill_number":"HB1561","title":"Nuisance Abatement; Offenses of Intrusion; Criminal Trespass","description":"Amends nuisance abatement laws to authorize civil suits to abate violations of trespass and other offenses that involve the unlawful occupation of real property. (HB1561 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 154, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1561/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1561&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":816792,"bill_number":"HB1559","title":"Civil Asset Forfeiture","description":"Restricts asset forfeitures to cases involving the commission of a covered misdemeanor or felony offense. Repeals administrative forfeiture proceedings. Requires the agency to pay for safe and secure storage of the seized property until the completion of the forfeiture proceeding or final disposition of the property. Provides that the property is forfeited only when the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony or misdemeanor covered offense. (HB1559 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1559/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1559&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":816867,"bill_number":"HB1560","title":"Flagger; Training and Certification","description":"Requires training and certification for persons who provide temporary traffic control in a street, road, or highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1560/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1560&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":816949,"bill_number":"HB1568","title":"Public Safety; Fire Protection","description":"Repeals Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, to allow the counties to adopt codes and regulations that would require the installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems and re-establish the counties' home rule concept.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1568/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1568&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":817008,"bill_number":"HB1566","title":"Consumer Fireworks; Limited Use for Cultural Events and Display Only","description":"Imposes a statewide ban on consumer fireworks, except by permit for use at cultural events.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, VMI, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1566/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1566&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":817069,"bill_number":"HB1567","title":"State Fire Council Package; Fireworks","description":"Allows the purchase and use of fireworks for film and movie productions with a valid permit and by persons authorized to test, dispose of, or destroy illegal or unwanted fireworks. Establishes a permit fee for film and movie production fireworks. Clarifies dimension requirements for labelling display fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1567/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1567&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":817127,"bill_number":"HB1565","title":"Public Documents; Records of Complaints; Privacy","description":"Removes a record of complaint as a type of information that is subject to disclosure as a public document.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1565/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1565&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":817190,"bill_number":"HB1569","title":"Statewide Traffic Code; Smoking; Motor Vehicle; Minors","description":"Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a minor is present.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, TRN, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1569/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1569&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":817250,"bill_number":"HB1564","title":"Dental Services; Fees for Covered Services; Non-Covered Services; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance 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 set fee unless they are covered services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1564/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1564&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":817312,"bill_number":"SB2017","title":"Health","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2017/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2017&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817316,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Recycling; Deposit Beverage Container Program","description":"Amends the definition of \"deposit beverage\" to include wine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2003/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2003&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817321,"bill_number":"SB2013","title":"Energy Conservation; University of Hawaii; Special Fund","description":"Creates the University of Hawaii green special fund to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability projects and services, including personnel, equipment costs, project costs, and other expenses, as well as planning, design, and implementation of sustainability projects for the benefit of the university. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to HEA/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2013/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2013&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817326,"bill_number":"SB2020","title":"Youth","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2020/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2020&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817331,"bill_number":"SB2012","title":"Housing","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2012/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2012&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817336,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Department of Education; Department of Health; School Enrollment; Student Entrance Physical; Medical Provider; Dental Provider","description":"Requires that the report of physical examination, submitted for purposes of a child's initial enrollment in a Hawaii public school, include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's medical provider and dental provider. Effective July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2002/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2002&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817341,"bill_number":"HB1571","title":"State Ethics Commission; State Ethics Code; Gifts Law","description":"Repeals the standards 1) requiring a liberal interpretation of the state ethics code; and 2) allowing determinations of gifts law violations under the state ethics code based upon an inference of impropriety, to instead require a finding of actual intent to influence the recipient of the gift. Requires state ethics commission advisory opinions to be approved and signed by a majority of the commission members. Requires that two of the five members of the state ethics commission be appointed by each chamber of the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1571/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1571&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":817345,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Labor; Discriminatory Practices","description":"Makes it a discriminatory labor practice for any employer to retaliate or threaten retaliation against an employee for providing documentation, statements, or information about labor conditions of the premises where that employee works for the employer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2005/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2005&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817350,"bill_number":"SB2021","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Biofuels; Cogeneration Facility ($)","description":"Extends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC, for the purpose of establishing a cogeneration facility and related energy production facilities, for an additional five years. (SB2021 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2021/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2021&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":817355,"bill_number":"SB2019","title":"Human Services","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2019/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2019&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817360,"bill_number":"SB2007","title":"State Council on Mental Health; Quorum; Membership","description":"Amends the membership of the State Council on Mental Health, defines quorum for the Council, and specifies number of votes required to constitute valid acts of the Council. Designates the State Council on Mental Health within the department of health for administrative purposes. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 33","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2007/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2007&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817365,"bill_number":"HB1570","title":"DOH; Pilot Project; Radiation Levels; Seafood; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DOH to implement a pilot project to monitor radiation levels in consumer seafood and seaweed products over the next 5 years and to post periodic reports on its website. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1570/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1570&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":817371,"bill_number":"SB2016","title":"Health","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2016/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2016&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817376,"bill_number":"SB2015","title":"Public Safety","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2015/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2015&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817381,"bill_number":"SB2014","title":"Energy","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2014/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2014&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817385,"bill_number":"SB2018","title":"Housing; Homeless; Chronic Disease; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the housing program for homeless individuals with chronic disease. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2018/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2018&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817390,"bill_number":"SB2010","title":"Robotics Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii project for robotics education under the University of Hawaii and the department of education. Makes appropriation for implementation expenses to the UH and the DOE.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2010/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2010&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817395,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Adult Residential Care Homes; Agriculturally Designated Districts","description":"Permits adult residential care homes in agriculturally designated districts if located in a farm dwelling.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-03-16 2:45PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2001/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2001&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817400,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Jaywalking; Fine","description":"Reduces fine from $100 to $50 for violating law on crossing at other than crosswalks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2004/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2004&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817405,"bill_number":"SB2011","title":"Housing","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2011/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2011&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":817410,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"General Excise Tax; Food; Exemption","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption for certain food or food ingredients.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2006/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2006&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817415,"bill_number":"SB2008","title":"Service Area Boards; Mental Health and Substance Abuse","description":"Amends statutory provisions relating to quorum and voting requirements for service area boards on mental health and substance abuse. Designates service area boards on mental health and substance abuse within the department of health for administrative purposes. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2008/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2008&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817419,"bill_number":"SB2009","title":"Condominiums; Metering of Electricity and Water; Sub-metering; Tax Credit","description":"Requires condominium projects constructed on or after July 1, 2016, to have separate metering for electricity and water. Requires authorization for separate electricity and water utility metering of nonresidential and residential condominium units in all condominium projects by January 1, 2020. Provides a tax credit for modifying existing buildings to comply with the mandate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2009/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2009&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":817754,"bill_number":"HB1574","title":"State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguards","description":"Makes liability exceptions for county lifeguards permanent.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1574/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1574&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":817790,"bill_number":"HB1573","title":"Kauai County Package; County Zoning; Single-Family Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Clarifies county zoning authority by distinguishing single-family residential use from single-family vacation rental use and allowing amortization by ordinance for single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period. (HB1573 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1573/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1573&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":817887,"bill_number":"HB1572","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Personnel","description":"Repeals the authorization for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to employ, exempt from the civil service law, a chief financial management advisor, property management branch chief, chief planner, and redevelopment officer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1572/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1572&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":817899,"bill_number":"HB1575","title":"Kauai County Council Package; Affordable Housing; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys to the county of Kauai to purchase properties to ensure the availability of affordable rental housing on the east side of the island of Kauai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Thielen excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1575/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1575&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":817901,"bill_number":"HB1585","title":"Uniform Probate Code; Guardianship; Adult; Rights; Communication","description":"Prohibits guardians of an adult ward from restricting the ward's right to communicate, unless it is deemed by the guardian to pose a risk to the safety or well-being of the ward. (HB1585 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 089, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1585/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1585&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":817902,"bill_number":"HB1579","title":"Voter Registration; Verification ($)","description":"Requires the office of elections to join the Electronic Registration Information Center and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1579/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1579&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":817906,"bill_number":"HB1587","title":"Homelessness; Return-To-Home Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish the Return-To-Home Pilot Program and extends the pilot program for three years. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1587/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1587&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":817908,"bill_number":"HB1577","title":"Liability; Golf Course","description":"Establishes absolute liability for golf courses for off-property damage caused by golf equipment with specified affirmative defenses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1577/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1577&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":817912,"bill_number":"HB1588","title":"Rail Business Interruption Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Rail Business Interruption Fund to help small businesses struggling with economic loss directly related to rail construction. Appropriates funds for the implementation of the Fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1588/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1588&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":817913,"bill_number":"HB1581","title":"Judicial Proceedings; Contested Case Hearings; Supreme Court; Expedited Review","description":"Requires decisions in contested case hearings of the commission on water resource management, land use commission, public utilities commission, Hawaii community development authority, and those involving conservation districts to be appealed directly to the supreme court, with certain exceptions. Requires the judiciary to submit a report to the legislature. Effective 8/1/2016. Repeals on 7/1/2019. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Act 048, 05/10/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149).","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1581/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1581&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":817917,"bill_number":"HB1586","title":"Real Estate Transactions; Disclosures; Material Facts; Exemptions","description":"Clarifies that, for purposes of disclosure statements, a property's reputation as the site of illegal drug sales or manufacture or an inhabitant's membership in a gang shall be deemed material facts, but that the occurrence of certain other crimes or incidents or alleged parapsychological or supernatural phenomena shall not be deemed material facts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1586/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1586&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":817921,"bill_number":"HB1578","title":"Urn; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Scrap Dealers; Statement","description":"Establishes the offense of theft of urn as a class C felony. Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of an urn as they do for the purchase of copper or a beer keg. (HB1578 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 199, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1578/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1578&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":817924,"bill_number":"HB1576","title":"Kauai County Package; CIP Projects; GO Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance construction of an adolescent treatment and healing center, plans for a centralized auto maintenance facility, construction of a hangar for a fire department helicopter, development of a Salt Pond master plan, and improvements to the Kauai veterans cemetery.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1576/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1576&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":817926,"bill_number":"HB1582","title":"Unmanned Aircraft System; Drone; Violation of Privacy; Exceptions","description":"Creates offenses of violation of privacy through use of an unmanned aircraft system in the first and second degree.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1582/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1582&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":817929,"bill_number":"HB1584","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; County Surcharge","description":"Authorizes each county to levy and collect an 8.25 to 9.25 per cent monthly surcharge on the transient accommodations tax. (HB1584 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cachola, Creagan, DeCoite, Ing, Jordan, Lowen, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Souki, Woodson voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Matsumoto, McDermott, Pouha, Thielen, Tupola, Ward voting no (7) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1584/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1584&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":817931,"bill_number":"HB1580","title":"Grant; Empower Oahu; Weed and Seed Strategy; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to Empower Oahu to maintain and expand the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1580/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1580&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":817935,"bill_number":"HB1583","title":"Pawnshops; Transactions; Reporting","description":"Authorizes the governing body of each county to determine by what method the record of transactions of pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers shall be submitted to law enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1583/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1583&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":817944,"bill_number":"HB1593","title":"Automatic Voter Registration","description":"Requires qualified applicants for a new or renewed driver's license or civil identification card to either provide information to automatically register the applicant to vote or to clearly decline to register to vote.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1593/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1593&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":817948,"bill_number":"SB2036","title":"Kauai County Council Package; Affordable Housing; GO Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Appropriates moneys to the county of Kauai to ensure the availability of affordable rental housing on the east side of the island of Kauai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2036/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2036&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":817952,"bill_number":"SB2039","title":"Public Employees; Privatization; Retirement Benefits","description":"Ensures future ERS benefits for public employees who are terminated from public employment due to the privatization of their positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2039/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2039&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":817956,"bill_number":"HB1591","title":"Discrimination in Rental Transactions; Veterans; HUD-VASH Vouchers","description":"Prohibits discrimination in the rental of real property based on a veteran's use of HUD-VASH vouchers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG/VMI, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1591/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1591&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":817959,"bill_number":"SB2038","title":"Increased Access to Responsible Small Dollar Loans Pilot Program; Division of Financial Institutions; Financial Institutions; Finders","description":"Establishes the increased access to responsible small dollar loans pilot program, within the department of commerce and consumer affairs division of financial institutions, to increase the availability of responsible small dollar investment loans of at least $300 but less than $2,500. Specifies requirements of the program, including application requirements, interest rates, use of finders, and fees. Requires a preliminary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2018 and a final report no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2021. Pilot program repeals June 30, 2021.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2038/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2038&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":817964,"bill_number":"SB2042","title":"Public Documents; Records of Complaints; Privacy","description":"Removes a record of complaint as a type of information that is subject to disclosure as a public document.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2042/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2042&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":817967,"bill_number":"HB1595","title":"Legislative Testimony; Remote Testimony Task Force; Establishment","description":"Establishes the Remote Testimony Task Force (Task Force) to develop procedures to allow the public to submit testimony remotely via the Internet during legislative proceedings. Requires the Task Force to report to the Legislature prior to the 2017 Regular Session. (HB1595 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1595/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1595&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":817972,"bill_number":"SB2022","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Las Vegas, Nevada; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DBEDT, in collaboration with UHERO, to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of Hawaii residents traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2022/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2022&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":817975,"bill_number":"SB2023","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":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2023/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2023&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":817978,"bill_number":"HB1597","title":"Rapid Ohia Death Disease; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for research and mitigation efforts relating to the rapid ohia death disease in the State. Requires the Department to submit a report to the Legislature. Makes appropriation. (HB1597 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1597/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1597&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":817983,"bill_number":"SB2040","title":"Post-Secondary Education; Authorization; Closed Institution Records","description":"Clarifies that under the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program, when an institution ceases to operate, the student transcripts shall be kept permanently in a form prescribed by the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and other records requested and obtained by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs may be disposed of at the Director's discretion. (SB2040 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2040/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2040&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":817986,"bill_number":"SB2025","title":"Sandalwood; DLNR","description":"Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Bans the export of raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber. Establishes DLNR policies regarding sandalwood.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2025/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2025&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":817991,"bill_number":"HB1598","title":"Impoundment or Disposal of Personal Property Unlawfully Stored on Public Property; Civil Immunity for Government Entities","description":"Provides the State, each county, and their employees with immunity from civil liability arising from the impoundment or disposal of personal property unlawfully stored on public property, if prior notice requirements are met.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1598/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1598&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":817994,"bill_number":"HB1590","title":"Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names","description":"Requires the Chief Election Officer to select a letter of the alphabet by lot and arrange candidate names on ballots in alphabetical order by last name, beginning with the randomly selected letter. Requires notice to voters and candidates of the order that candidates will be listed on the ballot by a method suited for the voting systems. Directs the Chief Election Officer to establish procedures to implement this new procedure for elections beginning January 1, 2018. (HB1590 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1590/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1590&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":817997,"bill_number":"SB2035","title":"Kauai County Package; CIP Projects; GO Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance construction of an adolescent treatment and healing center, plans for a centralized auto maintenance facility, construction of a hangar for a fire department helicopter, development of a Salt Pond master plan, and improvements to the Kauai veterans cemetery.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2035/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2035&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818002,"bill_number":"SB2026","title":"Apprentice Hunting License Program","description":"Establishes a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to authorize persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter. (SB2026 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kong excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2026/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2026&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818005,"bill_number":"SB2028","title":"State-County Functions Working Group; Transient Accommodations Tax; Allocation; Tourism Special Fund; Counties","description":"Adjusts allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the tourism special fund for inflation. Adjusts allocation to the counties to equal 45% of the amount of revenues remaining after all other allocations are made.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2028/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2028&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818009,"bill_number":"SB2030","title":"Campaign Expenditures; Coordinated Activity; Dissemination; Distribution; Republication; Campaign Material","description":"Specifies that certain types of dissemination, distribution, republication, and use of campaign materials or the financing of which by any person is not a coordinated activity and shall not be considered a contribution to a candidate. (SB2030 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2030/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2030&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818013,"bill_number":"SB2027","title":"State Constitution; Amendment; Article XI; Conservation; Control and Development of Resources; Hunting and Game Resources (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to Article XI of the state constitution to require the State to manage game animals, subject to guidelines established by the legislature, for the public's sustained use and enjoyment of game animals as a protected state resource.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2027/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2027&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818017,"bill_number":"HB1596","title":"Invasive Species; Mitigation and Eradication; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the invasive species rapid response special fund within DLNR. Establishes procedures for emergency declarations and expenditures. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1596/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1596&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":818022,"bill_number":"HB1594","title":"Neonicotinoid Insecticide; Pesticides; Agriculture","description":"Prohibits application of neonicotinoid insecticides without a permit after 6/30/17 to protect honeybees and other pollinating animals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to AGR, EEP, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1594/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1594&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":818025,"bill_number":"SB2033","title":"Kauai County Package; County Zoning; Single-Family Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Clarifies county zoning authority by distinguishing single-family residential use from single-family vacation rental use and allowing amortization by ordinance for single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2033/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2033&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818028,"bill_number":"SB2041","title":"Dental Services; Fees for Covered Services; Non-Covered Services; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance 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 set fee unless they are covered services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2041/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2041&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":818033,"bill_number":"SB2031","title":"Campaign Spending Commission Package; Noncandidate Committees; Second Preliminary General Report","description":"Clarifies that increased fines may apply if a noncandidate committee fails to timely file a second preliminary general report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2031/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2031&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818036,"bill_number":"HB1589","title":"Residential Fire Sprinkler System; Fire Protection; Disclosure","description":"Requires home builders of one and two-family residential dwellings to provide buyers with information on the benefits and costs associated with the installation and maintenance of a residential fire sprinkler system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1589/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1589&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":818041,"bill_number":"SB2037","title":"CIP; Act 119, SLH 2015; Moloaa Well and Post-harvest Facility Project","description":"Amends Act 119, SLH 2015, to clarify the CIP appropriation for Moloaa well and post-harvest facility project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2037/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2037&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818044,"bill_number":"SB2029","title":"Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Costs","description":"Increases the amounts of fines that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures for campaign spending violations. Allows the campaign spending commission to recover its costs from violators. Directs moneys collected for costs to be deposited in the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. (SB2029 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2029/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2029&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818047,"bill_number":"HB1592","title":"Cruelty to Animals; Restraints; Shelter","description":"Prohibits certain restraints and tethers that endanger or deny sustenance to the dog. Specifies penalties. (HB1592 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1592/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1592&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":818052,"bill_number":"SB2034","title":"State and County Tort Liability; Lifeguards","description":"Makes liability exceptions for county lifeguards permanent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2034/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2034&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818055,"bill_number":"SB2032","title":"Campaign Spending Commission Package; Reports","description":"Clarifies: (1) the due dates of preliminary, final, and supplemental reports to be submitted to the campaign spending commission; and (2) that the supplemental report due on January 31 must be filed every year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2032/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2032&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":818058,"bill_number":"SB2024","title":"Voting Rights; Incarcerated Felons; Absentee Voting; Authorized","description":"Authorizes incarcerated felons who were residents of the State to vote by absentee ballot.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2024/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2024&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":818588,"bill_number":"HB1599","title":"Chiropractic Care; QUEST; Medicaid ($)","description":"Requires QUEST and Medicaid coverage for chiropractic care, limited to 24 visits per calendar year, upon approval of a state medicaid plan amendment to that effect. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-16 9:05AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1599/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1599&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818606,"bill_number":"HB1602","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1602/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1602&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818624,"bill_number":"SB2055","title":"Safety Helmets; Motorcycle; Motor Scooter; Moped","description":"Requires safety helmet to be worn by drivers and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds, who are under the age of twenty-five.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRE deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-28-16 2:45PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2055/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2055&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818644,"bill_number":"HB1605","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1605/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1605&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818662,"bill_number":"SB2052","title":"Evidence; Apology; Health Care Providers","description":"Establishes a new rule of evidence that statements or conduct that expresses apology that are made by a health care provider concerning an unanticipated medical care outcome are inadmissible to prove liability for any claim arising out of the event.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2052/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2052&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818677,"bill_number":"HB1606","title":"Civil Identification Cards; Homeless Persons","description":"Allows homeless persons to replace their lost, stolen, destroyed, or mutilated civil identification cards free of charge, provided they show verification of their homeless status through certain documentary evidence. (HB1606 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1606/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1606&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":818695,"bill_number":"HB1600","title":"Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer","description":"Imposes a conveyance tax on the conveyance of a controlling interest of an entity that has an interest in real property in the State. Applies to conveyances occurring after June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1600/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1600&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818716,"bill_number":"HB1601","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1601/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1601&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818733,"bill_number":"SB2044","title":"Agricultural Districts; Solar Energy Facilities; Solar Production Equipment","description":"Limits solar energy production equipment placed on specified lots within the agricultural districts to a capacity of 25 kilowatts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WLA/TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2044/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2044&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818752,"bill_number":"SB2053","title":"Driving Under the Influence; Blood Alcohol Content","description":"Lowers the threshold of blood alcohol content for the offense of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2053/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2053&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818768,"bill_number":"SB2043","title":"Substance Abuse Treatment; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health for substance abuse treatment services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2043/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2043&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818788,"bill_number":"HB1604","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1604/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1604&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818805,"bill_number":"SB2047","title":"Mental Health Examinations; Court Ordered Examinations; Courts and Corrections Branch; Department of Health; Adult Mental Health; Forensic Psychology; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent forensic psychologist positions and an unspecified number of permanent full-time equivalent manager positions within the courts and corrections branch of the department of health for timely and proper administration of court ordered examinations. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2047/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2047&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818825,"bill_number":"SB2056","title":"Executive Office on Homeless Identity Protection; Identification; Personal Property; Recovery","description":"Protects homeless individuals from having their personal property taken from a state or county agency without proper documentation procedures and the ability to recovery property from the agency. Establishes the executive office on homeless identity protection to assist homeless individuals with recovering government-issued identification documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2056/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2056&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818841,"bill_number":"SB2049","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hilo Medical Center; Primary Care Training Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the interdisciplinary Hawaii health systems corporation primary care training program at Hilo medical center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2049/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2049&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818861,"bill_number":"HB1603","title":"Short Form; Legislative Management","description":"Short form bill relating to legislative management.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LMG, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1603/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1603&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":818879,"bill_number":"SB2051","title":"University of Hawaii; John A. Burns School of Medicine; John A. Burns School of Medicine Scholarship Program; Establishment; Medical School; Tuition; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the John A. Burns school of medicine scholarship program, which covers the cost of tuition and fees for a full course of study at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine in exchange for a service commitment of five years in the State upon the completion of residency. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HEA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2051/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2051&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818895,"bill_number":"SB2046","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Drug Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from licensure and permitting requirements, except for drug storage requirements, for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Makes an appropriation for drug overdose recognition, prevention, and response, including the distribution and administration of naloxone hydrochloride.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2046/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2046&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818912,"bill_number":"SB2057","title":"Executive Office on Homeless Identity Protection; Identification; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the housing for the homeless special fund and executive office on homeless identity protection to assist homeless individuals with the process, including associated costs, of obtaining a government-issued identification document. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2057/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2057&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818932,"bill_number":"SB2045","title":"Teachers; Salary; Class Size","description":"Limits the class size in public schools to a maximum of eighteen students, and establishes a minimum salary for new teachers of $55,000 per year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2045/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2045&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818950,"bill_number":"SB2054","title":"General Excise Tax; Medical Services","description":"Exempts gross proceeds from the sale of certain medical services from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2054/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2054&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818968,"bill_number":"SB2050","title":"University of Hawaii; Health Sciences Campus; Administrative Transfer; General Obligation Bond; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the joint campus of the John A. Burns school of medicine and the University of Hawaii cancer center as the Hawaii health sciences campus at the University of Hawaii at Kakaako, to be an administratively separate branch of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Appoints the dean of the John A. Burns school of medicine as the administrative head. Converts the bond debt service owed by the University of Hawaii cancer center to a general obligation bond and combines it with the John A. Burns school of medicine debt. Requires a five-year business plan to be submitted to the legislature by 01/01/17. Appropriates funds for the transition into a joint campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee on HEA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2050/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2050&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":818980,"bill_number":"SB2048","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Transient Vacation Rentals; Licensing","description":"Proscribes licensing requirements and enforcement provisions for transient vacation rentals under the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Requires license beginning on 1/1/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2048/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2048&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":819006,"bill_number":"SB2065","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Healthy Aging Partnership; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the healthy aging partnership program of the department of health's executive office on aging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2065/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2065&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819020,"bill_number":"SB2066","title":"Senior Centers; Grants; Appropriation; Health ($)","description":"Makes appropriations for grants to various senior centers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2066/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2066&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819040,"bill_number":"HB1611","title":"Net Energy Metering; Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit","description":"Repeals the fifty kilowatt ceiling for electricity customers to become eligible customer-generators. Requires electric utilities to pay net electricity producers for excess hours and specifies the compensation rate. Increases the compensation commensurate with rate increases due to increased fuel costs. Extends renewable energy technologies income tax credit to cover the installation of battery backup systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1611/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1611&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":819054,"bill_number":"SB2073","title":"Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $300,000 to the office of the long-term care ombudsman for three full-time (3.0 FTE) ombudsman specialist positions; one each on Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2073/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2073&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819075,"bill_number":"SB2075","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia public awareness campaign.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2075/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2075&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819089,"bill_number":"SB2060","title":"Department of Education; Carryover of Funds","description":"Establishes that certain funds appropriated to the department of education shall not lapse until five years after the close of the fiscal year in which the funds were appropriated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2060/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2060&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819106,"bill_number":"HB1609","title":"University of Hawaii (UH); Facility Utilization; Construction","description":"Requires the UH Board of Regents to develop procedures for the full utilization of university facilities. Requires the administration of the different UH campuses to collect and report data relating to facilities utilization. Prohibits the UH Board of Regents from approving the construction of a new university building until a public hearing is held to discuss facility utilization and cost. (HB1609 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1609/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1609&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":819126,"bill_number":"SB2062","title":"Public Safety; Alcohol Impact Area; Chronic Public Inebriation; Liquor Commission; Liquor Control Adjudication Board; Off-premises Liquor License","description":"Defines alcohol impact area as a geographic area designated and recognized by a county because the area had been adversely affected by chronic public inebriation or illegal activity associated with off-premises liquor sales or consumption. Provides the authority to enact an ordinance to designate an alcohol impact area to a county, and the authority to recognize an alcohol impact area to a county liquor commission or liquor adjudication board. Requires a county to submit annual reports to a county liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board, and requires a county liquor commission or adjudication board to conduct an assessment of an alcohol impact area once every five years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2062/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2062&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819142,"bill_number":"SB2072","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the kupuna care program to provide a safety net for all kupuna and their caregivers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2072/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2072&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819160,"bill_number":"SB2059","title":"Condominiums; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Assessment; Managing Agents; Associations; Real Estate Commission; Enforcement","description":"Adds education for condominium unit owners, board members, potential board members, and employees of managing agents on the rights and responsibilities of condominium unit owners and condominium board members as one of the education purposes supported by the condominium education trust fund. Beginning with the July 1, 2017, biennium registration, imposes an additional annual condominium education trust fund fee dedicated to supporting education for condominium unit owners, board members, potential board members, and employees of managing agents. Imposes a condominium education trust fund fee on managing agents. Permits the department of commerce and consumer affairs to use moneys in the condominium education trust fund to employ additional personnel as needed to enforce condominium laws and rules of the real estate commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2059/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2059&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819176,"bill_number":"HB1610","title":"Highway Safety; Trailers; Use Tax; Proof of Payment","description":"Requires an owner of a trailer bought out-of-state and subsequently brought into the State to provide proof of payment of the use tax with the application for registration unless otherwise exempt.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1610/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1610&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":819194,"bill_number":"SB2068","title":"College Savings Program Tax Deduction; 529 Plans","description":"Provides an annual maximum deduction of $5,000 per individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing jointly for contributions made to the Hawaii college savings program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2068/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2068&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819207,"bill_number":"HB1608","title":"UH; Graduation Pathway System; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $750,000 for the UH Graduation Pathway System. (HB1608 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 150, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1608/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1608&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":819223,"bill_number":"SB2067","title":"Department of Health; Dementia; Training; Caregivers","description":"Requires the department of health to require dementia training for caregivers. Requires the department to establish training criteria and annually review the training program. Takes effect on 6/1/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2067/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2067&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819243,"bill_number":"SB2061","title":"Hawaii Promise Program; University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Tuition Waiver; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii promise program to be administered by the board of regents to provide tuition waivers for community college courses to eligible students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2061/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2061&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819262,"bill_number":"HB1607","title":"Little Fire Ant; Hawaii Island; Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Program, Little Fire Ant Site Map; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a pilot pesticide treatment coupon project, within the existing little fire ant program, and a little fire ant site map. Requires the Department of Agriculture to report to the Legislature on project implementation. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1607/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1607&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":819277,"bill_number":"SB2064","title":"Leahi Hospital; Maluhia Hospital; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to restore staff and long-term care services at Leahi and Maluhia hospitals within the Hawaii health systems corporation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2064/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2064&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819294,"bill_number":"SB2069","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2069/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2069&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819314,"bill_number":"SB2076","title":"Durable Medical Equipment; Licensure; Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund","description":"Establishes a durable medical equipment supplier license program for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and related supplies through the office of health care assurance. Allows license fees to be deposited into the office of health care assurance special fund. Amends the cap on amounts of the office of health care assurance special fund that may be used per fiscal year. Amends the balance of the office of health care assurance special fund above which moneys are deposited into the general fund. Takes effect on 1/1/2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 137, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2076/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2076&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819330,"bill_number":"SB2074","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Fall Prevention and Early Detection; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2074/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2074&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819343,"bill_number":"SB2071","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the aging and disability resource center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2071/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2071&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819362,"bill_number":"SB2058","title":"Medicaid; Adult Dental Benefits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of human services to restore basic adult dental benefits to Medicaid enrollees. Requires the department of human services to obtain the maximum federal matching funds available for this expenditure.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2058/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2058&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819378,"bill_number":"SB2063","title":"Public Housing; Smoking; Violations","description":"Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to document violations related to prohibited acts of smoking. Defines the term \"violation\" as it relates to prohibited acts of smoking in and around public housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to HOU, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2063/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2063&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819384,"bill_number":"SB2070","title":"Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to create one full-time program specialist position for Maui county within the adult protective and community services branch to oversee the foster grandparent program and senior companion programs on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2070/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2070&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819392,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Hunting; Fishing; Game Resources; Food Security; Sustainability","description":"Supporting Game Mammal, Game Bird, And Fishing Resources In Order To Promote Sustainability And Food Security And To Preserve Long Standing Local And Cultural Practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Riviere, Shimabukuro, L. Thielen, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 4 Excused: Senator(s) Nishihara, Dela Cruz, Ruderman, Slom.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":819393,"bill_number":"HB1622","title":"Education; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1622/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1622&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":819394,"bill_number":"HB1620","title":"Plastic Water Catchment System Tax Credit; Income Taxation","description":"Establishes a tax credit for individual taxpayers within the State who install plastic water catchments on the properties at which they reside. Allows taxpayer to elect to make the tax credit refundable. (HB1620 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1620/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1620&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":819395,"bill_number":"HB1623","title":"Education; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1623/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1623&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":819396,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Hunting; Fishing; Game Resources; Food Security; Sustainability","description":"Supporting Game Mammal, Game Bird, And Fishing Resources In Order To Promote Sustainability And Food Security And To Preserve Long Standing Local And Cultural Practices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=1&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":819397,"bill_number":"HB1614","title":"Tobacco; Premium Cigars","description":"Adds a new definition of premium cigar. Exempts premium cigars from the self-service display ban.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1614/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1614&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":819399,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Senate Rules; Rule 16; Amendments; Adoption","description":"Amending Rule 16 Of The Rules Of The Senate Of The Twenty-eighth Legislature, Regular Session Of 2016, Of The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":819400,"bill_number":"HB1621","title":"After-school Programs for Public Middle and Intermediate School Students ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of after-school programs for public middle and intermediate school students. (HB1621 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1621/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1621&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":819401,"bill_number":"HB1617","title":"Counties; Lifeguards; Emergency Medical Services Personnel; General Fund","description":"Authorizes the state director of finance to annually transfer general funds to the counties to fund lifeguard and emergency medical services personnel positions in the counties. Repeals the emergency medical services special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1617/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1617&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":819403,"bill_number":"HB1613","title":"Community Colleges; Tuition Waiver","description":"Grants tuition waivers to students at the community colleges who meet certain criteria. Initiates the waiver program as a pilot program in a county with a population of less than 100,000. (HB1613 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1613/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1613&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":819404,"bill_number":"HB1612","title":"HCDA; UHWO; Development","description":"Gives HCDA jurisdiction over non-education-related development of the site of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1612/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1612&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":819405,"bill_number":"HB1615","title":"Sandalwood; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Requires a permit to export raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber. Establishes department of land and natural resources policies regarding sandalwood. Effective 7/1/16.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1615/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1615&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":819407,"bill_number":"HB1619","title":"Collective Bargaining Units; UH Athletic Coaches","description":"Excludes athletic coaches and athletic assistant coaches employed by the University of Hawaii from collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1619/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1619&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":819408,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Planned Rail Stations; Community Planning","description":"Urging Various Government Entities Who Manage Or Own Land Or Provide Services Around Each Of The Planned Rail Transit Stations To Consider And Include In Development Discussions, To The Greatest Extent Possible, Affordable Housing, Child And Family Services, Elderly Services Or Senior Programs, And Other Beneficial Opportunities For The People Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WLA/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=2&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":819409,"bill_number":"HB1616","title":"Counties; Lifeguards; Emergency Medical Services Personnel; TAT; Special Fund","description":"Changes the total county allocation under the TAT to fund lifeguard and emergency medical services personnel positions in the counties. Repeals the emergency medical services special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1616/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1616&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":819410,"bill_number":"HB1618","title":"Jury Duty","description":"Lowers from 80 to 70 years the age at which a person may claim an age exemption from jury duty.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1618/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1618&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":819973,"bill_number":"SB2081","title":"Student Privacy; Consumer Protection","description":"Prohibits an operator of an internet web site, online service, online application, or mobile application used for K-12 school purposes from knowingly engaging in targeted advertising to students or their parents or legal guardians, using covered information to create a profile about a student, selling a student's information, or disclosing covered information. Defines \"covered information.\" Authorizes the disclosure of covered information of a student under specified circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2081/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2081&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":820015,"bill_number":"SB2079","title":"Public School Land; Pilot Program","description":"Repeals the pilot program for lease of public school land.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2079/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2079&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":820062,"bill_number":"SB2082","title":"Use Tax; Import Tax; Tangible Personal Property","description":"Amends the use tax rate for importers or purchasers of tangible personal property into the State for retail sale and whose annual gross sales exceed $          from 0.5% to an unspecified per cent.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2082/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2082&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820101,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"State of the State Address","description":"Requesting The Governor To Address The Legislature Assembled In Joint Session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=2&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":820146,"bill_number":"SB2077","title":"ERS; HHSC; Separation Benefits; Early Retirement; EUTF","description":"Authorizes HHSC employees facing position abolishment, reduction-in-force, or workforce restructuring to opt to receive either severance benefits or a special retirement benefit in lieu of exercising any reduction-in-force rights. Requires the State to pay a monthly contribution for employees separated from service as a result of Act 103, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015. (CD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 4) motion to override veto that was approved and carried by a 2/3 vote by the members of the Senate.","last_action_date":"2016-07-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2077/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2077&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":820192,"bill_number":"SB2084","title":"Planned Community Associations; Regulated Industries Complaints Office; Association Documents; Enforcement","description":"Provides the regulated industries complaints office with the authority to enforce document production requirements associated with planned community associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2084/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2084&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820231,"bill_number":"SB2085","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Kupuna Care Program; Aging and Disability Resource Center; Fall Prevention and Early Detection Services for Elderly; Healthy Aging Partnership; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator and Public Awareness; Appropriation ($)","description":"Part I: Makes an appropriation for the kupuna care program. Part II: Makes an appropriation for the aging and disability resource center. Part III: Makes an appropriation for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly. Part IV: Makes an appropriation for the healthy aging partnership program. Part V: Makes an appropriation for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position and for an Alzheimer's disease and related dementia public awareness program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2085/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2085&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820272,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Committee Assignments; Caucus Leaders; Membership","description":"Relating To Caucus Leaders And Committee Assignments Of The House Of Representatives Of The Twenty-eighth Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=1&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":820320,"bill_number":"SB2080","title":"UH; Board of Regents; Ethics Code; Financial Disclosures","description":"Protects from public disclosure the financial disclosure statements of the UH Board of Regents that are filed with the State Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HEA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2080/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2080&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":820361,"bill_number":"SB2083","title":"Statewide Traffic Code; Smoking; Motor Vehicle; Minors","description":"Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a minor is present. Requires the Department of Health to report on the enforceability of the prohibition and coordination of data collection efforts of the respective law enforcement agencies. (SB2083 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 11:00AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2083/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2083&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820403,"bill_number":"SB2078","title":"Honolulu Museum of Art; Honolulu Academy of Arts; Grant; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys from the general fund to provide a grant for the Honolulu Museum of Art to fund an architecturally significant building project which will include the construction of community art learning spaces, studio art classrooms, an art education knowledge center, a library, and parking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2078/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2078&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":820438,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Recess Days","description":"Relating To Recess Days For The Regular Session Of 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=1&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":820476,"bill_number":"SB2090","title":"Appropriation; Housing First ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to continue to administer housing first program, and to expand the housing first program outside of Oahu, for chronically homeless individuals.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2090/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2090&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820503,"bill_number":"HB1624","title":"University of Hawaii; Auditor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a comprehensive audit of the University of Hawaii system. Makes an appropriation. (HB1624 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1624/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1624&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":820532,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Farm Worker Housing; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Working Group To Conduct A Needs-based Assessment Of Farm Worker Housing Throughout The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=3&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820557,"bill_number":"HB1631","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to motor vehicle insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1631/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1631&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":820583,"bill_number":"SB2088","title":"Government Issued Identification; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services homeless programs office for services to obtain government issued identification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2088/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2088&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820613,"bill_number":"HB1629","title":"Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professionals","description":"Amends numerous Hawaii Revised Statutes sections to allow marriage and family therapists licensed pursuant to chapter 451J to use the title licensed marriage and family therapist and makes conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1629/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1629&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":820643,"bill_number":"SB2087","title":"Housing Omnibus; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes various appropriations for various housing programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2087/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2087&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820667,"bill_number":"HB1626","title":"Private Detectives; Private Guards; Law Enforcement Officers; Association with Government Agency Prohibited; Identification; Penalty","description":"Removes the Department of Transportation's authority to confer police powers to persons performing services at airports under contract with the department. Clarifies that private detectives and private guards are prohibited from self-identifying as a law enforcement officer, police, or police officer. (HB1626 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1626/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1626&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":820697,"bill_number":"SB2092","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to and out of the rental housing revolving fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2092/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2092&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820724,"bill_number":"HB1625","title":"University of Hawaii; Organized Research Units; Funding; Report","description":"Requires the Board of Regents to decide program and salary funding requirements for organized research units of the University of Hawaii and report to the Legislature. (HB1625 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1625/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1625&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":820754,"bill_number":"SB2091","title":"Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the repair and maintenance of existing public housing stock in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2091/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2091&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820779,"bill_number":"SB2086","title":"Housing; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the State Rent Supplement Program for working individuals or families who are ready to rent permanent housing to obtain and maintain permanent housing, subject to certain conditions. Specifies that the maximum rent supplement is $500 per month per household.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2086/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2086&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820808,"bill_number":"HB1630","title":"Mortgages and Security Interests; Reassignment of Interests in Leases and Rents","description":"Supplements the procedure for clearing titles by adding a reference to recorded assignments of leases and rents for which the underlying debt has been satisfied. (HB1630 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1630/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1630&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":820838,"bill_number":"SB2089","title":"Housing First; Section 8 Housing; GET","description":"Exempts rental subsidy payments for Section 8 and Housing First Programs from the state general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2089/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2089&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820864,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Request the Auditor to Conduct a Performance Audit of the State's Boards and Commissions and Make Recommendations","description":"Request the Auditor to Conduct a Performance Audit of the State's Boards and Commissions and Make Recommendations","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=3&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":820889,"bill_number":"SB2093","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Conveyance Tax","description":"Restores the allocation of conveyance tax collections to the rental housing revolving fund to 50%.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2093/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2093&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":820918,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"Auditor; Attorney General; Asset Forfeiture Program","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Audit The Asset Forfeiture Program Of The Department Of The Attorney General.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=4&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":820945,"bill_number":"HB1627","title":"Regulated Industries Complaints Office; Medical Investigations; Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the regulated industries complaints office to establish a division that specializes in the investigation of medical cases involving regulated professions and occupations. Appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund for field investigators and a staff attorney who specialize in medical cases. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1627/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1627&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":820968,"bill_number":"HB1628","title":"Deregistration; Bureau of Conveyances; Fee Non-time Share Interests","description":"Removes the sunset date of Act 119, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, as amended, thereby making permanent the voluntary deregistration process for fee non-time share interests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD/CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1628/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1628&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":820977,"bill_number":"HB1635","title":"Commercial Real Property; Leasehold; Lease to Fee Conversion","description":"Provides that a lessee shall have the option to purchase commercial real property under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Saturday 02-13-16 9:00AM in conference room Auditorium.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1635/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1635&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":820978,"bill_number":"SB2132","title":"Emergency Medical Services; County of Kauai; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for FY 2016-2017 for a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, rapid response emergency medical services unit for the county of Kauai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2132&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":820980,"bill_number":"SB2109","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Charging; Written Information; Inapplicable Charges","description":"Enumerates felony charges for which charging by written information shall not be instituted.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2109&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":820982,"bill_number":"SB2108","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Process Records; Production of Records","description":"Amends the definition of \"criminal process\" to include administrative subpoenas issued by the attorney general and county prosecutors for the purposes of production of records. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 160, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2108&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":820985,"bill_number":"HB1640","title":"Homelessness; Insurance; Stipend; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a stipend program for qualified individuals currently enrolled in job training programs. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a program to offer insurance policies to landlords who rent to Section 8 tenants. Makes an appropriation. (HB1640 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1640/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1640&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":820987,"bill_number":"HB1647","title":"Judiciary Package; District Judge","description":"Increases the number of district judges in the second judicial circuit by one.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1647/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1647&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":820989,"bill_number":"SB2100","title":"Judiciary Package; District Judge ($)","description":"Increases the number of district judges in the second judicial circuit by one. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2100&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":820991,"bill_number":"HB1657","title":"OHA Package; Environmental Review; Notice to Public; Posting; Pilot Program","description":"Establishes a notice of preparation pilot program requiring the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure that notice is posted at any site impacted by an action taken by it alone or in partnership with another state or county agency, prior to the drafting of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement preparation notice. (HB1657 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1657/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1657&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":820993,"bill_number":"HB1666","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriations; Department of Education; Alternative Schools ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education for two alternative schools to provide ongoing education to juveniles involved in the justice system or at risk of involvement in the justice system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1666/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1666&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":820995,"bill_number":"SB2116","title":"Office of Elections Package; Elections by Mail; Absentee Polling Places; Appropriation ($)","description":"Incrementally phases in statewide elections by mail by the 2022 primary election. Assigns responsibilities between the State and counties for expenses related to mail elections for federal, state, and county offices. Requires clerks to send qualified voters their ballots forty-five days before an election. Establishes standards regarding hours of operation for absentee polling places. Specifies procedures for the counting of ballots. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2116&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":820998,"bill_number":"SB2119","title":"HSAC Package; County Administration; County Moneys; Short-Term Investment","description":"Conforms the counties' authority to make short-term investments to the state director of finance's authority to make such investments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2119&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821000,"bill_number":"SB2129","title":"Rose-Ringed Parakeet; National Wildlife Research Center; Research and Reduction on Kauai; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to assist and fund the National Wildlife Research Center to research the negative impacts of the rose-ringed parakeet on Kauai and develop and implement a control plan to reduce the negative impacts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2129&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821002,"bill_number":"HB1646","title":"HSAC Package; Zoning; Counties; Authority; Single-Family Residential; Vacation Rental Use","description":"Clarifies county zoning authority by distinguishing single-family residential use from single-family vacation rental use and allowing amortization by ordinance for single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1646/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1646&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821003,"bill_number":"HB1632","title":"Violation of Privacy; Unmanned Aircraft Systems","description":"Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degree to address privacy concerns because of the use of unmanned aircraft systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1632/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1632&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":821006,"bill_number":"HB1641","title":"HSAC Package; Driver's Licenses; Identification Cards; Persons with Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the examiner of drivers to include information about a person's disability on the person's driver's license or civil identification card.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1641/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1641&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821008,"bill_number":"HB1649","title":"Judiciary Package; Supplemental Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2016-2017. (HB1649 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1649/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1649&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821010,"bill_number":"SB2133","title":"Emergency Medical Services; County of Kauai; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for FY 2016-2017 for a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, ambulance unit for the County of Kauai.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2133&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821013,"bill_number":"HB1650","title":"Office of Elections Package; Elections; Absentee; Return Ballots","description":"Provides that the preparation of absentee ballots for counting may include opening the return envelope in which the ballot is enclosed and the validation of signatures, but shall not include opening the ballot envelope. Allows official election observers to be present during this process. Requires that, unless otherwise stated, the opening of return absentee ballot envelopes and signature validation commence the day immediately after ballots are transmitted to voters through election day. Provides that the counting of absentee ballots may begin no earlier than fifteen days prior to an election and establishes stages of absentee ballot counting. Prohibits persons present during the counting of absentee ballots from disclosing the results. Allows, rather than requires, observation of ballot handling by an official.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1650/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1650&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821015,"bill_number":"HB1662","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witnesses in Criminal Cases; Per Diem Payments","description":"Increases the per diem payments for out-of-state witnesses in criminal cases from $145 to $200. Increases the per diem payment supplement from $90 to $145, 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1662/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1662&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821016,"bill_number":"HB1655","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust; Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee","description":"Requires agencies that collect receipts for any disposition of the public land trust shall each fiscal quarter transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs twenty per cent of each receipt from the disposition. Returns to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs certain moneys previously claimed as public land trust overpayments to the office. Establishes a public land trust revenues negotiating committee. (HB1655 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Re-referred to OMH/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1655/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1655&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821019,"bill_number":"HB1654","title":"Office of Elections Package; Absentee Ballots; Electronic Transmission","description":"Allows a permanent absentee voter to temporarily receive a ballot at an alternate address for elections within an election cycle. Clarifies that certain conditions that normally lead to a termination of permanent absentee voter status do not apply if the voter resides in an absentee ballot only area. Replaces references to facsimile ballots with references to electronically transmitted ballots. Allows a voter to receive an absentee ballot by electronic transmission if the voter requires such a ballot within five days of an election, or the voter would otherwise not be able to return a properly issued ballot by the close of polls. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 168, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1270).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1654/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1654&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821021,"bill_number":"HB1651","title":"Elections; False Voter Information; Penalties","description":"Removes the cap on the fine for providing false information in a signed affidavit in an application for voter registration during the late registration period or at an absentee polling place to make the maximum fine consistent with the maximum fine for a class C felony. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-03-28","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1651/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1651&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821023,"bill_number":"SB2120","title":"HSAC Package; Tort Liability; Lifeguards; Counties","description":"Deletes the sunset provision for the liability exemptions for county lifeguards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2120&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821025,"bill_number":"HB1652","title":"Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card","description":"Requires an affidavit on application for voter registration to be included as part of the application for driver's licenses and civil identification cards. Prevents processing of application for driver's licenses or civil identification cards unless voter affidavit is complete or declined. Clarifies that applicant who does not want information electronically transmitted to office of elections must affirmatively decline to register to vote. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1652/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1652&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821028,"bill_number":"SB2134","title":"Tobacco; Premium Cigars","description":"Adds a new definition of premium cigar. Exempts premium cigars from the self-service display ban.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2134&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821029,"bill_number":"HB1663","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Pen Register; Definition","description":"Amends the definition of \"pen register\" to include cell phones and other communications devices among those that the numbers transmitted to and from may be recorded. (HB1663 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1663/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1663&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821031,"bill_number":"SB2094","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2094/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2094&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":821034,"bill_number":"SB2095","title":"Drones; Liability Insurance","description":"Requires drone operators to carry liability insurance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2095/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2095&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":821036,"bill_number":"SB2136","title":"State budget. ($)","description":"To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 2015 17 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2136&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821038,"bill_number":"HB1667","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1667/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1667&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821041,"bill_number":"SB2113","title":"Office of Elections Package; Elections; Absentee; Return Ballots","description":"Provides that the preparation of absentee ballots for counting may include opening the return envelope in which the ballot is enclosed and the validation of signatures, but shall not include opening the ballot envelope. Allows official election observers to be present during this process. Requires that, unless otherwise stated, the opening of return absentee ballot envelopes and signature validation commence the day immediately after ballots are transmitted to voters through election day. Provides that the counting of absentee ballots may begin no earlier than the fifteenth day prior to an election and establishes stages of absentee ballot counting. Prohibits persons present during the counting of absentee ballots from disclosing the results. Allows, rather than requires, observation of ballot handling by an official. Allows defective ballots to be replaced with new ballots by counting center employees without the presence of at least two official observers. Establishes a misdemeanor for any person who wilfully causes the results of any absentee ballot count to become publicly known before the polls have officially closed. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2113&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821043,"bill_number":"HB1668","title":"Use of a Dog in Judicial Proceedings","description":"Authorizes any state court to permit the use of a trained and credentialed facility dog in a judicial proceeding to facilitate the testimony of a vulnerable witness. (HB1668 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 178, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1668/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1668&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821044,"bill_number":"HB1673","title":"Durable Medical Equipment; Licensure; Health Care Assurance Special Fund ($)","description":"Establishes license requirements for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and related supplies. Deposits license fees from these suppliers into the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund and makes conforming administrative adjustments to special fund allocations. (HB1673 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1673/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1673&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":821046,"bill_number":"HB1638","title":"Sandalwood; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Bans the export of raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber. Establishes department of land and natural resources policies regarding sandalwood.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1638/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1638&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":821049,"bill_number":"HB1642","title":"HSAC Package; County Administration; County Moneys; Short-Term Investment","description":"Conforms the counties' authority to make short-term investments to the state director of finance's authority to make such investments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1642/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1642&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821051,"bill_number":"SB2135","title":"Cigars; Tax","description":"Changes the tax rate on the sale of large cigars beginning 7/1/16.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2135&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821053,"bill_number":"HB1660","title":"Crime Victims; Restitution; Collection; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates standards and procedures for income-withholding for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Amends the definition of \"debt\" relating to the recovery of money owed to the State to include court-ordered restitution subject to civil enforcement. Provides priority of income withholding orders except as to support orders pursuant to Chapters 580 and 584, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Extends victims' access to adult probation records to include access to payment compliance records. Requires that any bail posted by a defendant be applied toward payment of any court-ordered restitution in the same case. Appropriates funds. (HB1660 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1660/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1660&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821056,"bill_number":"HB1658","title":"OHA Package; Mauna Kea Lands","description":"Requires the UH BOR to adopt rules describing the method for determining sufficient fees for lease rent of Mauna Kea lands. Requires the BOR to hold an open meeting prior to entering into a lease agreement for Mauna Kea lands. Requires the BOR to prepare a written description of how the fee for lease rent in a proposed lease agreement was determined.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1658/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1658&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821057,"bill_number":"HB1644","title":"HSAC Package; Public Meetings; Sunshine Law; County Council Members","description":"Permits members of a county council to jointly attend and speak at a community, educational, or informational meeting or presentation; provided the meeting or presentation is open to the public.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1644/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1644&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821059,"bill_number":"SB2102","title":"Judiciary supplemental budget. ($)","description":"To adjust and request appropriations for FY 201617 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of the Judiciary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2102&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821062,"bill_number":"SB2115","title":"Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card","description":"Requires an affidavit on application for voter registration to be included as part of the application for driver's licenses and civil identification cards. Prevents processing of application for driver's licenses or civil identification cards unless voter affidavit is complete or declined.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2115&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821064,"bill_number":"SB2101","title":"Judiciary Package; District Court; Small Claims Division; Jurisdiction; Attorney's Fees","description":"Establishes small claims division's exclusive jurisdiction of cases for amounts of $1,000 or less. Allows plaintiff to request removal of small claims cases to be heard in ordinary procedures of the district court when counterclaim is filed. Allows a plaintiff to file cases in either the small claims division or regular claims division of district court if the plaintiff is represented by an attorney. Prohibits the award of attorney's fees in cases for amounts of $1,000 or less exclusive of interests and costs if the plaintiff is represented by an attorney and the district court has concurrent jurisdiction with the small claims division of district court. Takes effect 1/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2101&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821066,"bill_number":"SB2099","title":"Workplace Violence; Public Agencies; Reporting; Requirement","description":"Requires employees of public agencies to report any incident of workplace violence. Establishes penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2099/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2099&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":821069,"bill_number":"SB2114","title":"Elections; False Voter Information; Penalties","description":"Requires a person applying for a late registration or registration at an absentee polling place to acknowledge that providing false information on the signed affidavit is a class C felony. (SB2114 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2114&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821070,"bill_number":"HB1674","title":"Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Restriction; Child Care Facilities","description":"Establishes restrictions on sugar-sweetened beverages and other beverages served in child care facilities licensed by the Department of Human Services and in existence as of the effective date of this measure. (HB1674 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Jordan, Oshiro, Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1674/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1674&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":821072,"bill_number":"HB1665","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Charging; Written Information; Inapplicable Charges","description":"Enumerates felony charges for which charging by written information shall not be instituted.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1665/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1665&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821074,"bill_number":"HB1643","title":"HSAC Package; Tort Liability; Lifeguards; Counties","description":"Deletes the sunset provision for the liability exemptions for county lifeguards.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1643/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1643&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821077,"bill_number":"SB2105","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Prostitution","description":"Clarifies the distinction between prostitution offense charged against a payee or charged against a payer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2105&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821079,"bill_number":"HB1671","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Drug Overdose Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity; Appropriation","description":"Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from licensure and permitting requirements, except for drug storage requirements, for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Makes an appropriation for drug overdose recognition, prevention, and response, including the distribution and administration of naloxone hydrochloride.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1671/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1671&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":821081,"bill_number":"SB2098","title":"Professional Medical Discretion; State Employees","description":"Clarifies that medical health professionals who are employed by the State receive a qualified immunity from personal liability when exercising their governmental discretion as employees of the State when acting in the course and scope of their state employment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2098/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2098&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":821082,"bill_number":"HB1634","title":"Cigars; Tax","description":"Changes the tax rate on the sale of large cigars beginning 7/1/16.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Aquino, Belatti, Creagan, Cullen, Fukumoto Chang, Ichiyama, Jordan, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Pouha, Rhoads, San Buenaventura, Tupola, Ward, Woodson, Yamane voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Choy, DeCoite, Kobayashi, LoPresti, Oshiro, Takayama voting no (6) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1634/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1634&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821085,"bill_number":"SB2123","title":"HSAC Package; Zoning; Counties; Authority; Single-Family Residential; Vacation Rental Use","description":"Clarifies county zoning authority by distinguishing single-family residential use from single-family vacation rental use and allowing amortization by ordinance for single-family transient vacation rentals over a reasonable period. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2123&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821087,"bill_number":"SB2112","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Use of a Dog in Judicial Proceedings","description":"Authorizes any state court to permit the use of a facility dog in a judicial proceeding involving the testimony of a vulnerable witness if the court determines that there is a compelling necessity for the use of a trained and credentialed facility dog to facilitate the testimony of a vulnerable witness. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2112&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821089,"bill_number":"HB1636","title":"Animal Cruelty; Import and Sale of Ivory Products; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Establishes the offense of the unlawful sale or trade of ivory products for any person who imports, sells, offers to sell, or possesses with the intent to sell any ivory product and creates exemptions for the sale or trade of ivory products. Grants a grace period against all enforcement actions against ivory products in the State prior to the effective date of the measure until June 30, 2019.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1636/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1636&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821092,"bill_number":"SB2097","title":"Water Scalping; Feasibility Study; Corrections; Public Safety ($)","description":"Requires department of public safety corrections division to conduct a water scalping feasibility study for Halawa correctional facility and, if funds are available, authorizes development of a process design for the processing portion of the implementation of water scalping technology. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2097/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2097&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":821094,"bill_number":"SB2104","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Crime Victims; Restitution; Collection; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates standards and procedures for income-withholding for purposes of enforcing restitution orders. Amends the definition of \"debt\" relating to the recovery of money owed to the State to include court-ordered restitution subject to civil enforcement. Provides priority of income withholding orders. Extends victims' access to adult probation records to include access to payment compliance records. Requires that any bail posted by a defendant be applied toward payment of any court-ordered restitution in the same case. Makes permanent Act 119, SLH 2011, which allows certain adult probation records to be provided to certain case management, assessment, or treatment service providers upon the screening for admission, acceptance, or admittance of the defendant into a treatment program. Extends for an additional two years the increase in percentage deducted from inmates' earnings for restitution payments pursuant to Act 139, SLH 2012. Appropriates funds. (SB2104 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2104&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821095,"bill_number":"HB1639","title":"Native Forest Resources; Sandalwood; DLNR","description":"Establishes permit requirements for commercial harvesting, taking, or export of native forest resources, including sandalwood. Requires DLNR to adopt rules for permits. Imposes administrative and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1639/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1639&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":821098,"bill_number":"SB2110","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriations; Department of Education; Alternative Schools ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education for two alternative schools to provide ongoing education to juveniles involved in the justice system or at risk of involvement in the justice system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2110&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821100,"bill_number":"HB1672","title":"Prescription Drugs Benefits; Non-network Pharmacies; Retail Community Pharmacies; Reimbursement","description":"Authorizes a beneficiary of a prescription drug benefit plan to obtain a prescription without penalty from a non-network retail community pharmacy located within ten miles of the beneficiary's residence, if the nearest network retail community pharmacy is located ten or more miles away. Requires reimbursement to non-network retail community pharmacist to include a $15 dispensing fee plus the product cost at the higher rate of reimbursement. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1672/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1672&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":821102,"bill_number":"SB2106","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witnesses in Criminal Cases; Per Diem Payments","description":"Increases the per diem payments for out-of-state witnesses in criminal cases. Increases the per diem payment supplement for witnesses from any island other than the island on which the court is located, when that witness is required to stay overnight. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 159, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2106&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821105,"bill_number":"SB2096","title":"Transfer of Inmates and Operations; Feasibility Study ($)","description":"Requires department of public safety corrections division to conduct a feasibility study on transferring the inmates and operations of Oahu community correctional center to Halawa correctional facility, while maintaining the inmates and operations of Halawa correctional facility at Halawa correctional facility. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2096/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2096&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":821107,"bill_number":"SB2126","title":"OHA Package; Environmental Review; Notice to Public; Posting","description":"Requires a proposing or approving agency to ensure that a notice is posted at any site impacted by an action prior to the drafting of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement preparation notice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EET/GVO.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2126&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821109,"bill_number":"HB1669","title":"Public Accountancy; Peer Review; Peer Review Compliance Reporting Forms; Peer Review Oversight Committee","description":"Redefines \"peer review\" to include reviews done by out-of-state public accountancy licensees. Increases deadlines for filing of peer review compliance reporting forms and appealing certain ratings from 10 days to 30 calendar days. Allows members of the public accountancy peer review oversight committee to be reimbursed for expenses and protects the members from civil liability for actions done in furtherance of the purposes of the committee. Defines the term \"Hawaii attest work\". (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 145, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1669/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1669&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":821110,"bill_number":"HB1648","title":"Judiciary Package; District Court; Small Claims Division; Jurisdiction","description":"Establishes small claims divisions exclusive jurisdiction of cases for amounts of $1,000 or less. Allows plaintiff to request removal of small claims cases to be heard in ordinary procedures of the district court when counterclaim is filed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1648/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1648&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821113,"bill_number":"SB2125","title":"OHA Package; Disposition of Remnants; Right of First Refusal","description":"Provides the office of Hawaiian affairs with the right of first refusal for any disposition of public lands classified as remnants. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2125&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821115,"bill_number":"HB1670","title":"Public Accountancy; Peer Review Oversight Committee","description":"Allows members of the public accountancy peer review oversight committee to be reimbursed for expenses. Protects the members from civil liability for actions done in furtherance of the purposes of the committee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1670/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1670&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":821117,"bill_number":"SB2117","title":"Office of Elections Package; Absentee Ballots; Electronic Transmission","description":"Allows a permanent absentee voter to temporarily receive a ballot at an alternate address for elections within an election cycle. Clarifies that certain conditions that normally lead to a termination of permanent absentee voter status do not apply if the voter resides in an absentee ballot only area. Replaces references to facsimile ballots with references to electronically transmitted ballots. Allows a voter to receive an absentee ballot by electronic transmission if the voter requires such a ballot within five days of an election, or the voter would otherwise not be able to return a properly issued ballot by the close of polls. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2117&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821120,"bill_number":"SB2107","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Pen Register; Definition","description":"Amends the definition of \"pen register\" to include cell phones and other communications devices among those that the numbers transmitted to and from may be recorded.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 028, 04/28/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2107&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821122,"bill_number":"SB2103","title":"Search Warrants","description":"Allows courts to authorize a person or entity, other than an officer of justice, to carry out a search warrant. Allows courts to authorize an officer to obtain technical assistance if the search warrant granted pertains to an electronic device or storage media and the officer submits a sworn statement. (SB2103 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2103&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821123,"bill_number":"SB2118","title":"HSAC Package; Driver's Licenses; Identification Cards; Persons with Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the examiner of drivers to include information about a person's disability on the person's driver's license or civil identification card.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2118&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821125,"bill_number":"HB1633","title":"Automatic Voter Registration","description":"Provides that all applicants for a new or renewed driver's license, provisional license, instructional permit, or civil identification card must either clearly decline to register to vote or fill out the voter affidavit on their application before the application can be processed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1633/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1633&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":821128,"bill_number":"SB2127","title":"OHA Package; Mauna Kea Lands","description":"Requires the UH BOR to adopt rules describing the method for determining sufficient fees for lease rent of Mauna Kea lands. Requires the BOR to hold an open meeting prior to entering into a lease agreement for Mauna Kea lands. Requires the BOR to prepare a written description of how the fee for lease rent in a proposed lease agreement was determined.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HEA/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2127&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821130,"bill_number":"HB1659","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Search Warrants","description":"Allows courts to authorize a person or entity, other than an officer of justice, to carry out a search warrant. Allows courts to authorize an officer to obtain technical assistance if the search warrant granted pertains to an electronic device or storage media.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1659/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1659&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821132,"bill_number":"HB1645","title":"Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Check; Mopeds","description":"Requires mopeds to have motor vehicle inspection safety checks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1645/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1645&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821135,"bill_number":"HB1661","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Prostitution","description":"Clarifies the distinction between prostitution offense charged against a payee or charged against a payer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1661/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1661&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821136,"bill_number":"SB2122","title":"Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Check; Mopeds","description":"Requires mopeds to have motor vehicle inspection safety checks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2122&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821138,"bill_number":"SB2121","title":"Public Meetings; Sunshine Law; County Council Members","description":"Repeals the June 30, 2016, sunset date of limited statutory exemptions from open meeting requirements which permit county council members to attend public meetings of other boards or community groups. Requires the county councils to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of procedural requirements to effectuate the exemption. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 056, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2121&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821141,"bill_number":"SB2130","title":"Liability; County Lifeguards","description":"Makes permanent the limited liability protection for county lifeguards, the employing county, and the State for civil damages resulting from any act or omission of the lifeguard while providing lifeguard services within the lifeguard's scope of employment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2130&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821143,"bill_number":"SB2124","title":"OHA Package; Public Land Trust; Transfer of Moneys; Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee","description":"Requires agencies that collect receipts for any disposition of the public land trust shall each fiscal quarter transfer to the office of Hawaiian affairs twenty per cent of each receipt from the disposition. Returns to the office of Hawaiian affairs certain moneys previously claimed as public land trust overpayments to the office. Establishes a public land trust revenues negotiating committee. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2124&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821145,"bill_number":"HB1675","title":"Conversion Therapy; Sexual Orientation; Minors","description":"Prohibits teachers and persons who are licensed to provide professional counseling from engaging in or advertising sexual orientation change efforts on students and persons under eighteen years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1675/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1675&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":821148,"bill_number":"HB1653","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Absentee Voting; Postponed Elections and Election Results; Election Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an elections by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election expenses and responsibilities. Establishes procedures for postponed elections. Makes conforming amendments to provide for an elections by mail system. Allows permanent absentee voters to request that their ballots be temporarily forwarded to another address in or outside of the State for a single election or a primary or special primary election and the election immediately following it. Allows for the electronic transmission of mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the elections by mail program. Requires the office of elections to submit annual reports to the legislature from 2017 to 2023 regarding implementing the elections by mail program. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:20 PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1653/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1653&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821149,"bill_number":"SB2128","title":"Community colleges; tuition waiver","description":"Grants tuition waivers to students at the community colleges who meet certain criteria. Initiates the waiver program as a pilot project in a county with a population of less than 100,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2128&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821151,"bill_number":"HB1664","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Process Records; Production of Records","description":"Amends the definition of \"criminal process\" to include administrative subpoenas for the purposes of production.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1664/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1664&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":821153,"bill_number":"SB2111","title":"Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2111&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821156,"bill_number":"SB2131","title":"Naphtha Fuel; Fuel Tax; Power Generation; High Technology Special Fund","description":"Clarifies that naphtha fuel, used in a power-generating facility, is subject to the fuel tax at a rate of 2 cents per gallon retroactive to January 1, 2016. Clarifies the deposit requirements of the high technology special fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 076, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177).","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2131&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":821158,"bill_number":"HB1637","title":"University of Hawaii; Legal Counsel; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the University of Hawaii to hire six additional staff attorneys. (HB1637 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1637/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1637&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":821160,"bill_number":"HB1656","title":"OHA Package; Disposition of Remnants; Right of First Refusal","description":"Provides the office of Hawaiian affairs with the right of first refusal for any disposition of public lands classified as remnants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1656/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1656&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":822416,"bill_number":"SB2153","title":"Adoption Records; Open Access","description":"Allows adopted individuals who have attained eighteen years of age, adoptive parents, and natural parents unfettered access to the adopted individual's sealed adoption records. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2153&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822447,"bill_number":"SB2144","title":"Temporary Telecommuting Task Force; DBEDT; DHRD","description":"Establishes a temporary telecommuting task force to develop incentives and recommendations to encourage and expand telecommuting opportunities in the public and private sectors.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EET/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2144&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822485,"bill_number":"HB1682","title":"Prescription Drugs ($)","description":"Establishes the Rx Plus Program to make prescription drugs more affordable to all residents of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1682/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1682&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":822523,"bill_number":"SB2150","title":"Emergency Telephone Service; Misuse; Penalty; Fine","description":"Establishes a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for committing an offense of misuse of 911 emergency telephone service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2150&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822561,"bill_number":"SB2147","title":"Intermediate Sanctions; Global Positioning System Monitoring; Alternative Incarceration Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an alternative incarceration pilot program with mandatory global positioning system monitoring under the department of public safety for parolees and the judiciary for probationers. Establishes criteria for eligibility, conditions, and retake. Makes appropriations. Repeals on 12/31/2019. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2147&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822597,"bill_number":"SB2156","title":"Wildlife; DLNR; Multi-jurisdictional Agreement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enter into the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact or similar agreement for mutual assistance in the enforcement of wildlife laws. Requires the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct a statewide science based assessment of its ocean resources. Appropriates funds. (SB2156 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 5:05pm in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2156&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822638,"bill_number":"SB2159","title":"Underground Storage Tank; Qualifications of Personnel","description":"Requires personnel performing any work on an underground storage tank or on an underground storage tank system to be certified by the American Petroleum Institute and receive ongoing training from the Institute.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2159&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822677,"bill_number":"SB2143","title":"Pickup Truck; Passengers; Liability","description":"Raises the age of passengers prohibited to ride in the bed of a pickup truck under certain conditions from twelve or under to under eighteen years of age. Deems passengers in the bed of a pickup truck to have assumed the risk of injury or death from an accident or injury occurring while the vehicle is in operation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2143&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822717,"bill_number":"SB2154","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine; Working Group; Physicians; Chronic Disease; Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior","description":"Requires the John A. Burns school of medicine to convene a working group to discuss nutrition and lifestyle behavior for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease before July 1, 2017. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to CPH/HEA.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2154&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822755,"bill_number":"SB2155","title":"Coal, Oil, Gas Company Divestment; Fossil Fuel; ERS","description":"Requires the employees' retirement system to divest its investment portfolio of coal, oil, and gas companies within five years and to report certain information to the legislature. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2155&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822800,"bill_number":"SB2140","title":"Agriculture; Breadfruit; Ulu; Appropriation; University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the research, development, marketing, and conservation of ulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2140&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822837,"bill_number":"SB2158","title":"Procurement; Single-serving Bottled Water","description":"Prohibits the expenditure of state funds by state agencies for the purchase of single-serving bottled water, except under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2158/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2158&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822879,"bill_number":"SB2146","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":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRE/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2146&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822917,"bill_number":"SB2151","title":"Medical Records; Medical Facilities; Bankruptcy","description":"Requires medical facilities filing for bankruptcy to inform every patient or former patient by written notice prior to filing for bankruptcy that the patient or former patient is entitled to a copy of the patient's or former patient's own medical records at no charge. Requires the medical facilities to provide a paper or electronic copy of the medical records to the patient or former patient upon request.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2151&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822957,"bill_number":"SB2138","title":"Appropriation; Agriculture; Nutrient Cycling Center Pilot Project ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for a nutrient cycling center pilot project on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2138&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":822992,"bill_number":"HB1679","title":"Transportation; Karsten Thot Bridge; Pedestrian and Bicycle Access; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of transportation to improve pedestrian and bicycle access across Karsten Thot Bridge in Wahiawa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1679/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1679&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":823035,"bill_number":"SB2145","title":"Telecommute; Telework; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides income tax credits for employers when their employees telecommute for work and for conducting telecommute assessments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2145&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823077,"bill_number":"SB2142","title":"Endangering Public Transportation; Public Highway","description":"Creates the class C offense of endangering public transportation for tampering with a public highway or a facility of public transportation with intent to cause any damage, malfunction, nonfunction, theft, or unauthorized removal of material which would result in the creation of a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another person. Defines facility of public transportation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2142&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823114,"bill_number":"SB2139","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Near Shore Marine Resources; Community Based Co-Management; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to DLNR for positions and expenses in support of community based co-management of near shore marine resources. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2139&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823160,"bill_number":"SB2157","title":"State Capitol Reflecting Pool; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study relating to the rehabilitation and renovation of the state capitol reflecting pool.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2157&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823199,"bill_number":"HB1678","title":"County Property; Use by the Legislative Branch; Indemnification","description":"Requires the State to indemnify a county for the use of county property by the legislative branch for legislative duties and a public purpose.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to LMG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1678/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1678&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":823244,"bill_number":"HB1680","title":"Medical Marijuana; Cultivation; Prohibited Except by Licensees","description":"Prohibits cultivation of medical marijuana by anyone not licensed by the State after 7/1/17.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1680/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1680&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":823283,"bill_number":"HB1681","title":"Prescription Drugs; Hawaii Rx Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes pharmaceutical discount program for all state residents under which State obtains manufacturers' rebates on drugs that are offered at discounted prices to program participants. Provides reimbursement to participating pharmacists. Establishes special fund. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1681/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1681&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":823325,"bill_number":"SB2148","title":"Commercial Establishments; Prohibition on Devices with Monetary Payouts","description":"Prohibits devices that allow monetary payouts that may be less than, equal to, or greater than the amount paid into the device, in any commercial establishment. Exempts change machines, vending machines, and automated teller machines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2148&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823367,"bill_number":"HB1676","title":"Board of Agriculture; Members","description":"Reduces the number of at large members of the Board of Agriculture from four to three and adds a member who is required to be a resident of the City and County of Honolulu. Takes effect January 20, 2050. (HB1676 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1676/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1676&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":823407,"bill_number":"SB2149","title":"Forfeiture; Working Group; Department of the Attorney General","description":"Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish a working group to review and discuss Hawaii's asset forfeiture laws and make recommendations to improve these laws. (SB2149 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2149&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823453,"bill_number":"SB2137","title":"Agriculture; Food Sustainability; On-farm Mentoring; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an on-farm mentoring program to teach and train farmers to utilize a whole farm system approach to agriculture. Makes an appropriation to the department of agriculture to support existing on-farm mentoring programs and for a pilot on-farm mentoring program in Maui. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2137&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823498,"bill_number":"HB1677","title":"Medical Marijuana; Physicians; Misconduct; Discipline","description":"Requires DCCA to submit annual report regarding physician discipline related to medical marijuana certifications. Requires DOH to submit monthly report on medical marijuana certifications. Requires Hawaii medical board to investigate potential misconduct regarding medical marijuana, take appropriate disciplinary action, and submit annual report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1677/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1677&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":823539,"bill_number":"SB2141","title":"CTAHR Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program; Position Funding; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for three positions in the sustainable and organic agriculture program administered by the UH college of tropical agriculture and human resources and statewide expansion of the program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2141&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823582,"bill_number":"SB2152","title":"Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Community Preparedness; Resilience; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii emergency management agency for the purpose of supporting community resilience and preparedness programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2152&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":823636,"bill_number":"HB1692","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Counties; Regulation","description":"Authorizes transportation network companies to operate upon regulation by a county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1692/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1692&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":823705,"bill_number":"HB1688","title":"Appropriations; Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii county office of the prosecuting attorney for the career criminal prosecution unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1688/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1688&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":823778,"bill_number":"HB1684","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority","description":"Exempts the operations of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority from bidding requirements for concessions or space on public property. (HB1684 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 121, on 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1684/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1684&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":823852,"bill_number":"HB1691","title":"Licenses to Carry; Firearms","description":"Requires a county police chief to grant a qualified applicant a license to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun and ammunition within the county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1691/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1691&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":823926,"bill_number":"HB1689","title":"Food Production Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an organic foods production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. Sunsets 12/31/2021. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 258, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1367).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1689/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1689&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":823999,"bill_number":"HB1683","title":"Family Leave","description":"Permits an employee to use leave under the Hawaii Family Leave Law to care for a sibling. Effective 7/1/2100. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 9:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1683/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1683&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":824076,"bill_number":"HB1686","title":"Mental Health Treatment; Involuntary Hospitalization","description":"Defines \"imminently dangerous to self or others\" to mean that, without intervention, the person will likely remain dangerous to the person's self or others within the next ninety days. (HB1686 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1686/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1686&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":824150,"bill_number":"HB1687","title":"Neonicotinoid Insecticide; Pesticides; Agriculture","description":"Prohibits application of neonicotinoid insecticides to protect honeybees and other pollinating animals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to AGR, EEP, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1687/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1687&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":824224,"bill_number":"HB1685","title":"University of Hawaii; Salary","description":"Subjects proposed salaries for any UH employee that are at least double that of the governor to the disapproval of the legislature. Requires UH to submit an annual report on the employees with salaries in excess of the governor's salary. (HB1685 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1685/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1685&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":824299,"bill_number":"HB1690","title":"Income Tax; Tax Credit; Portable Generator","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of portable generators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1690/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1690&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":824375,"bill_number":"HB1725","title":"Children and Youth Day; State Event","description":"Recognizes celebrations of Children and Youth Day as an official State event.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1725/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1725&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824376,"bill_number":"HB1734","title":"Sharks; Rays; Poaching and Commercial Fishing Prohibited","description":"Creates administrative penalties for any person who knowingly captures, kills, or takes any shark or ray within state marine waters. Provides exemptions for native Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices, research purposes, and public and personal safety. (HB1734 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan, Kawakami voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1734/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1734&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824380,"bill_number":"HB1694","title":"Judiciary Spouse and Child Abuse Special Account; Domestic Violence; Child Abuse","description":"Sets aside funds from marriage licenses granted by agents in each judicial circuit for the Spouse and Child Abuse Special Account for the training of family court judges on domestic violence or child abuse.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1694/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1694&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824382,"bill_number":"SB2200","title":"Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure","description":"Limits compelled disclosure of sources or unpublished information for journalists, newscasters and persons participating in collection or dissemination of news or information of substantial public interest. Establishes exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2200&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824386,"bill_number":"SB2168","title":"Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural events allowed by permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2168&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":824389,"bill_number":"HB1769","title":"Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural events allowed by permit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1769/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1769&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824391,"bill_number":"HB1740","title":"Medicare; Physicians","description":"Requires physicians practicing in Hawaii to accept Medicare patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1740/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1740&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824395,"bill_number":"SB2183","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Transit-Oriented Development; Transportation","description":"Requires that one-half of the portion of the county surcharge on state tax retained by the State be deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Requires that the funds deposited be used for transit-oriented development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2183/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2183&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824399,"bill_number":"SB2186","title":"Enhanced Driver's License","description":"Authorizes the examiner of drivers in each county to issue enhanced driver's licenses. Specifies requirements and procedures for obtaining the license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2186&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824402,"bill_number":"HB1699","title":"Board of Land and Natural Resources; Bureau of Conveyances; Recording Fees; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund","description":"Doubles recording fees imposed by the bureau of conveyances and requires the increase in fees to be deposited into the dwelling unit revolving fund. Requires the moneys deposited to be used for the construction of housing intended for rent or sale to eligible individuals and families with an income of up to 80% of the area median income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1699/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1699&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824404,"bill_number":"HB1755","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses","description":"Amends various statutes to clarify the role of advanced practice registered nurses with regards to their authority and participation in the health care system. Amends definitions in the statutes to conform with the duties and responsibilities of advanced practice registered nurses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1755/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1755&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824408,"bill_number":"SB2165","title":"Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-out","description":"Requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, or identification card shall be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote; provided that the applicant did not affirmatively opt-out of automatic voter registration on the application form.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2165&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":824411,"bill_number":"HB1696","title":"United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye Day","description":"Establishes United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye Day on September 7 of each year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1696/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1696&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824415,"bill_number":"SB2207","title":"University of Hawaii; Center on Aging; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a permanent full-time associate professor and permanent full-time assistant specialist position within the University of Hawaii center on aging.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2207/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2207&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824418,"bill_number":"SB2202","title":"Internet Crimes Against Children Fee","description":"Clarifies that the internet crimes against children fee is to be assessed against every defendant who is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony regardless of the nature of the offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2202&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824420,"bill_number":"HB1703","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Students; Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the University of Hawaii to hire psychologists and case managers to provide student mental health services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 11:00AM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1703/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1703&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":824424,"bill_number":"HB1693","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund","description":"Amends the household income level and unit availability eligibility requirements for the provision of low-income housing and mixed-income rental project loans and grants made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (HB1693 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1693/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1693&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824426,"bill_number":"HB1728","title":"Safety Inspection and Registration of Mopeds","description":"Requires annual safety inspections and registration of mopeds. Establishes civil penalties for violating the moped safety inspection and registration requirements. Defines \"off-road vehicle\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1728/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1728&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824430,"bill_number":"HB1695","title":"Sanitation; Shopping Center; Public Restroom","description":"Requires department of health to establish rules regarding sanitation facilities for public use at all shopping centers with twenty or more retail or commercial establishment tenants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1695/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1695&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824433,"bill_number":"HB1745","title":"Vector Control; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to hire more employees for vector control and to fully reestablish a Vector Control Sector Branch within its Environmental Health Administration. (HB1745 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1745/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1745&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824435,"bill_number":"SB2162","title":"Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Language Web; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish long-term Hawaiian language resources for the Judiciary. (SB2162 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2162&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":824439,"bill_number":"HB1717","title":"Industrial Hemp; Animal Feed; Department of Agriculture","description":"Requires the DOA to establish a pilot project to allow people to grow industrial hemp for animal feed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1717/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1717&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":824443,"bill_number":"HB1711","title":"Cigarette and Tobacco Tax; Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund","description":"Increases the tax on cigarettes and little cigars by 4 cents for sales on or after 1/1/2017. Allocates the increase in funds collected to the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1711/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1711&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":824447,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"University of Hawaii; Real Property Management; New Curriculum","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Real Property Management Curriculum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=4&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824448,"bill_number":"HB1753","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Safety Inspections","description":"Requires registration, inspections, and number plates for mopeds. (HB1753 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 200, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1753/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1753&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":824452,"bill_number":"SB2188","title":"Animal Cruelty; Import and Sale of Rhinoceros Horn; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Establishes the offense of the unlawful sale or trade of rhinoceros horn for any person who sells, offers to sell, possesses with the intent to sell, or imports with the intent to sell any rhinoceros horn. Creates exemptions for the sale or trade of rhinoceros horn.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2188&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824455,"bill_number":"SB2192","title":"Law Enforcement; County Police Departments; Body-Worn Video Cameras; Law Enforcement Vehicle Cameras; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to each county for the purchase of body-worn video cameras and law enforcement vehicle cameras to be used by each county police department; provided that no funds appropriated to a county shall be expended unless matched dollar-for-dollar by the county.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2192&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824458,"bill_number":"HB1710","title":"Philosophy Education; Public Schools; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the p4c program of the University of Hawaii Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education and for teachers of the Department of Education to train with the p4c program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HED, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1710/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1710&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824462,"bill_number":"SB2208","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Human Services; Hospitals; Caregivers; Training","description":"Requires hospitals to provide patients the opportunity to designate a caregiver upon entry to a hospital. Establishes hospital requirements regarding caregivers, including designation of a caregiver, notification to a caregiver, and a discharge plan for patients. Provides hospitals, hospital employees, and consultants or contractors that have a contractual relationship with a hospital with immunity regarding caregiving.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2208/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2208&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824464,"bill_number":"HB1738","title":"Law Enforcement; Body Cameras","description":"Regulates the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers and body camera video footage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1738/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1738&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":824467,"bill_number":"SB2201","title":"Theft in the Second Degree; Value of Property or Services","description":"Increases the monetary threshold to $750 with respect to property or services for theft in the second degree.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2201&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824470,"bill_number":"HB1715","title":"Public Prekindergarten Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $6,000,000 in general funds to fund the public prekindergarten program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1715/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1715&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":824474,"bill_number":"SB2211","title":"Youth Gang; Prevention and Intervention; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to target youths who live in public housing who are at risk of engaging in gang activities or joining gangs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2211/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2211&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824476,"bill_number":"HB1704","title":"State Highways; Transfer; Pilot Project","description":"Creates a pilot project to transfer maintenance and repair functions of state highways from the state department of transportation to counties with populations that are divided among at least three islands. Creates a state and county transportation working group to establish a plan of implementation. Requires a report to legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1704/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1704&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824479,"bill_number":"SB2209","title":"Procurement Code; Employment Preference; Persons with Disabilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a preference to bidders who employ persons with disabilities. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/GVO, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2209/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2209&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824483,"bill_number":"HB1732","title":"Geothermal Resources Development; Geothermal Resource Permit","description":"Restores the review process for proposed geothermal resources development projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EEP, WAL, CPC, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1732/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1732&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824487,"bill_number":"HB1762","title":"Health; Short Form Bill","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1762/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1762&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824491,"bill_number":"SB2210","title":"Youth Gangs; Coordinated Response; Prevention and Intervention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a coordinated gang response system to include the police departments, the office of youth services, the department of education, and the department of the attorney general. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to conduct an evaluation of the youth gang response system created by this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HMS/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2210/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2210&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824492,"bill_number":"SB2194","title":"Crime Reporting; Police Departments; Law Enforcement; Attorney General","description":"Requires each county police department and all state departments and agencies having law enforcement divisions or law enforcement functions to report crime data to the department of the attorney general for transmission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2194&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824496,"bill_number":"HB1743","title":"Trespass; Agricultural Land; Theft; Soil; Gravel; Rock","description":"Removes trespass requirement that agricultural lands have a fence or signs stating private property. Establishes that a person sentences for theft of soil reimburse the land owner for the cost of the soil.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1743/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1743&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824499,"bill_number":"SB2177","title":"Medical Marijuana; Temporary Registration Certificate; Fraudulent Misrepresentation; Physician","description":"Requires the department of health to issue a receipt that shall serve as a temporary registration certificate for the medical use of marijuana upon receipt of a written certification form completed by or on behalf of a qualifying patient. Increases penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official relating to the issuance of a written certificate by a physician.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2177/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2177&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824502,"bill_number":"HB1758","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine; Physician Shortage; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to fund medical residency programs to help alleviate the shortage of primary care physicians in rural Oahu and neighbor island communities. (HB1758 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1758/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1758&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824506,"bill_number":"HB1712","title":"Student Data; Computer Services","description":"Limits the ways in which the operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application working with the DOE can use student data.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1712/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1712&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":824508,"bill_number":"HB1744","title":"DOE Athletic Facilities; Charter Schools","description":"Provides public charter schools with the right of first refusal for the use of DOE athletic facilities within the school complex area and on available dates. Requires DOE school principals to provide public charter schools with schedules of available dates for the use of athletic facilities. (HB1744 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1744/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1744&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824511,"bill_number":"HB1761","title":"Health; Short Form Bill","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1761/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1761&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824515,"bill_number":"SB2189","title":"Animal Cruelty; Import and Sale of Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Establishes the offense of the unlawful sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn for any person who sells or trades, offers to sell or trade, possesses with the intent to sell or trade, or imports with the intent to sell or trade any ivory or rhinoceros horn. Creates certain exemptions for the sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn. Effective 07/01/18.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2189&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824518,"bill_number":"HB1750","title":"Water; Storm Water Management; Water Resource Protection Plan","description":"Requires the State and counties to consider storm water management in the development of the Hawaii water resource protection plan. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1750/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1750&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":824520,"bill_number":"HB1759","title":"Medicaid; Health Insurance; Payment; Clean Claims","description":"Requires health insurers to promptly pay clean claims for services and repeals the exemption of Medicaid claims from the clean claims definition, as well as claims from self-insured employer groups and claims for services rendered to individuals associated with a health care entity through a national participating provider network. (HB1759 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1759/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1759&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824523,"bill_number":"HB1736","title":"Kona International Airport; Ellison Onizuka","description":"Renames the Kona International Airport as the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. Effective 1/1/2017. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 256, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1736/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1736&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824527,"bill_number":"SB2170","title":"Fire Council Package; Public Safety; Fire Protection; Residential Fire Protection Sprinklers","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt codes and regulations that would require the installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems by repealing Act 83, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2170&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":824531,"bill_number":"HB1709","title":"Small Boat Harbors; Mooring and Slip Use Permits","description":"Allows an owner of a vessel who possesses a valid mooring or commercial permit to transfer ownership of the vessel without terminating the rights designated by the permit. Requires the permit to be reissued under the name of the transferee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1709/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1709&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824533,"bill_number":"SB2171","title":"Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; Commercial; Residential; Fees","description":"Establishes three classes of licenses, in commercial real estate, residential real estate, and brokers' fees, for real estate brokers or real estate salespersons.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2171&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824536,"bill_number":"HB1766","title":"Theft of Livestock; Deer","description":"Adds deer to the list of animals included in the theft of livestock offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1766/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1766&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":824540,"bill_number":"HB1722","title":"Student Immunization","description":"Requires all public school students to be immunized, except for cases in which the immunization would endanger the life or health of a child. Exempts students attending private schools and home schools from immunization requirement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1722/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1722&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824542,"bill_number":"HB1733","title":"Small Boat Facilities; Commercial Use Permit; Renewal; Early Submission; Grace Period","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to review an application for renewal of a commercial permit for small boat harbors that is received at least sixty days prior to expiration, and renew the permit or inform the applicant of any reasons for a nonrenewal within thirty days of receiving the application. Authorizes a thirty-day grace period for persons who fail to timely obtain renewal of a commercial permit. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 219, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1733/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1733&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824546,"bill_number":"HB1726","title":"Penal Code; Murder; First Degree; Victim as Shield, Hostage, or Held for Ransom or Reward","description":"Establishes that first degree murder includes the circumstance in which a defendant intentionally or knowingly causes the death of a person whom the defendant restrained for use as a shield or held as a hostage or for ransom or reward. (HB1726 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 214, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1726/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1726&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824550,"bill_number":"HB1719","title":"HHSC; Regional System Facilities; Public-Private Partnerships; Transfer to Private Nonprofit Management Entity","description":"Extends to all HHSC regional systems the authority of the executive branch to transfer the management of facilities of a regional system to a nonprofit management entity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1719/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1719&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":824551,"bill_number":"SB2204","title":"Firearm Ownership; Restrictions; No Fly List","description":"Restricts anybody included on the terrorist screening center's no-fly list from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition therefor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2204&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824555,"bill_number":"HB1737","title":"Motor Vehicles; License Plates; Number Plates","description":"Allows a motor vehicle owner to be exempt from being required to fasten a front license plate to the motor vehicle if the vehicle's safety equipment originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer is impaired by a front number plate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC/JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1737/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1737&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824559,"bill_number":"HB1716","title":"Early Learning Commission","description":"Changes the Early Learning Advisory Board to the Early Learning Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1716/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1716&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":824562,"bill_number":"SB2199","title":"Inmate Phone Calls; Department of Public Safety; Correctional Facilities","description":"Prohibits the department of public safety from receiving any commission payments from telephone service providers based on inmate phone calls.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2199&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824564,"bill_number":"SB2176","title":"Medical Marijuana; Oversight Commission; Department of Health","description":"Establishes the Hawaii medical marijuana oversight commission. Requires the commission to evaluate the implementation of medical marijuana, including the impact on patients, the effectiveness of regulatory safeguards, and possible areas of expansion for the medical marijuana program. Effective January 1, 2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2176&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824567,"bill_number":"HB1731","title":"Wastewater; Household Aerobic Units; Department of Health","description":"Prohibits the installation or use of household aerobic units that discharge directly to groundwater unless approved by the Director of Health. (HB1731 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1731/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1731&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824571,"bill_number":"HB1707","title":"Rate Filings; Disclosure","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner and health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to make public disclosure of rate filings information prior to a rate increase. (HB1707 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1707/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1707&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824575,"bill_number":"SB2167","title":"Fire Council Package; Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems; Fire Protection; New Home Construction; Disclosures; State Fire Council; Real Estate Commission","description":"Requires contractors to disclose the benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system to prospective purchasers seeking to construct a new home.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2167&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":824578,"bill_number":"HB1770","title":"Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Permit Fee","description":"Increases the fee for an aerial device, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic permit from $110 to $300.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PBS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1770/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1770&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824580,"bill_number":"SB2215","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workers' Compensation; Hearing Officers; Staff; Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the hiring of six hearing officer positions and support staff within the department of labor and industrial relations' disability compensation division and to provide the officers and staff with legal and medical training. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2215/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2215&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":824584,"bill_number":"SB2161","title":"Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the administration and operation of the aha moku advisory committee and for community outreach. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2161&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":824586,"bill_number":"HB1700","title":"State budget. ($)","description":"To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 201517 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Act 124, on 06/23/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1225).","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1700/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1700&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824590,"bill_number":"SB2197","title":"Law Enforcement Officers; Grievances; Reports to Legislature; State Agencies; County Police Departments","description":"Requires the attorney general to ensure that all state departments and agencies employing law enforcement officers report annually to the legislature on specified information concerning firings, forced resignations, alleged criminal activity, grievances, and incidents of a sexual nature. Requires the department of transportation, department of land and natural resources, department of public safety, and county police departments to submit those annual reports. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2197&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824594,"bill_number":"SB2214","title":"Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-out; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2017, requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, limited purpose instruction permit, or identification card shall be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote; provided that upon receipt of notification from the respective county clerk the applicant shall have twenty-one calendar days to opt-out of automatic voter registration. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2214/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2214&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824595,"bill_number":"SB2180","title":"Department of Health; Nurse Health Advice Line Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the department of health to coordinate with private partnerships to develop a pilot program to provide Hawaii residents with information and access to a nurse health advice line.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2180/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2180&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824599,"bill_number":"HB1723","title":"Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Audit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a comprehensive financial and management audit of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1723/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1723&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824603,"bill_number":"HB1706","title":"Youth Civil Defense Corps; Established","description":"Establishes within DOE the youth civil defense corps. Requires BOE to adopt standards and a curriculum for student participation. Appropriates funds for the establishment of the youth civil defense corps. Designates the Department of Education as the expending agency. (HB1706 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1706/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1706&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824607,"bill_number":"HB1705","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Insurance; Proof of Insurance; Electronic Motor Vehicle Insurance Card; Mobile Electronic Device","description":"Allows electronic insurance cards, in addition to paper insurance cards, to be used as proof of insurance for motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor scooters. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 082, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1705/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1705&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824609,"bill_number":"SB2206","title":"Condominiums; Common Elements; Limited; Management","description":"Redefines \"common elements\" and \"limited common elements\". Makes statutory definitions of \"common elements\" and \"limited common elements\" supersede the necessity of restating the declaration and bylaws. Requires a vote or written consent of the owners, rather than the board of directors, when restating the declaration and bylaws. Limits the board of directors to requiring the submission of affidavits only once, when owners request certain association documents.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2206/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2206&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":824612,"bill_number":"SB2195","title":"Department of Public Safety; County Police Department; Misconduct Incident Report","description":"Requires the director of public safety to annually submit to the legislature and post on the department of public safety's public website reports on misconduct incidents that resulted in suspension or discharge of an employee having police powers. Expands the scope of the required county police chiefs' annual reports regarding misconduct of police officers to include misconduct of employees having police powers. Requires the county police chiefs' annual reports to be posted on the respective county police department's public website. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2195&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824615,"bill_number":"HB1742","title":"DLIR; Appropriation; Positions ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for 2 FTE positions in the disability compensation division of DLIR.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1742/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1742&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":824618,"bill_number":"HB1748","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries and Production Centers; Locations; Prohibitions; Counties","description":"Authorizes each county council to adopt by ordinance upon a unanimous vote criteria that the council shall apply to evaluate potential locations for medical marijuana production centers and dispensaries. Authorizes a county council to prohibit medical marijuana production centers and dispensaries in a specified area by ordinance upon a unanimous council vote.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT/EDB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1748/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1748&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824622,"bill_number":"SB2173","title":"James Campbell High School; Classroom Building; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $35,000,000 for the construction of a classroom building at James Campbell high school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2173&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824624,"bill_number":"HB1720","title":"Procurement; Reports to the Legislature; Small Purchases","description":"Requires annual reports to the legislature for procurement contracts that exceed $50,000. Raises the minimum threshold requirement for electronic system procurement requirements in chapter 103D from $25,000 to $50,000. Increases the minimum threshold for small purchases under chapter 103F from $25,000 to $50,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1720/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1720&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":824627,"bill_number":"HB1701","title":"Family Courts; Child Custody and Visitation; Domestic Violence","description":"In child custody and visitation proceedings involving an allegation or history of family violence: 1) requires family courts to first hold an evidentiary hearing on the issue of family violence; 2) requires child custody evaluators to have qualifications relevant to the subject of family violence; and 3) if the proceeding does not involve mental health issues, prohibits disqualification of a person for appointment as a child custody evaluator solely because the person does not hold a degree relating to mental health. Prohibits use of a parent's good faith allegation of family violence as a factor that weighs against the parent in determining child custody or visitation. Requires family court judges and professional personnel to complete ongoing training in the latest best practices and research in domestic violence advocacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1701/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1701&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824630,"bill_number":"SB2203","title":"Sexual Assault; Forensic Examinations","description":"Requires DHS to pay for forensic examinations performed at a hospital of a female sexual assault victim, where private insurance is or cannot be utilized.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2203&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824634,"bill_number":"SB2174","title":"Sea Urchins; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Harvesting Restrictions","description":"Restricts any person from taking, collecting, or harvesting three or more sea urchins within a one-day period without a permit, and allows the department of land and natural resources to enact rules related to sea urchin harvesting. Provides an exemption for native Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2174/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2174&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824638,"bill_number":"SB2160","title":"Child Protective Act; Definition; Aggravated Circumstances; Reunification","description":"Expands the definition of \"aggravated circumstances\", as used in chapter 587A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Child Protective Act, to include situations where the parent is a repeat criminal offender of specific crimes; has been repeatedly incarcerated, resulting in the child's placement in foster care; has placed the child or a sibling of the child in foster care more than once; had parental rights voluntarily or involuntarily terminated; failed to comply with pre-permanency or permanency requirements; has physically abused or neglected the child; or has engaged in human trafficking involving the child or another child of the parent or has solicited, aided, abetted, attempted, or conspired to engage in human trafficking of the child or another child of the parent. Requires parents to complete any court ordered service plan before being reunified with their child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HMS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-02-16 1:15PM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2160&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824639,"bill_number":"HB1756","title":"Nursing; Licensure; Registration; Renewal; Criminal History Record Checks; Board of Nursing","description":"Requires submittal of electronic fingerprints for criminal history record checks from nurse licensure applicants and nurse licensure renewal applicants. Authorizes the Board of Nursing to conduct investigations of applicants for licensure, renewal, and reactivation, request criminal history records of qualified applicants, and request criminal history records of persons issued licenses. (HB1756 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 097, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1756/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1756&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824643,"bill_number":"SB2181","title":"Terminally Ill Patients; Investigational Drugs; Biological Products","description":"Permits manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products beginning on January 1, 2017 to make these drugs and products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. (SB2181 HD2)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-29","last_action":"Vetoed on 04/29/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2181/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2181&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824647,"bill_number":"HB1757","title":"Prescription Drugs; Pharmacy; Customized Patient Medication Packages","description":"Authorizes a pharmacy to provide a customized patient medication package to any patient of an institutional facility or any member of the general public, subject to certain conditions. Takes effect on 7/1/2070. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1757/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1757&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824651,"bill_number":"HB1724","title":"Comprehensive Support Service Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to establish and operate a comprehensive support service center for disadvantaged individuals and families seeking transitional support services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1724/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1724&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824653,"bill_number":"SB2166","title":"Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Shippers; Prohibitions","description":"Expands exceptions to the general prohibitions on fireworks. Imposes requirements upon shippers of fireworks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/TRE, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2166&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":824656,"bill_number":"HB1746","title":"Commercial Forest Products; Logging; Trees","description":"Requires anyone harvesting forest trees or plants for commercial purposes to obtain a license and submit monthly reports to DLNR.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1746/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1746&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824658,"bill_number":"HB1698","title":"Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month; September","description":"Designates the month of September of each year as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, VMI, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1698/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1698&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824662,"bill_number":"SB2175","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Operations","description":"Requires the department of health to issue a third medical marijuana dispensary license for the county of Hawaii. Allows medical marijuana dispensaries to be open during certain hours on Sundays. Allows an individual convicted of a felony to be employed at or enter into a medical marijuana dispensary facility only if the individual has not been convicted of a felony within the six years immediately preceding employment or entry.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2175&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824666,"bill_number":"HB1721","title":"Correctional Facilities; Redevelopment; Appropriation","description":"Requires the construction of a correctional facility at the Halawa Correctional Facility site to replace the existing OCCC. Requires a study on the feasibility of State redevelopment of the land that is currently occupied by OCCC. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1721/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1721&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":824667,"bill_number":"SB2190","title":"Tattoo Supplies; Restrictions on Sale","description":"Restricts sale of tattoo supplies to certain persons or tattoo shops. Defines tattoo supplies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2190&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824671,"bill_number":"SB2172","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Restrictions on Use; Violation of Privacy","description":"Establishes restrictions on use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the commission of these offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2172&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824675,"bill_number":"SB2182","title":"Grants; Weed and Seed Strategy; Empower Oahu; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant to Empower Oahu to maintain and expand the weed and seed strategy, which is a collaborative effort to reclaim, restore, and rebuild communities. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2182&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824678,"bill_number":"HB1768","title":"Fire Council Package; Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems; Fire Protection; New Home Construction; Disclosures; State Fire Council; Real Estate Commission","description":"Requires contractors to disclose the benefits of a residential fire sprinkler system to prospective purchasers seeking to construct a new home.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 02-01-16 8:30AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1768/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1768&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824682,"bill_number":"HB1754","title":"Hunting; Hawaii Apprentice Hunting License","description":"Establishes a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to authorize persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter. (HB1754 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1754/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1754&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824683,"bill_number":"HB1765","title":"Coral Reefs; Sunscreen; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires UH to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen on Hawaii's coral reefs. Appropriates funds. (HB1765 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1765/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1765&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":824687,"bill_number":"HB1718","title":"Wildlife protection; Import and Sale of Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Establishes the offense of the unlawful sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn for any person who sells, offers to sell, possesses with the intent to sell, or imports with the intent to sell any ivory or rhinoceros horn. Creates exemptions for the sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1718/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1718&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":824691,"bill_number":"HB1751","title":"Renewable Energy","description":"Broadens the definition of renewable energy. (HB1751 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1751/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1751&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":824693,"bill_number":"SB2212","title":"Judiciary; Condominium Court Pilot Program; Small Claims Division; Oahu; Condominium Education Trust Fund","description":"Establishes the condominium court pilot program on the island of Oahu, provides the small claims division of the district court of the first circuit with the jurisdiction to hear proceedings arising from certain condominium laws, and requires funding from the condominium education trust fund. Repeals on June 30, 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2212/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2212&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824697,"bill_number":"SB2187","title":"Jury Duty; Transportation Costs; Exemption From Service as a Juror","description":"Increases the mileage fee paid to jurors and prospective jurors from 33 cents to 45 cents. Changes the distance that a person must live from the court in order to receive a jury service exemption from seventy miles to an unspecified number of miles. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2187&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824700,"bill_number":"SB2205","title":"Failure to Control Widely Dangerous Means; Bomb-like Devices","description":"Amends the offense of failure to control widely dangerous means to include igniting a bomb-like device in a residential neighborhood or near a business establishment if the person ignites, detonates, or explodes a bomb-like device in or over a residential neighborhood or within one hundred feet of a business establishment and the person does not take steps to prevent or mitigate the danger to life or property. Defines \"bomb-like\". Imposes a fine of up to $2,000.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2205&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824702,"bill_number":"SB2193","title":"Public Safety; Law Enforcement Officers; Custody; Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Third Degree","description":"Defines \"person in custody\" as used in the offenses of sexual assault in the second degree and third degree to mean a person who is stopped by or under the control of a law enforcement officer for official purposes. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2193&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824706,"bill_number":"HB1727","title":"Income Tax; Federal Earned Income Tax Credit; Notice of Eligibility","description":"Requires employers to notify employees, when providing their annual wage summary statements, that they may be eligible to receive the federal earned income tax credit. (HB1727 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1727/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1727&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824710,"bill_number":"HB1735","title":"Study; Property Tax; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the effects of Hawaii's low property tax rates. Appropriates funds. (HB1735 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1735/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1735&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824711,"bill_number":"SB2196","title":"Law Enforcement Officer Independent Review Board; Establishment; Law Enforcement Officer; Law Enforcement Agency; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the law enforcement officer independent review board within the department of the attorney general to investigate incidents of officer-involved death. Appropriates funds for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Effective July 1, 2017. Repeals June 30, 2022. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 161, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2196&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824715,"bill_number":"HB1702","title":"Income Tax Credit; Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services Necessary for Gainful Employment","description":"Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by changing the manner for determining the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that constitutes the tax credit. (HB1702 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 235, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1344).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1702/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1702&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":824719,"bill_number":"SB2185","title":"School Buses; Seat Belts","description":"Requires all school buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand pounds purchased, leased, or contracted for use by the State as of July 1, 2018, and thereafter, to be equipped with a seat belt assembly at each designated seating position.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2185&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824722,"bill_number":"HB1741","title":"Education; Read to Me International Foundation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Read to Me International Foundation for the promotion of reading aloud to children. (HB1741 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1741/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1741&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":824726,"bill_number":"HB1730","title":"Electric Utilities; Time-of-Use Features; Net Electricity","description":"Requires electric utilities that use a time-of-use feature in its rate structure to include a credit to the eligible customer-generator for any net electricity produced during peak hours of usage. (HB1730 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRE/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1730/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1730&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":824727,"bill_number":"SB2164","title":"Hope's Law; Animal Cruelty; Liability; Dog License; Microchip","description":"Extends criminal liability for certain acts of cruelty to dog owners who fail to report transfers of ownership of the dog. Extends criminal liability for certain acts of animal cruelty to the most recent registered owner and person who most recently registered microchip information. Requires person holding a dog license to provide notification if the ownership of the dog is transferred.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2164&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":824731,"bill_number":"HB1713","title":"Ethics Code; Exemption; Extracurricular Service","description":"Exempts extracurricular service of employees from the state ethics code if certain conditions are met. Defines detached remuneration and extracurricular service. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1713/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1713&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":824734,"bill_number":"SB2213","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the nursing facility sustainability program for one additional year. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2016-2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 059, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2213/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2213&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":824738,"bill_number":"SB2163","title":"Service of Process; Water Pollution; Solid Waste Pollution; Notice","description":"Allows notice of a water pollution and solid waste pollution violation to be given via a posting on a searchable government website and a sign conspicuously posted on the property, if appropriate, when attempts to serve the notice in person and by mail have been unsuccessful. (SB2163 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 045, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2163&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":824741,"bill_number":"HB1752","title":"Appropriation; DLIR; Office of Community Services ($)","description":"Appropriates general revenue for two full-time equivalent positions as grant administrative support personnel in the office of community services for fiscal year 2016-2017. (HB1752 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 189, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1752/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1752&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":824743,"bill_number":"HB1708","title":"Medicine and Surgery; Visiting Sports Physician Temporary License; Study","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to issue a visiting sports physician temporary license to a physician or osteopathic physician who is not licensed in this State under certain circumstances. Requires the Auditor to conduct a study to determine whether licensure for visiting sports physicians is warranted. (HB1708 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1708/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1708&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":824746,"bill_number":"HB1697","title":"Roads in Limbo; County State Tax Surcharge","description":"Allows counties that establish a state tax surcharge to use the surcharge moneys for the repair of any public highway for which there is a dispute between the State and the county over ownership and jurisdiction. Provides that a county assumes ownership and jurisdiction over a public highway in which there is a dispute over ownership and jurisdiction by expending state tax surcharge money to repair the public highway. Requires the department of transportation and the county equivalents to prepare a report of all public highways in the State in which ownership and jurisdiction are disputed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1697/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1697&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824750,"bill_number":"HB1764","title":"Health; Short Form Bill","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1764/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1764&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824754,"bill_number":"HB1729","title":"Voting; Elections by Mail; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires all elections to be conducted by mail beginning in 2020. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and requires a limited number of voter service centers in each county to accommodate voters with special needs. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1729/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1729&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":824755,"bill_number":"HB1763","title":"Health; Short Form Bill","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1763/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1763&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824759,"bill_number":"SB2179","title":"Drug Paraphernalia; Possession and Delivery; Civil Violations","description":"Changes drug paraphernalia possession and delivery offenses from felonies to civil violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2179/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2179&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824763,"bill_number":"HB1760","title":"Health; Short Form Bill","description":"Short form bill relating to health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1760/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1760&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":824766,"bill_number":"SB2169","title":"Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Permit Fee","description":"Increases the fee for an aerial device, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic permit from $110 to $300.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2169&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":824769,"bill_number":"HB1749","title":"Reclaimed Water; State Facilities; Hawaii Water Plan","description":"Amends the goals of the Hawaii water plan to include the utilization of reclaimed water for uses other than drinking and for potable water needs in one hundred percent of state and county facilities by December 31, 2045. (HB1749 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 170, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1749/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1749&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":824772,"bill_number":"HB1747","title":"Motor Vehicles; Violations; Towing; Driving Under the Influence","description":"Authorizes a police officer to cause to be towed a motor vehicle if the operator is arrested or cited for certain intoxicant-related offenses. Provides exceptions. Provides notice and hearing requirements. (HB1747 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1747/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1747&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":824775,"bill_number":"HB1739","title":"Personal Account; Privacy; Employment; Social Media","description":"Prohibits employers from requiring, requesting, or coercing employees or potential employees to provide access to their personal social media accounts, subject to certain exemptions. (HB1739 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1332).","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1739/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1739&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":824778,"bill_number":"SB2184","title":"Dangerous Wheels; Traffic Code","description":"Prohibits the use of dangerous wheels on highways. Defines dangerous wheels.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2184&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824782,"bill_number":"HB1767","title":"Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Shippers; Prohibitions","description":"Expands exceptions to the general prohibitions on fireworks. Imposes requirements upon shippers of fireworks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1767/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1767&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824785,"bill_number":"SB2178","title":"Medical Marijuana; Debilitating Medical Condition","description":"Allows arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, and stress to be included among the debilitating medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be authorized to be used.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2178&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824787,"bill_number":"SB2198","title":"Reentry Pilot Project; Nonviolent, Low-risk Offenders; Appropriation ($)","description":"Extends the reentry pilot project for nonviolent, low-risk offenders to 6/30/2018. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2198&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824790,"bill_number":"SB2191","title":"Law Enforcement; Obstruction of Government Operations; Privacy in the Second Degree; One-party Consent; Electronic Communications; Video Recording; Audio Recording","description":"Establishes exceptions to the offense of obstructing government operations and the offense of violation of privacy in the second degree for a person making a video or audio recording of a law enforcement officer while the officer is in a public place or the person is making the recording while in a location that the person has the right to be; provided that the person is not physically interfering with the officer's duties. Establishes one-party consent exception for a person who intercepts a wire, oral, or electronic communication that involves a law enforcement officer when the person is not a party to the communication; provided the person is in a location that the person has the right to be or the law enforcement officer is in a public place and the person is not physically interfering with the officer's duties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2191&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":824794,"bill_number":"HB1771","title":"Fire Council Package; Public Safety; Fire Protection; Residential Fire Protection Sprinklers","description":"Authorizes counties to adopt codes and regulations that would require the installation of residential fire protection sprinkler systems by repealing Act 83, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1771/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1771&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":824798,"bill_number":"HB1714","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the repair and maintenance of public housing projects managed by the Hawaii public housing authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1714/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1714&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":825219,"bill_number":"SB2223","title":"Maui County Package; Liquor Commission; Powers; Programs","description":"Expands the powers of the liquor commission to include alcohol abuse treatment and prevention. Converts the 10% ceiling on the use of fines for certain programs to a 10% floor. Requires the commission to use fine moneys to provide grants to the counties for alcohol abuse programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2223/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2223&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825223,"bill_number":"SB2226","title":"Maui County Package; Tobacco; Smoking; Motor Vehicles; Minors","description":"Prohibits smoking in motor vehicles occupied by minors under eighteen years of age.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2226/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2226&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825235,"bill_number":"SB2225","title":"Maui County Package; Aquatic Life; Spearfishing","description":"Makes it unlawful for a person to sell aquatic life acquired through spearfishing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2225/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2225&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825238,"bill_number":"HB1774","title":"Homeless; Outreach; Youth; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services and Office of Youth Services for additional outreach to homeless individuals and families, as well as homeless unaccompanied youth. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-16 2:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1774/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1774&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825241,"bill_number":"SB2222","title":"Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit of 25 percent of the total cost, including installation, of an automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire sprinkler system in any new detached one- or two-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2222/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2222&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825245,"bill_number":"SB2220","title":"Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates monies in general funds to the Department of the Attorney General to fund the Statewide Sexual Assault Services Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2220/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2220&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825255,"bill_number":"HB1772","title":"Oral Health; Dental Benefits; Medicaid and QUEST Integration Enrollees; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to restore basic adult dental benefits to medicaid and QUEST integration enrollees. Effective 7/1/2112. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-16 9:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1772/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1772&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825258,"bill_number":"HB1776","title":"Motor Vehicles; Felonies or Violations Involving Motor Vehicles; Ignition Interlock","description":"Authorizes courts to require that a person convicted of a felony involving a motor vehicle or certain driving violations install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle the driver operates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1776/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1776&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825263,"bill_number":"SB2219","title":"Persons Totally Disabled; Employment; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides a taxpayer who hires a person totally disabled with a nonrefundable tax credit for wages earned by the individual during the six-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2219/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2219&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825276,"bill_number":"HB1778","title":"Unlawful Killings; Infants; Injury to Pregnant Person or Fetus","description":"Provides that a person who unlawfully causes injury to a pregnant person or fetus that results in the death of an infant who was born alive may be charged with an unlawful killing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1778/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1778&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825278,"bill_number":"HB1773","title":"Housing; Homeless; Rapid Re-housing Program; Housing First; Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to continue to administer Housing First Programs for chronically homeless individuals. Appropriates funds for the Rapid Re-housing Program for homeless working individuals or families who are ready to rent permanent housing to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Appropriates funds for additional staffing to manage the rent supplement program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1773/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1773&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825281,"bill_number":"SB2224","title":"Maui County Package; Driver's Licenses; Identification Cards; Persons with Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to include information about a person's disability on the person's driver's license or civil identification card.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2224/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2224&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825286,"bill_number":"SB2217","title":"East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative; Agriculture; Irrigation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for operation, repair, maintenance, and improvement costs for the East Kauai Irrigation System by the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 174, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2217/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2217&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825297,"bill_number":"SB2216","title":"Sports and Entertainment Authority; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the sports and entertainment authority to coordinate and develop an entertainment and sports industry in the State, including oversight of the stadium; attracting local, national, and international events; and developing state-of-the-art facilities for the benefit of professional, amateur, and youth athletes. Establishes the sports and entertainment authority special fund and appropriates funds. Repeals the stadium authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Baker, Galuteria; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Slom, Ihara, Ruderman, L. Thielen ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Espero, Keith-Agaran.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2216/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2216&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825300,"bill_number":"HB1777","title":"Rules of Evidence; Nonresident; Property Crime Victims; Video Testimony by Witnesses","description":"Amends the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to authorize nonresident property crime victims to testify in felony criminal proceedings by a live two-way video connection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 1","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1777/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1777&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825304,"bill_number":"HB1775","title":"Driver Education; Organ and Tissue Donation","description":"Requires information on organ and tissue donation to be included in the curriculum for the statewide driver education program and behind-the-wheel driver training program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1775/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1775&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825305,"bill_number":"SB2221","title":"Public Agency Meetings","description":"Allows for county council members to jointly attend and speak at particular types of meetings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2221/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2221&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825315,"bill_number":"SB2237","title":"Law Enforcement; Use of Force; Chokeholds; Prohibited Unless Deadly Force Justifiable","description":"Prohibits law enforcement officers from using chokeholds unless the use of deadly force is justifiable.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2237/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2237&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825316,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of An Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group To Address And Reduce Child Sexual Abuse In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=2&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825317,"bill_number":"SB2231","title":"After-school Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program; Office of Youth Services","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. (SB2231 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-16 2:00PM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2231/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2231&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825319,"bill_number":"HB1816","title":"Public Assistance; Income; Resources; Section 8; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program","description":"Requires the department of human services to disregard subsidies received directly by an applicant or recipient or payments made on behalf of or directly to an applicant or recipient of public assistance from the section 8 housing voucher program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for purposes of qualifying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-18-16 9:00AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1816/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1816&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":825321,"bill_number":"SB2258","title":"County Vehicular Taxes; Registration; Transfer","description":"Allows the owner of a vehicle to receive a refund for a proportional amount of the annual tax paid if certain conditions are met. Specifies that the owner of a vehicle who pays the annual registration tax shall not be required to pay the tax again on a subsequent vehicle acquired within the annual tax period if the owner transfers the same number plate to the subsequent vehicle. Imposes a fee of $20 for the transfer of the plates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2258/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2258&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825322,"bill_number":"SB2228","title":"Keiki Caucus Package; Preschool Students; Beverages","description":"Restricts the types of beverages that public schools and private schools with state funding may sell to preschool students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU/CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2228/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2228&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825324,"bill_number":"HB1800","title":"University of Hawaii; Expenditures","description":"Requires funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii for a specific purpose to be expended for that specific purpose. Requires a report that explains to the Legislature any nonconformity with the previous requirement. Requires unexpended funds to be returned to the general fund. (HB1800 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on HEA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1800/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1800&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":825326,"bill_number":"SB2238","title":"Elections; Judges; Judiciary; Office of Elections; Campaign Spending Commission; Study","description":"Requires the judiciary, office of elections, and campaign spending commission to study appropriate methods of implementing a judicial election system in the State and submit a written report, including proposed legislation, to the legislature. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2238/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2238&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825327,"bill_number":"SB2227","title":"School Readiness; Preschool Open Doors Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for subsidies for the preschool open doors program. Makes an appropriation to create one full-time position and for costs related to administering the program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2227/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2227&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825328,"bill_number":"SB2233","title":"Mental Health Services; Consent; Minors","description":"Allows minors who are twelve years of age or older to consent to outpatient mental health services if, in the opinion of a professional person, the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently in the mental health or counseling services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2233/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2233&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825331,"bill_number":"HB1826","title":"CIP; 38th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 38th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1826/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1826&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":825333,"bill_number":"HB1809","title":"Drug Paraphernalia; Possession and Delivery; Civil Violations","description":"Changes drug paraphernalia possession and delivery offenses from felonies to civil violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1809/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1809&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825335,"bill_number":"SB2253","title":"Condominium Associations; Management; Projects","description":"Clarifies that the laws relating to condominium management apply to condominium projects developed by the counties and the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2253/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2253&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825337,"bill_number":"SB2249","title":"Department of Accounting and General Services; Wailuku State Office Master Plan, Wailuku State Office Building; Old Courthouse Building; Other Properties in Wailuku for State Use; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop a Wailuku state office master plan to address the shortage of space in the Wailuku state office building and old courthouse building. Makes an appropriation for the master plan. Makes an appropriation for the purchase of certain other properties in Wailuku. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2249/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2249&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825338,"bill_number":"HB1825","title":"West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area; Advisory Committee","description":"Requires DLNR to establish a West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area Advisory Committee to advise on issues relating to state waters within the west Maui ORMA, particularly those adjacent to Kaanapali. Requires report to the Legislature. (HB1825 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1825/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1825&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825339,"bill_number":"HB1780","title":"Language Developmental Milestones; Deaf; Hearing-Impaired; Early Learning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Executive Office on Early Learning to establish language developmental milestones, develop a parent resource, and select tools or assessments for educators to assess the language and literacy development of deaf and hearing-impaired children. Requires the Superintendent to establish an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation. (HB1780 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1780/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1780&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825341,"bill_number":"SB2246","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":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 017, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2246/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2246&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825343,"bill_number":"HB1790","title":"Maui County Package; Liquor Commission; Powers; Programs","description":"Expands the powers of the liquor commission to include alcohol abuse treatment and prevention. Converts the 10% ceiling on the use of fines for certain programs to a 10% floor. Requires the commission to use fine moneys to provide grants to the counties for alcohol abuse programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1790/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1790&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825344,"bill_number":"SB2250","title":"County Administration; County Moneys; Short Term Investment","description":"Allows the counties to make short term investments with similar authority as the state director of finance. Requires counties' investments in bonds of any improvement district to be of investment grade or supported by the general obligation pledge of the county in which the improvement district is located. (SB2250 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2250/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2250&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825350,"bill_number":"SB2247","title":"Criminal Sentencing; Certain Offenses Committed in the Presence of a Minor","description":"Provides that the commission of certain offenses of assault, sexual assault, and abuse of a family of household member in the presence of a minor is an aggravating factor in the sentencing of the defendant convicted of the offense. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2247/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2247&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825351,"bill_number":"SB2256","title":"Driver's License; Korean Conflict Veterans","description":"Authorizes issuance of driver's licenses with the notation of \"veteran\" for persons who are veterans of the Korean conflict and persons who served in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea, who fought under the command of the United Nations led by the United States, during the Korean conflict and are currently United States citizens. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 024, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2256/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2256&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825352,"bill_number":"SB2257","title":"Exceptional Trees; County Arborist Advisory Committee; Membership Qualifications","description":"Makes eligible for membership on a county arborist advisory committee certified arborists, horticulturists with specialization in trees, and persons who have received a master's degree in botany. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2257/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2257&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825356,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of An Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group To Address And Reduce Child Sexual Abuse In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=5&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825357,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of An Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group To Address And Reduce Child Sexual Abuse In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=5&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825358,"bill_number":"SB2259","title":"Automatic Voter Registration; Driver's License; Identification Card; Opt-out; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning on January 1, 2017, requires that any person who is eligible to vote and applies for a new or renewed motor vehicle driver's license, provisional license, instruction permit, limited purpose driver's license, limited purpose provisional driver's license, limited purpose instruction permit, or identification card shall be automatically registered to vote if that person is not already registered to vote; provided that upon receipt of notification from the respective county clerk the applicant shall have twenty-one calendar days to opt-out of automatic voter registration. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2259/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2259&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825360,"bill_number":"HB1799","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition; Residents; Limitation; Credit Hours","description":"Provides that a student in the University of Hawaii system pursuing an undergraduate degree is eligible for resident tuition fees for up to 150 credit hours. (HB1799 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1799/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1799&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":825362,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"Erin's Law Task Force; sexual abuse prevention education","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Erin's Law Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=6&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825363,"bill_number":"SB2260","title":"Grants-in-Aid; Process Disclosure; Ways and Means; Finance","description":"Requires public hearings by legislative committees on grant-in-aid applications. Requires decision criteria, process, and decisions to be made public during the evaluation process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2260/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2260&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825364,"bill_number":"SB2229","title":"Paid Leave; Partial Wage Replacement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires twelve weeks of partially paid leave at a maximum rate of sixty-six and two-thirds per cent of an employee's monthly wage. Establishes the partial wage replacement for paid leave trust fund to be funded by employee contributions from payroll deductions. Makes an appropriation to the DLIR for administrative expenses and new positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2229/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2229&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825366,"bill_number":"HB1798","title":"Certified Copies; Freedom of Information; Office of Information Practices","description":"Requires state agencies, upon request, to provide certified copies of documents available under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Requires the office of information practices to adopt rules that set forth fees and other charges for certifying disclosable records.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1798/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1798&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825369,"bill_number":"SB2262","title":"Law Enforcement; Property Subject to Forfeiture; Burden of Proof","description":"Specifies that no property shall be forfeited unless the owner or interest-holder of the property has been convicted of a covered offense or indicted for a covered offense and there is a significant risk that the property will be destroyed or otherwise made unavailable, and the State has met its rebuttable presumption for forfeiture. Requires the State to show by clear and convincing evidence that a claimant's interest in the property is subject to forfeiture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2262/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2262&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825370,"bill_number":"HB1823","title":"Net Energy Metering","description":"Increases capacity limits on net energy metering and establishes excess energy volumes for systems installed after June 30, 2016. (HB1823 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1823/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1823&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825372,"bill_number":"SB2230","title":"Campaign Funds; Private Schools; Donations","description":"Adds donations to private schools to the list of acceptable uses for campaign funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2230/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2230&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825373,"bill_number":"HB1779","title":"Animals; Agents of Society; Powers of Arrest","description":"Increases the enumerated offenses relating to animals for which an agent of a society formed to prevent cruelty to animals may make arrests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1779/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1779&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825375,"bill_number":"SB2239","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Justices and Judges; Election; Interim Appointments; Tenure; Judicial Selection Commission (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require justices and judges be elected to serve six-year terms and be subject to the consent of the senate for subsequent judicial terms, authorize the governor and chief justice be authorized to make interim appointments for vacancies in the offices of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts, or district courts, respectively, and repeal the judicial selection commission. Ratification upon general election of 2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2239/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2239&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825377,"bill_number":"HB1814","title":"Department of Education; Pupil Punishment; Physical Restraints; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a full time position to provide training and track data on public school pupil punishment and use of restraints restrictions established by Act 206, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. Requires report. Appropriates funds. (HB1814 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 151, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1814/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1814&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":825379,"bill_number":"SB2255","title":"Public Employees","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2255/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2255&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825382,"bill_number":"HB1811","title":"Health Care; Elderly Working Group","description":"Establishes an Elderly Working Group to recommend a strategic plan to address health care concerns and needs for Hawaii's seniors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1811/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1811&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825383,"bill_number":"HB1782","title":"Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Erin's Law","description":"Establishes a sexual abuse prevention instructional program for public schools modeled after Erin's law. Sets out guidelines of instruction. (HB1782 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1782/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1782&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825385,"bill_number":"SB2261","title":"Common Law; Definition; Person; Human Being","description":"Amends the definition of \"person\" or words importing persons, in chapter 1, HRS, to mean an individual human being of any age, sex, or nationality; provided that the term does not include huis, partnerships, corporations, firms, associations, societies, communities, assemblies, or any other form of business or legal entity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2261/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2261&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825387,"bill_number":"HB1804","title":"Motor Vehicle Inspection; Safety Check","description":"Requires a two-year motor vehicle inspection safety check for vehicles nine years of age or newer. Doubles the inspection fee for the two-year motor vehicle inspection safety check.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC , referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1804/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1804&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825389,"bill_number":"SB2218","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Elderly","description":"Provides a taxpayer who hires an elderly individual a nonrefundable tax credit for the wages attributable to work rendered by the individual for the six-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2218/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2218&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825390,"bill_number":"HB1805","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Restrictions on Use","description":"Prohibits the use of unmanned aircraft systems by law enforcement to gather evidence. Restricts the uses of unmanned aircraft systems by private entities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1805/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1805&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825393,"bill_number":"HB1803","title":"Motor Vehicles; Daytime Running Lights","description":"Requires motor vehicles to be operated on public highways during daylight hours with the daytime running lights on. Requires motor vehicles not equipped with daytime running lights to be operated on public highways during daylight hours with the headlights on.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1803/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1803&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":825394,"bill_number":"HB1821","title":"Short Form; Consumer Protection","description":"Short form bill relating to consumer protection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1821/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1821&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825395,"bill_number":"HB1796","title":"Initiative Issue Question; Elections","description":"Establishes a process, to increase voter participation, to include an initiative issue question on a general election ballot. Provides that the outcome of an initiative issue question shall not have the force and effect of law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1796/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1796&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825396,"bill_number":"SB2263","title":"Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Slaughter or Trafficking of Dogs for Human Consumption","description":"Prohibits the slaughtering or trafficking of dogs for human consumption. Amends the definition of \"pet animal\" in chapter 711, HRS, to include and extend existing protections to any dog rather than only dogs not bred for human consumption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2263/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2263&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825400,"bill_number":"SB2252","title":"Planned Community Associations; Real Estate Commission","description":"Gives the Real Estate Commission enforcement powers over planned community associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2252/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2252&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825401,"bill_number":"HB1792","title":"Maui County Package; Aquatic Life; Spearfishing","description":"Makes it unlawful for a person to sell aquatic life acquired through spearfishing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1792/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1792&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825402,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of An Early Childhood Sexual Abuse Working Group To Address And Reduce Child Sexual Abuse In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=3&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825405,"bill_number":"HB1788","title":"Child and Maternal Death Reviews; Department of Health; Reporting; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to conduct child death reviews and implement a program to perform maternal death reviews. Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature relating to child and maternal deaths and death reviews in the State. (HB1788 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1788/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1788&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825406,"bill_number":"HB1786","title":"School Readiness; Preschool Open Doors Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for subsidies for the preschool open doors program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1786/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1786&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825408,"bill_number":"SB2265","title":"Real Estate Disclosure; Albizia Trees","description":"Requires disclosure of albizia trees in a disclosure statement as part of the sale or transfer of real estate assets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2265/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2265&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825410,"bill_number":"HB1819","title":"Short Form; Professional and Vocational Licensing","description":"Short form bill relating to professional and vocational licensing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1819/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1819&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825411,"bill_number":"SB2244","title":"Retirement; Pension; Judges; Employees' Retirement System","description":"Reduces the benefit multiplier for judges who become judges, are reappointed, or promoted after June 30, 2016. (SB2244 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Har, Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Tupola, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2244/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2244&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825413,"bill_number":"HB1794","title":"Exceptional Trees; County Arborist Advisory Committee; Membership Qualifications","description":"Makes eligible for membership on a county arborist advisory committee certified arborists, horticulturists with specialization in trees, and persons who have received a master's degree in botany.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1794/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1794&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825414,"bill_number":"SB2232","title":"Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Erin's Law Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates and appropriates funds for the Erin's Law Task Force to guide the establishment of a program to educate public school students on sexual abuse prevention through use of age appropriate curricula, provide relevant training to school teachers and staff, and inform parents about important child sexual abuse topics. Sets out guidelines of instruction. (SB2232 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2232/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2232&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825418,"bill_number":"HB1812","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax","description":"Provides to the counties up to $5,000,000 annually from the money retained by the State from the county surcharge on state tax for improvements to formerly privately-owned highways and trails that are now voluntarily owned by the county and are within 10 miles of a rail transit station or a planned rail transit station.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1812/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1812&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":825419,"bill_number":"HB1785","title":"Paid Leave; Partial Wage Replacement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires twelve weeks of partially paid leave at a maximum rate of sixty-six and two-thirds per cent of an employee's monthly wage. Establishes the partial wage replacement for paid leave trust fund to be funded by employee contributions from payroll deductions. Makes an appropriation to the DLIR for administrative expenses and new positions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1785/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1785&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825422,"bill_number":"HB1813","title":"Relating to Firearms; Terrorist Screening Database","description":"Temporarily prohibits a person listed in the federal Terrorist Screening Database from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. Requires surrender or disposal of firearms and ammunition. Allows for removal of the disqualification. (HB1813 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1813/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1813&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":825423,"bill_number":"SB2234","title":"Child and Maternal Death Reviews; Department of Health; Reporting; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health to conduct child death reviews and implement a program to perform maternal death reviews. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report to the legislature relating to child and maternal deaths and death reviews in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2234/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2234&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825425,"bill_number":"SB2248","title":"Crime Victim Restitution; Lost Wages; Mental Health Treatment; Therapy","description":"Clarifies that reimbursement to crime victims includes lost wages, mental health treatment, counseling, and therapy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2248/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2248&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825426,"bill_number":"SB2243","title":"Home Schooling; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home schooled students to participate on an equal basis in extracurricular activities offered at the public school they would otherwise be required to attend.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2243/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2243&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825427,"bill_number":"HB1815","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Director; Workers' Compensation; Guidelines; Treatment","description":"Repeals the requirement that the director of labor and industrial relations issue guidelines on frequency of treatment and reasonable utilization of health care and services, and adopt updated medical fee schedules, pertaining to workers' compensation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1815/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1815&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":825431,"bill_number":"HB1802","title":"Condominiums; Office of Self-Governance Oversight; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Office of Self-Governance Oversight, to be headed by the condominium czar, within the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds for administrative costs associated with the establishment of the Office of Self-Governance Oversight. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study. (HB1802 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1802/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1802&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":825432,"bill_number":"SB2264","title":"Solid Waste Management; Treatment Plant; Pahoa, Hawaii; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates $5,000,000 for the study, design, engineering, and land acquisition for a solid waste treatment plant for Pahoa, Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2264/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2264&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825433,"bill_number":"HB1793","title":"Maui County Package; Tobacco; Smoking; Motor Vehicles; Minors","description":"Prohibits smoking in motor vehicles occupied by minors under eighteen years of age.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1793/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1793&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825434,"bill_number":"HB1822","title":"Short Form; Insurance","description":"Short form bill relating to insurance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1822/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1822&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825437,"bill_number":"HB1789","title":"After-school Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program; Office of Youth Services","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health) program in the office of youth services to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Authorizes participating schools to collect fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1789/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1789&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825438,"bill_number":"HB1808","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensary Operations","description":"Allows medical marijuana production centers to be greenhouses, shade houses, and open-air growing operations, provided that they are not visible from any thoroughfare.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1808/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1808&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825439,"bill_number":"HB1797","title":"Planned Community Associations; Dispute Resolution; Ombudsman","description":"Creates an alternative dispute resolution process in the event that mediation fails to resolve the dispute. Allows the Office of the Ombudsman to determine the liability of legal fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1797/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1797&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825440,"bill_number":"HB1817","title":"Delinquent Assessments; Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Payment Plan; Foreclosure Authority","description":"Permits owners in a planned community association or condominium to submit a payment plan within thirty days after receiving notice from an association regarding any delinquent assessments and provides owners with time to cure delinquent assessments. Permits a right to judicially foreclose a lien against any unit or apartment that arises solely from delinquent assessments, including fines, penalties, legal fees, or late fees, to be removed or amended from governing documents by a vote of at least sixty-seven per cent of owners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1817/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1817&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":825444,"bill_number":"SB2269","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Distance Learning Center; Puna District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a distance learning center in the Puna district within the University of Hawaii at Hilo.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2269/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2269&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825445,"bill_number":"HB1781","title":"Keiki Caucus Package; Preschool Students; Beverages","description":"Restricts the types of beverages that public schools and private schools with state funding may sell to preschool students.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1781/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1781&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825446,"bill_number":"SB2267","title":"Geothermal Resources Development; Permitting","description":"Establishes a geothermal development permitting system under county and state permitting entities. Establishes public notice and public hearing requirements for geothermal resources development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2267/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2267&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825449,"bill_number":"HB1824","title":"University of Hawaii; Historic Relief Maps; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources for the restoration and preservation of historic relief maps of the Hawaiian Islands. (HB1824 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1824/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1824&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825453,"bill_number":"HB1810","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Medicaid","description":"Authorizes health care providers under the state medicaid program to ask about supplemental nutrition assistance program (food stamp) participation on medicaid certification and re-certification forms.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1810/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1810&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825454,"bill_number":"HB1784","title":"Campaign Funds; Private Schools; Donations","description":"Adds donations to private schools to the list of acceptable uses for campaign funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1784/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1784&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825455,"bill_number":"HB1787","title":"Erin's Law Task Force; Education; Sexual Abuse; Sex Trafficking; Prevention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates and appropriates funds for Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula. Effective July 1, 2060. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1787/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1787&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825457,"bill_number":"HB1801","title":"University of Hawaii; Salaries; Graduate Assistants; Executive; Managerial","description":"Reduces executive and managerial salaries at the University of Hawaii for fiscal year 2016-2017 to the extent necessary to provide $4,000,000 in the same fiscal year for graduate assistant salaries. Requires a report on the reduction and redistribution of funds. (HB1801 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1801/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1801&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":825458,"bill_number":"SB2245","title":"Beach Restoration; Water Pollutant; Sand","description":"Amends the definition of \"water pollutant\" as used in chapter 342D, HRS, to exclude locally sourced beach sand that meets certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2245/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2245&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825460,"bill_number":"HB1807","title":"National Guard; Reserves; Military; Inactive-duty Training; Pay","description":"Authorizes reserve and national guard members to receive paid military leave while on inactive-duty training. (HB1807 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 201, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1807/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1807&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825461,"bill_number":"SB2251","title":"Regulated Professions; Respiratory Therapists","description":"Makes permanent the regulation of respiratory therapists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2251/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2251&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825463,"bill_number":"HB1795","title":"Property Insurance; HPIA","description":"Excludes certain lava zone property insurance policies from those that may be non-renewed during a state of emergency. Prospectively removes the authority of the HPIA to impose a waiting period following its lifting of a moratorium on the issuance of new residential property insurance policies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1795/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1795&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825464,"bill_number":"SB2236","title":"Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Minors","description":"Moves section 709-908, Hawaii Revised Statutes, pertaining to furnishing tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to minors from the chapter on offenses against the family and against incompetents to the chapter on offenses against public health and morals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2236/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2236&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825467,"bill_number":"HB1818","title":"University of Hawaii; Health Clearance","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to enroll a student who fails to provide documentation of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella if the student graduated from a high school within the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1818/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1818&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":825470,"bill_number":"SB2240","title":"Health; Vector Control; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to hire more full-time employees for vector control and to reestablish a Vector Control Branch. (SB2240 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2240/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2240&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825471,"bill_number":"SB2241","title":"Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card","description":"Specifies that an affidavit on application for voter registration shall be a part of the application associated with the issuance of a civil identification card and driver's license. Requires each county examiner of drivers to electronically store the contents of the affidavit on application for voter registration provided by applicants in conjunction with their driver's license and civil identification card applications and provide electronic accessibility of this information.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2241/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2241&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825472,"bill_number":"HB1806","title":"Criminal Proceedings; Mental Health Evaluations","description":"Revises language pertaining to penal responsibility and mental health. Provides courts with discretion to appoint one mental health examiner, rather than three, to evaluate a felony defendant's mental fitness to proceed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1806/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1806&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825473,"bill_number":"HB1820","title":"Short Form; Regulated Industries","description":"Short form bill relating to regulated industries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1820/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1820&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825476,"bill_number":"SB2254","title":"Collective Bargaining","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2254/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2254&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825477,"bill_number":"HB1828","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Establishes motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and persons who operate or serve as drivers for transportation network companies. Exempts transportation network companies from oversight under the motor carrier law. (HB1828 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Ing voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1828/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1828&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":825478,"bill_number":"HB1827","title":"Marine Terminal Equipment; Transportation","description":"Provides exemptions from vehicle registration, safety inspection, and driver licensure requirements for marine terminal equipment. Allows the operation of marine terminal equipment on a highway in certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1827/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1827&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":825479,"bill_number":"SB2235","title":"Erin's Law Task Force; Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates and appropriates funds for the Erin's Law task force to guide the establishment of a program to educate public school students on sexual abuse prevention through use of age appropriate curricula; provide relevant training to school teachers and staff; and inform parents about important child sexual abuse topics.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2235/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2235&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825482,"bill_number":"SB2266","title":"Campaign Contributions; Legislative Sessions","description":"Prohibits campaign contributions from certain entities to members of the legislature during the legislative session, for five days following adjournment sine die, and during a special session. Prohibits a member of the legislature from knowingly soliciting or accepting a contribution from a lobbyist or a lobbyist's principal during a legislative session, for five days following adjournment sine die, and during a special session. Prohibits fundraisers for any member of the legislature to be held during any regular legislative session, for five calendar days after adjournment sine die, and during a special session. Takes effect on 1/1/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2266/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2266&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825483,"bill_number":"SB2242","title":"Elections; Marked Ballot; Electronic or Digital Images","description":"Allows a voter to distribute or share an electronic or digital image of the voter's own marked ballot via social media or other means. Establishes that distributing or sharing the image of a voter's own marked ballot is not a defense for any election offenses or related offenses under the Penal Code. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2242/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2242&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825484,"bill_number":"HB1791","title":"Maui County Package; Driver's Licenses; Identification Cards; Persons with Disabilities","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to include information about a person's disability on the person's driver's license or civil identification card.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1791/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1791&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825485,"bill_number":"HB1783","title":"Mental Health Services; Consent; Minors","description":"Allows minors who are twelve years of age or older to consent to outpatient mental health services if, in the opinion of a professional person, the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently in the mental health or counseling services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1783/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1783&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825488,"bill_number":"SB2382","title":"Maalaea Small Boat Harbor; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for pier improvements at Maalaea small boat harbor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2382/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2382&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825489,"bill_number":"HB1855","title":"Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies; Identity Theft; Protected Consumer; Security Freeze; Credit Report; Protective Record","description":"Requires a consumer credit reporting agency to create a protective record for protected consumers, including minors under the age of eighteen and incapacitated persons, who do not have an existing credit report. Permits a representative of a protected person to place a security freeze on a protected consumer's credit report or protective record.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1855/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1855&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825490,"bill_number":"HB1935","title":"County Vehicle Tax; Ad Valorem Tax","description":"Bases the annual county vehicle tax on the assessed value of a vehicle rather than a vehicle's weight.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1935/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1935&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":825491,"bill_number":"HB1983","title":"Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Rebate Program","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection rebate program. Disallows the rebate for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for applicants whose federal adjusted gross income exceeds a certain amount. Provides that cesspools found to be illegal, as a result of an inspection conducted due to a person applying for a rebate, are not subject to penalty. Repeals on 12/31/2020. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1983/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1983&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825492,"bill_number":"HB1829","title":"Medical Marijuana; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Amends penalties pertaining to certain medical marijuana prohibitions. Repeals certain medical marijuana prohibitions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cachola, Matsumoto, Pouha, Say voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Choy, Har, McDermott, Oshiro, Tupola, Ward voting no (6) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1829/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1829&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825494,"bill_number":"HB1942","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation","description":"Continues the nursing facility sustainability program for one additional year. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2016-2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1942/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1942&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825495,"bill_number":"HB1850","title":"Taxation; Transient Accommodations Brokers; Tax Collection Agents; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as tax collection agents to collect and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators and plan managers using their services. Ensures that the subject property is in compliance with applicable land use laws. Sunsets on 12/31/2021. (HB1850 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1334).","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1850/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1850&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":825496,"bill_number":"SB2304","title":"Law Enforcement Officer Termination Database; Attorney General; County Police Departments; Department of Public Safety; Department of Transportation; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Requires the department of the attorney general to implement and maintain a public database of all law enforcement officers who have been terminated from their law enforcement positions, or forced to resign due to criminal activity, improper behavior, or misconduct. Requires the county police departments, the department of public safety, the department of transportation, and the department of land and natural resources to report all terminations or forced resignations of law enforcement officers to the attorney general within 30 days. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2304/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2304&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825497,"bill_number":"HB1905","title":"Domestic Abuse; Mutual Protective Orders","description":"Prohibits the court from granting mutual protective orders unless separate petitions are filed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 03-03-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1905/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1905&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825499,"bill_number":"HB1892","title":"Recycling; State Facilities and Buildings; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires all State agencies to reasonably provide and maintain onsite collection methods at buildings and facilities under an agency's jurisdiction for the collection of recyclable materials. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1892/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1892&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":825500,"bill_number":"HB1946","title":"Department of Health; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; Recommendations; Rulemaking","description":"Exempts the department of health from the rulemaking process pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when adopting recommendations from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Requires the department to adopt rules within 90 days.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1946/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1946&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825501,"bill_number":"SB2336","title":"Post Doctoral Fellowship; Psychology and Forensic Psychiatry; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and funds a post doctoral program in psychology and forensic psychiatry to be administered by the department of health. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2336/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2336&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825502,"bill_number":"HB1909","title":"Pay Equity; Gender Discrimination","description":"Amends the provisions for equal pay and sex discrimination for substantially similar work. Clarifies employer defenses. Prohibits employer actions regarding wage disclosure and applicant wage histories. Requires that employer advertisements include minimum rate of pay. (HB1909 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1909/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1909&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825503,"bill_number":"HB1874","title":"Emergency Medical Services; County of Kauai; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for FY 2016-2017 for a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, rapid response emergency medical services unit for the County of Kauai. Effective 7/1/2075. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1874/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1874&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825505,"bill_number":"HB1851","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Teleconference; Videoconference; Per Diem; Qualifications","description":"Allows a commissioner to attend by teleconference or videoconference a public hearing of the public utilities commission, except for a contested case hearing, including allowing a commissioner who resides on an island other than Oahu to attend a public hearing of the commission held on Oahu and a commissioner residing on the island of Oahu to attend a public hearing of the commission held on an island other than Oahu. Enables a member of the commission who is a resident of a county other than the city and county of Honolulu to receive per diem compensation. Enables a person's island of residence to be used as a criterion when determining the person's qualification to serve as a commissioner. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:30AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1851/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1851&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825506,"bill_number":"HB1838","title":"Fantasy Contests; Authorization; Regulation","description":"Provides for the authorization and regulation of fantasy contests. Establishes consumer protections for participants. Clarifies that fantasy contests shall not be considered gambling or games of chance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1838/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1838&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825507,"bill_number":"HB1933","title":"Service of Process; Land Use Violation; Notice","description":"Allows notice of a land use violation to be given via a posting on a searchable government website when attempts to serve the notice in person and by mail have been unsuccessful.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1933/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1933&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":825508,"bill_number":"HB1894","title":"Post-Secondary Education; Authorization; Closed Institution Records","description":"Clarifies that under the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program, when an institution ceases to operate, the student transcripts shall be kept permanently in a form prescribed by the director and other records requested and obtained by DCCA may be disposed of at the director's discretion. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 143, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1245).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1894/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1894&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":825510,"bill_number":"HB1952","title":"Insurance; Out-of-Network Providers; Balance Bills; Surprise Bills; Independent Dispute Resolution; Emergency Services; Health Care Providers; Health Care Facilities; Disclosure; Network Adequacy","description":"Establishes a dispute resolution process by which a dispute for a bill for emergency services or a surprise bill may be resolved. Specifies disclosure requirements for health care professionals and health care facilities, including estimated costs for health care services and information on participating provider networks. Specifies that an insured shall not be liable to a health care provider for any sums owed by an insurer. Specifies that an insurer who receives emergency services from a nonparticipating provider shall not incur greater out-of-pocket costs for the emergency services than the insured would have incurred with a participating provider. Specifies additional disclosure requirements for health insurance plans, including payment methodologies and updated participating provider directories. Requires health insurance plans to provide at least one option for coverage for at least eighty per cent of the usual and customary cost of each out-of-network health care service in inadequate network situations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1952/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1952&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825511,"bill_number":"SB2292","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Real Property Taxes; Board of Education (ConAm)","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii Constitution to authorize the board of education to impose a surcharge on real property taxes to fund public school capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/EDU/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2292/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2292&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825512,"bill_number":"SB2356","title":"Conveyance Tax; Conservation","description":"Requires ten per cent or $7,600,000, whichever is less, of conveyance taxes collected to be paid into the land conservation fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2356/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2356&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825513,"bill_number":"SB2322","title":"Sex Trafficking","description":"Replaces the offense of Promoting Prostitution in the First Degree with Sex Trafficking to be classified as a violent crime. Makes Sex Trafficking a class A felony and a strict liability offense if a minor is the victim of sex trafficking. Provides that the offense of prostitution for a person younger than eighteen years of age is a violation. Expands the Department of the Attorney General's Statewide Witness Program to include sex trafficking; provides victims with access to criminal injury compensation; and amends laws relating to civil liability for cases of coercion into prostitution. Makes amendments to strengthen enforcement of laws and increase penalties against the sex trafficker.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2322/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2322&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825514,"bill_number":"HB1927","title":"Solar; Tax Credit; Schools.","description":"Allows a tax credit for individual and corporate taxpayers that provide either solar-powered air conditioning units or solar energy systems specifically designed to provide electricity for air conditioning units for schools. (HB1927 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1927/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1927&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825516,"bill_number":"HB1853","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bond; SPRB; Biofuels; Cogeneration Facility","description":"Extends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC, for the purpose of establishing a cogeneration facility and related energy production facilities, for an additional five years. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 259, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1368).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1853/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1853&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825517,"bill_number":"HB1975","title":"UH; Office of the Auditor","description":"Requires the Auditor to perform a comprehensive management, financial, and program audit of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1975/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1975&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825518,"bill_number":"HB1981","title":"Fiscal Impact Statements","description":"Requires a fiscal impact statement for any proposed legislation that calls for an appropriation or results in significant fiscal changes for the State. Prohibits hearing on bills and resolutions without a fiscal impact statement prepared by the Office of the Legislative Analyst.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1981/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1981&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825519,"bill_number":"HB1940","title":"Collective Bargaining; Graduate Student Assistants","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed at the University of Hawaii. (HB1940 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JDL/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1940/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1940&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":825521,"bill_number":"SB2276","title":"General Excise Tax; Health Expenses","description":"Exempts from the general excise tax gross proceeds from the sale of certain goods and services related to health expenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2276/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2276&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825522,"bill_number":"SB2341","title":"Respiratory Therapists; Regulation","description":"Makes permanent the regulation of respiratory therapists under chapter 466D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 014, on 04/25/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2341/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2341&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825523,"bill_number":"HB1928","title":"Hawaii State Hospital; Department of Health; Appropriation. ($)","description":"Requires the department of health and Hawaii state hospital to implement certain recommendations made by the Senate special investigative committee on the Hawaii state hospital. Requires reports to the legislature. Makes appropriation for the demolition and construction of a new mental health hospital.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1928/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1928&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825524,"bill_number":"SB2388","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund; Loan Repayment; Physician Workforce Assessment; Fee","description":"Permits moneys in the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund to be used for loan repayment for certain health care professionals. Removes the cap on expenditures from the special fund. Removes the sunset date from the physician workforce assessment fee and related requirements for use of moneys in the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2388/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2388&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825526,"bill_number":"HB1891","title":"Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit","description":"Makes permanent increases made to the refundable food/excise tax credit by Act 223, SLH 2015.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1891/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1891&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":825527,"bill_number":"HB1979","title":"Unwarranted Surveillance; Unmanned Aircraft Systems","description":"An act prohibiting a law enforcement agency, person, entity, state or local public agency from using an unmanned aircraft system to gather evidence or other information; providing exceptions; authorizing an aggrieved party to initiate a civil action in order to prevent or remedy a violation of the act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1979/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1979&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825528,"bill_number":"HB1949","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund; Loan Repayment; Physician Workforce Assessment; Fee","description":"Permits monies in the John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund to be used for loan repayment for certain health care professionals. Extends the sunset date from the physician workforce assessment fee and related requirements for use of monies in the John A. Burns School of Medicine Special Fund. (HB1949 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1949/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1949&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825529,"bill_number":"HB1994","title":"Macadamia Nut Trees; Macadamia Felted Coccid; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to DOA to research and develop methods for the prevention and treatment of macadamia felted coccid. Effective 7/1/2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1994/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1994&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825530,"bill_number":"HB1969","title":"Industrial Hemp","description":"Defines industrial hemp, authorizes the growth of industrial hemp as an agricultural product licensed by the department of agriculture, removes criminal and civil penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1969/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1969&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825532,"bill_number":"SB2343","title":"Public Housing; Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program","description":"Prohibits any county and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority from disqualifying a legal nonconforming dwelling unit from the Housing Choice Voucher Program if the unit meets zoning and building code requirements and other program standards, including those for health and safety. (SB2343 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2343/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2343&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825533,"bill_number":"HB1913","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Small Businesses","description":"Exempts qualified small businesses from the general excise tax. (HB1913 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1913/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1913&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":825534,"bill_number":"HB1834","title":"Information Charging; Crime; Felony","description":"Authorizes all class B and C felony charges to be instituted by written information subject to specified exceptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1834/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1834&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825535,"bill_number":"SB2344","title":"Public Assistance; Income; Resources; Section 8; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program","description":"Requires the department of human services to disregard payments made on behalf of an applicant or recipient of public assistance from the section 8 housing voucher program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for purposes of qualifying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2344/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2344&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825537,"bill_number":"HB1863","title":"Condominium; Association Foreclosure; Priority","description":"Ensures that any surplus proceeds from an association foreclosure be paid to junior creditors and the former owner of the condominium instead of first being paid to the first mortgage holder.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committees on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) McKelvey, Woodson, Belatti, Brower, Creagan, Hashem, C. Lee, Nakashima, Takayama, Fukumoto Chang; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Har, San Buenaventura; 0 Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Kawakami, Oshiro, Yamane, McDermott.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1863/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1863&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825538,"bill_number":"SB2306","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fines; License; Revocation","description":"Allows the department of health to revoke a medical marijuana dispensary license under certain conditions and subject to a ninety day notice followed by a public hearing within fourteen days. Establishes a fine of up to $500 per day for any licensee who violates state law or administrative rules. Allows a licensee to appeal a fine to an ad hoc special committee. Allows the department of health to choose a new licensee if the department revokes a license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2306/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2306&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825539,"bill_number":"HB1987","title":"Youth Gangs; Prevention and Intervention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a youth gang information program in the office of youth services. Appropriates funds for the development of prevention and intervention services and programs statewide for youth at risk, and to monitor gang activities and establish new gang prevention strategies and projects. Takes effect on 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1987/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1987&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":825540,"bill_number":"SB2317","title":"Department of Health; Child and Maternal Death Reviews; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature relating to child and maternal deaths and death reviews in the State. Requires, upon written request from the Director of Health, all providers of health care or social services and county and state agencies to disclose child death review information, under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health to conduct multidisciplinary and multiagency reviews of maternal deaths. Requires, upon written request from the Director of Health, all providers of health care or social services and county and state agencies to, under certain conditions, provide information or other materials relating to the condition and treatment of any person to the Department of Health, or its designee, for studies to reduce maternal morbidity or mortality. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to conduct child death reviews and implement a program to perform maternal death reviews. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 203, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2317/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2317&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825541,"bill_number":"HB1830","title":"Lottery; DCCA","description":"Authorizes DCCA to license a single operator for a lottery, including keno, in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1830/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1830&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825543,"bill_number":"SB2332","title":"Naturopathic Physicians; Controlled Substances; Naturopathic Formulary; Testosterone; Prescriptive Authority","description":"Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe controlled substances that are consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2332/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2332&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825544,"bill_number":"SB2346","title":"ERS; Investment Personnel; Domestic Relations Order; Appropriation ($)","description":"Expands the types of investment personnel that may be appointed by the ERS. Authorizes the ERS board to appoint investment professionals and support staff. Exempts appointed investment officers, professionals, and specialists from civil service law and collective bargaining. Provides option for incumbent investment specialists to remain subject to civil service law. Authorizes and requires the ERS to make direct payment to a spouse or former spouse of a system member or retirant of all or a portion of the member's or retirant's benefits pursuant to a Hawaii domestic relations order. Appropriates funds. (SB2346 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2346/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2346&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825545,"bill_number":"HB1880","title":"Senior Centers; Grants; Appropriation; Health","description":"Makes appropriations for grants to various senior centers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1880/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1880&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825546,"bill_number":"SB2352","title":"Coastal Lands; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statements","description":"Requires any environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for any major infrastructure improvement project or major construction project in any coastal lands to include an analysis of the environmental impact of projected sea level rise or fall over the anticipated lifespan of the project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2352/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2352&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825548,"bill_number":"HB1923","title":"State Buildings; \"High Risk\" Buildings; Master Security Plan.","description":"Requires the office of the governor to identify State buildings at \"high risk\" for terrorism, develop and implement a master security plan, and determine a timeline for completion. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1923/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1923&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825549,"bill_number":"SB2342","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Director; Workers' Compensation; Guidelines; Treatment","description":"Repeals the requirement that the director of labor and industrial relations issue guidelines on frequency of treatment and reasonable utilization of health care and services, and adopt updated medical fee schedules, pertaining to workers' compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2342/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2342&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825550,"bill_number":"HB1995","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Preferential Energy Rates; Agricultural Activities; Incentives; Energy Storage Technology","description":"Requires the PUC to establish preferential rates for the purchase of energy that is used or consumed for agricultural activities. Requires the PUC to require electric and gas utilities to develop energy storage technology incentive programs to provide incentives to agricultural customers to acquire energy storage technology for use at the agricultural customers' sites.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-04-16 8:30AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1995/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1995&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825551,"bill_number":"SB2327","title":"Cooperative Housing Corporations; Metering of Utilities; Separate Utility Metering","description":"Allows a board of directors of a cooperative housing corporation to authorize the installation of separate utility meters for each dwelling unit; provided that the corporation pays the cost of installing the meters.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2327/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2327&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825553,"bill_number":"SB2325","title":"Law Enforcement Standards Board; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes a law enforcement standards board for the certification of county police officers, state public safety officers, and employees of the departments of transportation and land and natural resources with police powers. Establishes a special fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2325/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2325&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825554,"bill_number":"SB2329","title":"Security Interests; Reassignment or Release of Security Interests; Leases and Rents","description":"Requires a mortgagee or record assignee to provide to a mortgagor or borrower, upon full satisfaction of the mortgage and discharge of the secured debt, a reassignment or release of security interests in leases and rents that served as additional security for the mortgage. Authorizes title insurers or underwritten title companies to make demands on mortgagees and, in the absence of compliance, to reassign or release mortgagees' security interests in leases and rents on behalf of the mortgagee or record assignee, under certain conditions. Authorizes certain entities to institute an action in any circuit court to obtain the release or reassignment instrument in the absence of compliance of a mortgagee or record assignee. (SB2329 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2329/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2329&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825555,"bill_number":"HB1837","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Elected Attorney General (ConAm)","description":"Proposes amendment to article V, section 6, of the state constitution to provide that the Attorney General shall be elected by voters from among nonpartisan candidates, rather than appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1837/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1837&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825556,"bill_number":"HB1871","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Elderly","description":"Provides a taxpayer who hires an elderly individual a nonrefundable tax credit for the six-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1871/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1871&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825557,"bill_number":"SB2279","title":"CIP; Department of Education; Revolving Fund; Income Check-Off; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the department of education capital improvement projects revolving fund, and allows Hawaii residents to designate a portion of their income tax rebates to the fund for the purpose of funding capital improvement projects by the department of education. Appropriates funds from the general revenues of Hawaii to the revolving fund for the purpose of funding capital improvement projects by the department of education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2279/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2279&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825559,"bill_number":"SB2282","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax ($, ConAm)","description":"Provides to the counties up to $5,000,000 annually from the money retained by the State from the county surcharge on state tax for improvements to formerly privately-owned highways and trails that are now voluntarily owned by the county and are within 10 miles of a rail transit station or a planned rail transit station.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2282/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2282&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825560,"bill_number":"HB1951","title":"Disposable Electronic Smoking Device; Electronic Smoking Device; E-liquid; Reusable Electronic Smoking Device; Excise Tax","description":"Defines disposable electronic smoking device, electronic smoking device, e-liquid, and reusable electronic smoking device in the State's cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Imposes an excise tax on an e-liquid sold by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 1/1/2017, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires any increase in the excise tax rate imposed on cigarettes or little cigars on or after 1/1/2017 to trigger an automatic excise tax increase on e-liquid on or after 1/1/2017. Imposes an excise tax on the wholesale price of disposable electronic smoking devices and reusable electronic smoking devices sold by a wholesaler or dealer on or after January 1, 2017, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1951/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1951&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825561,"bill_number":"HB1936","title":"Out-of-State Violators; Fees; Judiciary Driver Education and Training Program.","description":"Assesses a fee on a person who attends the Judiciary's driver education and training program as a requirement pursuant to a conviction under federal law or the laws of another state.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1936/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1936&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":825562,"bill_number":"HB1869","title":"Rose-ringed Parakeet; National Wildlife Research Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to assist and fund the National Wildlife Research Center with research of the negative impacts of the rose-ringed parakeet on Kauai and development and implementation of a control plan to reduce the negative impacts. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1869/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1869&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825564,"bill_number":"HB1832","title":"Juvenile Justice Information System; Law Enforcement Agencies","description":"Allows the dissemination of information from the juvenile justice information system to law enforcement agencies for purposes of the administration of law enforcement and law enforcement agency employment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1832/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1832&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825565,"bill_number":"SB2354","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax Certificate of Registration; Transient Vacation Unit; Penalties","description":"Requires the director of taxation to issue a certificate of registration with the letters \"TVU\", which signifies transient vacation unit, to an operator or plan manager furnishing transient accommodations to a transient for less than thirty days; provided that amended certificates of registration with the letters \"TVU\" and existing registration identification numbers may be issued for existing certificates of registration, as applicable. Establishes penalties for providing a false registration identification number.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2354/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2354&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825566,"bill_number":"SB2370","title":"Emergency Management; News Media Access","description":"Allows the news media, under the supervision of emergency management agency personnel, to access areas that are closed pursuant to emergency management powers of the governor and mayor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2370/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2370&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825567,"bill_number":"SB2334","title":"Vision and Hearing Screening Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent position within the department of health to implement a systematic vision and hearing program and other operating expenses of the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2334/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2334&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825568,"bill_number":"HB1915","title":"General Excise Tax; Intermediary Business Transactions","description":"Repeals the GET on all intermediary business transactions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1915/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1915&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":825570,"bill_number":"HB1897","title":"Women's Caucus; Health Screenings; Health Insurance Coverage; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Human Immunodeficiency Virus; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome","description":"Ensures that all insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provide insurance coverage for sexually transmitted disease screenings, including screenings for human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Applies to health insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed after January 1, 2018. (HB1897 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 204, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1897/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1897&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825571,"bill_number":"SB2301","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Keahole Management Group LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Keahole Management Group LLC with planning, designing, constructing, and equipping facilities for the manufacturing and processing of products. (SB2301 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2301/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2301&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825572,"bill_number":"HB1903","title":"Law Enforcement Standards Board; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes a law enforcement standards board for the certification of county police officers, state public safety officers, and employees of the departments of transportation and land and natural resources with police powers. Establishes a special fund. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1903/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1903&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825573,"bill_number":"HB1921","title":"Affordable Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Micro-unit housing; Congregate Housing Residences; Appropriation. ($)","description":"Requires the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to establish affordable micro-unit housing and congregate housing residences throughout the State. Allows the private sector to develop micro-unit housing and congregate housing residences. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1921/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1921&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825575,"bill_number":"SB2299","title":"Taxation; State Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Creates a ten per cent state earned income tax credit. Requires reporting by department of taxation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2299/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2299&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825576,"bill_number":"HB1878","title":"Aging and Disability Resource Centers; Fall Prevention; Appropriation  ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) and for fall prevention and early detection services for the elderly. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to submit a report to the Legislature no later than 60 days prior to the convening of the Regular Sessions of 2017 and 2018 on its progress to develop a system of evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the ADRCs in each county and to implement the federal No Wrong Door/ADRC network implementation grant. (HB1878 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 138, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1878/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1878&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825577,"bill_number":"SB2330","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Extension; Appropriation ($)","description":"Extends the hospital sustainability program for an additional year. Amends the purposes for which moneys in the hospital sustainability program special fund, may be used. Amends the assessment schedule, scope of application, and rates of the hospital sustainability fee. Appropriates funds out of the hospital sustainability program special fund for fiscal year 2016-2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 060, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2330/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2330&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825578,"bill_number":"SB2320","title":"Prescription Contraceptives; Contraceptive Supplies; Health Insurance; Reimbursement","description":"Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptive supplies to patients eighteen years of age or older, regardless of a previous prescription from an authorized prescriber. Specifies requirements pharmacists must meet prior to prescribing and dispensing contraceptive supplies. Requires all insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and medicaid managed care programs, to reimburse pharmacists who prescribe and dispense contraceptive supplies. (SB2320 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2320/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2320&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825579,"bill_number":"HB1896","title":"Pharmacists; Prescriptive Authority; Contraceptive Supplies; Requirements; Health Insurance; Reimbursement","description":"Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and dispense contraceptive supplies to persons eighteen years of age or older. Specifies requirements pharmacists must meet prior to prescribing and dispensing contraceptive supplies. Requires all insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and medicaid managed care programs, to reimburse pharmacists who prescribe and dispense contraceptive supplies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1896/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1896&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825581,"bill_number":"HB1967","title":"Electronic Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Guarantees motorists the right to display evidence of current motor vehicle insurance by electronic mobile device.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1967/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1967&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825582,"bill_number":"HB1919","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Rates.","description":"Decreases the income tax by twenty-five per cent for all but top income earners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1919/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1919&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825583,"bill_number":"HB1858","title":"Suicide Prevention; Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force; Report","description":"Requires DOH to examine activities of the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force and evaluate the potential to establish a training program for professionals. Requires reports to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1858/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1858&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825584,"bill_number":"SB2315","title":"Breastfeeding; Jury Duty; Exemption","description":"Exempts from jury duty a woman who is breastfeeding or expressing breast milk for a period of two years from the birth of the child. (SB2315 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-04","last_action":"Act 046, 05/03/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147).","last_action_date":"2016-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2315/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2315&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825586,"bill_number":"SB2283","title":"Insurance; Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Lifestyle and Nutrition Programs","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for lifestyle and nutrition programs intended to treat various conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2283/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2283&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825587,"bill_number":"SB2302","title":"Dark Skies Protection Strategy; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Advisory Committee","description":"Establishes an advisory committee to assist the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism in developing and implementing a statewide dark skies protection strategy. Sunsets June 30, 2021. (SB2302 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2302/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2302&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825588,"bill_number":"SB2296","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning with the primary election in an unspecified year, requires the office of elections to implement elections by mail. Thereafter requires all federal, state, and county primary, special primary, general, special general, and special elections to be conducted by mail. Beginning on an unspecified date, establishes a minimum number of voter service centers per county and island, in lieu of traditional polling places. Requires voter service centers to provide services such as voter registration at least ten working days through the day before election day. Repeals election day voter registration at polling places, which was to take effect on January 1, 2018. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2296/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2296&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825589,"bill_number":"HB1982","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Agriculture; Big Island Dairy LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Big Island Dairy LLC with the operation of its dairy farm in Ookala. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 255, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1364).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1982/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1982&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825591,"bill_number":"HB1870","title":"Persons Totally Disabled; Employment; Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides a taxpayer who hires a person totally disabled a nonrefundable tax credit for the six-month period after the individual is initially hired by the taxpayer. (HB1870 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1870/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1870&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825592,"bill_number":"HB1839","title":"Diamond Head State Monument; GO Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the planning, design, and construction of a visitor and interpretive center at Diamond Head State Monument. (HB1839 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1839/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1839&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":825593,"bill_number":"HB1977","title":"Corporate Income Tax","description":"A bill to encourage economic growth by repealing the corporate income tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1977/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1977&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825594,"bill_number":"HB1956","title":"Mortgage Servicers; Nonprofit Organization","description":"Exempts nonprofit organizations and their employees from the licensing and regulations of mortgage servicers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1956/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1956&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825595,"bill_number":"SB2353","title":"Coastal Zone Management; Projected Sea Level Rise Impacts","description":"Requires new developments to plan for the impacts of projected sea level rise and prohibits development in areas significantly affected by projected sea level rise. Transitions to long-term annual shoreline erosion based setbacks or setbacks using other methods by 1/1/2019 for counties with erosion rate data. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2353/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2353&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825597,"bill_number":"HB1941","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Extension; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the Hospital Sustainability Program for one year. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2016-2017. Amends various reimbursement rates under the program to certain private hospitals through medicaid managed care health plans, and uncompensated care and disproportionate share hospital payments. (HB1941 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1941/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1941&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825598,"bill_number":"HB1889","title":"State Enterprise Zones; Medical Marijuana","description":"Provides that the sale or production of medical marijuana and manufacturing of manufactured marijuana products are not eligible business activities for state enterprise zone purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1889/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1889&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":825599,"bill_number":"SB2311","title":"Domestic Abuse; Department of Human Services; Family Court; Report","description":"Clarifies reporting responsibilities of the family courts and the department of human services in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2311/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2311&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825600,"bill_number":"SB2350","title":"Agriculture; Agricultural Lands; Farming; Livestock; Land Use; Zoning; Subdivision","description":"Restricts any subdivision, including by condominium property regime, of parcels of agricultural lands one hundred acres or greater in size. Requires the owner to make and implement a farm plan prior to the construction of any homes on the resulting legal lots of record.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2350/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2350&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825602,"bill_number":"HB2006","title":"ERS; Judges","description":"Reduces the benefit multiplier for judges who become judges, are reappointed, or promoted after June 30, 2016. (HB2006 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2006/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2006&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":825603,"bill_number":"HB1888","title":"Conveyance Tax; Distribution Maximums","description":"Repeals Act 84, SLH 2015, which established maximum dollar amounts to be distributed among certain non-general funds from the conveyance tax and amended the list of non-general funds that receive distributions from the conveyance tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1888/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1888&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":825604,"bill_number":"HB1950","title":"E-liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Packaging Requirements; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Beginning January 1, 2070, prohibits the sale of an e-liquid container for an electronic smoking device unless the container is packaged in child-resistant packaging and labeled with warning language. (HB1950 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1950/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1950&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825605,"bill_number":"SB2309","title":"Sexual Assault Collection Kit; Reporting; Attorney General; Sexual Assault; Forensic Evidence ($)","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies and departments to compile information on untested sexual assault collection kits and transmit the information to the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to prepare a comprehensive assessment and plan regarding untested sexual assault evidence collection kits and transmit the assessment to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (SB2309 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2309/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2309&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825606,"bill_number":"HB1831","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 House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1831/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1831&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825608,"bill_number":"HB1899","title":"Licensure; Midwife","description":"Require the auditor to conduct a study to determine whether licensure for certified professional midwives who practice midwifery care is warranted. (HB1899 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1899/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1899&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":825609,"bill_number":"HB1845","title":"Department of Education; Cafeterias; Outside Food","description":"Allows outside food to be served in Department of Education cafeterias on special occasions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1845/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1845&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":825610,"bill_number":"HB1902","title":"Sex Trafficking; Prostitution","description":"Replaces the offense of Promoting Prostitution in the First Degree with Sex Trafficking to be classified as a violent crime and a class A felony. Requires proof of negligence as to the age of the victim when a person commits the offense of sex trafficking and the victim is a minor. Provides that the offense of prostitution by a person younger than eighteen years of age is a violation and subject to the jurisdiction of the family court. Establishes a class C felony for the act of paying for sex in reckless disregard of the fact that the other person is a victim of sex trafficking. Expands the Department of the Attorney General's Statewide Witness Program to include sex trafficking; provides victims with access to criminal injury compensation; and amends laws relating to civil liability for cases of coercion into prostitution. Makes amendments to strengthen enforcement of laws and increase penalties against the sex trafficker. (HB1902 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 206, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1902/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1902&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":825611,"bill_number":"HB1999","title":"Qualified Feed Developer Grants; Livestock Revitalization Program; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes within the Livestock Revitalization Program a grant program for Qualified Feed Developers. Appropriates funds for the Feed Developer Grant Program and reimbursements to Qualified Producers for feed costs. (HB1999 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 221, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1999/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1999&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825613,"bill_number":"HB1948","title":"Physical Examination; Education","description":"Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, requires a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within twelve months prior to attending seventh grade at a public school. Provides for provisional attendance if an exam is scheduled.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1948/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1948&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825614,"bill_number":"HB1911","title":"Family Leave Trust Fund; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees to make contributions into a trust fund to be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits. Appropriates funds to DLIR to implement the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1911/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1911&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825615,"bill_number":"SB2294","title":"Government Records; Maintenance; Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care; Public Inspection","description":"Requires each unit of government of the State and its political subdivisions to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of all government records under its control that are required to be made available for public inspection. (SB2294 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2294/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2294&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825617,"bill_number":"HB1996","title":"Agricultural Theft and Vandalism Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project in the department of agriculture to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-27-16 3:35PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1996/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1996&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825618,"bill_number":"SB2324","title":"County Police Commissions; Police Commissioner; Composition; Requirements","description":"Amends the composition of the county police commissions to require that there are commissioners on each police commission that have experience or backgrounds in women's issues, civil rights, and law enforcement. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2324/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2324&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825619,"bill_number":"SB2307","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program; Operations; Licensing","description":"Beginning January 1, 2017, establishes a licensing system for medical marijuana growing facilities, production centers, and retail dispensing locations. Allows persons authorized to use and possess medical marijuana in other states to be treated similarly to qualifying patients in this State pursuant to rules adopted by the department of health after 1/1/2018. Authorizes the department of health to conduct criminal history checks on license applicants; licensees; prospective employees of growing facilities, production centers, and retail dispensing locations; subcontractors; and persons authorized to enter and remain on such premises. Repeals chapter 329D on December 31, 2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2307/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2307&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825620,"bill_number":"HB1920","title":"Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a state earned income tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1920/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1920&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825621,"bill_number":"HB1860","title":"County Administration; Enforcement; Near Shore Zone","description":"Allows county lifeguards to enforce state laws, rules, and regulations in the near shore zone.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1860/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1860&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825623,"bill_number":"HB1881","title":"Leahi Hospital; Maluhia Hospital; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to restore staff and long-term care services at Leahi and Maluhia hospitals within the Hawaii health systems corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1881/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1881&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825624,"bill_number":"SB2355","title":"Land Use Commission; Boundary Amendments; Special Permit; Conditions; Enforcement; Fine; Authority","description":"Authorizes the land use commission to amend, modify, or vacate boundary amendment approvals, special permit approvals, and conditions of direct state concern granted pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by motion of the commission or of any interested party. Allows the land use commission to fine parties who fail to comply with conditions of direct state concern after they have been notified of violations of the conditions. Adds a definition for \"substantial commencement\" in section 205-4(g), HRS. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2355/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2355&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825625,"bill_number":"SB2271","title":"Rapid Ohia Death Disease; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for research and mitigation efforts relating to the rapid ohia death disease in the State. Requires the department to submit a report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2271/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2271&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825626,"bill_number":"SB2313","title":"Pay Equity; Gender Discrimination; Employment","description":"Clarifies affirmative defenses that an employer may use in a pay differential case. Prohibits employer actions regarding wage disclosure. Prohibits an employer from discriminating between employees because of sex by paying wages to employees at a rate less than the rate at which the employer pays wages to employees of the opposite sex for substantially equal work and under similar working conditions, with certain exceptions. Prohibits prospective employers from requesting or considering a job applicant's wage or salary history as part of the employment application process. (SB2313 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) McDermott voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2313/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2313&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825628,"bill_number":"SB2375","title":"Transportation; Speed Limit; Daniel K. Inouye Highway","description":"Establishes speed limits for the Daniel K. Inouye highway of sixty miles-per-hour beginning at mile marker 12 and forty-five miles-per-hour or any other speed limit as determined by law beginning at the Pohakuloa training area and ending one-half mile east of the Mauna Kea county park entrance. Effective 1/1/2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 197, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2375/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2375&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825629,"bill_number":"SB2380","title":"County Administration; Enforcement; Near Shore Zone","description":"Allows county lifeguards to enforce state laws, rules, and regulations in the near shore zone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2380/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2380&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825630,"bill_number":"HB1970","title":"Recall (ConAm)","description":"Amends article II of the state constitution to provide for recall.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1970/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1970&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825631,"bill_number":"SB2335","title":"Homeless Prevention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $55,000 to expand the emergency rent and utility assistance program within the state homeless programs office.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2335/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2335&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825632,"bill_number":"HB1990","title":"Insurance; Insurance Appraisers; Insurance Umpires","description":"Requires the Auditor to conduct a study regarding the regulation of insurance appraisers and insurance umpires in the State. (HB1990 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1990/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1990&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":825634,"bill_number":"SB2270","title":"Animal Control Officers; Training; Certification; County Humane Investigators; Inspection; Seizure; Hearing","description":"Beginning on 1/1/2018, requires a person who seeks to be an animal control officer to be certified as an animal control officer upon completion of training established by the state veterinarian. Authorizes the appointment of county humane investigators, establishes animal control officers' and county humane investigators' rights of inspection and seizure and a hearing process for animals seized.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2270/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2270&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825635,"bill_number":"SB2381","title":"Kihei Boat Harbor; Dredging; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for maintenance dredging of the Kihei Boat Ramp.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2381/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2381&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825636,"bill_number":"HB1856","title":"Licensing; Practice of Behavior Analysis; Behavior Analysts; Behavior Analyst Program; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs","description":"Reduces the surcharge on the license and renewal fee for behavior analysts from $100 to $50.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1856/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1856&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825637,"bill_number":"SB2383","title":"Hawaii Health Connector; Repeal; Transition","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Health Connector (Connector) as part of the transition to a federally supported, state-based exchange. Specifies that any debts and liabilities of the Connector remain that of the Connector and do not constitute the debts and liabilities of the State. Specifies that the provisions in the measure shall not diminish or limit the consumer protections contained in or alter the provisions of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act. (SB2383 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 044, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2383/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2383&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825639,"bill_number":"SB2331","title":"Visiting Physicians; Sports; Licensure; Exemption","description":"Allows visiting licensed physicians traveling with a sports team or national sport governing body to provide medical treatment to team members and coaching staff under certain conditions without a Hawaii license to practice medicine.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2331/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2331&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825640,"bill_number":"HB1904","title":"County Police Commissions; Police Commissioner; Composition; Requirements","description":"Amends the composition of the county police commissions to require that there are commissioners on each police commission that have experience or backgrounds in women's issues, civil rights, and law enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1904/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1904&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":825641,"bill_number":"HB1966","title":"Recalibration of State Tax on County Surcharge","description":"Deletes the state tax of ten per cent on county surcharge to realign with more accurate sum as determined by department of taxation audit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1966/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1966&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825642,"bill_number":"HB1841","title":"Youth Sports; Coach; Permit","description":"Regulates youth sports coaches by requiring an annual permit from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1841/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1841&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":825643,"bill_number":"HB1866","title":"Small Businesses; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to small businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1866/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1866&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825645,"bill_number":"SB2360","title":"Lobbyists; Statement of Expenditures; Reporting","description":"Requires lobbyists and specified individuals to file two additional reports to the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, including one report on the second Friday in August and one report on the first Monday in November in general election years, similarly to the filing frequency that candidates and the treasurer of candidate committees are required to file pursuant to section 11-334, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2360/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2360&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825646,"bill_number":"HB1984","title":"Agriculture; Housing; Plantation Community Subdivisions; Agricultural Community Subdivisions","description":"Authorizes affordable employee housing for employees in the agricultural district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1984/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1984&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825647,"bill_number":"HB1991","title":"Homeowners Insurance Claims; Property Insurance","description":"Regulates the selection, inspection, and settlement offer process for claim adjusters of homeowners insurance claims.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1991/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1991&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":825648,"bill_number":"HB1980","title":"Patient Protection; Terminal Illness; Investigational Drugs","description":"Grants terminally ill patients access to potentially life-saving investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are only accessible through clinical trials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1980/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1980&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825650,"bill_number":"HB1938","title":"CIP; 29th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 29th Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1938/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1938&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":825651,"bill_number":"HB1865","title":"Tax Credits; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to tax credits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1865/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1865&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825652,"bill_number":"SB2310","title":"Domestic Abuse; Mutual Protective Orders","description":"Prohibits the court from granting mutual protective orders unless separate petitions are filed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Act 004, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1104).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2310/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2310&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825653,"bill_number":"HB1886","title":"Collective Bargaining; Public Employees ($)","description":"Establishes the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Fund. Requires the deposit of not less than the amount equal to an undisclosed percentage of the total compensation provided to all public employees during the previous fiscal year. Amends the rights of public employee elective representation and deductions for nonmembers. Repeals the religious exemption from support of employee organization. Takes effect upon ratification of constitutional amendment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1886/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1886&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":825655,"bill_number":"SB2268","title":"Neonicotinoid Insecticide; Pesticides; Agriculture","description":"Prohibits application of neonicotinoid insecticides without a permit after 6/30/17 to protect honeybees and other pollinating animals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2268/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2268&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825656,"bill_number":"HB1954","title":"Campaign Finance","description":"Repeals exemption for calabash style anonymous campaign contributions  amounts that aggregate to less than $100 that are received from ten or more persons at the same political function.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan, San Buenaventura, Tupola voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1954/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1954&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":825657,"bill_number":"SB2328","title":"Real Estate Brokers; Real Estate Salespersons; Advertising; Solicitation Materials; Requirements","description":"Provides definitions of \"advertising\" and \"solicitation materials\" as they apply to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons. Specifies information that must be included on advertising and solicitation materials. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2328/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2328&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825658,"bill_number":"SB2384","title":"Licensing; State-licensed Care Facilities; State-certified Care Facilities; Marijuana Dispensaries; Unannounced Visits; Unannounced Inspections; Report","description":"Requires the department of health to: (1) conduct unannounced visits and inspections, including inspections for relicensing and recertification, for certain state-licensed or state-certified care facilities beginning on July 1, 2019, and unannounced inspections for license renewals for medical marijuana production centers and dispensaries beginning on July 1, 2016; and (2) submit reports to the legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2017, 2018, and 2019 on the number of visits and inspections by the department of health on the specified state-licensed or state-certified care facilities and general outcomes and corrective actions taken. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 184, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2384/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2384&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825659,"bill_number":"HB1971","title":"Silver Alert System","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 House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1971/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1971&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825661,"bill_number":"HB1864","title":"Procurement; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to procurement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1864/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1864&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825662,"bill_number":"HB1914","title":"Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Water Rescues.","description":"Authorizes the counties to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles or drones in water rescue operations, provided that all necessary clearances have been obtained from the federal government.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1914/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1914&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":825663,"bill_number":"SB2385","title":"Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Restriction; Child Care Facilities","description":"Establishes restrictions on sugar-sweetened beverages and certain other beverages served in child care facilities. Takes effect on 7/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2385/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2385&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825664,"bill_number":"HB1968","title":"Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection","description":"Allows public school students in grades K through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection and other procedures harmful to animals. Prompts schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1968/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1968&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825666,"bill_number":"HB1842","title":"General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance; Exemption","description":"Amends the general excise tax exemption for aircraft service and maintenance to apply only to certain airlines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1842/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1842&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825667,"bill_number":"HB1926","title":"Department of Education; Public School Principals; Capital Improvement Projects; Repair and Maintenance.","description":"Provides authority to school principals to oversee and maintain capital improvement and repair and maintenance programs at their schools, including installation of solar energy infrastructure. Clarifies the department of education's responsibility for oversight and fiscal accountability of such programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1926/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1926&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825668,"bill_number":"SB2372","title":"Private Roads; Repair and Maintenance; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a temporary roads commission to make recommendations on the disposition of private roads and roads in limbo. Authorizes the State or a county to obtain ownership over a road by condemnation pursuant to the power of eminent domain. Exempts a county from having to modify a road to meet current construction standards if the road was built according to standards in place at the time of construction and completion. Allows for private road owners to petition the mayor to begin condemnation proceedings if certain requirements are met. Exempts the State and counties from maintaining or improving condemned roads. Appropriates funds for the repair and improvement of certain roads. (SB2372 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 11:00AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2372/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2372&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825669,"bill_number":"SB2364","title":"County Police Departments; Police Officers; Citizen Complaints; Officer-involved Domestic Violence","description":"Specifies that citizen complaints against a police officer that involve allegations of domestic abuse against a family or household member on the part of the police officer shall not be required to be in writing or sworn to by the complainant. Takes effect July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2364/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2364&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825670,"bill_number":"SB2285","title":"Office of Language Access; Statewide Language Access Resource Center; Multilingual Website Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to continue the operations of the Statewide Language Access Resource Center and Multilingual Website Pilot Project within the Office of Language Access.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2285/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2285&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825672,"bill_number":"SB2281","title":"Kakaako Community Development District; Public Highways","description":"Prohibits the HCDA from approving a developer's community development plan, updated, amended, modified, or revised community development plan, or permit application unless the HCDA and the owner and developer of the affected land enters into a memorandum of understanding in which parties to the memorandum acknowledge the ownership of each public street or highway that is adjacent to the land that is the subject of the community development plan or permit. Provides that the authority accepts ownership of any public street or highway for which ownership is disputed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/TRE, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2281/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2281&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825673,"bill_number":"SB2338","title":"Condominiums; Owners Associations; Board of Directors; Term Limits; Standard of Evidence; Property Management License; Common Interest; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Fees; Audits","description":"Establishes term limits on board members. Requires that violations of the declaration, bylaws, rules, and regulations of condominium associations be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence. Requires employees of managing agents who serve condominium associations to be licensed as real estate brokers. Subjects improper spending by board members and association election fraud to investigation and penalties by the commission. Imposes penalties for directors, associations, and managing agents who violate association rules, election protocol, or spending limits. Suspends unit owners' obligation to pay disputed association fees and fines until resolution of the dispute. Limits association and board powers, including requiring an association and board to obtain sixty-seven per cent of the common interest before authorizing a substantial change in use of a condominium. Adds requirements to association and board meeting minutes, record maintenance, accessibility of documents to unit owners, and posting of notice of meetings. Reduces to 12.5 per cent the portion of condominium owners by common interest required to call by petition a special meeting for the purpose of removing a board member as well as the portion unit owners needed to submit a proposed bylaw amendment to modify the composition of the board. Imposes education requirement for board members. Authorizes unit owners to record association meetings. Limits options on standard proxy form for association elections. Imposes record keeping requirements and improves unit owners' access to records. Requires an annual management audit of managing agents and a forensic audit in even numbered years. Authorizes the electronic transfer of association funds if the IP address of the transferor can be verified. Makes amendments to the maintenance, disposal, and fees related to association records.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2338/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2338&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825674,"bill_number":"HB1925","title":"Department of Education; Public School Principals; Carryover of Funds.","description":"Improves flexibility for public school principals by increasing the cap on money that principals can carry over from year to year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1925/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1925&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825675,"bill_number":"SB2303","title":"Transportation; Aeronautics; Police Powers; Airport Security","description":"Requires the director of transportation to provide ninety days written notice to the legislature and attorney general prior to conferring police powers upon designated employees, agents, representatives of the department, and private contractors. Requires persons providing or hired to provide armed security services at airports to provide proof of proper education, experience, training, and credentials as determined by the sheriff division prior to hiring. Requires the director to report annually to the legislature, no later than January 10 of each calendar year, stating the number of individuals conferred police powers in the immediate preceding calendar year, the location where these individuals work, and the number of individuals having police powers who continue to work in that capacity at the end of that calendar year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2303/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2303&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825677,"bill_number":"HB1900","title":"Address Confidentiality Program; Domestic Violence; Sexual Offense; Stalking; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the address confidentiality program to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to relocate and keep their addresses confidential. Appropriates funds. (HB1900 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1900/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1900&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":825678,"bill_number":"HB1877","title":"Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to create one full-time program specialist position for Maui County within the adult protective and community services branch to oversee the foster grandparent program and senior companion programs on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. (HB1877 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1877/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1877&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825679,"bill_number":"HB1836","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1836/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1836&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825680,"bill_number":"SB2374","title":"Appropriations; Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii county office of the prosecuting attorney for the career criminal prosecution unit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2374/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2374&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825682,"bill_number":"SB2378","title":"Dogs; Tethering","description":"Creates an offense of confinement of a dog by tethering under prescribed circumstances with certain exceptions and establishes mandatory fines.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2378/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2378&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825683,"bill_number":"HB1840","title":"Sunset Memorial Park; Repairs; Maintenance; Cemetery","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in consultation with the Comptroller to develop strategies for the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City, Oahu. Requires a report to the legislature. (HB1840 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPH/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1840/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1840&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825684,"bill_number":"SB2345","title":"Delinquent Assessments; Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Payment Plan; Foreclosure Authority","description":"Permits owners in a planned community association or condominium to submit a payment plan within thirty days after receiving notice from an association regarding any delinquent assessments and provides owners with time to cure delinquent assessments. Permits a right to judicially foreclose a lien against any unit or apartment that arises solely from delinquent assessments, including fines, penalties, legal fees, or late fees, to be removed or amended from governing documents by a vote of at least sixty-seven per cent of owners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2345/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2345&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825685,"bill_number":"SB2373","title":"Death with Dignity","description":"Allows a terminally ill, competent adult of at least fifty years of age to get a lethal dose of medication to end life. Prohibits physicians and others from administering mercy killings, lethal injections, and active euthanasia. Requires a qualified patient's administration of medication to end life to not be construed as suicide for certain purposes. Requires informed consent. Allows alternate doctor to replace attending doctor if latter declines to prescribe. Requires monitor at time of taking dose.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2373/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2373&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825686,"bill_number":"SB2319","title":"Insurance; Prescription Contraceptive Supplies; Reimbursement","description":"Requires health insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and Medicaid managed care programs, to cover reimbursement for contraceptive supplies intended to last for up to a twelve-month period for an insured. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 205, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2319/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2319&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825688,"bill_number":"HB1893","title":"Single-use Plastic Checkout Bags; Non-recyclable Paper Bags; Ban","description":"Bans businesses from providing single-use plastic checkout bags and non-recyclable paper bags to customers. Assesses a fee that businesses shall charge for allowable bags provided to customers. Allows for penalties from the Department of Health.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1893/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1893&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":825689,"bill_number":"SB2358","title":"Disposal of Liquid or Solid Waste; Contracts; Payments","description":"Beginning July 1, 2016, requires that all state and county agency contracts that include disposal of liquid or solid waste to provide a receipt that the waste was received and disposed of at a licensed facility before full or partial payment is made for those contractual services. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2358/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2358&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825690,"bill_number":"HB1875","title":"Emergency Medical Services; County of Kauai; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Department of Health for FY 2016-2017 for a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, ambulance unit for the County of Kauai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1875/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1875&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825691,"bill_number":"SB2314","title":"Abuse Against a Family or Household Member; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Nolo Contendere Plea","description":"Makes a person ineligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea in cases where the person was originally charged with the offense of abuse of a family or household member and the charge is subsequently reduced to a lesser included offense. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 15","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2314/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2314&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825693,"bill_number":"HB1993","title":"CIP; 2nd Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 2nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1993/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1993&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825694,"bill_number":"HB1998","title":"Agriculture; Biosecurity; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriation","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish or participate in public-private partnerships to enhance the biosecurity program and quarantine inspection process. Appropriates funds for specified projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1998/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1998&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825695,"bill_number":"HB1910","title":"Health; Education; Human Papillomavirus Vaccine; Pharmacists; Health insurance; Reimbursement","description":"Requires a child to receive at least one dosage of the human papillomavirus vaccine prior to attending seventh grade, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and administer the human papillomavirus vaccine to persons between eleven and seventeen years of age. Specifies requirements pharmacists must meet prior to administering the human papillomavirus vaccine. Requires all insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and medicaid managed care programs, to reimburse the costs of human papillomavirus vaccination services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1910/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1910&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825696,"bill_number":"HB1859","title":"Health Benefit Plans; Eating Disorders; Required Coverage","description":"Requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for eating disorders.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1859/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1859&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825697,"bill_number":"HB1846","title":"Marine Resource Stewardship; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for positions and programs in support of community-based co-management of nearshore marine resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1846/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1846&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":825699,"bill_number":"SB2288","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Investment Personnel; Investment Professionals; Investment Support Staff; Civil Service Exemption; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment Exemption","description":"Authorizes the board of trustees of the employees' retirement system to appoint investment professionals and support staff. Exempts appointed investment officers and investment professionals, including investment specialists, from chapters 76 and 89, HRS. Provides the board with discretion to exempt any appointed investment support staff from chapters 76 and 89, HRS. Authorizes incumbent investment specialists, as of the effective date of this Act, the option to remain subject to chapter 76, HRS, so long as the person remains an investment specialist.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2288/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2288&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825700,"bill_number":"SB2379","title":"Little Fire Ant; Hawaii Island; Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Program, Little Fire Ant Site Map; Appropriations ($)","description":"Mandates the Department of Agriculture to establish a Little Fire Ant Pesticide Treatment Coupon Pilot Project and site map. Requires the Department of Agriculture to report to the Legislature on project implementation. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2379/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2379&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":825701,"bill_number":"SB2366","title":"Sexual Assault Collection Kit; Reporting; Attorney General; Sexual Assault; Forensic Evidence","description":"Requires law enforcement agencies and departments to compile information on untested sexual assault collection kits and transmit the information to the department of the attorney general. Requires the department of the attorney general to transmit that information to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2366/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2366&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825702,"bill_number":"SB2277","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc. ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc. (SB2277 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2277/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2277&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825704,"bill_number":"HB1931","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; Successors; Blood Quantum","description":"Reduces the minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement of certain successors to lessees of Hawaiian home lands from one-quarter to one thirty-second. (HB1931 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1931/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1931&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":825705,"bill_number":"HB1843","title":"Freshwater Reservoirs; Central Maui; Fishing; Agriculture; GO Bonds ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources, with the collaboration of the department of agriculture, to identify, purchase, and rehabilitate freshwater reservoirs in central Maui suitable for fishing, agriculture, and aquaponics. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the purposes of this Act. (HB1843 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1843/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1843&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825706,"bill_number":"HB1876","title":"Department of Health; Dementia; Training; Caregivers","description":"Requires the department of health to require dementia training for caregivers. Requires the department to establish training criteria and annually review the training program. Takes effect on 6/1/2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1876/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1876&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825707,"bill_number":"HB1872","title":"East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative; Agriculture; Irrigation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the operation, repair, maintenance, and improvement of the East Kauai irrigation system by the East Kauai Water Users' Cooperative.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1872/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1872&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825708,"bill_number":"SB2337","title":"Procurement Code; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Program; Persons with Disabilities; Employee Wages; Employee Ratio","description":"Repeals requirement that qualified community rehabilitation programs hold a certificate from the USDOL and be certified by DLIR. Requires qualified community rehabilitation programs to maintain a disabled to non-disabled employee ratio equal to or in excess of two-to-one work hours of direct labor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2337/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2337&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825710,"bill_number":"SB2390","title":"Prescription Drugs; Pharmacy; Customized Patient Medication Packages","description":"Authorizes a pharmacy to provide a customized patient medication package to any patient of an institutional facility or any member of the general public, subject to certain conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2390/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2390&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825711,"bill_number":"SB2321","title":"Domestic Violence; Training; Intervention; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires any state or county agency who employs personnel whose job duties require or may require intervention in a domestic violence situation to provide such employees with a minimum of eight hours of domestic violence intervention training. Makes an appropriation. (SB2321 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2321/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2321&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825712,"bill_number":"HB1887","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Collective Bargaining; Public Employees","description":"Proposes a Constitutional Amendment to establish a public employee collective bargaining fund. Requires an annual deposit of a minimum percent of the total compensation provided by the State to every person employed by the State during the previous fiscal year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1887/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1887&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":825713,"bill_number":"SB2273","title":"Animal Cruelty; Dog Standard of Care; Persons Unfit for Dog Ownership; Dog Kennel Licenses; Slaughtering or Trafficking Dogs for Human Consumption; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a standard of care for dogs including kennel and tether restrictions. Imposes civil penalties for violations of the standard of care including seizure of the dog upon the third offense and the addition of the owner's name to a county registry of persons unfit for dog ownership. Repeals biennial dog licenses and a county's ability to dispense with license requirements. Requires a county to establish an annual license fee of a minimum of $20 per dog and allows for a three year fee waiver if the dog is spayed or neutered. Establishes a kennel license requirement for a person owning more than three dogs and requires a county to establish an annual kennel license fee of a minimum of $100. Requires each county to establish and maintain a registry of persons deemed unfit for dog ownership. Establishes the crime of cruelty to animals by slaughtering or trafficking dogs for human consumption. Appropriates grants-in-aid to the counties for animal control officers and enforcement of the standard of care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2273/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2273&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825715,"bill_number":"HB1849","title":"Pilot Project to Fill Vacancies within State Departments; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a three-year reclassification and recruitment pilot program within the Department of Human Resources Development to expedite the recruitment and hiring process for hard-to-fill positions. Makes an appropriation. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1849/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1849&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":825716,"bill_number":"SB2284","title":"Office of Language Access; Employee Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent permanent positions within the Office of Language Access.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2284/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2284&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825717,"bill_number":"SB2289","title":"Labor; Employers; Records","description":"Requires employers to keep a record of the former physical addresses and current physical address of the employer and the North American Industry Classification System code applicable to the employer. Deletes anachronistic provision pertaining to insurance plan information. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 190, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2289/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2289&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825718,"bill_number":"HB1908","title":"Sexual Conduct; Promotion of Child Abuse","description":"Redefines \"sexual conduct\" as that term is used in the offense of promotion of child abuse in the first, second, and third degrees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1908/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1908&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825720,"bill_number":"HB1958","title":"Housing First; Section 8 Housing; General Excise Tax","description":"Exempts rental subsidy payments for Section 8 and Housing First Programs from the state general excise tax. (HB1958 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1958/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1958&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825721,"bill_number":"HB1944","title":"Telehealth; Insurance; Medicaid; Covered Services; Liability Insurance; Reimbursement; Disclosure; Requirements; EUTF","description":"Requires the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs to cover services provided through telehealth. Specifies medical professional liability insurance policy requirements with regard to telehealth coverage. Clarifies requirements for establishing provider-patient relationships for telehealth for purposes of reimbursement. Specifies reimbursement requirements for distant site and originating site providers. Requires written disclosure of coverages and benefits associated with telehealth services. Ensures telehealth encompasses store and forward technologies, remote monitoring, live consultation, and mobile health. Ensures telehealth is covered when originating in a patient's home and other non-medical environments. Clarifies requirements for physicians and out-of-state physicians to establish a physician-patient relationship via telehealth. Ensures reimbursement requirements for telehealth services apply to all health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Makes other conforming amendments related to telehealth.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1944/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1944&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825722,"bill_number":"HB1934","title":"Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; Mopeds; Noise Emission; Mufflers","description":"Prohibits motorcycle, motor scooter, and moped mufflers that emit a noise level above a certain decibel level. Provides a graduated schedule of fines for first, second, and subsequent violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1934/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1934&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825723,"bill_number":"SB2333","title":"Marriage and Family Therapists; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists","description":"Permits marriage and family therapists licensed pursuant to chapter 451J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to use the title \"licensed marriage and family therapist\". Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 029, 04/28/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2333/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2333&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825724,"bill_number":"HB1867","title":"Short Form; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Short form bill relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDB, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1867/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1867&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825726,"bill_number":"SB2348","title":"Traffic Abstracts","description":"Clarifies the content requirements for traffic abstracts.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2348/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2348&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825727,"bill_number":"HB1959","title":"Low-income Housing Tax Credit","description":"Permits developers of low-income housing to apply Hawaii low-income housing tax credits in four years instead of ten years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1959/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1959&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825728,"bill_number":"HB1895","title":"Insurance; Contraceptives; Reimbursement","description":"Requires insurers to cover contraceptive supplies dispensed in an amount sufficient for a twelve-month period. (HB1895 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1895/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1895&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825729,"bill_number":"HB1873","title":"Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a tax credit of 25 percent of the total cost, including installation, of an automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire sprinkler system in any new detached one- or two-family dwelling unit in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets on June 30, 2026.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1873/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1873&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825731,"bill_number":"SB2363","title":"Attorney General; Statement for Proposed Constitutional Amendments","description":"Requires the attorney general to prepare a statement for each proposed constitutional amendment in plain English that indicates the purpose, limitations, and effects of the proposed amendment. Requires the office of elections and county clerks to make the statement available to the public.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2363/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2363&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825732,"bill_number":"SB2272","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Licensed Professionals; Contact Information","description":"Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to post the business address and business phone number of each licensed professional on its public website.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2272/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2272&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825733,"bill_number":"HB1857","title":"Respiratory Therapists","description":"Makes permanent the regulation of respiratory therapists under chapter 466D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1857/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1857&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825734,"bill_number":"SB2357","title":"Counties; Agricultural Districts; Wireless Communication Antennas; Camouflage","description":"Requires wireless communication antennas, including those sited on agricultural district lands with soil with a class A or B rating, to be camouflaged.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/PSM/WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2357/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2357&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825735,"bill_number":"SB2290","title":"Sick Leave; Payroll Assessment","description":"Establishes a payroll assessment to fund sick leave in the private sector.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2290/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2290&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825737,"bill_number":"HB1901","title":"Domestic Violence; Training; Intervention","description":"Requires any state or county agency who employs personnel whose job duties require or may require intervention in a domestic violence situation to provide such employees with a minimum of 15 hours of domestic violence intervention training. (HB1901 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 16","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1901/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1901&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":825738,"bill_number":"SB2295","title":"Elections; Ballot; Arrangement of Names","description":"Requires the Chief Election Officer to select a letter of the alphabet by lot and arrange candidate names on ballots in alphabetical order by last name, beginning with the randomly selected letter. Requires notice to voters that the candidates may not necessarily be listed in alphabetical order on the ballot by a method suited for all voting systems. Directs the Chief Election Officer to establish procedures to implement this new procedure applicable to elections in the next two year election cycle following the effective date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2295/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2295&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825739,"bill_number":"HB1852","title":"Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program; Nonprofit Organizations","description":"Clarifies that nonprofit organizations may receive loans from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund to engage in activities that are consistent with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment works. (HB1852 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 240, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1349).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1852/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1852&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825740,"bill_number":"SB2339","title":"Property Management; Mediation","description":"Prohibits a unit owner and unit owners' association to be represented by an attorney in mediation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2339/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2339&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825742,"bill_number":"SB2376","title":"Prescription Drugs Benefits; Non-network Pharmacies; Retail Community Pharmacies; Reimbursement","description":"Authorizes in any county with an area of 3,000 square miles or more, a beneficiary of a prescription drug benefit plan whose residence is 10 or more miles away from the nearest retail community pharmacy to obtain a prescription, without penalty, from a non-network retail community pharmacy located within 10 miles of the beneficiary's residence. Requires reimbursement to a non-network retail community pharmacy. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the effects of this measure on healthcare costs. (SB2376 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2376/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2376&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825743,"bill_number":"HB1854","title":"Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates the colorectal cancer screening and awareness program within the department of health and appropriates funds for the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1854/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1854&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825744,"bill_number":"HB1947","title":"Vision and Hearing Screening Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent position within the department of health to implement a systematic vision and hearing program and other operating expenses of the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1947/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1947&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825745,"bill_number":"HB1917","title":"Housing; Homelessness; Houselessness; Rental Housing Units.","description":"Removes the cap and creates a base minimum for moneys deposited into the rental housing revolving fund to provide access to funds for the development and rehabilitation of rental housing units.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1917/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1917&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825747,"bill_number":"SB2351","title":"Condominium Property Regime; Agricultural Land","description":"Prohibits the creation of a condominium property regime on agricultural land 25 acres or greater. Prohibits a condominium property regime on agricultural land from being amended to allow a residential dwelling. Prohibits the subdivision of agricultural land 25 acres or greater for the purpose of creating a condominium property regime. Prohibits any residential project created as a condominium under chapter 514B, HRS, or a planned community association under chapter 421J, HRS, in class A or B agricultural lands. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2351/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2351&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825748,"bill_number":"SB2387","title":"Physical Examination; Education; Health","description":"Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, requires a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within twelve months prior to attending seventh grade at a public school. Requires DOH to provide information to assist students who do not complete the physical exam before December 31 of the seventh grade year and also requires DOH to provide consultations with those students' parents and guardians about health lifestyles and obtaining health insurance. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 185, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1287).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2387/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2387&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825749,"bill_number":"HB1989","title":"Insurance; Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Contracts","description":"Amends certain provisions relating to unfair or deceptive acts in the business of insurance. Repeals certain provisions relating to insurance contracts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1989/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1989&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":825750,"bill_number":"HB1906","title":"Domestic Abuse; Department of Human Services; Family Court; Report","description":"Removes certain unnecessary and redundant reporting responsibilities of the family courts and the Department of Human Services in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person. (HB1906 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1906/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1906&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825751,"bill_number":"SB2305","title":"Law Enforcement Officers; Retirement; Reserve Officers","description":"Requires all law enforcement officers to retire upon attaining sixty-five years of age with certain exceptions. Requires all volunteer law enforcement officers to retire from volunteer law enforcement officer duty upon attaining sixty-five years of age. Exempts the mandatory retirement age of law enforcement officers as an unlawful discriminatory practice.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2305/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2305&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825753,"bill_number":"HB1988","title":"State Capitol Reflecting Pools; Water Fountains; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates money to install water fountains in the State Capitol reflecting pools to reduce cleaning costs and add a choreographed water fountain show with light displays and Hawaiian music to increase tourism.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1988/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1988&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":825754,"bill_number":"HB1890","title":"GO Bonds; Waipio Valley; Purchase ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of $10 million in GO bonds for the purchase of Waipio valley on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1890/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1890&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":825755,"bill_number":"SB2365","title":"County Police Departments; Police Officer; Uniform Information Practices Act; Privacy Interests; Disclosure; Misconduct","description":"Repeals the privacy exemption within the Uniform Information Practices Act for county police department officers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2365/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2365&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825756,"bill_number":"SB2297","title":"Electric Utilities; Counties; Powers and Limitations","description":"Gives counties the power to manage property required to operate electric utilities and to acquire property necessary to operate electric utilities through eminent domain or other means allowed by law. Excludes electric utilities owned and operated by a county from the definition of \"public utility\" and regulation by the PUC.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TRE, CPH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2297/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2297&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825758,"bill_number":"HB1957","title":"Common Elements Maintenance Fee and Rent Pilot Project; Alii Place","description":"Establishes the Common Elements Maintenance Fee and Rent Pilot Project in conjunction with the State's acquisition of Alii Place.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1957/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1957&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825759,"bill_number":"HB1918","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Amends income tax credit for low-income household renters to adjust for inflation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1918/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1918&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825760,"bill_number":"SB2377","title":"Agriculture; South Kohala; Waimea; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of agriculture for planning and engineering studies and designs for construction of water source development, renewable energy sources for agricultural development and delivery, and a reservoir to service the agricultural lands surrounding Waimea.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2377/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2377&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825761,"bill_number":"SB2361","title":"Ethics; Financial Disclosure; Client Disclosure; State Executives","description":"Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, members of the legislature, governor-appointed executive of each principal department, president of the University of Hawaii, superintendent of education, administrative director of the State, administrative director of the courts, and the administrator of the office of Hawaiian affairs to disclose any income of $1,000 or more received from a business or service, the name of the person or business from whom the income was received, date the income was received, and a description of the services or goods rendered.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2361/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2361&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825762,"bill_number":"SB2298","title":"Uniform Acts; Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act; Digital Assets","description":"Adopts the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, which provides authority to plan for the management and disposition of digital assets. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 162, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1264).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2298/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2298&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825764,"bill_number":"HB1937","title":"School Psychologists; Licensure","description":"Establishes framework and requirements for the licensure of school psychologists in both the public and private sectors of employment. (HB1937 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1937/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1937&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":825765,"bill_number":"SB2312","title":"Sexual Conduct; Promotion of Child Abuse; Obscenity","description":"Expands the definition of the term \"sexual conduct\" as that term is used in the offenses of promoting child abuse to include specific types of conduct. Amends the definition of \"sexual conduct\" as that term is used in the offenses of promoting child abuse and obscenity to repeal references to homosexuality and lesbianism. (SB2312 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 016, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2312/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2312&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825766,"bill_number":"HB1943","title":"Long-term Care Facilities; Cost Increase; Inflationary Adjustment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides an inflationary adjustment to the methodology used to reimburse facilities for the long-term care of medicaid recipients for fiscal year 2016-2017. Makes an appropriation. (HB1943 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 136, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1943/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1943&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825767,"bill_number":"HB1848","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Inspections","description":"Requires registration, inspections, and number plates for mopeds. Increases or imposes fines related to mopeds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1848/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1848&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":825769,"bill_number":"HB1844","title":"Kalo Farming; Protected Cultural Activity; Zoning; Tax Exemption","description":"Exempts kalo farm cooperative marketing sites from county zoning restrictions. Makes protection of kalo farming an agricultural planning objective of the State. Establishes Income Tax and GET exemptions for taro production and manufacturing. (HB1844 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1844/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1844&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":825770,"bill_number":"SB2369","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Natural Gas Production Facility; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC; Maui ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC, with the development of a natural gas production facility on Maui that will establish and fund energy crops, with renewable natural gas and electricity production and related facilities and projects on the island of Maui. (SB2369 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2369/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2369&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825771,"bill_number":"SB2286","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; County Surcharge","description":"Authorizes each county to levy a transient accommodations tax at a rate to be determined by county ordinance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2286/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2286&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825772,"bill_number":"SB2278","title":"Income Tax Credit; Invasive Species Trees; Non-Invasive Species Trees; Private Property","description":"Provides an income tax credit for a portion of the cost of removing invasive species trees from private property and replacing invasive species trees with non-invasive species trees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2278/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2278&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825773,"bill_number":"SB2291","title":"Police Commissions; Police Officers; Department of Public Safety; Public Safety Officers; Bias and Cultural Competency Training","description":"Requires police commissions to establish and police officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires DPS to establish and public safety officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2291/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2291&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825775,"bill_number":"HB1986","title":"Youth Gang; Prevention and Intervention; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of human services to target youths who live in public housing who are at risk of engaging in gang activities or joining gangs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1986/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1986&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":825776,"bill_number":"HB1978","title":"Inheritance and estate taxation","description":"A bill to repeal inheritance and estate taxes that act as a form of double taxation on individual tax payers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1978/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1978&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825777,"bill_number":"SB2340","title":"Homeless; Outreach; Youth ($)","description":"Appropriates additional funds for outreach to homeless individuals and families, as well as homeless unaccompanied youth. Appropriates funds to the department of human services.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2340/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2340&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825778,"bill_number":"SB2367","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Food Crop Production; Animal Feed Production; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC; Oahu ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to enable Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC, to establish and fund food, animal feed, energy production, waste recovery, and related facilities on Oahu. (SB2367 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Har, Kawakami, Kong, Luke, Rhoads, Say, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2367/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2367&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825780,"bill_number":"SB2362","title":"Pilot Project to Fill Vacancies within State Departments; Department of Human Resources Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a pilot program to streamline the recruitment and hiring process for vacancies within state departments. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to GVO/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2362/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2362&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825781,"bill_number":"HB1945","title":"Health Care Workers; Influenza Vaccination","description":"Requires annual influenza vaccinations for health care workers. Establishes exemptions for influenza vaccination requirement under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1945/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1945&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825782,"bill_number":"SB2371","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Qualifications; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Permit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to regulate transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Establishes insurance requirements and qualifications for persons who operate or serve as drivers for transportation network companies. Appropriates funds to the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2371/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2371&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825783,"bill_number":"SB2275","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the repair and maintenance of public housing projects managed by the Hawaii public housing authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2275/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2275&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825785,"bill_number":"HB1898","title":"Maternal Mortality Review Panel; Department of Health; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the Hawaii maternal mortality review panel within the department of health to conduct a comprehensive review of maternal deaths that have occurred in the State. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1898/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1898&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825786,"bill_number":"SB2316","title":"Health; Education; Human Papillomavirus Vaccine; Pharmacists; Health insurance; Reimbursement","description":"Requires a child to receive at least one dosage of the human papillomavirus vaccine prior to attending seventh grade, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and administer the human papillomavirus vaccine to persons between eleven and seventeen years of age. Specifies requirements pharmacists must meet prior to administering the human papillomavirus vaccine. Requires all insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and medicaid managed care programs, to reimburse the costs of human papillomavirus vaccination services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2316/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2316&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825787,"bill_number":"HB1833","title":"Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish","description":"Excludes hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and THC derivatives from the definition of \"marijuana\" as used in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and from the definitions of \"marijuana\" and \"usable marijuana\" as used in the medical marijuana law. Defines \"hashish\" and \"marijuana concentrate\" in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Defines \"hashish\" for purposes of offenses related to drugs and intoxicating compounds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1833/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1833&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825788,"bill_number":"HB1847","title":"Sports and Entertainment Authority; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Sports and Entertainment Authority to coordinate and develop the entertainment and sports industry in the State, including attracting local, national, and international events, for the benefit of professional, amateur, and youth athletes. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:35 PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1847/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1847&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":825789,"bill_number":"SB2359","title":"Ethics; Disclosure; Lobbyists; Contractual Relationships","description":"Requires lobbyists and persons, including a corporation, union, association, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, organization, or committee, to file a report to the state ethics commission to disclose contractual relationships between the lobbyist or person filing the statement and a member of the legislature, a governor-appointed executive of a principal department, or a mayor-appointed county cabinet member.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2359/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2359&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825791,"bill_number":"SB2308","title":"Marijuana; Marijuana Edibles Working Group","description":"Establishes a working group to research and make recommendations regarding medical marijuana edibles for human consumption.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2308/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2308&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825792,"bill_number":"SB2280","title":"Financial Institutions; Community State Bank","description":"Establishes the community state bank. Directs the bank to offer low-interest small loans to only individuals who do not otherwise qualify for financing and requires those individuals to achieve financial literacy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2280/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2280&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825793,"bill_number":"SB2349","title":"Department of Education; Air Conditioning; Solar Power Systems; Pilot Program; Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to implement a pilot program to provide ten public school classrooms with air conditioning using a solar power system at each school; provided that each solar power system is powered by solar or photovoltaic panels and not connected to the electrical grid. Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2349/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2349&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825794,"bill_number":"HB1835","title":"Driver Licensing; Violations; Evidence; Defense","description":"Provides that a driver's inability to produce an appropriate driver's license or permit upon request by a law enforcement officer shall be prima facie evidence of a violation. Provides that holding an appropriate license or permit shall be an affirmative defense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1835/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1835&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825796,"bill_number":"HB1861","title":"Board of Dental Hygienist Examiners; Dentistry; Dental Hygienists","description":"Creates the board of dental hygienist examiners to oversee dental hygienists separate and apart from the board of dental examiners who oversee dentists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1861/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1861&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825797,"bill_number":"HB1973","title":"General Excise Tax; Intermediary Business Transactions","description":"Repeals the GET on all intermediary business transactions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1973/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1973&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825798,"bill_number":"HB1924","title":"State Facilities; School Safety; Security Officers; Retirees.","description":"Allows reemployment of retired police officers, National Guard veterans, and other state and city public safety workers like firefighters to work as safety and security officers at state schools and buildings while continuing to collect retirement benefits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1924/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1924&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825799,"bill_number":"HB1972","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1972/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1972&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825800,"bill_number":"HB1922","title":"General Excise Tax; Food and Medical Services; Housing.","description":"Provides a general excise tax exemption for food after December 31, 2020, for medical services after December 31, 2018, and rental subsidy payments for Section 8, Housing First, and other related low-income housing programs after December 31, 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1922/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1922&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825802,"bill_number":"HB1930","title":"Displaced Workers; Education and Training Program. ($)","description":"Re-establishes the State's displaced worker education and training program, to assist displaced workers who have been terminated as a result of a mass layoff or plant closure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1930/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1930&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825803,"bill_number":"SB2323","title":"Women's Caucus; Health Screenings; Health Insurance Coverage; Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing","description":"Ensures insurance coverage for sexually transmitted disease testing in accordance with national professional guidelines, such as those of the United States Preventive Services Task Force and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Applies to health insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed after 1/1/2017. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2323/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2323&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825804,"bill_number":"HB1985","title":"Planned Community Association; Agricultural Buildings","description":"Voids any planned community association restriction on the construction of agricultural buildings on agricultural classified land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to AGR, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1985/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1985&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825805,"bill_number":"HB1907","title":"Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit; Reporting; Attorney General; Sexual Assault; Forensic Evidence; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires all law enforcement agencies and departments charged with maintenance, storage, and preservation of sexual assault evidence collection kits to conduct an inventory of all stored kits and report to the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the number of untested sexual assault evidence collection kits being stored, plans and procedures for the disposition of new and untested kits, and related information. Appropriates funds for testing of at least 500 kits by December 31, 2016. (HB1907 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 207, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1309).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1907/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1907&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":825807,"bill_number":"HB1912","title":"Administrative Rules; Obsolete Rules; Task Force","description":"Establishes a task force to review administrative rules and recommend the repeal of rules that are no longer statutorily authorized.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1912/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1912&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":825808,"bill_number":"HB1862","title":"Unattended Child or Domestic Animal in Motor Vehicle","description":"Amends the violation of leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle to (1) include domestic animals left unattended in motor vehicles; and (2) expand the immunity from civil liability for first responders who remove unattended children from motor vehicles, to include any person who, after summoning first responders, removes an unattended child or domestic animal from a motor vehicle to address an imminent danger requiring immediate action.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1862/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1862&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":825809,"bill_number":"SB2368","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Pelatron Power Evolution LLC; Waste-to-Energy Power; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pelatron Power Evolution LLC with the development of renewable energy power plants within the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2368/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2368&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825810,"bill_number":"HB1868","title":"CIP; Act 119, SLH 2015; Moloaa Well and Post-harvest Facility Project","description":"Amends Act 119, SLH 2015, to clarify the CIP appropriation for Moloaa well and post-harvest facility project qualifies as a grant, pursuant to chapter 42F, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1868/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1868&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":825812,"bill_number":"SB2318","title":"Address Confidentiality Program; Domestic Violence; Sexual Offense; Stalking; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the address confidentiality program to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to relocate and keep their addresses confidential. Appropriates funds. (SB2318 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2318/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2318&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825813,"bill_number":"HB1955","title":"Veterinary Technicians","description":"Establishes a framework for the regulation of veterinary technicians and the practice of veterinary technology. (HB1955 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1955/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1955&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825814,"bill_number":"SB2389","title":"State Health Planning and Development Agency; Health and Health Care Information and Data","description":"Broadens the scope of health and health care data and other information submitted to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. (SB2389 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2389/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2389&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825815,"bill_number":"HB1974","title":"Taxation; Personal Exemption; Conformance","description":"Conforms the State personal exemption amount to the federal personal exemption amount.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1974/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1974&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":825816,"bill_number":"HB1939","title":"Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii","description":"Requires all state agencies to obtain the governor's written approval on a request for, amendment to, or supplement to research corporation services for a project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1939/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1939&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":825818,"bill_number":"HB1884","title":"Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman for three full-time (3.0 FTE) ombudsman specialist positions, one each on Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii. (HB1884 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1884/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1884&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825819,"bill_number":"HB1882","title":"College Savings Program Tax Deduction; 529 Plans","description":"Provides an annual maximum deduction of $5,000 per individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing jointly for contributions made to the Hawaii college savings program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1882/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1882&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825820,"bill_number":"SB2347","title":"Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Restrictions on Use; Violation of Privacy","description":"Establishes restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the commission of these offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2347/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2347&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":825821,"bill_number":"SB2293","title":"Public Access to Board Meetings; Meeting Notice; Electronic Filing","description":"Allows the electronic mailing and posting of meeting notices; requires the posting of the notice on the state or appropriate county websites; and increases public access to information before a public hearing by a board. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2293/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2293&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825823,"bill_number":"HB1885","title":"Long-term Care; Long-term Care Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a long-term care surcharge on state tax beginning on 1/1/2018 to pay for claims for defined benefits under the long-term care financing program. Makes an appropriation to the department of taxation for costs of implementation and collection.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1885/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1885&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825824,"bill_number":"HB1916","title":"Corporate Income Tax","description":"A bill to encourage economic growth by repealing the corporate income tax.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1916/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1916&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":825825,"bill_number":"HB1883","title":"University of Hawaii; Center on Aging; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a permanent full-time associate professor and permanent full-time assistant specialist position within the University of Hawaii Center on Aging. (HB1883 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1883/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1883&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825826,"bill_number":"HB1932","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Administrative and Operating Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates general funds for reimbursement of administration and operating expenses of the department of Hawaiian home lands for fiscal year 2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1932/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1932&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":825827,"bill_number":"HB1997","title":"Agriculture; Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative; Appropriation ($)","description":"Implements the recommendation of the Hawaii Agriculture Workforce Advisory Board to create an agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative to conduct training on all islands for teachers and school administrators in agricultural self-sufficiency. (HB1997 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 229, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1331).","last_action_date":"2016-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1997/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1997&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":825829,"bill_number":"SB2326","title":"Licensure; Midwife","description":"Establishes licensure requirements for the practice of midwifery. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules regulating the practice of midwifery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2326/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2326&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":825830,"bill_number":"HB2000","title":"Income Tax; Check-off; Housing First Special Fund","description":"Increases the maximum state income tax check off amount for certain social-service funds from $5 to $10 per individual. Adds the Housing First Special Fund to the list of social service funds to which a taxpayer may designate a portion of the taxpayer's state income tax refund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2000/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2000&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825831,"bill_number":"HB1953","title":"Communicable Disease; Required Testing; Disclosure","description":"Authorizes public sector employees and volunteers who may have been exposed to a communicable disease through contact with bodily fluids in the course of their duties to petition a court for an order requiring testing of the person or decedent who is the source of the possible exposure. Limits disclosure of test results.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1953/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1953&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":825832,"bill_number":"SB2287","title":"Health Insurance; Health Plan Provider Network","description":"Requires health care plan carriers to maintain directories of all participating network providers to ensure accessibility and transparency to enrollees seeking care. Requires information to be made more accessible to enrollees upon enrollment. Repeals discretion of insurance commissioner to request managed care plans to demonstrate adequacy of its provider network for purposes of listing with the Hawaii health connector.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2287/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2287&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825834,"bill_number":"SB2274","title":"Small Business; Full-Time Employment Incentive; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows the department of taxation to provide a $1,000 refund to each Hawaii small business with 90 percent or more of its employees as full-time employees for the duration of each taxable year. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2274/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2274&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825835,"bill_number":"HB1879","title":"Kupuna Caucus; Human Services; Hospitals; Caregivers; Training","description":"Requires hospitals to provide patients the opportunity to designate a caregiver upon entry to a hospital. Establishes hospital requirements regarding caregivers, including designation of a caregiver, notification to a caregiver, and a discharge plan for patients. Provides hospitals, hospital employees, and consultants or contractors that have a contractual relationship with a hospital with immunity regarding caregiving.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1879/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1879&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":825836,"bill_number":"SB2386","title":"Education; Child Abuse and Neglect; Signs; Child Welfare Services; Department of Human Services","description":"Requires Department of Education schools and charter schools to post informational signs that include the Department of Human Services phone number for reporting abuse and neglect.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2386/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2386&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825837,"bill_number":"SB2300","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-income Household Renters Credit","description":"Adjusts the low-income household renter's credit by increasing the maximum value of the credit amount to $150 per qualified exemption for households, and adjusts the income threshold to allow households with an adjusted gross income of less than $60,000 to claim the credit. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2300/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2300&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825840,"bill_number":"HB2046","title":"Army; Land Transfer; Defense; DLNR; DOT; DOD","description":"Transfers all state land leased by the United States Army to state DOD by June 30, 2017. Requires DOD to submit a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2046/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2046&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825841,"bill_number":"SB2655","title":"General Excise Tax; Monthly, Quarterly, Semiannual, or Annual Returns; Payments","description":"Amends the date of filing of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual general excise tax returns from the 20th day of the respective applicable month to the last day of the month. Applies to returns and payments due on or after 1/1/17. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2655/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2655&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825842,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Police; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Crisis Intervention; Training","description":"Requires that all police officers receive crisis intervention training related to interaction with persons with mental disabilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2101&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825843,"bill_number":"HB2153","title":"Elections; Mandatory Recount of Votes","description":"Requires recounts of election votes when the margin of victory is less than two hundred fifty votes or less than one percent of the votes cast, whichever is less.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2153&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825844,"bill_number":"SB2605","title":"Net Energy Metering; Public Utilities Commission; Department of Education","description":"Clarifies the requirements for the department of education to qualify for net energy metering. Prohibits the PUC from amending the rate structure or excess electricity credits and credit carry over terms applicable to the DOE for net energy metering. Clarifies definition of eligible customer-generator.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2605/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2605&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825845,"bill_number":"SB2588","title":"Department of Education; Special Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides special education teachers with additional preparation time and funds for instructional materials. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2588/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2588&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825846,"bill_number":"SB2646","title":"Hunting; Hawaii Apprentice Hunting License","description":"Establishes a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to authorize persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2646/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2646&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825848,"bill_number":"SB2581","title":"Marijuana; Legalization","description":"Legalizes the personal use of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2581/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2581&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825849,"bill_number":"HB2152","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning with the primary election in an unspecified year, requires the office of elections to implement elections by mail. Thereafter requires all federal, state, and county primary, special primary, general, special general, and special elections to be conducted by mail. Beginning on an unspecified date, establishes a minimum number of voter service centers per county and island, in lieu of traditional polling places. Requires voter service centers to provide services such as voter registration at least ten working days through the day before election day. Repeals election day voter registration at polling places, which was to take effect on January 1, 2018. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2152&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825850,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Notary Public Fees; Increase","description":"Increases notary public fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan, Tupola voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2112&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825851,"bill_number":"SB2505","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2505/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2505&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":825852,"bill_number":"SB2601","title":"State Ethics Code; Extracurricular Service; Exemption","description":"Exempts extracurricular service of employees from the state ethics code if certain conditions are met. Defines detached remuneration and extracurricular service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2601/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2601&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825853,"bill_number":"SB2500","title":"Liquor Commission; Liquor License; Public Hearing; Public Notice","description":"For counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more: requires a public hearing before the liquor commission on an application for a liquor license to be held not less than thirty days after the first public notice for the hearing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2500/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2500&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":825854,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Procurement Code; Special Procurement","description":"Establishes a special procurement process for the procurement of goods and services. Requires the procurement policy board to establish procedures for use of the special procurement process by rules. Requires the head of a purchasing agency to prepare a procurement plan and submit the plan to the Attorney General or corporation counsel. Requires the head of a purchasing agency to electronically post, for at least one year, public notice of special procurement contracts within seven days of the contract award. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2053/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2053&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825856,"bill_number":"SB2624","title":"Tax Credit; School Personnel; Reimbursement for Expenses; Travel","description":"Establishes a state income tax credit for certain expenses paid or incurred by school teachers, special education teachers, school librarians, and counselors for supplementary materials used in the classroom as well as for accompanying students for educational travel. Effective for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017. (SB2624 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2624/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2624&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825857,"bill_number":"SB2435","title":"Employer-union Trust Fund; Collective Bargaining; Public Employees; Arbitration","description":"Clarifies that a decision of an arbitration panel shall be final and repeals the Legislature's role in recommending employer contributions to the EUTF if the negotiating parties are unable to agree on contribution amounts. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2435/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2435&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825858,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Desalinization; Photovoltaic Energy; Kahoolawe; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a three-year pilot project to promote photovoltaic powered desalinization on the island of Kahoolawe and to study certain aspects of the technology's use. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2035/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2035&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825859,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Health Insurance; Insurers; Participation and Coverage; Non-discrimination; Gender Identity","description":"Prohibits all insurers in the State, including health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from discriminating with respect to participation and coverage under a policy, contract, plan, or agreement against any person on the basis of a person's actual gender identity or perceived gender identity. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 135, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2084/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2084&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":825860,"bill_number":"SB2552","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Transfer of Balances","description":"Repeals and abolishes various non-general funds and accounts, as recommended by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 15-17, and transfers unencumbered balances. Requires the Department of Health to conduct a study on the distribution of revenues derived from fees for birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates. (SB2552 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 043, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2552/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2552&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825861,"bill_number":"HB2065","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Real Property Taxes; Board of Education (ConAm)","description":"Proposes amendments to the Hawaii Constitution to authorize the board of education to impose a surcharge on real property taxes to fund public school capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2065/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2065&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":825862,"bill_number":"HB2109","title":"Chapter 183; Penalties","description":"Clarifies that any person that violates: (1) section 183-17, HRS, (timber trespass in forest reserves) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; or (2) a provision of part II of chapter 183, HRS, (forest reserves) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, other than section 183-17, HRS, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Repeals the general penalty provision of chapter 183, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2109&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825864,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Public Safety","description":"Establishes a Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform in the Governor's Office. Requires the Commission to develop a statewide framework of sentencing and corrections policies to further reduce the State's incarcerated population by an unspecified percentage by an unspecified year. The Commission shall also develop a plan to reduce spending on corrections and reinvest in strategies to increase public safety and reduce recidivism. (HB2001 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2001/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2001&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825865,"bill_number":"SB2543","title":"Rapid Occupational Training and Certification Program; University Of Hawaii Community College System ($)","description":"Adds as a purpose of the University of Hawaii community college system the provision of occupational training and certification programs designed to rapidly qualify persons to fill new and hard-to-fill position classes of the State, counties, and private sector that require technical skills. Appropriates an unspecified sum of general funds for the programs. (SB2543 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 11:00AM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2543/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2543&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825866,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Private Roads; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Requires the counties to accept the surrender of a private road in cases where there has been an absence of any act of private ownership over the road for five years. Exempts the State and counties from performing any maintenance on a surrendered road and from liability arising from use of the road until the State or county performs maintenance work on the road. Deems a highway, road, alley, street, way, lane, bikeway, bridge, or trail that has been commonly used by residents of a particular area for emergency access purposes or for health and safety reasons to be publicly accessible for those reasons, without regard to actual ownership or responsibility for maintenance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2050/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2050&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825867,"bill_number":"SB2411","title":"Body-Worn Cameras; Vehicle Cameras; County Police Departments; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes requirements, restrictions, and implementation timelines for body-worn cameras and vehicle cameras for county police departments. Appropriates funds to the Attorney General to distribute to each county for the purchase of body-worn and vehicle video cameras subject to dollar-for-dollar match by the county. Requires each county receiving funds to report to the Legislature. (SB2411 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2411/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2411&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825868,"bill_number":"SB2563","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Hawaii Public Housing Authority","description":"Amends operations of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and funding eligibility criteria of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to make HPHA projects eligible for loans and grants from the Revolving Fund and granting the Authority preferences and priority in loan and grant applications. Requires the Authority to coordinate with other state agencies in developing transit-proximate affordable housing. Makes HPHA eligible for preferential land leases through the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. (SB2563 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-16 10:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2563/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2563&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825869,"bill_number":"SB2467","title":"Domestic Animals; Department of Agriculture; Rules","description":"Requires the department of agriculture to adopt rules regarding the care of domestic animals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2467/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2467&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":825870,"bill_number":"HB1964","title":"Housing; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1964/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1964&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825872,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Kakaako Community Development District; Public Highways","description":"Prohibits the HCDA from approving community development plans and permit applications for the Kakaako district without an MOU between the Authority and the developer or owner of the relevant land acknowledging the ownership of adjacent streets and highways. Requires the Authority to accept ownership of a public street or highway in the case of a dispute. (HB2048 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2048/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2048&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825873,"bill_number":"SB2542","title":"State Facilities; Routine Repair and Maintenance; Funding Policy","description":"Establishes a full funding policy and budgetary procedures for routine repair and maintenance of state-owned buildings, facilities, and improvements, including Judiciary-owned facilities. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 233, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).","last_action_date":"2016-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2542/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2542&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825874,"bill_number":"SB2457","title":"DLIR; Appropriation; Positions ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for 2 FTE positions in the disability compensation division of DLIR.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2457/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2457&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825875,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act","description":"Clarifies the definitions of \"attachment hardware\", \"dealer\", \"manufacturer\", and \"motor vehicle\" in the motor vehicle industry licensing act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2098/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2098&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":825876,"bill_number":"SB2393","title":"Department of Health; Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; Recommendations; Rulemaking","description":"Exempts the department of health from the rulemaking process pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when adopting recommendations from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Requires the department to adopt rules within 90 days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2393/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2393&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825877,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Electricity; Retail Wheeling","description":"Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish policies and rules for the implementation of retail wheeling. Requires the Commission to report on the status of the implementation of retail wheeling annually until the implementation is complete. (HB2076 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2076/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2076&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":825878,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Taxation; Construction Projects; ERS","description":"Exempts personal income tax income and general excise tax income in an amount up to an unspecified percentage of the costs of construction and operation of projects entered into under a public-private partnership with the ERS to improve water infrastructure or water supply, or to promote clean energy. Authorizes ERS investments in such public-private partnerships. (HB 2028 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2028/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2028&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825880,"bill_number":"SB2602","title":"Educational Tours; Ethics Code; Direct Travel Expenses","description":"Exempts certain aspects of educational tours from the Ethics Code under specified circumstances. Defines \"educational tour\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2602/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2602&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825881,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Keahole Management Group LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Keahole Management Group LLC with planning, designing, constructing, and equipping facilities for the manufacturing and processing of products. (HB2063 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2063/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2063&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":825882,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Board of Trustees; Membership; Quorum","description":"Amends the composition, appointing authorities, and quorum requirements of the EUTF board of trustees. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2015/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2015&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":825883,"bill_number":"SB2402","title":"University of Hawaii; Expenditures","description":"Requires funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii for a specific purpose to be expended for that specific purpose. Requires a report that explains to the legislature any nonconformity with the previous requirement. Requires unexpended funds to be returned to the general fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2402/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2402&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":825884,"bill_number":"SB2635","title":"Law Enforcement; Property Subject to Forfeiture; Burden of Proof; Disposition of Property Forfeited; General Fund","description":"Specifies that no property shall be forfeited unless the owner or interest-holder of the property has been convicted of a covered offense and the State has met its rebuttable presumption for forfeiture. Requires the State to show by clear and convincing evidence that a claimant's interest in the property is subject to forfeiture. Limits the authority to recover attorneys' fees and costs to a prevailing claimant only. Requires half of any forfeited property and sales proceeds to be deposited in the general fund of the State to support the judiciary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2635/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2635&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825885,"bill_number":"SB2537","title":"Deferred Maintenance Plan ($)","description":"Requires the governor to prepare a deferred maintenance plan to gradually eliminate the deferred maintenance costs of all state-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Requires the initial plan to be submitted to the legislature with the executive budget for the fiscal biennium 2019-2021. Requires the governor to prepare annual updates. Imposes the same requirements on the chief justice for judiciary-owned buildings, facilities, and other improvements. Appropriates $100,000 to the office of the governor. Appropriates $50,000 to the judiciary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to GVO/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2537/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2537&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825886,"bill_number":"SB2410","title":"Public Safety; Law Enforcement Officers; Custody; Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Third Degree","description":"Defines \"person in custody\" as used in the offense of sexual assault in the second degree and third degree to mean a person who is stopped by or under the control of a law enforcement officer for official purposes. Effective 01/01/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2410/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2410&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825888,"bill_number":"SB2617","title":"Automatic Voter Registration","description":"Provides that an applicant for a driver's license or civil identification card must clearly opt out from voter registration or fill out the voter affidavit on the application before it can be processed. Provides that voter registration will automatically be transmitted to the appropriate county clerk upon the completion of an application for a driver's license or civil identification card unless the applicant opts out.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2617/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2617&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825889,"bill_number":"SB2610","title":"Committee on Weights; Special Education; Board of Education","description":"Requires at least one member of the committee on weights to be a representative of the special education community, such as a special education teacher or the parent of an exceptional child.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2610/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2610&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825890,"bill_number":"SB2463","title":"Employment; Minimum Wage","description":"Requires employers to pay employees at least $16 per hour by 1/1/2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2463/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2463&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":825891,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Civil Service Exemption; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment Exemption","description":"Authorizes the ERS board to appoint investment professionals and support staff. Exempts appointed investment officers, professionals, and specialists from civil service law and collective bargaining. Provides option for incumbent investment specialists to remain subject to civil service law. (HB2124 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2124&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825892,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Sewage; Discharge; Prohibited; Exception","description":"Prohibits the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters after 12/31/2026 except when used to create clean energy. (HB2030 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 248, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2030/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2030&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825893,"bill_number":"HB2096","title":"Attorneys; Unauthorized Practice of Law","description":"Establishes an attorney's duty to report the unauthorized practice of law despite any applicable privilege.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2096/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2096&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825894,"bill_number":"SB2429","title":"Fantasy Competition; Contest of Chance; Penal Code","description":"Adds a definition of \"fantasy competition\" and includes fantasy competition under the definition of \"contest of chance\". Takes effect on 1/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2429/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2429&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825896,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Procurement Code; Special Innovative Procurement","description":"Provides for the establishment of a special innovative procurement process when it is advantageous to the State to use the process to procure new or unique requirements of the State or new technologies, or to achieve best value.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2052/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2052&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825897,"bill_number":"SB2583","title":"Counties; Wastewater; Individual Systems","description":"Mandates the counties to approve the installation and use of composting toilets in areas that are inaccessible to municipal wastewater systems. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 239, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2583/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2583&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825898,"bill_number":"SB2549","title":"State Executive Branch Realignment Commission ($)","description":"Temporarily establishes the state executive branch realignment commission composed of the lieutenant governor, who shall serve as chair, two members appointed jointly by the governor and lieutenant governor, one member appointed by the senate president, and one member appointed by the house speaker. Requires the commission to study the organization and structure of the state executive branch and make recommendations for improvement. Sunsets the commission on 06/30/2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2549/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2549&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825899,"bill_number":"SB2545","title":"Procurement; Cost or pricing data; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a fair and reasonable pricing policy for all contract actions. Clarifies that contractors are required to submit and certify cost or pricing data for certain change orders and contact modifications, even if the original contract award did not require cost and pricing data. Appropriates moneys to the state procurement office.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2545/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2545&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825900,"bill_number":"SB2595","title":"Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Investigation and Conciliation of Complaint; Reconsideration","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's Executive Director to dismiss a discrimination complaint and issue a notice of right to sue after a determination of a reasonable cause of discrimination is made and conciliation fails. Authorizes the Commission to reconsider the Executive Director's determination to dismiss a complaint and to issue a notice of right to sue with respect to fair housing compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act. (SB2895 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2595/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2595&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":825901,"bill_number":"SB2652","title":"Tax Credit; Renewable Fuels Production","description":"Establishes a 5-year renewable fuels production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. Repeals the ethanol facility tax credit. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 202, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1304).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2652/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2652&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825902,"bill_number":"SB2520","title":"Vacant or Unoccupied Real Property Program; Registration; Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to each county for the establishment of a vacant or unoccupied residential property registration program in each county that requires the owner of vacant or unoccupied residential property or owner's agent to register the property with the county police department in the county where the property is located.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2520/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2520&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825904,"bill_number":"SB2580","title":"Theft of Livestock; Deer; Report","description":"Adds deer to the list of animals included in the theft of livestock offense. Requires the division of conservation and resources enforcement of the department of land and natural resources to submit a report to the legislature regarding the division's enforcement activities with respect to poaching on private lands. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2580/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2580&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825905,"bill_number":"SB2634","title":"Health Care Task Force; Fair Labor Standards Act; Direct Services Workers","description":"Establishes a Health Care Task Force to examine the impact of federal rules extending minimum wage and overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act to direct care workers who provide essential home care services to persons with disabilities and older adults.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2634/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2634&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825906,"bill_number":"SB2574","title":"Genetically Modified Organism; Disclosure","description":"Requires a biotechnology company that sells a genetically modified organism that the company knows or has reason to believe will be used to produce an agricultural commodity to provide written disclosure of possible risks from the use of such an organism; written notice does not waive any liability a biotechnology company may have toward a purchaser.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2574/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2574&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825907,"bill_number":"HB2118","title":"Predator Control; Natural Resources","description":"Prohibits individuals from releasing, feeding, watering, or otherwise caring for unrestrained predators on state lands. Establishes administrative fines for individuals that violate this prohibition. Exempts hunters that deploy, feed, or water unrestrained dogs in the course of hunting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2118&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825908,"bill_number":"SB2471","title":"Department of Health; Hawaii State Hospital; Mental Health; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates moneys for the design and construction of a new state mental health hospital to replace the Hawaii state hospital in Kaneohe. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2471/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2471&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":825909,"bill_number":"HB2002","title":"Suicide Prevention Task Force","description":"Establishes a suicide prevention task force to develop a strategic plan to reduce suicide in Hawaii by 25% by 2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2002/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2002&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825910,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"County Zoning; Residential Uses; Urban Agriculture","description":"Requires the counties to incorporate urban agriculture principles and policies in land use planning and to allow urban agriculture as a residential use in a residentially designated zone.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, AGR, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2116&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825912,"bill_number":"HB2097","title":"Public Housing Development; Transit Stations","description":"Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to coordinate with the Office of Planning and work in conjunction with the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation when developing a public housing project on property within one-half mile of a transit station. (HB2097 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2097/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2097&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":825913,"bill_number":"SB2449","title":"Endangered and Threatened Species; Habitat Conservation Plans; Endangered Species Recovery Committee","description":"Removes the sunset date on new approvals and issuances of 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2449/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2449&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825914,"bill_number":"SB2641","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Preferential Energy Rates; Agricultural Activities; Incentives; Energy Storage Technology","description":"Requires the PUC to establish preferential off-peak rates for the purchase of energy that is used or consumed for agricultural activities. Requires the PUC to require electric and gas utilities to develop energy storage technology incentive programs to provide incentives to agricultural customers to acquire energy storage technology for use at the agricultural customers' sites. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2641/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2641&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825915,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Condominium Leasehold Interests; Land Court","description":"Requires condominium leasehold interests and leasehold time share interests to be recorded only in the Bureau of Conveyances. Deletes the requirement for registration in the Land Court.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2149&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825916,"bill_number":"SB2534","title":"Public Purpose Projects; Public Utility; Public Utility Commission; Regulatory Process","description":"Establishes a simplified regulatory process and procurement mechanism for the public utility commission to review public purpose projects and direct public utilities to procure electricity and fuel from the public purpose projects at a rate authorized by the commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2534/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2534&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":825917,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"HCDA; Kalaeloa Energy Corridor Project","description":"Requires HCDA to undertake and complete the Kalaeloa energy corridor project. Requires reports to the Legislature. (HB2047 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2047/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2047&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825918,"bill_number":"SB2422","title":"Driver Licensing; Violations; Evidence; Defense","description":"Provides that a driver's inability to produce an appropriate driver's license or permit upon request by a law enforcement officer shall be prima facie evidence of a violation. Provides that holding an appropriate license or permit shall be an affirmative defense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2422/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2422&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825920,"bill_number":"SB2494","title":"Procurement; State Procurement Office Database; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the state procurement office to establish a database of all government procurement contracts, accessible to each governmental body. Requires each governmental body to provide to the state procurement office all data relating to any procurement contract of the governmental body; provided that the chief procurement officer of each jurisdiction shall be responsible for the collection and transmittal of data to the state procurement office and any associated costs. Appropriates funds to establish the database. (SB2494 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 at 5:35PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2494/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2494&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":825921,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Private Roads; Repair and Maintenance; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the roads commission to make recommendations on the ownership of private roads. Adds roads, alleys, streets, ways, lanes, bikeways, and bridges to the list of public highways or public trails that can be dedicated or condemned. Exempts the State and counties from maintaining or improving condemned roads. Appropriates funds for the repair and maintenance of specific roads. Appropriates funds for the roads commission. (HB2049 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 194, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2049/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2049&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825922,"bill_number":"SB2397","title":"Hospital Discharge Planning; Caregiver Designation; Health Care","description":"Requires hospitals to adopt and maintain discharge policies, consistent with recent updates to federal regulations, to ensure that patients continue to receive necessary care after leaving the hospital. Effective July 1, 2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2397/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2397&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825923,"bill_number":"SB2554","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Disposition of Excess General Fund Revenues (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to add alternatives for the disposition of excess general fund revenues. Allows the appropriation of general funds for the pre-payment of general obligation bond debt service or pension or other post-employment benefit liabilities.","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Enrolled to Governor.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2554/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2554&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825924,"bill_number":"SB2547","title":"Tax Exemptions, Exclusions, and Credits; Auditor Review","description":"Requires the auditor to periodically review certain exemptions, exclusions, and credits under the general excise and use taxes, public service company tax, and insurance premium tax. Takes effect on 07/01/2017. (SB2547 CD1 Proposed)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 261, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2547/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2547&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825925,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Grand Jury; Proceedings; Prosecution; Law Enforcement Officers","description":"Requires a preliminary hearing for a case in which a law enforcement officer is charged with a felony offense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2103&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825926,"bill_number":"SB2478","title":"Long-term Care; Long-term Care Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a long-term care surcharge on state tax beginning on 1/1/2018 to pay for claims for defined benefits under the long-term care financing program. Makes an appropriation to the department of taxation for costs of implementation and collection. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2478/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2478&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825928,"bill_number":"HB1963","title":"Transit-Oriented Development Community Districts; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Transit Stations","description":"Allows the Hawaii community development authority to designate transit-oriented development community districts around certain transit stations to support planned growth and density. Authorizes the Hawaii community development authority to enter into partnerships with private investors for the leasing of public infrastructure to the investors under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1963/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1963&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":825929,"bill_number":"SB2458","title":"CIP; 3rd Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2458/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2458&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":825930,"bill_number":"SB2525","title":"Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act","description":"Clarifies the definitions of \"attachment hardware\", \"dealer\", \"manufacturer\", and \"motor vehicle\" in the motor vehicle industry licensing act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-19-16 9:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2525/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2525&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":825931,"bill_number":"SB2504","title":"HTDC; HI-impact Loan Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a loan program in the HTDC to support high-technology small businesses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2504/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2504&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":825932,"bill_number":"SB2546","title":"High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit; Maximum Claimable","description":"Establishes a maximum aggregate dollar amount of the certified high technology business investment tax credits that may be claimed in a taxable year. Requires a taxpayer claiming the credit to provide certain information and consent to allow the information to be made public. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2546/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2546&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825933,"bill_number":"SB2636","title":"Fire Sprinklers; Residences; Agricultural and Aquacultural Structures; Sunset Date Repeal","description":"Removes the sunset date of Act 83, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, thereby making permanent the prohibition on the counties from requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers or automatic fire sprinkler systems in new and existing detached one-or two-family dwelling units in residential structures and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural structures outside an urban area, with an exception for certain new homes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2636/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2636&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825934,"bill_number":"HB2126","title":"Employment; Labor; Family Leave; Sick Leave; Service Workers","description":"Requires certain employers with an unspecified number of employees to provide sick leave to service workers for specified purposes under certain conditions. Defines the terms \"service worker\" and \"employer\". Effective 1/1/17.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2126&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825936,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Land Use Commission Conditions or Restrictions for District Boundary Amendments and Special Use Permits; County Violation or Failure to Enforce","description":"Upon petition by any party, requires the land use commission to investigate and hold a hearing on county violation or failure to enforce land use conditions or restrictions. Rescinds county permit authority as penalty for violation or failure to enforce. Provides for expedited judicial review. (HB2043 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2043/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2043&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825937,"bill_number":"SB2585","title":"Pedestrian Walk Signals; Countdown Timers","description":"Clarifies when pedestrians may enter a crosswalk equipped with a countdown timer. (SB2585 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-16 10:00AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2585/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2585&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825938,"bill_number":"SB2496","title":"Elections by Mail; Election Expenses; Election Day State Holiday; Appropriation ($)","description":"Incrementally phases in elections by mail for the entire State by the 2022 primary election. Assigns responsibilities between the State and counties for expenses related to mail elections for federal, state, and county offices. Specifies the requirements for the distribution, voting, and tabulation of absentee, permanent absentee, and mail in ballots, including specifications for voter service centers to receive the personal delivery of ballots and to accommodate voters with special needs. Repeals the Election Day state holiday. Makes an appropriation. (SB2496 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2496/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2496&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":825939,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Appropriation; DLNR; Decline of Limu and Reef Fish ($)","description":"Appropriates general funds for the department of land and natural resources to conduct and contract for studies to identify the causes of decline in limu and reef fish along the Ewa coast. (HB2020 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2020/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2020&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":825940,"bill_number":"HB2133","title":"Contraceptive Services","description":"Requires insurance coverage for a member obtaining a three-month amount of contraceptive supplies upon the first dispensing of a prescription for the supplies, and a twelve-month amount of contraceptive supplies upon any subsequent dispensing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2133&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825941,"bill_number":"SB2579","title":"Molokai Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Designates certain state waters surrounding the north coast from Kalaupapa to Halawa head of the island of Molokai as the Molokai Community-Based Fishing Area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2579/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2579&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825942,"bill_number":"SB2550","title":"Federal Funding Policy Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Office of the Governor to prepare a federal funding policy study for the State of Hawaii. Requires an interim report to be submitted before the 2017 Regular Session and the final study to be submitted before the 2018 Regular Session. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 225, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2550/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2550&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825944,"bill_number":"SB2566","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Rental Assistance Revolving Fund; Transfer","description":"Transfers excess moneys from the rental assistance revolving fund to the rental housing revolving fund. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 128, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2566/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2566&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825945,"bill_number":"HB2091","title":"Agricultural Tourism; Agricultural District Lands; Bona Fide Farming Operation","description":"Permits agricultural tourism uses and activities, including overnight accommodations, in conjunction with bona fide farming operations on agricultural district lands statewide and establishes operational and income requirements. (HB2091 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, Lowen, Thielen, Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2091/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2091&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825946,"bill_number":"SB2506","title":"SPRB; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; TruTag Technologies, Inc. ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for TruTag Technologies, Inc.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2506/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2506&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":825947,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Elections; Judges; Judiciary; Office of Elections; Campaign Spending Commission","description":"Makes conforming amendments to implement a constitutional amendment that establishes judicial elections. Requires the judiciary, office of elections, and campaign spending commission to study appropriate methods of implementing a judicial election system in the State and submit a written report, including proposed legislation, to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2138&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825948,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Areas; DLNR; Rules","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate and adopt rules for the management of no fewer than five community-based subsistence fishing areas by December 31, 2020. Establishes designation process and rule requirements. (HB2023 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2023/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2023&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":825949,"bill_number":"SB2485","title":"Security Breach; Disclaimers","description":"Makes businesses strictly liable for damages to a consumer resulting from a security breach, regardless of disclaimers of liability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2485/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2485&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":825950,"bill_number":"SB2507","title":"Transit-Oriented Development Community Districts; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Transit Stations","description":"Allows the Hawaii community development authority to designate transit-oriented development community districts around certain transit stations to support planned growth and density. Authorizes the Hawaii community development authority to enter into partnerships with private investors for the leasing of public infrastructure to the investors under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2507/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2507&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":825952,"bill_number":"SB2510","title":"Construction; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Infrastructure Capacity Construction Loan Revolving Fund to provide loans to counties, state agencies, or private developers for infrastructure improvements. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2510/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2510&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":825953,"bill_number":"SB2513","title":"Department of Agriculture; Pesticides; Inspector Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support three additional inspector positions on the island of Oahu within the department of agriculture's pesticides branch.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2513/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2513&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":825954,"bill_number":"SB2564","title":"State Rent Supplement Program; Transfer ($)","description":"Transfers the state rent supplement program from the Hawaii public housing authority to the department of human services on 07/01/17. Establishes a short-term limited exemption from chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the adoption of initial rules by the department for the program. Makes an appropriation and authorizes 2.00 positions to prepare for the transfer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2564/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2564&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825955,"bill_number":"HB2145","title":"Beach Restoration; Water Pollutant; Sand","description":"Clarifies that clean, naturally occurring beach sand moved from a beach, stream mouth, or channel to an adjoining beach or littoral cell for purposes of sediment or erosion control or for ecosystem restoration is not a water pollutant for purposes of Department of Health water quality permits. (HB2145 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2145&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825956,"bill_number":"SB2575","title":"Genetically Engineered Seeds and Plant Parts; Prohibition; Open Field","description":"Prohibits the planting of a genetically engineered seed or plant part in an open field. Allows the chairperson of the board of agriculture to grant an exception where such planting is done in a controlled environment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2575/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2575&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825957,"bill_number":"HB2114","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Devices; Violation of Privacy; First Degree; Second Degree; Penal Code","description":"Makes it a violation of privacy in the first degree for a person to knowingly install or use outside a private place any device for observing, recording, amplifying, or broadcasting another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity without consent of the person therein. Clarifies that lack of consent of the person entitled to privacy is required to violate privacy in the second degree when installing or using in a private place a device for observing, recording, amplifying, or broadcasting another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity. Makes it a violation of privacy in the second degree for a person to install or use outside a private place any device for observing, hearing, recording, amplifying, or broadcasting sounds or events occurring in that place which would not ordinarily be visible, audible, or comprehensible outside, without the consent of the person entitled to privacy therein. Defines \"device\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2114&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825958,"bill_number":"SB2556","title":"Annual Required Contribution for EUTF; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the payment of the annual required contribution for the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. Effective 7/1/2091. (SB2556 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-16 9:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2556/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2556&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825960,"bill_number":"SB2578","title":"Traffic Violations; Traffic Abstracts; Confidentiality; District Courts","description":"Beginning on December 1, 2016, 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\" 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":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2578/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2578&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":825961,"bill_number":"SB2431","title":"Public Charter Schools; Employment of Attorneys","description":"Allows for an exemption to public charter schools and their governing boards from the statutory prohibition on retaining outside counsel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2431/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2431&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825962,"bill_number":"SB2522","title":"Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree; Minors","description":"Amends the offense of sexual assault in the fourth degree to include a person who engages in or causes sexual contact with a minor at least sixteen years of age and the person is contemporaneously acting in a professional capacity to instruct, advise, or supervise the minor under certain circumstances. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2522/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2522&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825963,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Elections; Campaign Funds; Expenditure Limits","description":"Limits the amount of campaign funds that may be spent by an elected official on memberships in civic or community groups or on protocol gifts to twice the allowable individual contribution amount. (HB2066 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2066/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2066&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":825964,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Collective Bargaining; Public Employees","description":"Specifies that the benefits of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund are subject to negotiation. (HB2012 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2012/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2012&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":825965,"bill_number":"SB2399","title":"Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Services for a Project","description":"Requires all state agencies to obtain the governor's written approval on a request for, amendment to, or supplement to research corporation services for a project. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2399/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2399&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":825966,"bill_number":"SB2540","title":"Department of Health Forensic Facility; Governor's Negotiation","description":"Authorizes the Governor, with the assistance of the Director of Health, to negotiate with any person for the development or expansion of a forensic facility of the Department of Health. Provides for an extended review and comment period for an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 090, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2540/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2540&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825968,"bill_number":"SB2658","title":"Kapolei Jobs Initiative; Qualified Business; Income Tax Credit; Unemployment Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a Kapolei jobs initiative program that offers tax incentives to increase the number of businesses willing to establish or relocate themselves in the Kapolei region. Repeals 6/30/2026.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2658/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2658&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825969,"bill_number":"SB2477","title":"Family Leave Trust Fund; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees to make contributions into a trust fund to be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits. Appropriates funds to DLIR to implement the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2477/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2477&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":825970,"bill_number":"SB2439","title":"Law Enforcement; Obstruction of Government Operations; Violation of Privacy in the Second Degree; Video Recording; Audio Recording; Photograph","description":"Establishes exceptions to the offense of obstructing government operations and the offense of violation of privacy in the second degree for a person making a video or audio recording or photograph of a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the performance of duties in a public place or under circumstances in which the officer has no reasonable expectation of privacy; provided that the officer may take reasonable action to maintain safety and control, secure crime scenes and accident sites, protect the integrity and confidentiality of investigations, and protect the public safety and order. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 164, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1266).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2439/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2439&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825971,"bill_number":"SB2630","title":"Corrections; Committed Persons; Sale of Crafts; Correctional Industries Program; Reentry Academy for Training and Entrepreneurial Resources; RAFTER; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes Hawaii Correctional Industries to sell inmate-made products and services on the open market to the general public. Repeals the prohibition of the sale of such products on the open market. Requires Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a reentry academy for training and entrepreneurial resources (RAFTER). Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 227, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1329).","last_action_date":"2016-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2630/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2630&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":825972,"bill_number":"SB2479","title":"Counties; Fire Sprinklers; Ban","description":"Moves up the repeal date of the ban on a county's authority to require automatic fire sprinklers in residences from 6/30/2017 to 6/30/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2479/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2479&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":825973,"bill_number":"SB2427","title":"Historic Places Review Board; Site Visits","description":"Authorizes members of the historic places review board to visit sites without regard to open meetings requirements.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on HEA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2427/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2427&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825974,"bill_number":"SB2529","title":"Fundraising; Higher Education Scholarship Fund; Public Schools","description":"Requires each public high school to establish a higher education scholarship fund to award college scholarships to students. Requires that at least twenty-five per cent of all funds raised from school fundraisers be deposited in the respective schools' higher education scholarship fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2529/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2529&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":825976,"bill_number":"HB2005","title":"Alternatives to Institutional Care; Pilot Program; Study; Medicaid ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Health to establish a pilot program to permit two private-pay individuals to be cared for in the same community care foster family home, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Human Services to examine the projected effects of requiring adult residential care homes and expanded adult residential care homes to accept Medicaid recipients to reside in their homes. (HB2005 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2005/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2005&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825977,"bill_number":"SB2567","title":"Probation; Overnight Stay in Homeless Facility ($)","description":"Authorizes court to condition probation on requirement that a convicted defendant stay nightly in a homeless facility. Clarifies that probation may be imposed for conviction of a county crime. Appropriates moneys from the general fund for implementation. Effective 01/01/17.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2567/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2567&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825978,"bill_number":"HB2021","title":"Unmanned Aerial Systems; Simple Trespass; Penal Code; Fines","description":"Increases the fine for conviction of certain offenses when an unmanned aerial system is used to commit the offense. Provides that the offense of simple trespass can be committed when a person knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in the airspace directly above premises up to 400 feet above ground level. (HB2021 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2021/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2021&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":825979,"bill_number":"SB2447","title":"Employment; Labor; Family Leave; Sick Leave; Service Workers","description":"Requires certain employers with an unspecified number of employees to provide sick leave to service workers for specified purposes under certain conditions. Defines the terms \"service worker\" and \"employer\". Effective 1/1/17.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2447/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2447&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825980,"bill_number":"SB2639","title":"Conservation District; Permits","description":"Requires a ninety day extension of the conservation district permit decision deadline beyond the time necessary to complete an environmental impact statement or contested case hearing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2639/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2639&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825981,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Land Use; Agricultural District Lands; Subdivisions","description":"Limits subdivisions of agricultural district lands to no more than five lots if the fee simple interest in any of the lots is being sold or otherwise transferred to anyone within the second degree of consanguinity of the landowner.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2045/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2045&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825982,"bill_number":"SB2642","title":"Sharks; Rays; Prohibitions","description":"Establishes penalties and fines for any person who knowingly captures, kills, or takes any shark within state marine waters and makes it a misdemeanor. Provides exemptions for native Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices, special activity permits, research purposes, and public safety. Expands the existing prohibition on knowingly capturing or killing a manta ray to all rays. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2642/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2642&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":825984,"bill_number":"HB2004","title":"Sex Trafficking Prevention Education","description":"Requires the Department of Education to provide sex trafficking prevention education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2004/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2004&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":825985,"bill_number":"SB2395","title":"Telehealth; Insurance; Medicaid; Covered Services; Liability Insurance; Reimbursement; Disclosure; Requirements; EUTF","description":"Requires the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs to cover services provided through telehealth. Specifies that any telehealth services provided shall be consistent with all federal and state privacy, security, and confidentiality laws. Specifies medical professional liability insurance policy requirements with regard to telehealth coverage. Clarifies that reimbursement for services provided through telehealth shall be equivalent to reimbursement for the same services provided via face-to-face contact between a health care provider and a patient. Requires written disclosure of coverages and benefits associated with telehealth services. Requires that telehealth encompasses store and forward technologies, remote monitoring, live consultation, and mobile health. Ensures telehealth is covered when originating in a patient's home and other non-medical environments. Clarifies requirements for physicians and out-of-state physicians to establish a physician-patient relationship via telehealth. Requires that reimbursement requirements for telehealth services apply to all health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect on 1/1/2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 226, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1328).","last_action_date":"2016-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2395/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2395&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825986,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Public Access to Board Meetings; Meeting Notice; Electronic Filing","description":"Allows the electronic mailing and posting of meeting notices; requires the posting of the notice on the state or appropriate county websites; and increases public access to information before a public hearing by a board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2157&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":825987,"bill_number":"SB2495","title":"Procurement Officers; Education and Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires every government procurement officer to attend initial training by the State Procurement Office and the procurement workforce of any governmental body to attend follow-up training as determined by the State Procurement Office. Requires the Chief Procurement Officer to submit a list of the jurisdiction's procurement officers and which procurement officers, if any, have failed to comply with training requirements; provided that a procurement officer who fails to submit the officer's name and evidence of training compliance to the State Procurement Office shall no longer have the authority to procure. Appropriates funds to the State Procurement Office. (SB2495 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2495/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2495&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":825988,"bill_number":"SB2443","title":"Elections; Mandatory Recount of Votes","description":"Requires recounts of election votes when the margin of victory is less than two hundred fifty votes or less than one per cent of the votes cast, whichever is less. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2443/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2443&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825989,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Water Infrastructure Loans; Infrastructure Financing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Water Infrastructure Loan Program under the Department of Agriculture. Allows the Department to make loans for the purchase and installation of water infrastructure improvements, equipment, and property. Establishes the water infrastructure special fund. Makes appropriation. (HB2029 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 171, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2029/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2029&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":825990,"bill_number":"SB2450","title":"Predator Control; Natural Resources","description":"Prohibits individuals from releasing, feeding, watering, or otherwise caring for unrestrained predators on state lands. Establishes administrative fines for individuals that violate this prohibition. Exempts hunters that deploy, feed, or water unrestrained dogs in the course of hunting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2450/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2450&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825992,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Auditor; Youth Sports Coach","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Assess The Probable Effects Of Licensing And Regulating Youth Sports Coaches.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=7&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":825993,"bill_number":"SB2515","title":"Electric Vehicles; Allotment of Spaces","description":"Requires, in places of public accommodation, a ratio of one electric vehicle parking stall per 100 stalls by 2017 and a ratio of two electric vehicle parking stalls per 100 stalls by the year 2022. Designates the appropriate county authority having jurisdiction over planning and permitting for enforcement. Specifies procedures for enforcement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2515/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2515&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":825994,"bill_number":"SB2565","title":"State Housing Sales Program; Repeal","description":"Repeals the state housing sales program of the Hawaii public housing authority.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 041, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2565/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2565&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":825995,"bill_number":"SB2444","title":"Voter Registration; Verification; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the electronic transmission of databases containing driver's license and civil identification card information to election officials and the statewide voter registration system. Requires the Office of Elections to join the Electronic Registration Information Center and share information with counties to encourage voter participation and ensure integrity of voter registration rolls. Appropriates funds. (SB2444 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2444/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2444&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":825996,"bill_number":"SB2391","title":"Communicable Disease; Required Testing; Disclosure","description":"Authorizes public sector employees and volunteers who may have been exposed to a communicable disease through contact with bodily fluids in the course of their duties to petition a court for an order requiring testing of the person or decedent who is the source of the possible exposure. Limits disclosure of test results.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2391/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2391&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":825997,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Electric Vehicles; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles","description":"Includes fuel cell electric vehicles in the definition of electric vehicles for purposes of parking exemptions, HOV lane use, registration, and required parking spaces in places of public accommodation. Grants procurement priority for fuel cell electric vehicles for state and county vehicle purchases. (HB2080 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRE/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2080/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2080&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":825998,"bill_number":"SB2644","title":"Residential Water Conservation System; Tax Credit","description":"Creates a non-refundable income tax credit for construction costs of new residential water conservation systems incurred after December 31, 2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2644/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2644&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826000,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Police Commissions; Police Officers; Department of Public Safety; Public Safety Officers; Bias and Cultural Competency Training","description":"Requires police commissions to establish and police officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Requires DPS to establish and public safety officers to complete training programs on cultural competency and implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2102&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826001,"bill_number":"SB2508","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Registration; Renewal; License; Permit; Certification; Good Standing; State Agencies","description":"Permits the director of commerce and consumer affairs to revoke or refuse to grant or renew any registration, license, or certification within the jurisdiction of the department of commerce and consumer affairs, if the department requests and receives certification that the licensee or applicant is not in good standing with any other agency of the State, including the department of agriculture pursuant to chapter 149A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and the department of taxation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2508/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2508&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826002,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"Water Conservation System; Rebate Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a water conservation rebate program for newly constructed water conservation systems under the commission on water resource management. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. Repealed on unspecified date. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 10:30AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2042/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2042&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826003,"bill_number":"SB2469","title":"Telehealth; Telemedicine; Health Insurance; Physicians","description":"Requires patient approval prior to the delivery of any medical services through telehealth. Prohibits health insurance companies from limiting the setting where telehealth services are provided or requiring in-person contact between a patient and physician before the delivery of telehealth services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2469/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2469&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826004,"bill_number":"SB2516","title":"Rat Lungworm Disease; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, the department of health, and the department of land and natural resources for programs, studies, and activities related to rat lungworm disease.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2516/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2516&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826005,"bill_number":"SB2404","title":"University of Hawaii; Health Clearance","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to enroll a student who fails to provide documentation of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella if the student graduated from a high school within the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2404/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2404&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826006,"bill_number":"SB2584","title":"Cable Television; Hawaiian Language Television; Cable Franchise Fee; Allocation; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs","description":"Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs to allocate all unencumbered revenues derived from collected franchise fees for the establishment of a Hawaiian language television channel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HWN/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2584/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2584&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826009,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Public Employment; Temporary Hires","description":"Requires state departments and agencies to obtain approval from the governor for employment of temporary hires for periods of greater than two terms of eighty-nine days for a position that is wholly funded by general funds. Exempts the counties. Provides other limited exceptions. (HB2008 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 246, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2008/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2008&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826010,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Public Charter School Authorizers","description":"Requires the Board of Education to establish, by December 1, 2016, policies, criteria, or guidelines for evaluating applications for chartering authority to allow additional public charter school authorizers in Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2067/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2067&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826011,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Voter Registration; Driver's License; Civil Identification Card","description":"Specifies that an affidavit on application for voter registration shall be a part of the application associated with the issuance of a civil identification card and driver's license. Requires each county examiner of drivers to electronically store the contents of the affidavit on application for voter registration provided by applicants in conjunction with their driver's license and civil identification card applications and provide electronic accessibility of this information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2150&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826012,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dam and Reservoir Owners; RCFC Kehalani, LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist RCFC Kehalani, LLC, with Kehalani offsite retention basin improvement work. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 254, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2059/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2059&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826013,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow each gubernatorial nominee to appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2142&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826014,"bill_number":"SB2576","title":"Genetic Engineering; Precautionary Principle","description":"Mandates the department of agriculture to take precautionary measures to anticipate, prevent, or minimize the adverse effects of biotechnology and genetic engineering.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EET, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2576/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2576&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826015,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Sex Offender Registry; Publication of Information","description":"Prohibits anyone other than a covered offender, the attorney general, or one acting pursuant to section 846E-3 from publishing or republishing the public information of a covered offender after the offender's registration requirements have been terminated.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2095/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2095&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":826017,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Self-sufficiency Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission for restoration and preservation projects. Requires submission of a financial self-sufficiency and sustainability plan to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2017 Regular Session. (HB2034 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 072, 06/17/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173).","last_action_date":"2016-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2034/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2034&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826018,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"Ethics Code; Exemptions; Teachers; Educational Trips","description":"Exempts teachers involved in educational trips from certain ethics code provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2159&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826019,"bill_number":"SB2491","title":"Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Procurement Exemption","description":"Limits RCUH's procurement exemption to contracts that are directly related to research, contracts for investigations, training, and studies that are directly related to research.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2491/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2491&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826020,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Future Caucus Package; Affordable Housing; Federal Housing Administration; Public Land Lease","description":"Requires the extension of public land leases to seventy-five years for affordable housing projects when Federal Housing Administration requirements need to be met for project funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2074/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2074&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826021,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Appropriations; Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (8) ($)","description":"Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts for fiscal biennium 2015-2017. (HB2013 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2013/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2013&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826022,"bill_number":"SB2432","title":"Contraceptive Services","description":"Requires insurance coverage for a member obtaining a three-month amount of contraceptive supplies upon the first dispensing of a prescription for the supplies, and a twelve-month amount of contraceptive supplies upon any subsequent dispensing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2432/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2432&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826023,"bill_number":"SB2622","title":"Department of Education; Teachers; Educational Officers; Salary Increases; Longevity Step Increases","description":"Repeals annual increment and longevity step salary increases for department of education teachers and educational officers and clarifies that such increases shall be determined through collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2622/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2622&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826025,"bill_number":"HB2031","title":"Recycled Wastewater; Uses; Restrictions","description":"Mandates that only nonpotable recycled wastewater shall be used for certain purposes by 1/1/2025.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2031/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2031&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826026,"bill_number":"SB2499","title":"Procurement Code; Construction; Federal Requirements","description":"Subjects the procurement of construction contracts to federal procurement laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2499/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2499&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826027,"bill_number":"SB2558","title":"Homeless Projects and Programs; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates $5 million in general funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the cost of developing emergency and transitional shelters and non-recurring costs of other homeless projects and programs. Lapses the appropriation at the end of fiscal year 2019-2020 instead of fiscal year 2016-2017. Reduces the general fund appropriation under Act 202, Session Laws of Hawaii of 2015, to the emergency and budget reserve fund by $5 million. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports based on the expenditures of the appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2558/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2558&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826028,"bill_number":"SB2648","title":"Unemployment; Reporting; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to report U-6 figures alongside U-3 figures in the main text of reports and press releases related to the State's unemployment rate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2648/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2648&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826029,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Regulated Professions; Respiratory Therapists","description":"Makes permanent the regulation of respiratory therapists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2110&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826030,"bill_number":"HB2083","title":"Electric Vehicles","description":"Amends the sunset date for electric vehicle incentives from June 30, 2020, to whenever electric vehicles account for twenty-five per cent of passenger vehicles registration as determined by the DOT.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2083/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2083&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826031,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Land Easement Resolution; State Submerged Lands","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waiohuli-keokea (kihei), Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, For The Use, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Seawall Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAL/OMH, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=8&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":826033,"bill_number":"HB2141","title":"State Constitution; Amendment; Elected Attorney General (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that the attorney general be elected as a nonpartisan elected official rather than appointed by the governor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2141&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826034,"bill_number":"SB2459","title":"Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Essential Health Services; Transfer to Private Nonprofit Management Entity; Maui Regional System Facilities","description":"Requires any of the regional systems or individual facilities of the Hawaii health systems corporation interested in transitioning into a new legal entity to submit evidence demonstrating imminent cuts to services to the director of health and governor at least sixty days prior to pursuing transition. Defines \"essential health services\". Requires the State to fund essential health services provided by the Maui regional system before the transfer completion date.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2459/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2459&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826035,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Appropriation; State Building Code Council ($)","description":"Appropriates an unspecified sum to the state building code council. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:25PM in Conference Room 309.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2051/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2051&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826036,"bill_number":"SB2631","title":"Public Safety; Work Furloughs; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of public safety for the expansion of work furlough programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2631/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2631&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826037,"bill_number":"SB2465","title":"Dengue Fever; Department of Health; Management Audit; Auditor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a management audit to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the disease outbreak control division of the department of health in the division's response to the 2015 outbreak of dengue fever on the island of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the department of health for mosquito assessment and control efforts for the island of Hawaii to assist in reducing the occurrence and combatting the risk of dengue fever.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2465/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2465&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826038,"bill_number":"SB2600","title":"State Ethics Commission; Advisory Opinions","description":"Requires state ethics commission advisory opinions to be approved and signed by a majority of the commission members. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2600/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2600&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826039,"bill_number":"SB2433","title":"Children; Schools; Truancy; Informal Adjustment; Priority","description":"Provides that informal adjustment shall be prioritized over formal action for a child under family court jurisdiction solely as a result of truancy.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2433/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2433&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826041,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Justices and Judges; Election; Interim Appointments; Tenure; Judicial Selection Commission (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to require justices and judges be elected to serve six-year terms and be subject to the consent of the senate for subsequent judicial terms, authorize the governor and chief justice be authorized to make interim appointments for vacancies in the offices of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts, or district courts, respectively, and repeal the judicial selection commission. Ratification upon general election of 2018.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2139&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826042,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Public Land Liability; Unimproved Public Land; Signage","description":"Extends the conclusive presumption of signage as legally adequate warning of dangerous conditions to \"non-natural\" conditions on unimproved public land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2056/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2056&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826043,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Future Caucus Package; Tax Increment Bonds; County Debt Limit Statements","description":"Conforms county debt limit statements laws to include tax increment bonds if a constitutional amendment allowing the State to authorize the use of such bonds by the counties is ratified.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2075/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2075&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826044,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Grievances; Department of Human Resources; Report","description":"Requires DHRD to submit an annual report to the legislature on the number of grievances filed by public employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2113&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826045,"bill_number":"SB2521","title":"Initiative; Enabling Legislation","description":"Provides for initiative procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling direct initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2521/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2521&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826046,"bill_number":"SB2533","title":"Energy; Behind-the-Meter Battery Recycling","description":"Enacts a new chapter to regulate behind-the-meter battery recycling under the department of health.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/EET, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2533/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2533&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":826047,"bill_number":"SB2489","title":"Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to 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 the requirement that appointments to the University of Hawaii board of regents be made from pools of qualified candidates presented to the governor by the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to HEA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2489/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2489&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826049,"bill_number":"SB2638","title":"Appropriation; State Building Code Council ($)","description":"Appropriates money to the state building code council. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2638/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2638&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826050,"bill_number":"SB2530","title":"Department of Education; Gap Tuition Assistance Program; Gap Tuition Assistance Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the gap tuition assistance program to provide grants for need-based tuition assistance to applicants to community colleges to enable completion of continuing education certificate training programs for in-demand occupations. Establishes the gap tuition assistance program special fund. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2530/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2530&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":826051,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Future Caucus Package; Housing; Rental Housing Units; Rental Housing Revolving Fund","description":"Raises the cap on moneys deposited into the rental housing revolving fund to provide access to more funds for the development and rehabilitation of rental housing units.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2072/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2072&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826052,"bill_number":"SB2421","title":"Juvenile Justice Information System; Law Enforcement Agencies","description":"Allows the dissemination of information from the juvenile justice information system to law enforcement agencies for purposes of the administration of law enforcement and law enforcement agency employment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2421/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2421&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826053,"bill_number":"HB2117","title":"Economic Diversification; Agriculture; Farmer; Tax Exclusion","description":"Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $        of income earned by farmers whose annual gross income is $        or less. (HB2117 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2117&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826054,"bill_number":"SB2460","title":"Cruelty to Animals; Restraints; Shelter","description":"Prohibits certain restraints and activities relating to dogs. Specifies penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2460/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2460&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826055,"bill_number":"HB2040","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Water Security Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources that enables public-private partnerships to provide funds for projects that increase water security. (HB2040 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 172, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2040/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2040&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826057,"bill_number":"SB2413","title":"Relating to Firearms; Terrorist Screening Database","description":"Prohibits a person listed in the federal Terrorist Screening Database from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. Requires surrender or disposal of firearms and ammunition. Establishes a class C felony for a violation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2413/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2413&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826058,"bill_number":"SB2657","title":"State Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of health to support the revision of the state integrated solid waste management plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2657/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2657&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826059,"bill_number":"SB2611","title":"Department of Education; Pupil Punishment; Physical Restraints; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to provide training and track data on public school pupil punishment and use of restraints restrictions established by Act 206, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. Requires report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2611/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2611&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826060,"bill_number":"SB2481","title":"Fireworks; Prohibitions","description":"Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural events allowed by permit.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2481/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2481&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":826061,"bill_number":"SB2528","title":"Department of Education; Pathways for Academic Career and Employment Program; PACE Hawaii; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes PACE Hawaii and the pathways for academic career and employment special fund within DOE to provide funding to community colleges for the development of projects in coordination with DBEDT, DLIR, and others that enables eligible participants to acquire effective academic and employment training to secure gainful, quality, in-state employment. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU/HEA, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2528/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2528&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":826062,"bill_number":"SB2594","title":"Education; Student Loan Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the student loan subsidy program for teachers who teach in special education, vocational education, technical education, or career path programs. Establishes the student loan subsidy program special fund. Makes appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2594/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2594&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826063,"bill_number":"SB2419","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow each gubernatorial nominee to appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2419/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2419&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826065,"bill_number":"SB2475","title":"Environmental Protection; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Penalties","description":"Establishes pesticide buffer zones for sensitive areas. Establishes penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2475/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2475&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826066,"bill_number":"SB2483","title":"Fireworks; Shippers; Prohibitions; Labels","description":"Imposes requirements upon shippers of fireworks. Expands exceptions to the general prohibitions on fireworks. Amends certain fireworks' label size requirements. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PBS/TRN, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2483/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2483&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":826067,"bill_number":"SB2560","title":"Mental Health System; Homeless Individuals; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires and appropriates funds for the department of health to provide treatment and care for homeless individuals with serious and persistent mental health challenges as a part of its comprehensive mental health system. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 186, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1288).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2560/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2560&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826068,"bill_number":"HB2039","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Community-Based Marine Resources Grant Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Community-based Marine Resources Grant Program. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for positions and programs in support of community based co-management of nearshore marine resources. (HB2039 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on OMH/WAL with Representative(s) Har voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2039/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2039&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826069,"bill_number":"SB2640","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Water Security Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources that enables public-private partnerships to provide funds for projects that increase water security.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2640/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2640&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826070,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Certificate of Need Program; Auditor Study","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study Of The Relevancy Of The Certificate Of Need Process Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=9&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":826071,"bill_number":"SB2561","title":"Affordable Rental Housing Goal; Special Action Team on Rental Housing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a goal of developing or vesting the development of at least 22,500 affordable rental housing units ready for occupancy between 01/01/17 and 12/31/26. Establishes a temporary special action team on rental housing to make recommendations to the Governor, Legislature, and other parties to achieve the goal. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 127, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2561/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2561&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826073,"bill_number":"SB2498","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Appointment of Justices and Judges; Written Notice (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to: (1) require written notice of an appointment to the senate for advice and consent concurrent with the governor, judicial selection commission, or chief justice's making of the appointment; and (2) clarify that the senate's thirty-day period to reject a judicial appointment begins on the senate's receipt of written notice of the governor's, chief justice's, or judicial selection commission's appointment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2498/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2498&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826074,"bill_number":"SB2653","title":"Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax","description":"Amends the amount of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax that shall be deposited into the energy security special fund and the agricultural development and food security special fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2653/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2653&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826075,"bill_number":"HB2079","title":"Search Warrants; Electronic Device","description":"Requires government entities to obtain a search warrant in order to obtain the real-time location information of an electronic device, except for certain circumstances. (HB2079 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2079/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2079&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826076,"bill_number":"SB2501","title":"Procurement; Past Performance; Criteria; Sole Source; Evaluation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires past performance to be factored into future bid selection of a contractor. Defines past performance. Requires past performance to be considered in sole source procurement. Requires that upon completion of a procurement contract, the department that issued the request for proposal shall evaluate the work and performance of the respective contractors and maintain the evaluations in the department's files. Appropriates funds. (SB2501 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 at 5:35PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2501/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2501&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826077,"bill_number":"SB2615","title":"Conversion Therapy; Sexual Orientation; Minors","description":"Prohibits persons licensed to provide professional counseling from engaging in, attempting to engage in, or advertising sexual orientation change efforts on persons under eighteen years of age. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN, CPC, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2615/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2615&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826078,"bill_number":"SB2523","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensary Operations","description":"Repeals the requirement that medical marijuana dispensary facilities, except retail dispensing locations, be enclosed indoor facilities, and allows medical marijuana production centers licensed after 10/1/2017, to include secured greenhouses or shade houses. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Johanson, Matsumoto, Pouha voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Har, McDermott, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2523/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2523&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826079,"bill_number":"SB2403","title":"University of Hawaii; Salaries; Graduate Assistants; Executive; Managerial","description":"Reduces executive and managerial salaries at the University of Hawaii for fiscal year 2016-2017 to the extent necessary to provide $4,000,000 in the same fiscal year for graduate assistant salaries.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2403/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2403&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826081,"bill_number":"SB2497","title":"Boards and Commissions; Absences; Vacancies","description":"Requires a board chair to provide notice to a board member who fails to attend four consecutive duly noticed meetings. Requires the board chair to provide notice to the board member who accumulates four unexcused absences of the board member's termination. Requires a board chair to notify in writing the applicable nominating authority of any vacancy resulting from termination, resignation, expiration of the term, or any other reason, within fifteen days after the vacancy occurs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2497/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2497&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826082,"bill_number":"SB2597","title":"Class Size; Enrollment; Maximum; Department of Education","description":"Establishes maximum student enrollment per school class for various types of public school classrooms beginning with the 2020-2021 school year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2597/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2597&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826083,"bill_number":"HB2070","title":"Community Colleges; Tuition Waiver","description":"Grants tuition waivers to students at the community colleges who meet certain criteria.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2070/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2070&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":826084,"bill_number":"SB2423","title":"Information Charging; Crime; Felony","description":"Authorizes all class B and C felony charges to be instituted by written information subject to specified exceptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2423/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2423&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826085,"bill_number":"SB2484","title":"Fireworks; Display Fee","description":"Raises the permit fee for aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ing, Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2484/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2484&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":826086,"bill_number":"SB2518","title":"University of Hawaii; Hawaii Ant Lab; Little Fire Ant; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Hawaii ant lab for personnel and equipment to support mitigation of the little fire ant.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2518/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2518&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826087,"bill_number":"SB2570","title":"Rapid Re-Housing Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a rapid re-housing assistance program to move homeless families or individuals into permanent housing as quickly as possible and achieve stability in that housing. Requires the program to be designed and operated to qualify for federal emergency shelter grants. Expands the definition of \"homeless\" as applied to the Department's homeless programs. Appropriates general funds for fiscal year 2016-17. (SB2570 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-16 10:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2570/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2570&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826089,"bill_number":"SB2548","title":"Income Tax and Financial Institutions Tax Credits, Exclusions, and Deductions; Auditor Review ($)","description":"Requires the Auditor to periodically review certain credits, exclusions, and deductions under the income tax and financial institutions tax. Assesses a surcharge on certain taxpayers who file returns and benefit from credits, exclusions, and deductions. Exempts from the surcharge low-income taxpayers who claim the food/general excise tax credit and renter's tax credit, and taxpayers who claim credits for employment-related expenses for household and dependent care services or for the purchase of child passenger restraint systems. Requires the deposit of the surcharge into the audit revolving fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2548/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2548&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826090,"bill_number":"SB2632","title":"Department of Public Safety; Sheriff Division; Department of Transportation; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Illegal Fireworks; Explosives; Fees; Penalties; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases fines for violations of the fireworks control law. Authorizes the department of public safety, sheriff division, to inspect shipping containers for explosives and illegal fireworks. Requires DPS, in collaboration with DOD, DOT, and other federal and state agencies, to establish a shipping container inspection program to randomly inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives using explosive-sniffing dogs. Requires DOT to assess a fee of $1 on all shipping containers for FY 2016-2017 and a fee of $2 thereafter to fund the program. Establishes the shipping container inspection program special fund. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2632/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2632&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826092,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Public Utilities; Public Agencies; Public Purpose Projects; Commission","description":"Authorizes public agencies to initiate public purpose projects through which a public utility will purchase fuel or electricity. Eff. 1/1/2112. (HB2081 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2081/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2081&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826093,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"Elections; Voting; Elections by Mail; Absentee Voting; Postponed Elections and Election Results; Election Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an elections by mail process for all elections, to be phased-in by county starting with the 2018 primary and fully implemented by the 2022 primary. Provides for in-person ballot deposit and voting assistance. Appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2068/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2068&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":826094,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; Governmental Accounting Standards Board; GASB; Tax Abatement Disclosure","description":"Requires the comptroller to include recommendations from Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 77 in the State comprehensive annual financial report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2094/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2094&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":826095,"bill_number":"HB2136","title":"Electric Utilities; Counties; Powers and Limitations","description":"Gives counties the power to manage property required to operate electric utilities and to acquire such property through eminent domain or other means allowed by law. Excludes electric utilities owned and operated by a county from the definition of \"public utility\" and regulation by the PUC. (HB2136 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC/JUD with Representative(s) Har, McKelvey voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2136&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826096,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a refundable state earned income tax credit. Requires DOTAX to prepare an annual report on the tax credit's usage for the previous year. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2087/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2087&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826098,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Appropriation; Health; Vector Control ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of health to hire more vector control employees and reestablish a vector control branch.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2061/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2061&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826099,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Future Caucus; Community Improvement District; Revolving Fund; Pilot Project ($)","description":"Establishes a community improvement districts program with a revolving fund, and a pilot project in Kapalama. (HB2069 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2069/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2069&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826100,"bill_number":"SB2568","title":"Citation In Lieu Of Arrest; Release Conditions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes a police officer to issue a citation in lieu of making an arrest if the person resides at a specific address or stays nightly in a homeless facility. Allows the court, as a condition of release on bail, recognizance, or supervised release, to require a defendant without a current residence to stay nightly in a homeless facility. Appropriates general funds to the judiciary for implementation. Effective 01/01/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2568/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2568&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826101,"bill_number":"SB2514","title":"Hosting Platforms; DCCA; Transient Occupancy","description":"Requires hosting platforms that offer or advertise a residential unit on the Internet for transient occupancy to report certain information annually to the DCCA. Provides for administrative fine to be deposited into the compliance resolution fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2514/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2514&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":826102,"bill_number":"SB2571","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Exception; Remote Schools; Hana High and Elementary School","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. Specifies minimum number of teachers for Hana high and elementary school.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2571/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2571&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826103,"bill_number":"HB2099","title":"Public Safety; Law Enforcement Officers; Custody; Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Third Degree","description":"Defines \"person in custody\" as used in the offense of sexual assault in the second degree and third degree to mean a person who is stopped by or under the control of a law enforcement officer for official purposes. (HB2099 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2099/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2099&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826104,"bill_number":"SB2448","title":"Invasive Species; Albizia; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife for use by the Big Island invasive species committee for the immediate coordinated management of albizia trees on the island of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2448/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2448&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826106,"bill_number":"SB2603","title":"Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Advisory Board; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes appropriations to the Executive Office on Early Learning for staffing and for travel by the Early Learning Advisory Board. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2603/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2603&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826107,"bill_number":"HB2078","title":"Aquatic Resources; Penalties; Educational Class; Community Service","description":"Authorizes the court to require a person who violates certain laws pertaining to aquatic resources to complete an aquatic resources educational class administered by DLNR in lieu of or in addition to paying a monetary fine. Authorizes the court to require a person who violates certain laws pertaining to aquatic resources to perform community service administered by DLNR in lieu of paying a monetary fine.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2078/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2078&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826108,"bill_number":"HB2119","title":"Crime Victim Restitution; Lost Wages; Mental Health Treatment; Therapy","description":"Clarifies that reimbursement to crime victims includes lost wages, mental health treatment, counseling, and therapy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2119&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826109,"bill_number":"SB2472","title":"Voting; Elections by Mail; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires all elections to be conducted by mail beginning in 2020. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and ensures a limited number of voter service centers in each county to remain open on the day of election to accommodate voters with special needs and to receive personal delivery of absentee, permanent absentee, and mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2472/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2472&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826110,"bill_number":"SB2623","title":"Housing; Exemptions; School Impact Fee","description":"Clarifies that housing projects claiming an exemption pursuant to chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, cannot claim an exemption from the school impact fee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2623/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2623&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826111,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Dams and Reservoirs; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for certain dam and reservoir projects that improve facilities to protect public safety and provide significant benefits to the general public as important water resources.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2058/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2058&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826112,"bill_number":"HB1962","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Conveyance Tax","description":"Restores the allocation of conveyance tax collections to the rental housing revolving fund to 50 percent. (HB1962 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1962/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1962&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":826114,"bill_number":"SB2559","title":"Homeless Shelters; Requirements","description":"Establishes minimum requirements for emergency shelters. Requires homeless shelter stipends to be paid for achievement of performance measures. Repeals the automatic annual adjustment of homeless shelter stipend amounts. Revises existing provisions on the establishment and collection of shelter and service payments from homeless families and individuals. Requires homeless service provider agencies to submit a financial audit to the Department of Human Services at least annually. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 234, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).","last_action_date":"2016-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2559/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2559&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826115,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Appropriation; Judiciary; Legal Services ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys from the general fund for civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons to be purchased by the Judiciary. (HB2121 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 105, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2121&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826116,"bill_number":"SB2562","title":"State Property Cleanup Program; Sheriff Patrol Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes temporary programs, to be implemented beginning on January 1, 2017, in debris removal from, and trespass onto, public property to be run by DAGS and DPS in coordination and conjunction with each other. Amends and creates criminal trespass offenses relating to public property. Makes appropriations. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2562/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2562&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826117,"bill_number":"SB2524","title":"Property Insurance; HPIA","description":"Excludes certain lava zone property insurance policies from those that may be non-renewed during a state of emergency. Prospectively removes the authority of the HPIA to impose a waiting period following its lifting of a moratorium on the issuance of new residential property insurance policies.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2524/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2524&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826118,"bill_number":"HB2154","title":"Campaign Spending; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Hawaii Citizens' Election Fund","description":"Changes the name of the Hawaii election campaign fund to the Hawaii citizens' election fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2154&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826119,"bill_number":"SB2482","title":"Residences; Fire Sprinkler Systems","description":"Requires home builders of one- and two-family dwellings to provide buyers with information on the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of a residential fire sprinkler system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2482/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2482&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":826120,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Historic Places Review Board; Site Visits","description":"Authorizes members of the historic places review board to visit sites without regard to open meetings requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2147&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826122,"bill_number":"SB2654","title":"Household Energy Demand; Clotheslines; Residential Property; Reasonable Restrictions","description":"Permits the installation of clotheslines in any residential dwelling, apartment, condominium, or townhouse, under certain conditions. Defines a reasonable restriction on the placement and use of clotheslines as any restriction that is necessary to protect public health and safety, buildings from damage, historic or aesthetic values, or shorelines under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2654/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2654&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826123,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Adoption Records; Open Access","description":"Allows adopted individuals who have attained eighteen years of age, adoptive parents, and natural parents unfettered access to the adopted individual's sealed adoption records. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 080, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2082/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2082&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826124,"bill_number":"SB2586","title":"Schools Our Keiki Deserve Act; Education; Air Conditioning; Teachers; Testing; Evaluations; Supplies; Salaries; Class Size; General Excise Tax; Student Loan Subsidy Program; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to provide public school students with a whole child education curriculum, air conditioning in certain classrooms, and decrease class size. Requires sufficient allocation of special education teachers and provides special education teachers with additional preparation time and funding. Establishes the student loan subsidy program and special fund. Expands vocational, technical, and career pathway programs. Amends weighted student formula factors to be considered by the committee on weights. Limits participation in standardized tests, prohibits the use of standardized test scores for evaluation purposes, authorizes standardized testing exemptions, and requires the board of education to provide notice of the right to opt-out of standardized testing. Requires all eligible children to attend preschool by the 2020-2021 school year. Amends evaluation program for teachers and educational officers. Increases the general excise tax. Makes appropriations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2586/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2586&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826125,"bill_number":"SB2626","title":"Lottery; DCCA","description":"Authorizes DCCA to license a single lottery operator to operate a lottery in the State to serve community betterment purposes including addressing homelessness and healthcare issues, as well as funding public education needs in technology, professional development, and heat abatement. Requires the licensure of lottery workers and manufacturer-distributors of lottery equipment or supplies. Exempts the lottery from the definition of \"gambling\" in chapter 712, HRS.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2626/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2626&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826126,"bill_number":"SB2394","title":"Health Care Workers; Influenza Vaccination","description":"Requires annual influenza vaccinations for health care workers. Establishes exemptions for influenza vaccination requirement under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Brower, DeCoite, Har, LoPresti, Lowen, Pouha, San Buenaventura, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Creagan, Ing, Jordan, Matsumoto, McDermott, McKelvey, Thielen, Ward voting no (8) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2394/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2394&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826127,"bill_number":"SB2503","title":"Water Infrastructure Loans; Infrastructure Financing; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a water infrastructure loan program under the Hawaii water infrastructure authority within DLNR. Allows authority to make loans for water infrastructure development, repair, and maintenance. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2503/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2503&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826128,"bill_number":"SB2589","title":"Education; Vocational, Technical, and Career Pathway Program; Secondary Schools; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education to support a program of study for students to gain vocational and technical training. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2589/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2589&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826130,"bill_number":"SB2625","title":"Telecommunications Carriers; Wireless Service; List of Service Charges","description":"Requires telecommunications carriers who offer postpaid wireless services to list all service charges that a customer may be subject to when providing a contract to a customer. Defines \"postpaid services\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2625/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2625&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826131,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Future Caucus Package; Tax Increment Bonds; Tax Increment Districts; Political Subdivisions; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2071/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2071&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826132,"bill_number":"SB2424","title":"Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish","description":"Excludes hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and THC derivatives from the definition of \"marijuana\" as used in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and from the definitions of \"marijuana\" and \"usable marijuana\" as used in the medical marijuana law. Defines \"hashish\" and \"marijuana concentrate\" in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Defines \"hashish\" for purposes of offenses related to drugs and intoxicating compounds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2424/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2424&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826133,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Campaign Finance; Permissible Uses of Campaign Funds ($)","description":"Amends the permitted uses of campaign funds to include paying for expenses incurred for membership in civic or community groups. (HB2156 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 247, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2156&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826134,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Government Records; Maintenance; Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care; Public Inspection","description":"Requires agencies to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of all government records that are under its control and required to be made available for public inspection. (HB2158 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2158/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2158&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826135,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"Water; Wells; Abandonment; Liability","description":"Provides that the Commission on Water Resource Management shall require an owner or prior owner of an abandoned well to repair or seal the well at the owner's or prior owner's expense.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2032/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2032&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826136,"bill_number":"SB2392","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Drug Overdose Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity","description":"Takes steps to reduce opioid-related drug related overdoses in the State by encouraging the use of opioid antagonists to assist individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing an opioid-related drug overdose. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-17","last_action":"Act 068, on 06/16/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169).","last_action_date":"2016-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2392/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2392&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826138,"bill_number":"HB1960","title":"Affordable Housing; Lands Controlled by the State; Transit Stations","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Hawaii Community Development Authority to negotiate and execute ninety-nine year leases on the Department's and Authority's lands located within one-half mile of the City and County of Honolulu's planned rail transit stations, provided that affordable housing is included in the development plan for the lands to be leased.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1960/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1960&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":826139,"bill_number":"SB2526","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; State Corporations; Economy; Job Creation; Housing; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority","description":"Adds a department of business, economic development, and tourism representative as a member of the board to certain state corporations that focus on the economy, job creation, and housing, including the Hawaii community development authority, Hawaii health systems corporation, and Hawaii public housing authority.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/HOU.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2526/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2526&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":826140,"bill_number":"SB2538","title":"Criminal Defendants; Fitness to Proceed; Number of Examiners","description":"Provides that the court may appoint one or three qualified examiners to review the fitness of a criminal defendant to proceed in a felony case. Establishes criteria for determining the number of examiners to appoint. Amends statute formatting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2538/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2538&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826141,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Fee Time Share Interests; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Deregistration","description":"Streamlines the operations of the Office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court by removing the requirement that the Assistant Registrar certify uncertified certificates of title for fee time share interests. (HB2090 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 215, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2090/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2090&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826142,"bill_number":"SB2490","title":"University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council; Repeal","description":"Reestablishes 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 a constitutional amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii Constitution that deletes provisions related to the candidate advisory council for the board of regents of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2490/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2490&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826143,"bill_number":"SB2629","title":"Puuhonua Commission; Post-incarcerated Persons; Reintegration; Special Fund","description":"Establishes the puuhonua commission within the department of public safety to help post-incarcerated persons, probationers, and parolees reintegrate into society. Creates county advisory committees to advise the commission. Establishes a special fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2629/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2629&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826144,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"Hydroelectric Facilities; Small Hydropower Facilities; Agricultural District Lands","description":"Permits hydroelectric facilities that are considered small hydropower facilities by the United States Department of Energy on agricultural district lands. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 173, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2077/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2077&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826146,"bill_number":"SB2577","title":"Genetically Engineered Material; Labeling Requirements","description":"Establishes, beginning January 1, 2017, 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":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2577/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2577&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826147,"bill_number":"SB2418","title":"State Constitution; Amendment; Elected Attorney General (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to article V, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that the attorney general be elected as a nonpartisan elected official rather than appointed by the governor.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2).","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2418/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2418&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826148,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Appropriation; International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the DLNR to host the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress meeting at the Hawaii Convention Center on September 1-10, 2016. (HB2037 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 062, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2037/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2037&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826149,"bill_number":"SB2627","title":"Medical Marijuana Commission","description":"Establishes a medical marijuana commission to evaluate and make recommendations about the overall effectiveness of the medical marijuana dispensaries in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2627/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2627&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826150,"bill_number":"SB2454","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Rates","description":"Changes income tax rates after 12/31/2015. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2454/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2454&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826151,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Police; Officer-involved Shootings; Investigation; Protocol","description":"Requires that each county police department establish a protocol for the investigation of officer-involved shootings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2104&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826152,"bill_number":"SB2593","title":"Education; Declining Balance Debit Cards; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to establish a declining balance debit card system for purchases by teachers at each public school. Clarifies that purchases on the debit card are limited to classroom and curriculum supplies. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2593/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2593&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826154,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; Management","description":"Establishes guidelines for the management of capital improvement projects. Requires DAGS to submit a status report to the legislature. (HB2018 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 241, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2018/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2018&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826155,"bill_number":"HB2019","title":"Elections; Special Elections; Instant Runoff Voting","description":"Establishes instant runoff voting procedures for any federal, state, or county election not held on the date of a regularly scheduled primary or general election. (HB2019 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2019/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2019&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":826156,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Public Private Partnerships; Transportation; Counties","description":"Allows each county to enter into agreements with private entities to build, operate, own, or finance newly constructed transportation facilities including toll highways.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2064/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2064&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826157,"bill_number":"SB2430","title":"Government Operations; Efficiency","description":"Establishes a lean government advisory board to make recommendations for improving state government efficiency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2430/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2430&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826158,"bill_number":"SB2400","title":"State Microbe","description":"Establishes and designates Flavobacterium akiainvivens as the official microbe of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2400/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2400&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826159,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"Transit-Oriented Development; Planned Rail Stations; Community Planning","description":"Urging Various Government Entities Who Manage And Own Land Around Each Of The Planned Rail Transit Stations To Consider And Include In Development Discussions, To The Greatest Extent Possible, Affordable Housing, Child And Family Services, Elderly Services, And Other Beneficial Opportunities For The People Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=10&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":826160,"bill_number":"SB2531","title":"Employment of Minors; Prohibitions on Working; Certificate of Employment","description":"Prohibits minors from being employed during a school suspension. Prohibits minors who are sixteen and seventeen years of age from working more than twenty-eight hours per week and after 10:00 p.m. during the school week; provided that the director of labor and industrial relations may exempt the minor from the 10:00 p.m. curfew for financial hardship reasons. Prohibits minors who are fourteen or fifteen years of age from working more than twenty hours in a calendar week. Requires that an employer obtain a certificate of employment for any hired minor who is eligible to be employed. Repeals certificate of age requirement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2531/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2531&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":826162,"bill_number":"SB2551","title":"Judiciary; Non-general Funds; Administratively Created Accounts or Funds; Report","description":"Requires the judiciary to submit an annual report to the legislature on the judiciary's management of non-general funds and administratively created accounts or funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 166, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1268).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2551/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2551&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826163,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Retirement; Pension; Judges; Employees' Retirement System","description":"Provides that a member of the employees' retirement system who first earned credited service as a judge after June 30, 2016, and has at least twelve years of credited service and attained the normal retirement age, or has at least twenty-five years of credited service and has attained age fifty-five are eligible to receive pension after retirement. Reduces the retirement allowance for a member who first earned credited service as a judge after June 30, 2016, to two per cent of the member's average final compensation, reduced for each month the member's age at the date of retirement is below the normal retirement age. Defines \"normal retirement age\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2123&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826164,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Driver Education; Organ and Tissue Donation","description":"Requires information on organ and tissue donation to be included in the curriculum for the Statewide Driver Education Program and Behind-the-wheel Driver Training Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2026/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2026&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":826165,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"County Administration; County Moneys; Short Term Investment","description":"Allows the counties to make short term investments with similar authority as the state director of finance. Requires counties' investments in bonds of any improvement district to be of investment grade or supported by the general obligation pledge of the county in which the improvement district is located.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2144&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826166,"bill_number":"SB2535","title":"Geothermal","description":"Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to geothermal. (SB2535 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 4:05PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2535/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2535&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":826167,"bill_number":"SB2407","title":"Public Accountancy; Peer Review","description":"Redefines \"peer review\" to include reviews done by out-of-state public accountancy licensees. Increases deadlines for filing of peer review compliance reporting forms and appealing certain ratings from 10 days to 30 calendar days.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2407/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2407&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826168,"bill_number":"SB2493","title":"State Procurement Policy Board; Compliance Examinations","description":"Requires the state procurement policy board to annually review and examine procurement contracts of at least two executive department, division, or agency contracts that are over $50,000. Requires the state procurement policy board to randomly perform compliance examinations of government purchasing agencies and examinations of agencies selected based on a pattern of agency noncompliance. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2493/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2493&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826170,"bill_number":"SB2544","title":"Professional Employer Organizations; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Covered Employees; Fees","description":"Establishes a tiered scale for the biennial renewal fees for professional employer organizations, based on the number of covered employees a professional employer organization reports to the department of labor and industrial relations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2544/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2544&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826171,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Special Minimum Wages","description":"Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to approve First Job Training Programs. (HB2010 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2010/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2010&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826172,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Wastewater Treatment Facility; NELHA; GO Bond; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a wastewater treatment facility for the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2055/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2055&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826173,"bill_number":"SB2405","title":"University of Hawaii; Historic Relief Maps ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii college of tropical agriculture and human resources for the restoration and preservation of historic relief maps of the Hawaiian islands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2405/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2405&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826174,"bill_number":"SB2416","title":"Laser Devices; Aircraft; Criminal Offense","description":"Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally or knowingly direct the beam from a laser device at an occupied aircraft under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2416/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2416&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826175,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Dam and Reservoir Working Group; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a Dam and Reservoir Working Group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State of Hawaii and consider their role in drought mitigation. Appropriation. (HB2054 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2054/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2054&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826176,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Hoisting Machine Operators; Certification; Report","description":"Authorizes the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board (Board) to employ a 0.5 FTE office assistant instead of an executive director. Allows the Hoisting Machine Operators' Certification Revolving Fund to be used for consultants as necessary, instead of for the executive director. Repeals the position of the executive director for the Board. Requires the Board to submit a comprehensive report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2017. (HB2009 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 074, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175).","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2009/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2009&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826179,"bill_number":"HB1929","title":"Department of Health; Hawaii State Hospital; Forensic Psychiatrist; Forensic Psychologist; Appropriation. ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of health to recruit board-certified forensic health care professionals, including those from other states. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1929/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1929&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826180,"bill_number":"HB2146","title":"Department of Accounting and General Services; Wailuku State Office Master Plan, Wailuku State Office Building; Old Courthouse Building; Other Properties in Wailuku for State Use; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a Wailuku state office master plan to address the shortage of space in the Wailuku state office building and old courthouse building. Makes an appropriation for the master plan. Makes an appropriation for the purchase of certain other properties in Wailuku. (HB2146 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2146&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826181,"bill_number":"SB2572","title":"Department of Education; Weighted Student Formula","description":"Allows for several factors to be weighted for the weighted student formula including but not limited to student characteristics, enrollment trends, and optimal student-teacher ratios. Requires the committee on weights to incorporate into the weighted student formula weights that account for special education teachers and support staff, enrollment increases, and the optimal student-teacher ratio at each grade level.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2572/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2572&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826182,"bill_number":"HB2128","title":"Family Leave; Insurance; Private; Appropriation. ($)","description":"Establishes a family leave insurance program, which requires employees to make contributions into a trust fund to be used to provide employees with family leave insurance benefits in order to care for a designated person. Appropriates funds to DLIR to implement the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2128&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826183,"bill_number":"SB2480","title":"Correctional Facility Commissaries; Auditor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the auditor to conduct an audit of the correctional facility commissaries. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2480/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2480&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":826184,"bill_number":"SB2446","title":"Notary Public Fees; Increase","description":"Increases notary public fees. (SB2446 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2446/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2446&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826185,"bill_number":"SB2582","title":"Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Self-sufficiency Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission for restoration and preservation projects. Requires submission of a financial self-sufficiency and sustainability plan to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2017 Regular Session. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to OMH/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2582/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2582&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826187,"bill_number":"SB2536","title":"Educational Institutions; Wheeling; Electric Utility Companies; Public Utility Commission","description":"Authorizes state educational institutions to utilize wheeling to transmit renewable energy generated electricity to themselves at other locations, and requires the public utilities commission and electric utilities to adopt rules and tariffs consistent with the wheeling mandate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2536/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2536&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":826188,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Film; Digital Media Industry; Tax Credit","description":"Extends the sunset date of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit until January 1, 2024. Takes effect 7/1/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2088/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2088&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826189,"bill_number":"SB2425","title":"Ethics Code; Exemption of Department of Education and Public Charter School Employees","description":"Exempts school employees of the Department of Education or Charter Schools from the State Ethics Code relating to gifts, gift reporting, and conflicts of interest if certain conditions are met. (SB2425 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2425/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2425&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826190,"bill_number":"HB2092","title":"Kakaako Community Development District; Sidewalks","description":"Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prohibit or restrict the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on sidewalks on private streets in the Kakaako Community Development District. (HB2092 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2092/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2092&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":826191,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Erin's Law","description":"Establishes a sexual abuse prevention instructional program for public schools. Sets out guidelines of instruction. Modeled after Erin's Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2129&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826192,"bill_number":"SB2604","title":"Off-grid Microgrid Pilot Project; Department of Education; Schools; Electric Power; Ka Hei Program","description":"Requires the department of education to establish an off-grid microgrid pilot project through the Ka Hei program at a school of its choosing. (SB2604 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2604/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2604&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826193,"bill_number":"SB2492","title":"Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction; Disallowed; Income Tax; Taxation","description":"Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2492/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2492&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":826195,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Construction; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Infrastructure Capacity Construction Loan Revolving Fund to provide loans to private developers for infrastructure improvements. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2027/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2027&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826196,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Water Audits; Public Water Systems; Large Capacity Water Systems; Designated Water Management Areas; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the commission on water resource management to establish a program to provide technical assistance to the counties and public water systems to implement standardized water audits of public water systems. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2041/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2041&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826197,"bill_number":"SB2456","title":"Labor; Employment; Family Leave; Sick Leave; Service Workers","description":"Requires certain employers with fifty or more employees to provide sick leave to service workers for specified purposes under certain conditions. Defines the terms \"service worker\" and \"employer\". Effective 1/1/17.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2456/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2456&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826198,"bill_number":"HB1992","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensary System; Annual Review by Department of Health","description":"Requires the Department of Health to conduct annual reviews of the medical marijuana dispensary system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1992/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1992&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":826199,"bill_number":"SB2569","title":"Community Court Outreach Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a community court outreach project in the city and county of Honolulu, subject to the availability of funds and memoranda of agreements from the judiciary, prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu, and the public defender. Appropriates funds. (SB2569 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2569/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2569&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826200,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Taxation; Income Tax Rates","description":"Changes income tax rates after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2137&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826201,"bill_number":"SB2396","title":"Long-term Care Facilities; Cost Increase; Inflationary Adjustment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides an inflationary adjustment to reimbursement of facilities for the long-term care of medicaid recipients. Appropriates funds. (SB2396 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2396/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2396&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826203,"bill_number":"SB2553","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Transfer of Balances","description":"Repeals and transfers the unencumbered balances of various non-general funds and accounts recommended by the Auditor in Auditor's Report No. 15-19. (SB2553 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 042, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2553/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2553&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826204,"bill_number":"SB2651","title":"Residential Real Property; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Fees; Documents","description":"Restricts management fees to an amount that reflects a reasonable value for services rendered. Requires that condominium property managers, associations of apartment owners, and planned community associations make association documents available to owners under reasonable terms, including through a property management company's or association's website, if one exists, and for reasonable costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2651/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2651&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826205,"bill_number":"SB2592","title":"Standardized Testing; Limitations; Exemptions","description":"Limits public school student participation in standardized tests, prohibits the use of standardized tests scores for evaluation purposes, and authorizes standardized testing exemptions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2592/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2592&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826206,"bill_number":"SB2532","title":"Commercial Forest Products; Logging; Trees","description":"Requires anyone harvesting forest trees or plants for commercial purposes to obtain a license and submit monthly reports to DLNR.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2532/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2532&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":826207,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Uniform Acts; Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act","description":"Provides authority to plan for the management and disposition of digital assets. (HB2115 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2115&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826208,"bill_number":"HB1961","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Oahu Rail Station Development District","description":"Establishes the Oahu Rail Station Development District, which includes all state property within one-half mile from any rail station constructed as part of the high-capacity transit corridor project in the City and County of Honolulu, to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Requires that any state development in the district requires a permit from the Authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1961/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1961&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":826209,"bill_number":"SB2408","title":"Real Property; Partition; Heirs Property; Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","description":"Adopts Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. Establishes procedures and remedies for use in actions for partition of real property involving heirs property, real property held in tenancy in common that meets certain requirements. Effective 1/1/2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 260, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1369).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2408/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2408&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826211,"bill_number":"SB2436","title":"Condominium Leasehold Interests; Land Court","description":"Requires condominium leasehold interests and leasehold time share interests to be recorded only in the Bureau of Conveyances. Deletes the requirement for registration in the Land Court.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2436/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2436&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826212,"bill_number":"SB2442","title":"Children and Youth Day; State Event","description":"Recognizes activities of Children and Youth Day as an official state event. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2442/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2442&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826213,"bill_number":"SB2512","title":"Animal Desertion; Penalties; Fines","description":"Establishes penalties for the offense of pet animal or equine animal desertion. Imposes a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each desertion of each pet animal and equine animal and a fine not exceeding $2,000 for each recklessly caused death of or substantial bodily injury to each pet animal and equine animal, in addition to any other penalties. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 165, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1267).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2512/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2512&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":826214,"bill_number":"SB2398","title":"Collective Bargaining; Graduate Student Assistants; University of Hawaii","description":"Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. Delays formation of the graduate student assistant collective bargaining unit until 7/1/2017. (SB2398 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 9:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2398/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2398&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826215,"bill_number":"SB2426","title":"Department of Education; Meals; Students","description":"Prohibits denying a student a meal for the first: (1) 30 days of the first semester of a school year while the student's application for free or reduced lunch is being processed; or (2) week that the student's meal fund balance is zero or negative. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt rules or policies on the collection of funds for negative student meal balances. (SB2426 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2426/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2426&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826216,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Employment Security; Maximum Benefits","description":"Increases maximum potential unemployment benefits for employees separated from service from 26 to 39 times the individual's weekly benefit amount commencing on or after March 7, 2016. Requires terminated or laid off Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company workers to complete a training or retraining program to receive the maximum potential benefits. (HB2122 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2122&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826217,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Children; Schools; Truancy; Informal Adjustment; Priority","description":"Provides that informal adjustment shall be prioritized over formal action for a child under family court jurisdiction solely as a result of truancy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2130&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826219,"bill_number":"SB2606","title":"Technology in Schools; Digital Format; Appropriation ($)","description":"Defines curricular materials to include printed and digital material. Requires textbook manufacturers to make a digital format of the textbook available for use in public schools when such format is available. Clarifies that moneys for curricular materials can be used for digital formats. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2606/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2606&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826220,"bill_number":"HB2143","title":"Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Invasive Species","description":"Authorizes HISC to adopt rules to change its invasive species list. Authorizes an agent of HISC to enter private property, under specific conditions, to control or eradicate invasive species. (HB2143 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2143&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826221,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Fantasy Competition; Penal Code","description":"Establishes fantasy competition as a violation of the gambling laws. Provides an affirmative defense under limited situations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2111&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826222,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Endangered and Threatened Species; Habitat Conservation Plans; Endangered Species Recovery Committee","description":"Removes the sunset date on new approvals and issuances of 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2148&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826223,"bill_number":"SB2509","title":"State Low-income Housing; Tenants; Restrictions; Transfer; Community Service","description":"Prohibits state low-income housing units from being passed along from one individual to another. Requires unemployed tenants, except elders and individuals with a disability, who live in state low-income housing to perform community service or enroll in classes in order to remain eligible for tenancy. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2509/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2509&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826224,"bill_number":"HB2007","title":"Government Operations; Efficiency; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Lean Government Advisory Board to make recommendations for improving state government efficiency. Appropriates funds. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-16 11:00AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2007/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2007&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826225,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Justices and Judges; Term Renewals; Senate Consent; Judicial Selection Commission; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend the timeframe to renew the term of office of a justice or judge and require consent of the senate for a justice or judge to renew a term of office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2140&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826227,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Police Officers; Body Cameras; Policies and Procedures","description":"Requires each police commission to develop basic guidelines for the use of body cameras by police officers to be adopted as written policies for each county police department. Requires police departments using police officer worn body cameras to submit written annual reports regarding the body camera program to the police commission and requires the police commission to submit annual reports to the department of the attorney general and legislature. Requires the police departments using police officer worn body cameras to explore and apply for any available federal funding and grant moneys to assist in covering the operational costs of employing a police officer worn body camera program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2106&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826228,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"Dark Night Skies; Light Pollution; DBEDT","description":"Establishes a dark night skies protection advisory committee to assist DBEDT in the development of a statewide dark night skies protection strategy to preserve dark night skies and reduce light pollution. Effective 2/19/2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2160&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826229,"bill_number":"HB2036","title":"Conservation District; Permits; Automatic Extension of Decision Deadline","description":"Establishes an automatic ninety day extension of the conservation district permit decision deadline beyond the time necessary to complete an environmental impact statement or contested case hearing, if required. (HB2036 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 216, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1318).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2036/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2036&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826230,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Aquatic Life; Aquarium Fish Permit; Conservation","description":"Establishes an aquatic life conservation program in the Division of Aquatic Resources to implement conservation measures, including limited entry areas and certification requirements, to regulate the collection of fish and other aquatic life for aquarium purposes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to OMH, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2022/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2022&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":826231,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Crime Victim Rights; Marsy's Law; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee rights to victims of crimes and their surviving family members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2120&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826232,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Laser Devices; Aircraft; Criminal Offense","description":"Makes it a criminal offense to intentionally or knowingly direct the beam from a laser device at an occupied aircraft under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2100&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826233,"bill_number":"SB2659","title":"Industrial Hemp; Agriculture; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an industrial hemp pilot program to allow the cultivation of industrial hemp and distribution of its seed in Hawaii through limited activities by licensee-agents of the board of agriculture for purposes of agricultural or academic research. Appropriates funds for industrial hemp pilot program administrative costs and program coordinator and inspector positions within the department of agriculture. Repeals on June 30, 2021. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 228, 07/07/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1330).","last_action_date":"2016-07-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2659/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2659&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826235,"bill_number":"SB2473","title":"Vog; Air Quality; Appropriation; SOEST ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a dispersion modeling center within the school of ocean and earth science and technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in order to improve vog forecasts for the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2473/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2473&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826236,"bill_number":"SB2609","title":"After-school Programs for Public Middle and Intermediate School Students ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of after-school programs for public middle and intermediate school students.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2609/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2609&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826237,"bill_number":"SB2613","title":"Education; National Board Certification Incentive Program","description":"Expands the national board certification incentive program to provide greater monetary incentives to public school counselors and school psychologists. Authorizes continuing bonuses for teachers, counselors, and school psychologists in designated high-need schools that improve and become no longer designated as such. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2613/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2613&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826238,"bill_number":"SB2628","title":"State Building Code Council; Task Force; Operating Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a task force within the state building code council to consider the necessity, potential source, and application of long-term funding for council operations, and appropriates funds to the council for administrative expenses and staff positions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2628/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2628&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826239,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Future Caucus Package; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Deduction for Dividends Paid; Disallowed; Income Tax; Taxation","description":"Temporarily disallows the deduction for dividends paid by real estate investment trusts for a period of 15 years, but with an exception for dividends generated from trust-owned housing that is affordable to households with incomes at or below 200% of the median family income.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2073/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2073&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826240,"bill_number":"SB2476","title":"Deaf; Hard of Hearing; Deaf-blind; Early Language Services; Working Group","description":"Enhances early intervention language services for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires the DOH, DOE, and Executive Office on Early Learning to establish a working group for the purposes of investigating issues related to resources and tools for parents of children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind and improvements to the statewide system of services that support age-appropriate language development for children from birth to age five who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires working group to report to legislature. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 177, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2476/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2476&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":826241,"bill_number":"HB2132","title":"Department of Education; Meals; Students","description":"Prohibits denying a student a meal for the first: (1) thirty days of a semester while the student's application for free or reduced lunch is being processed; or (2) week the student's meal fund balance is zero or negative. Authorizes DOE to adopt rules or policies on the collection of funds for negative student meal balances.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2132&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826243,"bill_number":"SB2464","title":"Housing; Homeless; New Residential Development Fee; Special Fund","description":"Requires the department of human services to establish and collect a new residential development fee from developers for certain new residential development projects and establishes the homelessness and affordable housing special fund for the purposes of building, renting, and rehabilitating housing to be used as housing for the homeless.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2464/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2464&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826244,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Law Enforcement; Obstruction of Government Operations; Privacy in the Second Degree; One-party Consent; Electronic Communications; Video Recording; Audio Recording; Photograph","description":"Establishes exceptions to the offense of obstructing government operations and the offense of violation of privacy in the second degree for a person making a video or audio recording or photograph of a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the performance of duties in a public place or under circumstances in which the officer has no reasonable expectation of privacy; provided that the officer may take reasonable action to maintain safety and control, secure crime scenes and accident sites, protect the integrity and confidentiality of investigations, and protect the public safety and order. Establishes one-party consent exception for a person who intercepts a wire, oral, or electronic communication that involves a law enforcement officer when the person is not a party to the communication.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2105&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826245,"bill_number":"SB2461","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Electronic Prescription Accountability System","description":"Beginning January 1, 2017, requires practitioners, except veterinarians, who administer, prescribe, or dispense a controlled substance under schedules II through IV to register with the electronic prescription accountability system as part of the renewal process for controlled substance registration. Expands access to investigative information in the electronic prescription accountability system to certain individuals and for certain purposes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2461/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2461&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826246,"bill_number":"SB2587","title":"Whole Child Education; Public Education","description":"Requires all public schools to allocate a percentage of student hours to instruction in visual arts, music, theatre, dance, Hawaiian and Polynesian studies, Hawaiian language, native Hawaiian culture, native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, and physical education.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2587/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2587&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826247,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"Labor; Employers; Records","description":"Requires employers to keep a record of the former physical addresses and current physical address of the employer and the North American Industry Classification System code applicable to the employer. (HB2014 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2014/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2014&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826248,"bill_number":"SB2401","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition; Residents; Limitation; Credit Hours","description":"Provides that a student in the University of Hawaii system pursuing an undergraduate degree may only be eligible for resident tuition fees for up to one hundred forty credit hours.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2401/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2401&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826249,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Land Use Commission; Incremental Districting; Order to Show Cause; Penalty","description":"Establishes penalties for any petitioner for an amendment to a district boundary that violates, neglects or fails to conform to or comply with chapter 205, HRS, (land use commission) or any lawful order of the land use commission. Authorizes the land use commission to record a notice of noncompliance, modify existing conditions, or impose new conditions on land that has been petitioned for a boundary amendment where there has been a failure to adhere to or comply with the petitioner's representations or the land use commission's conditions. Clarifies who may motion for an order to show cause based on an alleged failure to perform a condition, representation, or commitment. Extends incremental districting to urban districts to twenty years. (HB2044 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2044/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2044&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826251,"bill_number":"SB2412","title":"Police; Persons with Mental Disabilities; Crisis Intervention; Training","description":"Requires police commissions to ensure that all full-time police officers receive crisis intervention training related to interaction with persons with mental disabilities. Requires police commissions to establish policies for officer interaction with persons with mental disabilities and homeless persons. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2412/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2412&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826252,"bill_number":"SB2555","title":"Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds into the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 to comply with Article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution, which requires, under certain economic conditions, that the legislature provide a tax credit to state taxpayers or make a deposit into one or more funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 064, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2555/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2555&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826253,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"ERS; EUTF; Retiree Co-payments; Automatic Payments","description":"Requires public retiree contributions to the EUTF to be paid through withholdings of retirement benefit amounts from the ERS. Beginning after January 1, 2017, requires the EUTF to authorize automatic electronic payments in lieu of withholdings. (HB2016 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2016/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2016&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826254,"bill_number":"SB2445","title":"Elections; Campaign Finance; Restrictions on Use of Campaign Funds","description":"Permits a candidate who has filed nomination papers to use election campaign funds to make charitable donations or to award scholarships after the candidate is declared to be duly elected to office because the candidate is unopposed. (SB2445 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kong excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2445/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2445&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826255,"bill_number":"SB2428","title":"ERS; EUTF; Retiree Copayments","description":"Requires public retiree contributions to the EUTF to be paid through withholdings of retirement benefit amounts from the ERS. (SB2428 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2428/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2428&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826256,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Law Enforcement; Use of Force; Chokeholds; Prohibited Unless Deadly Force Justifiable","description":"Prohibits law enforcement officers from using chokeholds unless the use of deadly force is justifiable.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2107&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826257,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Community Care Facilities; Licensing and Certification Fees","description":"Requires the Department of Health to: (1) Charge and collect fees for the licensing, relicensing, certification, and recertification of community care facilities; and (2) Submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2017 Regular Session on implementation of the fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2003/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2003&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":826259,"bill_number":"SB2414","title":"Police; Officer-involved Shootings; Investigation; Protocol","description":"Requires that each county police department establish a protocol for the investigation of officer-involved shootings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2414/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2414&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826260,"bill_number":"SB2420","title":"Justices and Judges; Term Renewals; Senate Consent; Judicial Selection Commission; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend the timeframe to renew the term of office of a justice or judge and require consent of the senate for a justice or judge to renew a term of office. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2420/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2420&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826261,"bill_number":"SB2614","title":"Education; Read to Me International Foundation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the Read to Me International Foundation for the promotion of reading aloud to children.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2614/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2614&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826263,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"State Highway Fund; General Fund Subsidy ($)","description":"Appropriates and deposits general funds into the state highway fund as a subsidy. Requires governor to provide a plan to sustain the state highway fund. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 195, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1297).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2086/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2086&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826264,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Aloha+ Challenge; Natural Resource Management Goals; Clean Energy Goals; Green Workforce Goals; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the natural resource management, clean energy, and green workforce goals of the Aloha+ Challenge. (HB2038 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2038/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2038&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826265,"bill_number":"SB2519","title":"Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee","description":"Requires coffee blend label to disclose regional origins and per cent by weight of the weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising, when roasted or instant coffee contains less than 51 per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2519/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2519&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826266,"bill_number":"SB2590","title":"Department of Education; Classroom Climate Control; Air Conditioning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to develop a plan to provide air conditioning to all public school classrooms that meet or exceed a temperature of ninety degrees Fahrenheit, and provides appropriations to fund the plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2590/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2590&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826268,"bill_number":"SB2451","title":"Penalties; Timber Trespass in Forest Reserves; Destruction or Harvesting of Trees and Plants on State Lands; Koa Trees; Forest Reserve Violations","description":"Amends fines for the destroying or harvesting of koa trees and other trees and plants on state lands to an amount up to the market value at the time and place of the violation of each tree or plant and the cost of restoration or replacement of the habitat. Clarifies that any person that violates a provision of part II of chapter 183, HRS, (forest reserves) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, other than section 183-17, HRS, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor. Repeals the general penalty provision of chapter 183, HRS. (SB2451 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 5:05pm in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2451/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2451&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826269,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Donations of Excess Energy from Photovoltaic Panels.","description":"Encouraging The Public Utilities Commission To Implement A Program In Which Credits From Excess Energy Received From Residential Photovoltaic Customers May Be Donated To Nonprofit Organizations Or Schools For Their Electricity Bills.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=9&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":826270,"bill_number":"SB2649","title":"County Surcharge on State Tax; Administrative Deduction","description":"Amends the deduction from the gross proceeds of a county's surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs associated with handling the assessment, collection, and disposition of the county surcharge on state tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2649/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2649&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826271,"bill_number":"SB2474","title":"Global Primary Care Training Program; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hilo Medical Center; University of Hawaii","description":"Creates the global primary care training program to combine the Hilo medical center primary care training program and the University of Hawaii family medicine residency program on Oahu so that the two programs collaborate and allow residents from each program to intern with the other.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2474/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2474&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826272,"bill_number":"SB2452","title":"County Zoning; Residential Uses; Urban Agriculture","description":"Requires the counties to incorporate urban agriculture principles and policies in land use planning and to allow urban agriculture as a residential use in a residentially designated zone.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2452/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2452&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826273,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Marine Species; Task Force","description":"Establishes a Marine Species Task Force to identify ten vital marine species vulnerable to extinction if take levels of those species increases and recommend actions to ensure the sustainability of those species. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/EET.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2025/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2025&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":826274,"bill_number":"SB2470","title":"University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Resident","description":"Prohibits the UH Board of Regents from charging residents for community college tuition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2470/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2470&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826276,"bill_number":"SB2417","title":"Police Officers; Body Cameras; Policies and Procedures","description":"Requires each police commission to develop basic guidelines for the use of body cameras by police officers to be adopted as written policies for each county police department. Requires police departments using police officer worn body cameras to submit written annual reports regarding the body camera program to the police commission and requires the police commission to submit annual reports to the department of the attorney general and legislature. Requires the police departments using police officer worn body cameras to explore and apply for any available federal funding and grant moneys to assist in covering the operational costs of employing a police officer worn body camera program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2417/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2417&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826277,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Elections; Campaign Finance; Restrictions on Use of Campaign Funds","description":"Establishes an exemption from the prohibition against using election campaign funds to make charitable donations or to award scholarships during the period from the filing of nomination papers to the date of the general election, for candidates who are already declared elected to office after running unopposed in an election.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2155&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826278,"bill_number":"SB2487","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Inspections","description":"Requires registration, inspections, and number plates for mopeds. Increases or imposes fines related to mopeds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2487/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2487&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":826279,"bill_number":"SB2650","title":"Uncontested Traffic Fines; Transfer to Counties","description":"Transfers fines collected for uncontested traffic infractions to the counties. Defines uncontested traffic infractions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2650/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2650&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826280,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Goodwill Industries of Hawaii ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for projects of Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc., and its affiliates. (HB2093 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 095, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2093/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2093&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":826281,"bill_number":"SB2656","title":"Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Possession of One Ounce or Less; Civil Penalties","description":"Establishes a civil penalty for possession of one ounce of less of marijuana or marijuana concentrate that is subject to a fine of not more than $100. Makes various conforming amendments to statutes to reflect the establishment of the civil violation for possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate of one ounce or less.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2656/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2656&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826282,"bill_number":"SB2598","title":"Teachers; Hiring; Department of Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of education to hire teachers in the areas of fine arts, Hawaiian and Polynesian studies, Hawaiian language, vocational programs, and mentoring.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2598/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2598&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826284,"bill_number":"SB2616","title":"Department of Health; Employees' Retirement System; Death Records","description":"Makes permanent the authority of the department of health to report recent deaths recorded by the department to state agencies, subject to certain conditions. Clarifies that the department of health may notify the employees' retirement system of the names of recently deceased individuals.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/GVO, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2616/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2616&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826285,"bill_number":"SB2440","title":"Economic Diversification; Agriculture; Farmer; Tax Exclusion","description":"Creates an exclusion from income tax for the first $50,000 of income earned by farmers whose gross income is $200,000 or less. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2440/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2440&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826286,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Marine Life; Recreational Vessels; Propeller Guards","description":"Requires all motorized recreational vessels operating in nearshore waters to have properly functioning propeller guards. (HB2024 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan, McDermott, Oshiro, Say, Tupola voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2024/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2024&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":826287,"bill_number":"SB2573","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Public Schools; Funding","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2573/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2573&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":826288,"bill_number":"SB2643","title":"Wildlife protection; Import and Sale of Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Establishes the offense of the unlawful sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn for any person who sells, offers to sell, possesses with the intent to sell, or imports with the intent to sell any ivory or rhinoceros horn. Creates exemptions for the sale or trade of ivory or rhinoceros horn.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2643/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2643&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826289,"bill_number":"SB2511","title":"Broadband; Broadband Assistance Advisory Council","description":"Includes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as a permanent member on the Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Ensures a member from each county is represented through appointment on the council. Authorizes the chair of the council to designate representatives of other interested public and private sector organizations to serve as members of the council or the work groups of the council on an ad hoc basis as needed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 023, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2511/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2511&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826290,"bill_number":"SB2453","title":"Aquatic Resources; Penalties; Educational Class; Community Service","description":"Authorizes the court to require a person who violates certain laws pertaining to aquatic resources to: (1) complete an aquatic resources educational class administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) in addition to or in lieu of paying a monetary fine; and (2) perform community service administered by DLNR in lieu of paying a monetary fine. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-17","last_action":"Act 067, on 06/16/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168).","last_action_date":"2016-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2453/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2453&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826292,"bill_number":"HB2011","title":"Sick Leave; Payroll Assessment ($)","description":"Establishes a payroll assessment to fund sick leave in the private sector.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2011/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2011&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826293,"bill_number":"SB2517","title":"Community Contribution Program; Tax Credit; Low-income Housing; Community Development","description":"Establishes a community contribution program that offers tax incentives to encourage Hawaii businesses to make donations toward community development and housing projects for low-income persons. Repeals 6/30/2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2517/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2517&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826294,"bill_number":"SB2645","title":"Water Audits; Public Water Systems; Large Capacity Water Systems; Designated Water Management Areas; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the commission on water resource management to establish a program to provide technical assistance to the counties and public water systems to implement standardized water audits of public water systems. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 169, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2645/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2645&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826295,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Body-Worn Cameras; Vehicle Cameras; Law Enforcement; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes requirements for body-worn cameras and vehicle cameras for county police departments. Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to each county for the purchase of body-worn video cameras and law enforcement vehicle cameras; provided that no funds appropriated to a county shall be expended unless matched dollar-for-dollar by the county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2108&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826296,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Certificate of Need Program; Auditor Study","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study Of The Relevancy Of The Certificate Of Need Process Under Chapter 323d, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=3&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":826297,"bill_number":"SB2620","title":"Public Land Liability; Unimproved Public Land; Signage","description":"Extends the conclusive presumption of signage as legally adequate warning of dangerous conditions to \"non-natural\" conditions on unimproved public land. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2620/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2620&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826298,"bill_number":"SB2633","title":"Rail Business Interruption Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Rail Business Interruption Fund to help small businesses struggling with economic loss directly related to rail construction. Appropriates funds for the implementation of the Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2633/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2633&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826300,"bill_number":"SB2415","title":"Unmanned Aircraft Systems; Devices; Violation of Privacy; First Degree; Second Degree; Penal Code","description":"Makes it a violation of privacy in the first degree for a person to knowingly install or use outside a private place any device for observing, recording, amplifying, or broadcasting another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity without consent of the person therein. Clarifies that lack of consent of the person entitled to privacy is required to violate privacy in the second degree when installing or using in a private place a device for observing, recording, amplifying, or broadcasting another person in a stage of undress or sexual activity. Makes it a violation of privacy in the second degree for a person to install or use outside a private place any device for observing, hearing, recording, amplifying, or broadcasting sounds or events occurring in that place which would not ordinarily be visible, audible, or comprehensible outside, without the consent of the person entitled to privacy therein. Defines \"device\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2415/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2415&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826301,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Home Schooling; Extracurricular Activities","description":"Allows home schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities offered at the public school that they would otherwise be required to attend. (HB2135 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2135&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826302,"bill_number":"SB2618","title":"Interisland and Intra-island Ferry System; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of transportation to conduct a feasibility study of establishing an interisland and intra-island ferry system. Makes an appropriation for the study. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 196, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2618/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2618&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826303,"bill_number":"SB2599","title":"General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Department of Education; Special Account","description":"Increases the general excise tax and use tax from four per cent to five per cent and requires that additional revenue collected from the general excise tax increase be deposited into a special account in the general fund for department of education operations, including salaries and maintenance costs. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2599/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2599&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826304,"bill_number":"SB2557","title":"Concussions; Youth; Athletics; Appropriation ($)","description":"Expands the concussion educational program established under Act 197, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012, and incorporates additional concussion protocol program requirements. Appropriates funds to develop and implement the concussion monitoring and education program for school athletics and youth athletic activities, administer concussion testing to high school student athletes, and implement a concussion awareness program for youth athletics. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 262, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1371).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2557/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2557&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826305,"bill_number":"SB2441","title":"Education; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Erin's Law","description":"Establishes a sexual abuse prevention instructional program for public schools. Sets out guidelines of instruction. Modeled after Erin's Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to EDU, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2441/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2441&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826306,"bill_number":"HB1965","title":"Housing; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1965/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1965&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":826308,"bill_number":"HB2033","title":"Commission on Water Resource Management; Director of Health Designee","description":"Allows the Director of Health to appoint a designee to serve as an ex officio voting member on the Commission on Water Resource Management. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 054, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2033/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2033&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826309,"bill_number":"SB2486","title":"Diamond Head State Monument; State Parks Special Fund; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Expands the sources of funds for the Diamond Head State Monument sub-account of the state parks special fund. Authorizes additional uses of moneys from the sub-account. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the planning, design, and construction of a visitor and interpretive center.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HEA/TSI, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2486/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2486&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":826310,"bill_number":"SB2612","title":"School Psychologists; Licensure","description":"Requires the licensure of school psychologists in both the public and private sectors of employment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2612/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2612&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826311,"bill_number":"SB2607","title":"Student Data; Computer Services; Information Protection","description":"Limits the ways in which the operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application working with the Department of Education can use student data. (SB2607 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 040, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2607/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2607&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826312,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Public Charter Schools; Employment of Attorneys","description":"Allows for an exemption to public charter schools and their governing boards from the statutory prohibition on retaining outside counsel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2062/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2062&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826313,"bill_number":"SB2437","title":"Campaign Spending; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund; Hawaii Citizens' Election Fund","description":"Changes the name of the Hawaii election campaign fund to the Hawaii citizens' election fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2437/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2437&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826314,"bill_number":"SB2462","title":"Board of Land and Natural Resources; Honokohau Small Boat Harbor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to transfer the operation, administration, management, and maintenance of Honokohau small boat harbor to a public-private partnership or a private organization. Appropriates funds for repairs and maintenance of the harbor. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2462/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2462&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826316,"bill_number":"SB2527","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workforce Development; Hawaii Employment Advancement Right Now Program; EARN Hawaii; State Employment Advancement Strategy; Train Hawaii Website ($)","description":"Establishes the EARN Hawaii program to administer grants to strategic industry partnerships for job skills training. Requires DLIR to develop and implement a state employment advancement strategy. Requires DLIR to develop the \"Train Hawaii\" website. Requires DLIR to convene a working group of stakeholders to advise on the initial develop and implementation of the EARN Hawaii program. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2527/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2527&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":826317,"bill_number":"SB2466","title":"Property; Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act","description":"Prohibits civil asset forfeiture based upon the commission of a covered offense, with regard to the property owner's interest, unless the property owner has been convicted of the offense. Requires the deposit of all proceeds from forfeitures into a special fund administered by the Legislature to provide assistance to crime victims and their families.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2466/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2466&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826318,"bill_number":"SB2596","title":"Department of Education; Teachers; Educational Officers; Evaluation Program","description":"Requires the department of education to consult with appropriate bargaining units in establishing an evaluation program for teachers and educational officers, establishes that a teacher or educational officer is not responsible for the achievement of a student who is chronically absent, and prohibits a department of education evaluation program from affecting the compensation or employment status of any teacher or educational officer. Repeals provisions requiring a particular frequency and basis of evaluations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2596/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2596&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826319,"bill_number":"SB2468","title":"Air Pollution; Sugarcane Burning","description":"Prohibits the agricultural burning of sugarcane and issuance of permits for the agricultural burning of sugarcane beginning on January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2468/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2468&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826320,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Electricity; Transportation; Fossil Fuels; Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program; Hawaii State Planning Act","description":"Aims to reduce and ultimately eliminate Hawaii's dependence on imported fossil fuels for electrical generation and ground transportation by 2045. (HB2085 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2085/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2085&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826321,"bill_number":"HB2131","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Adds as a prerequisite to awarding grandparent visitation that the court finds that denial would cause significant harm to the child. Clarifies procedures for awarding visitation. (HB2131 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2131&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826322,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"ERS; Investment Personnel; Domestic Relations Order ($)","description":"Expands the types of investment personnel that may be appointed by the ERS. Requires ERS to make direct payments to a spouse of a system member or retirant pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2125&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826324,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Labor; Employment; Family Leave; Sick Leave; Service Workers","description":"Requires certain employers with fifty or more employees to provide sick leave to service workers for specified purposes under certain conditions. Defines the terms \"service worker\" and \"employer\". Effective 1/1/17.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2127&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826325,"bill_number":"SB2637","title":"CIP; 20th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 20th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2637/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2637&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826326,"bill_number":"SB2591","title":"Department of Education; Weighted Student Formula; Superintendent's Reserve","description":"Requires principals to consult with school community councils when expending moneys provided to their schools. Requires the weighted student formula to include a superintendent's reserve. Grants the DOE discretion in allocating superintendent's reserve funds to specific schools; provided that the committee on weights shall recommend the amount of the reserve and criteria for use of the reserve. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2591/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2591&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826327,"bill_number":"SB2539","title":"Special Action Team for the Hawaii State Hospital; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a temporary special action team for the Hawaii State Hospital to address the capacity and census issues at the hospital and the development there of a new forensic facility ready for occupancy by June 30, 2019. Appropriates funds for the team. (SB2539 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2539/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2539&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826328,"bill_number":"HB2134","title":"Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; Minors","description":"Moves section 709-908, Hawaii Revised Statutes, pertaining to furnishing tobacco products and electronic smoking devices to minors from the chapter on offenses against the family and against incompetents to the chapter on offenses against public health and morals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2134&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826329,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Family Court; Order for Protection; Petitioner","description":"Requires family court forms for protective orders to define \"perjury\" and specify criminal penalties. Authorizes family court to award respondent reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if court finds petitioner made any materially false statement of fact at the time of signing the petition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2089/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2089&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826330,"bill_number":"SB2502","title":"Taxation; construction projects; ERS","description":"Exempts personal income tax income, general excise tax income, and use tax income in an amount up to an unspecified percentage of the costs of construction and operation of projects entered into under a public-private partnership with the ERS to improve water infrastructure or water supply, or to promote clean energy. Authorizes ERS investments in such public-private partnerships.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2502/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2502&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826332,"bill_number":"SB2619","title":"Unclaimed Property; Notice; Contact Information; Holders","description":"Amends notice and reporting requirements for holders of unclaimed property by requiring notice to the apparent owner of the unclaimed property through email, telephone, or other reasonable means in addition to currently required written notice. Requires confirmation of compliance with notice requirements in the holder's annual report to the Director of Finance. (SB2619 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2619/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2619&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826333,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Board of Land and Natural Resources; Mineral Resources","description":"Revises statutory provisions relating to the regulation of mineral resources under chapters 171 and 182, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide clarity and consistency.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2057/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2057&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826334,"bill_number":"SB2488","title":"Employment Agreements; Physicians; Noncompete Clause; Nonsolicit Clause","description":"Prohibits noncompete and nonsolicit clauses in employment contracts relating to licensed physicians.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2488/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2488&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":826335,"bill_number":"SB2455","title":"Grievances; Department of Human Resources; Report","description":"Requires DHRD to submit an annual report to the legislature on the number of grievances filed by public employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2455/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2455&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826336,"bill_number":"SB2438","title":"Campaign Finance; Campaign Spending Commission; Operating Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Replaces the Hawaii election campaign fund with the general revenues of the State as the funding source for the operating expenses of the campaign spending commission. Appropriates moneys to the commission for operating expenses. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2438/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2438&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826337,"bill_number":"SB2409","title":"Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation","description":"Deletes duplicative provision of awarding grandparents reasonable visitation rights. Adds as prerequisites to awarding visitation that the court find that awarding visitation to a grandparent is in the best interest of the child and that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child. Clarifies procedures for awarding reasonable visitation rights to grandparents and that a violation of the terms and conditions of such an order is subject to sanctions or contempt of court. (SB2409 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2409/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2409&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826338,"bill_number":"SB2621","title":"Liquid Fuel; Measurement Standards; Taxation","description":"Establishes the measurement standards tax, which collects 1 cent on each gallon of liquid fuel sold to an end user. Deposits moneys into the measurement standards special fund, which pays for costs related to the enforcement of measurement standards.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2621/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2621&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826340,"bill_number":"SB2541","title":"Information Technology; Chief Information Officer; Authorization to Use or Transfer Funds; State Budget","description":"Authorizes the State CIO to use or transfer funds, appropriated in the 2015 State budget Act, to executive departments and agencies for projects that have been approved by the governor.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Act 011, 04/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111).","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2541/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2541&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826341,"bill_number":"SB2608","title":"School Board; Self-Evaluation","description":"Requires the board of education to conduct annual self-evaluations, report a summary of its self-evaluations to the legislature, and post the summary on its public website.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 17","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2608/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2608&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":826342,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plans; Submission; Requirements","description":"Allows physicians to submit workers' compensation treatment plans to employers by mail or facsimile. Beginning January 1, 2021, requires employers to allow physicians to submit workers' compensation treatment plans to employers by mail, facsimile, or secure electronic means. Specifies requirements for receipt and acceptance of treatment plans. (HB2017 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 101, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2017/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2017&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826343,"bill_number":"HB2060","title":"Procurement; Fair and Reasonable Pricing Policy; Administrator; State Procurement Board; Review","description":"Requires all chief procurement officers to assist and cooperate with any compliance review by the state procurement administrator. Clarifies that the administrator has the authority to perform periodic compliance reviews of the procurement practices and procedures of all governmental bodies, in collaboration with the state procurement policy board. Establishes a fair and reasonable pricing policy for all contract actions. Clarifies that contractors are required to submit and certify cost or pricing data for certain change orders and contract modifications, even if the original contract award did not require cost and pricing data. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 253, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2060/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2060&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":826344,"bill_number":"SB2434","title":"Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Board of Trustees; Membership; Quorum","description":"Amends the composition, appointing authorities, and quorum requirements of the EUTF board of trustees. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2434/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2434&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826345,"bill_number":"SB2406","title":"University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Classroom Usage; New Buildings; Report","description":"Requires UH to report on classroom usage. Requires an open public meeting to discuss proposed buildings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2406/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2406&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":826346,"bill_number":"HB2151","title":"Elections; Secrecy; Removal or Exhibition of Ballot","description":"Prohibits any person from wilfully exhibiting another person's ballot or another person's unvoted ballots in a special primary or primary election, except as provided in sections 11-132 and 11-139, HRS, after the ballot has been marked. Preserves the right for any voter to exhibit the voter's own marked ballot electronically or digitally to other persons, subject to sections 11-132 and 11-139, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2151&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826348,"bill_number":"SB2666","title":"Health Insurance; Insurers; Participation and Coverage; Non-discrimination; Gender Identity","description":"Prohibits all insurers in the state, including health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from discriminating with respect to participation and coverage under a policy, contract, plan, or agreement against any person on the basis of a person's actual gender identity or perceived gender identity. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2666/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2666&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826349,"bill_number":"SB2670","title":"Licensing; Behavior Analysis; Behavior Analysts; Surcharge; License Fee; Renewal Fee; Direct Support Workers","description":"Reduces the surcharge on the license fee and renewal fee for behavior analysts from $100 to $50. Temporarily exempts from the licensing requirements for the practice of behavior analysis direct support workers who provide Medicaid home and community-based services pursuant to the Social Security Act through January 1, 2019. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 123, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2670/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2670&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826350,"bill_number":"SB2690","title":"Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law; Cigarettes; Little Cigars; Taxes; Disposition of Revenue","description":"Amends the excise tax on cigarettes and little cigars sold on or after January 1, 2017. Amends the allocations of the tax on each cigarette or little cigar sold to various funds and programs. (SB2690 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2690/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2690&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826352,"bill_number":"SB2687","title":"Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Health. (SB2687 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2687/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2687&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826353,"bill_number":"SB2707","title":"UH; Office of the Auditor","description":"Requires the Auditor to perform a comprehensive management, financial, and program audit of the University of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2707/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2707&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826355,"bill_number":"SB2688","title":"E-liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Packaging Requirements; Prohibitions; Penalties","description":"Prohibits the sale of an e-liquid container for an electronic smoking device unless the container is child-resistant and prohibits the sale of an e-liquid container for an e-liquid containing nicotine unless the e-liquid packaging is labeled with warning language. Establishes a violation as a penalty. Includes e-liquid under the definition of \"hazardous substance\" as used in the Hawaii Poison Prevention Packaging Act. (SB2688 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2688/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2688&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826356,"bill_number":"SB2676","title":"Physician Assistants; Nurses","description":"Clarifies powers of physician assistants regarding nurses under chapter regulating physicians. Removes sunset date of Act 255, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2676/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2676&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826357,"bill_number":"SB2683","title":"Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Fees","description":"Allows lessors of rental motor vehicles to pass on to lessees 1/300th vehicle license recovery fee. Requires the motor vehicle rental industry to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2018 and defines vehicle license recovery fee for purposes of the report. Sunsets 6/30/2019. Effective 6/22/2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2683/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2683&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826359,"bill_number":"SB2712","title":"Unwarranted Surveillance; Unmanned Aircraft Systems","description":"An act prohibiting a law enforcement agency, person, entity, state or local public agency from using an unmanned aircraft system to gather evidence or other information; providing exceptions; authorizing an aggrieved party to initiate a civil action in order to prevent or remedy a violation of the act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2712/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2712&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826360,"bill_number":"SB2677","title":"Nursing; Licensure; Registration; Renewal; Criminal History Record Checks; Board of Nursing","description":"Requires the submittal of electronic fingerprints for the purpose of criminal history record checks from: (1) nurse licensure applicants beginning with the July 1, 2017 licensing biennium; and (2) nurse licensure renewal applicants beginning with the July 1, 2019 licensing biennium. Authorizes the Board of Nursing to conduct investigations of applicants for licensure, renewal, and reactivation; request criminal history records of qualified applicants beginning on July 1, 2017; and request criminal history records, no later than July 1, 2023, of persons who were issued licenses prior to July 1, 2017. (SB2677 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2677/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2677&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826362,"bill_number":"SB2673","title":"Travel Agency; Activity Desk; Activities; Registration","description":"Requires a travel agency that sells activities individually or as part of a tour package to register as an activity desk. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 148, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2673/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2673&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826363,"bill_number":"SB2699","title":"Term limits  (ConAm)","description":"Limits state senators to 3 consecutive 4-year terms and state representatives to 6 consecutive 2-year terms beginning with terms commencing on the day of the general election of 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2699/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2699&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826364,"bill_number":"SB2661","title":"Condominiums; Condominium Property Regimes; Association of Apartment Owners; Condominium Owners; Cure of Default; Disputed Charges; Mediation; Common Expense Assessments","description":"Clarifies the process, including payment obligations, mediation requirements, and triggers for further default, where a condo unit owner and association reach a payment plan to resolve a nonjudicial foreclosure. Establishes procedures providing condo owners with the right to submit disputed legal fees, penalties or fines, late fees, lien filing fees, or other charges, except for common expense assessments, to the mediation process prior to payment. (SB2661 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2661/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2661&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826366,"bill_number":"SB2719","title":"Fiscal Impact Statements; Office of the Auditor","description":"Requires a fiscal impact statement for any proposed legislation that calls for an appropriation or results in significant fiscal changes for the State. Prohibits hearings on certain bills and resolutions without a fiscal impact statement prepared by the Office of the Auditor. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2719/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2719&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826367,"bill_number":"SB2704","title":"Income Tax Exclusion; Military","description":"Provides an income tax exclusion for compensation received by an individual taxpayer for service in the United States military and who is on active military duty outside the State pursuant to orders. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2704/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2704&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826369,"bill_number":"SB2681","title":"Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies; Identity Theft; Protected Consumer; Security Freeze; Credit Report; Record","description":"Requires a consumer credit reporting agency to create a record for protected consumers, including minors under the age of sixteen and incapacitated persons, who do not have an existing credit file. Permits a representative of a protected consumer to place a security freeze on the protected consumer's credit report or any record created for the protected consumer. (SB2681 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2681/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2681&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826370,"bill_number":"SB2698","title":"Student Informed Consent to Animal Dissection and Vivisection; Public Schools","description":"Allows public school students in grades K through 12 to decline participation in dissection, vivisection, and other procedures harmful to animals. Requires schools to make alternative educational projects available, and the board of education to develop rules and give notice to all schools. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2698/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2698&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826371,"bill_number":"SB2695","title":"State Tax on County Surcharge; Administrative Cost; Ten Per cent","description":"Repeals the ten per cent deduction on county surcharge on state excise taxes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2695/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2695&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826373,"bill_number":"SB2693","title":"Taxation; Transient Accommodations Brokers; Tax Collection Agents; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax","description":"Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as tax collection agents to collect and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators and plan managers using their services. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD3)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2693/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2693&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826374,"bill_number":"SB2702","title":"Silver Alert System","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":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2702/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2702&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826376,"bill_number":"SB2682","title":"Insurance Producers; Limited License; Self-Storage Facilities","description":"Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to issue limited licenses to self-storage facilities so that the facilities may sell to their tenants property insurance that covers the tenants' stored property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2682/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2682&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826377,"bill_number":"SB2684","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Insurance Requirements","description":"Establishes motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Provides express authority for counties to regulate transportation network companies. (SB2684 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2684/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2684&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826378,"bill_number":"SB2674","title":"Regulated Industries Complaints Office; Health Care; Regulated Professions and Occupations; Investigators; Staff Attorneys; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the regulated industries complaints office to establish a division that specializes in medical cases involving regulated professions and occupations. Appropriates funds for field investigator and staff attorney positions who specialize in medical cases. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2674/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2674&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826380,"bill_number":"SB2663","title":"Condominiums; Votes","description":"Clarifies procedures to amend condominium association declarations and bylaws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2663/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2663&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826381,"bill_number":"SB2664","title":"Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Health Benefits Plans; Insurance; Covered Benefits","description":"Requires health benefits plans under the employer-union health benefits trust fund to include all benefits required under article 10A of chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, article 1 of chapter 432, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and chapter 432D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2664/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2664&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826383,"bill_number":"SB2703","title":"Unicameral Legislature (ConAm)","description":"Proposes constitutional amendments to create a unicameral legislature. Provides that the speaker of the legislature and the minority leader shall appoint members to the reapportionment commission, and that the speaker of the legislature shall appoint members to the judicial selection commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2703/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2703&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826384,"bill_number":"SB2665","title":"Health Savings Account Program; Insurance Code; Mutual Benefit Society; Health Maintenance Organizations","description":"Authorizes employers to establish group health savings accounts in addition to group accident and health or sickness insurance policies, group hospital and medical service plan contracts, and HMO plans issued or renewed after July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2665/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2665&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826385,"bill_number":"SB2669","title":"Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Licensing Requirements; Supervision","description":"Clarifies the supervision requirements for licensure of clinical social workers, including by permitting the option of meeting supervision requirements through a video conference service that is compliant with all federal and state privacy, security, and confidentiality laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (SB2669 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2669/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2669&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826387,"bill_number":"SB2680","title":"Division of Financial Institutions; Financial Institutions; Fee Schedule","description":"Clarifies and addresses inconsistencies within the fee schedule for financial institutions in chapter 412, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals the credit union advisory board. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 149, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2680/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2680&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826388,"bill_number":"SB2675","title":"Licensing; Reciprocal Discipline; Board of Dental Examiners; Hawaii Medical Board; Board of Nursing; Board of Pharmacy","description":"Authorizes the Board of Dental Examiners, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Nursing, and Board of Pharmacy to deny a license to an applicant or impose disciplinary action against a licensee who has been disciplined by another state or a federal agency. Prohibits a licensee from practicing until a final order of discipline is issued if the licensee has been prohibited from practicing in another state. (SB2675 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 038, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2675/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2675&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826390,"bill_number":"SB2694","title":"Employment Security; Independent Contractor; Guidelines; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Clarifies Hawaii's employment security law for independent contractors. Includes twenty factors to be used as guidelines when determining whether an individual could be an independent contractor. Requires the director of labor and industrial relations to report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2017 regarding guidelines developed by the unemployment insurance coverage committee. Requires an annual report to the legislature regarding covered employment determinations. (SB2694 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2694/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2694&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826391,"bill_number":"SB2686","title":"Driver Education; Organ and Tissue Donation","description":"Requires information on organ and tissue donation to be included in the curriculum for the statewide driver education program and behind-the-wheel driver training program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2686/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2686&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826392,"bill_number":"SB2705","title":"General Excise Tax; Intermediary Business Transactions","description":"Repeals the GET on all intermediary business transactions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2705/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2705&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826394,"bill_number":"SB2692","title":"Tobacco Products; Excise Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund","description":"Imposes an excise tax equal to eighty per cent of the wholesale price of any tobacco product, other than large cigars, sold by a wholesaler or dealer on and after January 1, 2017, whether or not sold at wholesale, or if not sold then at the same rate upon the use by the wholesaler or dealer. Requires the additional moneys collected under the excise tax to be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii cancer research special fund.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2692/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2692&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826395,"bill_number":"SB2701","title":"Recall (ConAm)","description":"Amends article II of the state constitution to provide for recall.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2701/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2701&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826397,"bill_number":"SB2668","title":"Working Group; Balance Billing; Insurance Commissioner","description":"Establishes a working group to evaluate the issue of balance billing in the State. (SB2668 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2668/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2668&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826398,"bill_number":"SB2685","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Proof of Insurance; Electronic Motor Vehicle Insurance Card; Mobile Electronic Device","description":"Allows allow electronic insurance cards, in addition to paper insurance cards, to be used as proof of insurance for motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor scooters. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2685/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2685&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826399,"bill_number":"SB2647","title":"Wildlife; Species; Trafficking; Fines","description":"Prohibits the sale, offer to sell, purchase, trade, possession with intent to sell, or barter of any part or product from various animal and marine species. Provides exceptions to this prohibition, including for traditional cultural practices protected under the State Constitution. Imposes penalties for violations of the prohibition on trafficking animal parts and products. (SB2647 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Act 125, on 06/23/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2647/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2647&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826401,"bill_number":"SB2709","title":"Corporate Income Tax","description":"A bill to encourage economic growth by repealing the corporate income tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2709/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2709&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826402,"bill_number":"SB2714","title":"Repeal of State Recycling Program","description":"Repeal of failing recycling program to allow for exploration of sustainable alternatives.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2714/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2714&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826404,"bill_number":"SB2678","title":"Board of Dental Hygiene; Establishment; Dental Hygienists; Regulation; Licensing","description":"Establishes a separate board of dental hygiene to oversee the licensing and regulation of dental hygienists in the State, independent from the board of dental examiners, who regulate licensed dentists. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2678/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2678&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826405,"bill_number":"SB2671","title":"Veterinary Technicians; Veterinary Technology Practice; Registration; Titles; Appropriation ($)","description":"Beginning 7/1/2018, establishes requirements for the regulation of veterinary technicians and the practice of veterinary technology. Establishes registration requirements and limitations on use of titles for veterinary technicians. Appropriates funds to implement the registration of veterinary technicians. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 147, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2671/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2671&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826406,"bill_number":"SB2700","title":"Industrial Hemp","description":"Defines industrial hemp, authorizes the growth of industrial hemp as an agricultural product licensed by the department of agriculture, removes criminal and civil penalties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2700/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2700&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826408,"bill_number":"SB2713","title":"Patient Protection; Terminal Illness; Investigational Drugs","description":"Grants terminally ill patients access to potentially life-saving investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are only accessible through clinical trials.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to CPH/EET, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2713/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2713&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826409,"bill_number":"SB2708","title":"Referendum (ConAm)","description":"Amends article XVII of the State Constitution to provide for Referendum.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2708/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2708&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826411,"bill_number":"SB2710","title":"Inheritance and estate taxation","description":"A bill to repeal inheritance and estate taxes that act as a form of double taxation on individual tax payers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2710/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2710&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826412,"bill_number":"SB2696","title":"Electronic Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance","description":"Guarantees motorists the right to display evidence of current motor vehicle insurance by electronic mobile device.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2696/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2696&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826414,"bill_number":"SB2715","title":"Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Inspection","description":"Requires motor vehicle safety inspections to be conducted every two years rather than annually. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2715/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2715&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826415,"bill_number":"SB2667","title":"Health Insurance; Payment","description":"Requires health insurers to promptly pay clean claims for services. Repeals the exemption of Medicaid claims from the clean claims definition. (SB2667 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2667/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2667&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826417,"bill_number":"SB2718","title":"Limited Purpose Driver's License; Repeal","description":"Repealing Act 172, Session Laws of Hawaii, to prohibit the issuance of limited purpose driver's license and limited purpose provisional driver's license.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2718/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2718&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826418,"bill_number":"SB2660","title":"Deregistration; Bureau of Conveyances; Fee Non-time Share Interests","description":"Removes the sunset date of Act 119, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, as amended, thereby making permanent the voluntary deregistration process for fee non-time share interests. (HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 039, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2660/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2660&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826419,"bill_number":"SB2662","title":"Condominium; Associations; Board of Directors; Mixed-use Projects; Elections","description":"Clarifies that the removal or replacement of a director elected by a class of unit owners shall be by a majority of only the members of that class. Authorizes an association to cast a vote for the election or reelection of directors when the association owns a nonresidential unit in a mixed-use condominium project in which the directors representing residential units are elected by owners of residential units and the directors representing nonresidential units are elected by owners of nonresidential units. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2662/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2662&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826421,"bill_number":"SB2716","title":"Primacy of Hawaii and United States constitutional law.","description":"Prohibits the application of foreign law in state courts when application of foreign law would violate rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution or Hawaii Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2716/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2716&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826422,"bill_number":"SB2717","title":"Preserving Right to Work; Freedom from Forced Union Membership","description":"Grants employee the right to refrain from mandatory union membership. Preserves the right to collective bargaining, mutual aid and other employee protections.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2717/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2717&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826424,"bill_number":"SB2706","title":"Taxation; Personal Exemption; Conformance","description":"Conforms the State personal exemption amount to the federal personal exemption amount.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2706/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2706&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826425,"bill_number":"SB2679","title":"Check Cashing; Deferred Deposit Agreements; Fees; Annual Percentage Rate; Right to Rescind; Loan Installment Plan; Collection Practices","description":"Specifies a customer has the right to rescind a deferred deposit by returning the principal amount used to fund the deferred deposit within a specified time frame. Permits customers to convert a deferred deposit into a loan installment plan in certain circumstances and specifies requirements for the loan installment plan. Protects against harmful collection practices. Defines annual percentage rate. Requires a check casher to provide a written agreement to a customer that clearly discloses specific information relating to the cost and fees associated with the deferred deposit, among other things. Caps the annual percentage rate at no more than thirty-six per cent for deferred deposit of a personal check. Permits prepayment of deferred deposit agreements and loan installment plans with no additional fees. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 36","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2679/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2679&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826426,"bill_number":"SB2697","title":"Relating to Bill of Rights for Crime Victims and Witnesses","description":"Amends definition of \"major developments\" to include finding of unfitness to stand trial or acquittal due to physical or mental disease, disorder or defect and civil commitment to a mental institution. Provides for notice of changes in custody to interested parties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2697/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2697&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826428,"bill_number":"SB2689","title":"Tobacco Regulation; License Fee; Retail Tobacco Permit; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products","description":"Amends the definitions of \"dealer\", \"retailer\", \"wholesale price\" and \"wholesaler\" to include electronic smoking devices and e-liquid. Establishes definitions for \"disposable electronic smoking device\", \"electronic smoking device\", \"eliquid\", and \"reusable electronic smoking device\". Allows electronic smoking devices, packages of electronic smoking devices, containers of electronic smoking devices, e-liquid, packages of e-liquid, and containers of e-liquid to be seized and forfeited if unlawfully sold, possessed, kept, stored, acquired, distributed, or transported. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and e-liquid. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2689/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2689&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826429,"bill_number":"SB2711","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"Re-Referred to PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2711/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2711&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826431,"bill_number":"SB2691","title":"Disposable Electronic Smoking Device; Electronic Smoking Device; E-liquid; Excise Tax","description":"Regulates electronic smoking devices and e-liquid under chapter 245, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SB2691 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 33","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2691/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2691&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826432,"bill_number":"SB2672","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurses","description":"Amends various statutes to clarify the role of advanced practice registered nurses with regards to their authority and participation in the health care system. Amends definitions in the statutes to conform with the duties and responsibilities of advanced practice registered nurses. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 183, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2672/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2672&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826434,"bill_number":"HB1976","title":"Referendum (ConAm)","description":"Amends article XVII of the State Constitution to provide for Referendum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB1976/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1976&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":826436,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workers' Compensation; Hearing Officers; Staff; Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the hiring of six identified hearings officer positions and support staff within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Disability Compensation Division and to provide the officers and staff with legal and medical training. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2161&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826583,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Land Easement Resolution; State Submerged Lands","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waiohuli-keokea (kihei), Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, For The Use, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Seawall Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=7&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826599,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Erin's Law Task Force; sexual abuse prevention education","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Erin's Law Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=6&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":826623,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Erin's Law Task Force; sexual abuse prevention education","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Erin's Law Task Force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to EDU/HMS, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=4&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":826643,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"State Fire Council Package; Firefighters; Cancer; Task Force; Establishment","description":"Authorizing The Formation Of A Task Force To Study The Issue Of A Cancer Presumptive Statute Relating To Firefighters.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=6&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826671,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Nurse-to-patient Ratio; Hospitals","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules To Establish Minimum, Specific, And Numerical Licensed Nurse-to-patient Ratios By Licensed Nurse Classification And By Hospital Type For All Hospitals In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=5&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":826695,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"State Fire Council Package; Firefighters; Cancer; Task Force; Establishment","description":"Authorizing The Formation Of A Task Force To Study The Issue Of A Cancer Presumptive Statute Relating To Firefighters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=8&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":826728,"bill_number":"SB2721","title":"Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with detailed reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2721/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2721&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826732,"bill_number":"SB2722","title":"Fantasy Contests; Authorization; Regulation","description":"Provides for the authorization and regulation of fantasy contests. Establishes consumer protections for participants. Clarifies that fantasy contests shall not be considered gambling or games of chance.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JDL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-11-16 9:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2722/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2722&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826738,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"University of Hawaii; Student Athletic Fees","description":"Prohibits the University of Hawaii Board of Regents from charging student athletic fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2172&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":826748,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Early Settlers of African Ancestry; Hawaiian African Descendants","description":"Urging The Governor To Establish A Commission Regarding The Early Settlers Of African Ancestry And Their Hawaiian African Descendants.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Johanson, Oshiro, Say, Tokioka, Ward, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=11&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826755,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Real Property; Partition; Heirs Property; Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","description":"Adopts Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. Establishes procedures and remedies for use in actions for partition of real property involving heirs property (real property held in tenancy in common that meets certain requirements). Effective 1/1/17.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2175&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826765,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Medical Practice Zone Designation; Medically Underserved Areas","description":"Establishes a pilot project within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to provide certain tax and other benefits, similar to those provided in an enterprise zone, for physicians and dentists who agree to work within those areas for a certain period. Provides that no agreement may be entered into after June 30, 2021 and no benefits may be granted after June 30, 2028.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2170&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":826771,"bill_number":"SB2723","title":"Wages and Hours Enforcement; Penalties; Public Works; Government Contracts","description":"Amends the monetary penalties for contractors who violate wages and hours laws. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 192, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2723/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2723&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826779,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Emergency Medical Services Unit; Moanalua; Aliamanu; Red Hill; Salt Lake; Foster Village; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to operate an additional emergency medical services unit in the Moanalua, Aliamanu, Red Hill, Salt Lake, and Foster Village areas. (HB2171 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2171&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":826787,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"Department of Health; Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes appropriations to the Department of Health to hire employees and consultants and to monitor the Navy and Defense Logistic's Agency's compliance with the Administrative Order on Consent to evaluate and remediate environmental damage from fuel leaks at the Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 669).","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2165&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":826796,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Government Issued Identification; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Homeless Programs Office of the Department of Human Services for services to help the homeless obtain government issued identification. (HB2162 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2162&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":826804,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Maunalua Bay Task Force; Maunalua Bay Master Plan","description":"Establishes a Maunalua Bay task force to study and develop recommendations for a Maunalua Bay master plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2176&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826812,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Income Tax Credit; Low-Income Household Renters","description":"Expands the low income-household renters' income tax credit based on adjusted gross income and filing status. Effective 7/1/2030. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2166&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":826818,"bill_number":"SB2725","title":"Wage Standards Division; Positions; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds for five additional labor law enforcement specialist positions in the department of labor and industrial relations to protect Hawaii employees wages and enforce Hawaii's labor laws, including wage and hour laws on public works construction projects. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2725/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2725&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826828,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Religious Freedom; Government Nondiscrimination Act.","description":"Protects the free exercise of religious beliefs and moral convictions by prohibiting the State from taking any discriminatory action against a person based on the person's sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction. Provides a cause of action for a violation of the Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2181/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2181&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":826836,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Driver's License; Veterans; Korean Conflict","description":"Authorizes Korean War veterans of Korea are to have \"Veteran\" status on their driver's license or civil identification card.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2177/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2177&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826844,"bill_number":"HB2173","title":"Nonresidential Real Property; Leasehold; Lease to Fee Conversion; Exclusion","description":"Provides that a lessee shall have the option to purchase nonresidential real property under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Saturday 02-13-16 9:00AM in conference room Auditorium.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2173&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826854,"bill_number":"SB2724","title":"Public Works; Wages; Appropriation ($)","description":"Specifies that development, construction, renovation, and maintenance on public land or financed based on public land are public works subject to state prevailing wage and hour requirements regardless of the contracting parties or funding source, with limited exemptions for certain housing construction. Appropriates funds for enforcement of wage and hour requirements. (SB2724 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 1:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2724/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2724&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":826862,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Financial Institutions; Fees","description":"Updates fee provisions relating to financial institutions. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2167&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":826867,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Small-Satellite Launch Facilities; Aerospace; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes a small-satellite economic assessment study to analyze potential markets, timeframes, and other drivers of small-satellite launch facilities in Hawaii. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2174/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2174&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":826875,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Fees","description":"Allows lessors of rental motor vehicles to pass on to lessees a vehicle license recovery fee with some exceptions. Defines vehicle license recovery fee. (HB2168 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2168&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":826884,"bill_number":"SB2720","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HWN/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2720/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2720&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":826893,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Real Estate Brokers; Advertising; Solicitation Materials; Requirements","description":"Provides definitions of \"advertising\" and \"solicitation materials\" as they apply to the regulation of real estate brokers and salespersons. Specifies information that must be included on advertising and solicitation materials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 02-08-16 2:05PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2164&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":826901,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Social Workers; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Licensing Requirements; Supervision","description":"Clarifies the supervision requirements for licensure of clinical social workers, including permitting the option to fulfill all or part of the face-to-face supervision requirements through supervision via a video conference service that is compliant with all federal and state privacy, security, and confidentiality laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 212, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2169&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":826909,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Youth; Mental Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate monies to fund operational costs to provide training, program evaluation, therapeutic prevention, and mental health programs for high risk youth. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2163&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":826922,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Indigenous Peoples' Day","description":"Re-designates the second Monday of October from \"Discoverers' Day\" to \"Indigenous Peoples' Day\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2268/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2268&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":826923,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"Rat Lungworm Disease; Appropriation","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, the department of health, and the department of land and natural resources for programs, studies, and activities related to rat lungworm disease.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2223/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2223&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":826924,"bill_number":"SB2753","title":"Legislative Term Limits; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms 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 2020.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2753/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2753&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826925,"bill_number":"SB2793","title":"Broadband Permits; Automatic Approval; Construction","description":"Extends until 6/30/2023 the provisions of Act 264, SLH 2013, which requires the State and the counties to take action within sixty days for broadband-related permit applications, requires the State to take action within one hundred forty-five days for use applications for broadband facilities within the conservation district, establishes other requirements regarding broadband-related permits, and subjects weight load for utility poles to capacities established by the FCC and PUC. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2793/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2793&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826928,"bill_number":"HB2186","title":"Workforce Development; Dislocated Workers; Maui County; Appropriation ($)","description":"Directs and appropriates funds for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide workforce development, worker training and retraining, and other dislocated worker assistance programs for workers affected by the cessation of sugar production on Maui. (HB2186 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2186&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":826929,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"University of Hawaii; Students; Due Process","description":"Provides that an attorney or a non-attorney advocate may represent a student during non-academic disciplinary hearings or appeals that could result in suspension or expulsion.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2212/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2212&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":826930,"bill_number":"SB2758","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems Division; PISCES; Office of Aerospace Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows, subject to funding, the office of aerospace development to hire various positions. Establishes PISCES as a division of the office of aerospace development that is to be located on the island of Hawaii. Directs the PISCES staff to promote and market Hawaii as a research destination and allows PISCES to hire various positions, subject to funding. Amends the board of directors of PISCES to seven members and amends their powers and duties. Transfers various duties of the PISCES executive director to PISCES staff. Simplifies PISCES' annual report to just a summary of significant accomplishments and activities, and also status of the development of partnerships. Effective 7/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2758/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2758&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826931,"bill_number":"HB2200","title":"Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund; Public Land Trust; OHA","description":"Authorizes the BLNR Chairperson to transfer public land trust funds to the Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund. Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to expend public land trust funds for purposes consistent with those of the Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund. (HB2200 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on HWN deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2200&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":826934,"bill_number":"SB2764","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support; Ambulance; Kakaako; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for an ambulance vehicle and operational costs to service Kakaako on the island of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2764/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2764&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":826935,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Housing; Exemptions; School Impact Fee","description":"Clarifies that housing projects claiming an exemption pursuant to chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, cannot claim an exemption from the school impact fee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2202&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":826938,"bill_number":"SB2749","title":"School Impact Fees; Exemption; Housing Developments","description":"Provides an exemption from school impact fees for housing developments constructed by nonprofit housing organizations in which the units are rented or sold to persons or families earning up to eighty per cent of the area median income.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on EDU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2749/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2749&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":826940,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Language Resources; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish Hawaiian language resources for the Judiciary. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2180/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2180&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":826941,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Elections; Campaign Finance; Corporations; Shareholder Approval of Contributions and Expenditures","description":"Prohibits corporations from making election contributions, expenditures, or independent expenditures except in accordance with the majority vote of the corporation's shareholders. Requires corporations to provide notices to shareholders and on their publicly accessible websites within forty-eight hours of making a contribution, expenditure, or independent expenditure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2183/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2183&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":826942,"bill_number":"SB2736","title":"Mopeds; Registration; Inspections","description":"Requires registration, inspections, and number plates for mopeds. Requires all persons driving a moped to wear a safety helmet securely fastened with a chin strap. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2736/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2736&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":826944,"bill_number":"HB2236","title":"Renewable Energy; Solar and Wind Energy Property; Tax Credit","description":"Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar energy property, wind energy property, and energy storage property. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2236/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2236&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826946,"bill_number":"SB2734","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and the appropriation of funds for deposit into the dwelling unit revolving fund for the development of infrastructure and improvements of on-site and off-site development.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2734/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2734&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":826947,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Crime; Cruelty to Animals; Unlawful Confinement or Restraint of Dogs","description":"Establishes the criminal offense of unlawful confinement or restraint of a dog to enhance related offenses under the cruelty to animals law and provide standards for the use of tethers and enclosures for dogs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2215/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2215&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":826948,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"Office of Language Access; Statewide Language Access Resource Center; Multilingual Website Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to continue the operations of the Statewide Language Access Resource Center and Multilingual Website Pilot Project within the Office of Language Access. (HB2227 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2227/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2227&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":826950,"bill_number":"SB2752","title":"Elections; Candidates; House of Representatives; Senate; Term Limits","description":"Prohibits an incumbent member of the house of representatives for twelve consecutive years from being a candidate to serve an additional term of office in the house of representatives unless that member serves a hiatus of at least one term of office in the house of representatives. Prohibits an incumbent member of the senate for twelve consecutive years from being a candidate to serve an additional term of office in the senate unless that member serves a hiatus of at least one term of office in the senate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2752/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2752&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":826953,"bill_number":"SB2748","title":"Criminal Procedure; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty or No Contest Plea; Offenses Against a Family or Household Member","description":"Prohibits deferred acceptance of a guilty or no contest plea where the defendant has been charged with committing an offense against a family or household member.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2748/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2748&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":826955,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"Interisland Ferry System; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of transportation to conduct a feasibility study of establishing an interisland ferry system. Makes an appropriation for the study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2225/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2225&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":826956,"bill_number":"HB2188","title":"Hawaii Correctional Industries; Open Market Sales","description":"Authorizes Hawaii Correctional Industries to sell products and services on the open market to the general public. (HB2188 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2188&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":826957,"bill_number":"HB2260","title":"Hawaii State Hospital; Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the design and construction of a new state mental health hospital to replace the Hawaii State Hospital in Kaneohe. (HB2260 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2260/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2260&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":826959,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Income Tax; Internal Revenue Code","description":"Amends or repeals Hawaii Income Tax laws to delete obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 053, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2218/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2218&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":826961,"bill_number":"SB2770","title":"Agricultural Theft Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year Agricultural Theft Pilot Project in the Department of Agriculture to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the County of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2770/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2770&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826962,"bill_number":"SB2760","title":"Condominiums; Office of the Condominium Ombudsman; Condominium Ombudsman; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the office of the condominium ombudsman, to be headed by the condominium ombudsman, within the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Appropriates funds for administrative costs associated with the establishment of the office of the condominium ombudsman.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2760/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2760&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":826963,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"Voter Registration; Twelfth-Graders in Public Schools","description":"Requires all students in the twelfth grade in public schools who are eligible to vote to register to vote as a requirement of graduation. Requires the Department of Education to hold a one-hour class session for all twelfth-grade students in public schools that is dedicated to elections and voting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2228/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2228&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":826965,"bill_number":"SB2728","title":"Transparency in State Budgeting Process","description":"Promotes transparency, fosters legislative oversight of and civic engagement with the state budgeting process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2728/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2728&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":826968,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Franchise; General Provisions; Forum","description":"Makes voidable, franchise provisions that restrict the resolution of claims arising under or relating to a franchise in this State to a foreign forum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 13","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2192&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":826969,"bill_number":"SB2732","title":"Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund; Interest Earned, Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the interest earned on the balance of the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund to be retained in the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund. Requires the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to conduct a study on whether the use of parametric disaster insurance policies for the State is feasible, practical, affordable, and in the public interest. Appropriates Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund moneys for the study. (SB2732 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2732/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2732&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":826972,"bill_number":"SB2757","title":"Industrial Hemp; Research Program; Building Material; Department of Agriculture","description":"Authorizes the department of agriculture to establish a three-year industrial hemp research program to investigate the viability of industrial hemp as a building material for housing in the State. Requires a final report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2019. Defines \"industrial hemp\". Repeals 7/1/2019.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2757/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2757&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":826973,"bill_number":"SB2792","title":"Hawaii Capital Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Reenacts the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund and funds one permanent full-time program manager position (1.0 FTE) within the department of business, economic development, and tourism.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2792/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2792&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":826974,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Liability; County Lifeguards","description":"Makes permanent the limited liability protection for county lifeguards, the employing county, and the State for civil damages resulting from any act or omission of the lifeguard while providing lifeguard services within the lifeguard's scope of employment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2261/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2261&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":826975,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"UH; Green special fund ($)","description":"Establishes the University of Hawaii green special fund within UH to reduce energy consumption and costs. Requires University of Hawaii to submit annual report to legislature. (HB2240 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HEA/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2240/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2240&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":826978,"bill_number":"SB2745","title":"Force-placed Insurance; Notice; Financial Institutions; Mortgage Servicers","description":"Requires financial institutions and mortgage servicers to provide written notice to borrowers regarding the status of their insurance coverage; obtain force-placed insurance subject to certain conditions; and terminate and refund any moneys to the borrower upon receipt of the confirmation of a borrower's existing insurance coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2745/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2745&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":826979,"bill_number":"SB2796","title":"School Care Programs; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to the state constitution to require the legislature to annually appropriate moneys from the general fund to support K-12 before-, after-, and intersession-school care programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2796/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2796&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":826980,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Coastal Protection; Counties; Real Property Taxes; Surcharge","description":"Authorizes counties to establish a surcharge on real property taxes collected from oceanfront properties. Requires counties to deposit surcharges collected into a special fund to be used for coastal protection and management programs and activities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to OMH/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2210/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2210&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":826984,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Health Care Professionals; Email; Licensure; Infectious Diseases; Reporting","description":"Requires every physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, and naturopathic physician to provide the applicable licensing authority with a current electronic mail address when applying for or renewing a license. Restricts the permissible disclosure and use of electronic mail addresses by licensing authorities. Requires that laboratory data reported to the Department of Health regarding an individual affected by or suspected of being affected by a communicable or dangerous disease or condition include the individual's complete demographic information. (HB2233 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 115, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2233/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2233&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":826985,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Energy Project; Project Party; Publicly Owned Energy Cooperative","description":"Clarifies that a publicly owned energy cooperative may be considered an energy project and project party for purposes of receiving financing through special purpose revenue bonds. (HB2231 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 098, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2231/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2231&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":826986,"bill_number":"HB2242","title":"Procurement; Past Performance; Criteria; Sole Source; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires past performance to be factored into future bid selection of a contractor. Defines past performance. Requires past performance to be considered in sole source procurement. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 1/1/2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2242/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2242&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":826987,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Real Property Tax","description":"Repeals various sections of the real property tax laws for the purpose of deleting obsolete and unnecessary provisions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 052, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2217/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2217&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":826990,"bill_number":"SB2772","title":"Agriculture; Workforce Development Pipeline Initiative; Appropriation ($)","description":"Implements the recommendation of the Hawaii agriculture workforce advisory board to create an agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative to conduct training on all islands for teachers and school administrators in agricultural self-sufficiency.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2772/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2772&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":826991,"bill_number":"SB2729","title":"Revision Bill","description":"Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, and deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2729/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2729&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":826992,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"Electric Vehicle Parking Requirement; Penalty","description":"Establishes fines beginning January 1, 2017, for owners of parking facilities with at least one hundred parking spaces that do not provide at least one parking space equipped with a charging system exclusively for electric vehicles. Allows for a warning prior to being fined for a first violation. (HB2221 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2221/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2221&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":826993,"bill_number":"SB2785","title":"Sunset Memorial Park; Repairs; Maintenance; Cemetery","description":"Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in consultation with the Comptroller to develop strategies for the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City, Oahu. Requires a report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2785/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2785&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":826995,"bill_number":"SB2747","title":"Public Officers and Employees; Payment of Approved Travel Costs","description":"Requires the State and counties to pay the approved travel costs of their officers and employees directly to vendors or by cash advance to the officer or employee, unless otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2747/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2747&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":826997,"bill_number":"SB2763","title":"King Kamehameha Celebration Commission","description":"Authorizes the use of general fund moneys to fund salaries for the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2763/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2763&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":826999,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"BLNR; Tax Map Key: (1) 4-6-003","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Use, Construction, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Boat Dock Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=9&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827001,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Food Service Containers; Phase Out Use","description":"Phases out the use of polystyrene foam (styrofoam) containers by restaurants, food establishments, hotels, and food packagers beginning 1/1/17. Prohibits all expanded polystyrene foam use beginning 1/1/23. Authorizes DOH to allow exemptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2232/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2232&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":827003,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition Fee Increases; Legislative Disapproval","description":"Subjects to legislative disapproval any tuition fee increase at the University of Hawaii. Requires the University to submit a resolution for review of and a detailed justification for the increase. Applies to tuition fees for the 2017-2018 academic year and subsequent academic years, including summer sessions. (HB2193 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with Representative(s) LoPresti, Thielen, Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2193&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":827004,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"Department of Agriculture; Pesticides; Inspector Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support three additional inspector positions on the island of Oahu within the department of agriculture's pesticides branch.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2258/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2258&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":827006,"bill_number":"HB2267","title":"Technology in Schools; Digital Format ($)","description":"Defines curricular materials to include both printed and digital material. Clarifies that moneys for curricular materials can be used for digital formats. (HB2267 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 112, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2267/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2267&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":827007,"bill_number":"SB2733","title":"Housing; Homeless; Shallow Rent Subsidy Program; Housing First; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the shallow rent subsidy program for homeless working individuals or families who are ready to rent permanent housing in order to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Appropriates funds to the department of human services to continue to administer housing first programs for chronically homeless individuals. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2733/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2733&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":827009,"bill_number":"HB2187","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program ($)","description":"Establishes an uninsured motorist identification database program and special fund within the insurance division to verify motorist compliance with insurance requirements and reduce the number of uninsured motorists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2187&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":827010,"bill_number":"HB2264","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Internship Grants; Local Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the High Technology Development Corporation for the provision of technology internship grants and development of programs to support the local talent pipeline for the technology industry. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-16 2:30PM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2264/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2264&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":827012,"bill_number":"SB2798","title":"Port Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a three-year Hawaii Port Authority pilot project. Empowers the Authority to administer a statewide system of harbors and airports. Appropriates moneys for the pilot project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2798/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2798&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":827015,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Independent Counsel","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to employ and retain independent counsel. (HB2178 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2178&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":827016,"bill_number":"HB2250","title":"Appropriation; Highways; Department of Transportation ($)","description":"Appropriates revenues for repair work and resurfacing of Kalani Street, Auld Lane, and Rawlins Lane on the island of Oahu. (HB2250 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2250/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2250&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":827018,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Electric Vehicles; Public Benefits Fee","description":"Authorizes the public benefits fee to be used to install and upgrade electric power infrastructure to facilitate the use of electric vehicles. Authorizes the public benefits fee administrator to establish procedures for the administration of public benefits fee programs that install or upgrade electric power infrastructure to facilitate the use of electric vehicles. Sunsets on 6/30/2020.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2239/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2239&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":827019,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Health Benefits Plans; Insurance; Covered Benefits","description":"Requires health benefits plans under the employer-union health benefits trust fund to include all benefits required under article 10A of chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, article 1 of chapter 432, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and chapter 432D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2254/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2254&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":827021,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Force-placed Insurance; Notice; Financial Institutions; Mortgage Servicers","description":"Requires financial institutions and mortgage servicers to provide written notice to borrowers regarding the status of their insurance coverage; obtain force-placed insurance subject to certain conditions; and terminate and refund any moneys to the borrower upon receipt of the confirmation of a borrower's existing insurance coverage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2203&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":827023,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Laser Devices; Offenses; Aircraft","description":"Prohibits the intentional projection of a beam of light from a laser or laser scope at an aircraft or at the flight path of an aircraft.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2189&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":827024,"bill_number":"SB2786","title":"CIP; 17th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 17th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2786/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2786&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":827025,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"HTDC; HI-impact Loan Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the impact loan fund for Hawaii (HI-impact loan program) in the High Technology Development Corporation to support dual-use technology small businesses. Establishes the HI-impact special fund. Appropriates funds. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2219/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2219&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":827026,"bill_number":"SB2726","title":"CIP; 10th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 10th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2726/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2726&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":827030,"bill_number":"SB2742","title":"Agriculture; Pilot Program; Vegetative Buffer Zones","description":"Establishes a pilot program that creates a vegetative buffer zone around five selected schools near a commercial agricultural production area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EDU/CPH, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2742/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2742&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":827031,"bill_number":"SB2731","title":"School Impact Fees; Housing Projects; Urban Honolulu","description":"Clarifies that developers of certain projects are subject to school impact fees, even when the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or a corresponding county agency participates in the development of the projects. Provides that in urban Honolulu, fee in lieu funds may be used to purchase completed construction, construct new school facilities, improve or renovate existing structures for school use, or lease land or facilities for school use. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 237, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1346).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2731/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2731&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":827032,"bill_number":"SB2777","title":"Consumer Protection; Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Permit; Fee; Taxicab Companies; Taxicab Drivers; Requirements; Qualifications; Insurance; Policies","description":"Requires the counties to regulate transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers and issue permits to transportation network companies. Requires transportation network companies to pay an annual airport permit fee to the department of transportation, for purposes of authorizing transportation network company drivers to pick up and discharge riders at airports in the State. Establishes insurance, qualifications, and other requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Establishes minimum standards for driver qualifications, drug and alcohol policies, and antidiscrimination and accessibility policies for taxicab companies and taxicab drivers operating within each county. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH/TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2777/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2777&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":827035,"bill_number":"SB2797","title":"State Public Charter School Commission; Start-up Grants; Pre-opening Public Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for start-up grants for newly approved pre-opening public charter schools, and requires the state public charter school commission to establish guidelines and criteria for the grants. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2797/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2797&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":827036,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Hospital Discharge Planning; Caregiver Designation; Health Care","description":"Requires hospitals to adopt and maintain written discharge policies consistent with recent updates to federal regulations to support families by enabling patients in inpatient hospitals to designate a caregiver prior to discharge or transfer from the facility. (HB2252 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-17","last_action":"Act 069, on 06/16/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170).","last_action_date":"2016-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2252/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2252&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":827037,"bill_number":"SB2755","title":"Advisory Law Enforcement Employment Standards and Training Board; Law Enforcement Employment Standards and Training Recommendations; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a temporary advisory law enforcement employment standards and training board with the responsibility of developing statewide employment standards and training recommendations for law enforcement officers who carry firearms and wear a badge. Allows the relevant government agencies to voluntarily implement the employment standards and training recommendations. (SB2755 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2755/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2755&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":827038,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Assessment of Farm Worker Housing Needs Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Working Group To Conduct A Needs-based Assessment Of Farm Worker Housing Throughout The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=12&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":827041,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Department of Education; Teachers; Educational Officers; Salary Increases; Longevity Step Increases","description":"Repeals annual increment and longevity step salary increases for department of education teachers and educational officers and clarifies that such increases shall be determined through collective bargaining. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 087, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2204&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":827042,"bill_number":"SB2771","title":"Agriculture; Biosecurity; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish or participate in public-private partnerships to enhance the biosecurity program and quarantine inspection process. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to establish requirements for biosecurity facilities. Appropriates funds for specified projects, including an integrated computer manifest system. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2771/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2771&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":827044,"bill_number":"SB2750","title":"Invasive Species; Appropriation; Albizia ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife for the Big Island Invasive Species Committee for the immediate coordinated management of albizia trees on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2750/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2750&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":827047,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Insurance; Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Lifestyle and Nutrition Programs","description":"Requires health insurance coverage for lifestyle and nutrition programs intended to treat diabetes and pre-diabetes. (HB2220 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2220/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2220&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":827048,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"Medical Marijuana","description":"Amends the definition of \"debilitating medical condition\" to allow for greater physician discretion to prescribe low potency medical marijuana.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2222/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2222&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":827049,"bill_number":"SB2784","title":"Deferred Deposits; Registration","description":"Requires registration of check cashers, requires bond, requires verification that customer has only one deferred deposit agreement outstanding at any time, allows extended payment plan by customer, increases investigatory and enforcement powers, and increases penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2784/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2784&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":827050,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Hawaii Pamantasan Council ($)","description":"Appropriates general funds for an unspecified amount of FTE positions for the UH Pamantasan Council to promote access and diversity, including for programs and policies related to Philippine courses and Filipino students. Effective 7/1/2525. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2224/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2224&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":827053,"bill_number":"HB2207","title":"Collective Bargaining","description":"Makes technical amendments regarding collective bargaining payroll deductions for an exclusive representative of a bargaining unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2207/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2207&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":827054,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Agriculture; Food Security; GO Bond; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the design and construction of a food security facility.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2184&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":827055,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Health Care Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Health Care Task Force (Task Force) to develop a plan to improve the delivery of health care in the State, including ways to address the shortage of physicians statewide. Appropriates funds for the Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2211/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2211&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":827057,"bill_number":"SB2740","title":"State Program for Economic Development; DBEDT; Clean Energy; High Technology; Healthcare","description":"Requires DBEDT to create a state program for economic development in the fields of clean energy, high technology, and healthcare.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2740/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2740&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":827059,"bill_number":"SB2787","title":"Industrial Hemp; Marijuana","description":"Provides the authority, procedures, and licensing requirements related to the production of industrial hemp as an agricultural product. Requires the department of agriculture to promote industrial hemp research and development of markets for industrial hemp. Exempts the possession, use, sale, or transfer of industrial hemp for research and development purposes from certain criminal offenses relating to drugs and intoxicating compounds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2787/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2787&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":827061,"bill_number":"SB2782","title":"Educational Assistant Certification Incentive Program; Alternate Teacher Route Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates an incentive program for current educational assistants in hard-to-fill schools to attain teacher licensure if they commit to teaching for three years in a hard-to-fill subject area at a hard-to-fill school. Appropriates funds for the incentive program and alternate teacher route program. (SB2782 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2782/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2782&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":827063,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Hosting Platforms; DCCA; Transient Occupancy","description":"Requires hosting platforms that offer or advertise a residential unit on the Internet for transient occupancy to report certain information annually to the DCCA. Provides for administrative fine to be deposited into the compliance resolution fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2230/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2230&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":827064,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Physician Assistants; Nurses","description":"Clarifies powers of physician assistants regarding nurses under chapter regulating physicians. Removes sunset date of Act 255, SLH 2012.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2255/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2255&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":827066,"bill_number":"SB2768","title":"University of Hawaii; Salary","description":"Prohibits any UH employee from having a salary more than double that of the governor without approval of the legislature. Requires UH to submit an annual report on the employees with salaries in excess of the governor's salary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2768/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2768&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":827068,"bill_number":"SB2737","title":"Energy Storage Income Tax Credit","description":"Provides an investment income tax credit for self-generation energy storage used primarily to store energy for the utility customer's own use, that reduces from 30 per cent to 15 per cent over five years. Provides, in lieu of the investment income tax credit, a production income tax credit for energy storage primarily for energy delivered and sold to a third party during the first ten taxable years the energy storage property is in service, that reduces from 8 cents per kilowatt-hour to 4 cents per kilowatt-hour over six years. Requires DOTAX and DBEDT to submit annual reports to the legislature regarding the energy storage income tax credit. Requires DBEDT to complete a study on the impacts and benefits of the tax credit and its contribution to the State reaching its energy goals. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2015.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2737/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2737&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":827069,"bill_number":"SB2741","title":"Health Care Professionals; Malpractice Insurance","description":"Requires health care professionals serving as a primary care provider to maintain liability insurance. Requires the insurance commissioner to establish uniform, minimum amounts of insurance for all health care professionals, regardless of their professional specialty or certification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2741/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2741&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":827070,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"Department of Education; Public Charter Schools; Authorizers; Attorneys; Fund Distribution","description":"Simplifies the process for an entity to become an authorizer (an entity that approves or denies applications to become a charter school). Establishes a shortened timeline for the release of charter school funds. Authorizes charter schools to retain attorneys for charter contract negotiation, charter revocation, and charter nonrenewal processes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2214/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2214&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":827072,"bill_number":"SB2791","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Branding; Made in Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purpose of promoting, regulating, and administering the made in Hawaii brand program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 03-18-16 9:00AM in conference room 312 has been canceled.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2791/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2791&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":827074,"bill_number":"HB2244","title":"Housing Omnibus; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes appropriations to fund and support various housing programs. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2244/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2244&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":827076,"bill_number":"SB2780","title":"Charter Schools; Fees","description":"Establishes requirements for meeting minutes. Authorizes charter schools to assess fees and charges for co-curricular activities. Clarifies that revocation and nonrenewal proceedings shall not be subject to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Exempts certain adjudicatory functions of the state public charter school commission for opening meeting requirements under certain circumstances. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2780/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2780&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":827078,"bill_number":"SB2781","title":"Charter Schools; Teacher Incentives; Teacher Bonuses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Clarifies that funds for bonuses required by statute or collective bargaining shall not be paid out of a charter school's facilities funding or per-pupil funds. Appropriates funds for teacher bonuses for hard-to-fill placement incentives and National Board certified teacher incentives for charter school teachers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2781/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2781&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":827080,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Board of Land and Natural Resources; Honokohau Small Boat Harbor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to transfer the operation, administration, management, and maintenance of Honokohau small boat harbor to a public-private partnership, a private organization, or the County of Hawaii. Appropriates funds for repairs and maintenance of the harbor. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:00PM in Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2235/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2235&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":827081,"bill_number":"SB2794","title":"Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Transient Vacation Rentals","description":"Establishes licensing requirements, penalties, and enforcement provisions for transient vacation rentals under the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Takes effect on 1/1/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TSI/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2794/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2794&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":827082,"bill_number":"SB2779","title":"Community Paramedic; Emergency Medical Services; Certification; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes community paramedic services to expand the provision of emergency medical services and assist in providing more timely medical services to the community. Specifies community paramedic services covered under medical assistance. Appropriates funds for community paramedic services.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2779/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2779&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":827085,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Education; National Board Certification Incentive Program","description":"Expands the National Board Certification Incentive Program to provide monetary incentives to school psychologists. Authorizes continuing bonuses for school psychologists in certain designated schools that improve and no longer carry a certain designation. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2269/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2269&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":827086,"bill_number":"HB2190","title":"Puuhonua Commission; Post-incarcerated Persons; Reintegration","description":"Establishes the Puuhonua Commission within the Department of Public Safety to help post-incarcerated persons, probationers, and parolees reintegrate into society. Creates county advisory committees to advise the commission. (HB2190 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2190&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":827087,"bill_number":"SB2778","title":"Airports; Department of Transportation; Department of Public Safety; Sheriffs Division; Law Enforcement; Armed Security Services","description":"Prohibits the department of transportation from using private contracted agents and representatives to provide law enforcement and armed security services at the State's airports. Requires the sheriff division of the department of public safety to provide law enforcement and armed security services at all state airports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2778/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2778&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":827088,"bill_number":"SB2788","title":"Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board","description":"Amends eligibility requirements for membership on the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board. Makes agents, officers, and employees of system users eligible and removes requirement that members be an active general excise tax licensee. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 175, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2788/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2788&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":827092,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"State Procurement Policy Board; Compliance Audits","description":"Requires the state procurement policy board to perform annual random audits of government purchasing agencies and audits of agencies selected based on a pattern of agency noncompliance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2241/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2241&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":827093,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Grant Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the continuation of the manufacturing grant program, within High Technology Development Corporation. (HB2262 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2262/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2262&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":827094,"bill_number":"SB2751","title":"Hazard Mitigation; Private Property","description":"Expands the authority of designated state employees, when authorized by the governor, even when no emergency exists, to enter on private property to mitigate hazardous situations, including tree roots and parts below and above ground, after giving the landowner notice and a reasonable opportunity to mitigate the hazardous situation without assistance of the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2751/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2751&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":827095,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Aha Moku Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the administration, operation, and community outreach expenses of the aha moku advisory committee. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 1:30PM in conference room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2179/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2179&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":827098,"bill_number":"SB2738","title":"Energy Storage Rebate Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Loan Program; Appropriation","description":"Establishes an energy storage system rebate program. Makes appropriations. (SB2738 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 9:00AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2738/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2738&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":827099,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Criminal Procedure; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty or No Contest Plea; Offenses Against a Family or Household Member","description":"Prohibits deferred acceptance of a guilty or no contest plea where the defendant has been charged with committing an offense against a family or household member.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2201&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":827100,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Employment Practices; Discrimination","description":"Specifies that employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations may take adverse employment action for reasons other than those currently protected under Hawaii's anti-discrimination law. (HB2209 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Mizuno, Tokioka excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2209/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2209&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":827102,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dam and Reservoir Owners; West Maui Investors, LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist West Maui Investors, LLC, with two Ukumehame reservoirs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 252, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2198&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":827104,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"Hawaii Sports Task Force","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Sports Task Force to plan and coordinate efforts to keep the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, to secure Hawaii as a host site for a National Football League pre-season game, world-title soccer tournaments, mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments and other international sporting events at Aloha Stadium, and to secure and maintain Hawaii as a host site for other sporting and sports entertainment events statewide. Establishes the Hawaii Sports Task Force to plan and coordinate efforts aimed at the promotion and growth of the State's sports entertainment and event hosting industry. (HB2229 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2229/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2229&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":827106,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Construction Academy Annual Report; Repealed","description":"Repeals requirement that the University of Hawaii prepare an annual report regarding the Construction Academy. (HB2195 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2195&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":827108,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Collective Bargaining; Short Form","description":"Short form bill relating to collective bargaining.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2206/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2206&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":827110,"bill_number":"SB2761","title":"Reinterment; Native Hawaiian Remains; Kahoolawe","description":"Establishes a temporary iwi reinterment working group to create a process to reinter Native Hawaiian remains in the possession of the State, whose provenience is unknown, or in other special circumstances, on the island of Kahoolawe.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2761/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2761&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":827111,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Transportation; Mopeds; Helmets; License; Penalties","description":"Requires applicants for category 1 (moped) licenses to designate whether the applicant elects to wear a safety helmet with a chin strap at all times when operating the moped. Requires licenses to bear the indication of the election. Waives moped registration fees for moped owners who elect to wear safety helmets securely fastened with a chin strap. Requires all operators of mopeds to wear a safety helmet securely fastened with a chin strap. Establishes penalties for not wearing a safety helmet securely fastened with a chin strap while operating a moped.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2182&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":827112,"bill_number":"SB2730","title":"Anahola Hawaiian Homes Association; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the planning, design, construction, and materials and equipment for the Anahola Hawaiian Homes Association.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2730/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2730&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827114,"bill_number":"SB2790","title":"Film; Digital Media Industry; Tax Credit Extension; Report","description":"Extends the sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for an additional five years. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to submit an annual report to the legislature regarding the activities and expenditures of the tax credit. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2790/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2790&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":827116,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Opioids; Drug Overdose Prevention; Emergency Response","description":"Expands access to opioid antagonists to prevent drug-overdose fatalities. Establishes the Overdose Prevention and Emergency Response Act. (HB2253 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2253/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2253&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":827117,"bill_number":"SB2744","title":"Cesspools; Tax Credit; Near Existing Sewer Systems; Upgrade or Conversion","description":"Adds cesspools that are within two hundred feet of an existing sewer system to the definition of \"qualified cesspool\" for the purposes of determining eligibility for upgrade or conversion tax credits.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2744/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2744&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":827119,"bill_number":"SB2759","title":"Health; Alternative Medicine; Complementary Medicine","description":"Allowing access to complementary and alternative health care practitioners who are not providing services that require medical training and credentials. Regulating the activities and advertisements of complementary and alternative health care practitioners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2759/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2759&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":827122,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Animal Desertion; Penalties; Fines","description":"Clarifies that it is unlawful for the owner of any animal or any person in possession of an animal to desert that animal. Amends the petty misdemeanor offense for animal desertion and establishes a misdemeanor when an animal is deserted and the person recklessly causes the death of or substantial bodily injury to the animal or the deserted animal subsequently causes the death or injury of livestock. Establishes a separate offense for each animal deserted that suffers death or substantial bodily injury. Creates an exemption for animal population control or animal surrender. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2245/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2245&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":827123,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Public Officers and Employees; Payment of Approved Travel Costs","description":"Authorizes the State and counties to pay the approved travel costs of their officers and employees directly to vendors or by cash advance to the officer or employee, unless otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement or upon affirmative consent of the officer or employee to be reimbursed after payment of travel costs by the officer or employee. (HB2247 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 158, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2247/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2247&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":827125,"bill_number":"SB2756","title":"Law Enforcement; Property Subject to Forfeiture; Real Estate; Notice; Burden of Proof; Disposition of Property Forfeited; General Fund","description":"Specifies that real estate shall only be forfeited in cases in which the covered offense is chargeable as a felony offense under state law and related to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of a controlled substance in violation of chapter 329. Requires that a real estate owner receive a copy of a pre-seizure hearing notice by certified mail on two separate occasions. Requires the State to show by clear and convincing evidence that a claimant's interest in property is subject to forfeiture. Limits the authority to recover attorneys' fees and costs to a prevailing claimant only. Requires half of any forfeited property and sales proceeds to be deposited in the general fund of the State to support the judiciary.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2756/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2756&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":827126,"bill_number":"SB2766","title":"Appropriation; Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Military Members; Veterans ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the state foundation on culture and the arts to establish an arts in the military program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2766/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2766&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":827127,"bill_number":"SB2795","title":"Agricultural Land Acquisition, Maintenance, and Management; Barrel Tax; Department of Agriculture","description":"Establishes the agricultural land acquisition fund. Amends the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to allocate a portion of the proceeds to the agricultural land acquisition fund. Directs funds deposited into the agricultural land acquisition fund to be expended for the acquisition, administration, maintenance, and management of agricultural lands. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2795/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2795&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":827129,"bill_number":"SB2775","title":"State Innovation Waiver, Affordable Care Act","description":"Authorizes the State to submit and implement a waiver from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 013, on 04/25/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2775/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2775&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":827131,"bill_number":"HB2263","title":"Small Satellites; Launch and Processing Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct an economic assessment study on the development and economic viability of a small satellite launch and processing facility on the Island of Hawaii. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2263/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2263&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":827132,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Higher Education; University of Hawaii; First-Generation Matching Grant Program for Resident Undergraduate Students ($)","description":"Establishes a state funds matching grant program for resident undergraduate UH students with financial need and whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate or higher degree. (HB2213 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2213/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2213&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":827133,"bill_number":"HB2265","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Transfer; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Places the state foundation on culture and the arts within the creative industries division of the department of business, economic development, and tourism instead of the department of accounting and general services. Designates the director of business, economic development, and tourism, instead of the comptroller, in selecting works of art for acquisition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, VMI, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2265/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2265&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":827136,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Employment Security Appeals Referee's Office; Labor","description":"Clarifies that the common law employer and employee relationship is not required for employment. Requires ESARO to render appeals decisions within 30 days or a reimbursement will be made. Requires publication of decisions. Authorizes requests for advisory opinions. (HB2208 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2208/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2208&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":827138,"bill_number":"SB2769","title":"Public Accountancy; Peer Review Oversight Committee","description":"Allows members of the public accountancy peer review oversight committee to be reimbursed for expenses. Protects the members from civil liability for actions done in furtherance of the purposes of the committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2769/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2769&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":827139,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer","description":"Exempts University of Hawaii employees who are directly involved in the research or development of technology that is sponsored and approved by the University of Hawaii from Chapter 84, HRS, when performing activities in the transfer and commercialization of the technology. Requires annual report. (HB2194 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2194&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":827142,"bill_number":"SB2774","title":"Electric Vehicles; Allotment of Spaces","description":"Requires, in places of public accommodation, a ratio of one electric vehicle parking stall per 100 stalls by 2017 and a ratio of two electric vehicle parking stalls per 100 stalls by the year 2022. Designates the appropriate county authority having jurisdiction over planning and permitting for enforcement. Specifies procedures for enforcement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2774/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2774&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":827143,"bill_number":"HB2257","title":"CIP; 24th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 24th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2257/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2257&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":827144,"bill_number":"SB2746","title":"Agriculture; Korean Natural Farming Program; Korean Natural Farming Coordinator; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Korean natural farming pilot program to combat various agricultural pests in Hawaii. Repeals on June 30,     .","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2746/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2746&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":827145,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"State Low-income Housing; Tenants; Limits; Restrictions","description":"Establishes a seven-year limit on tenants in state low-income housing projects. Prohibits state low-income housing units from being passed along from one individual to another. Requires unemployed tenants who live in state low-income housing to perform community service or enroll in classes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2246/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2246&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":827148,"bill_number":"SB2743","title":"Kalo Farming; Protected Cultural Activity; Zoning, Income Tax, and General Excise Tax Exemptions","description":"Supports kalo (taro) farming by designating the protection of kalo farming as a state objective and provides income tax and general excise tax exemptions for income derived and amounts received, respectively, from the direct sale of kalo products, land used for kalo farming, and any activity directly related to kalo farming. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2743/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2743&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":827149,"bill_number":"SB2739","title":"Electric Utilities; Electricity Cooperatives; Grid-connected Energy Storage; Long Duration Energy Storage","description":"Requires electric utilities and electricity cooperatives to comply with certain priority preferences in planning energy storage system changes and to submit deployment plans to the PUC for approval.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2739/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2739&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":827153,"bill_number":"SB2776","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Teleconference; Videoconference; Per Diem; Qualifications","description":"Beginning January 1, 2018, allows a commissioner to attend by teleconference or videoconference a public hearing of the public utilities commission, except for a contested case hearing, including allowing a commissioner who resides on an island other than Oahu to attend a public hearing of the commission held on Oahu and a commissioner residing on the island of Oahu to attend a public hearing of the commission held on an island other than Oahu, by teleconference or videoconference. Enables a member of the commission who is a resident of a county other than the city and county of Honolulu to receive per diem compensation and reimbursed for reasonable travel and lodging expenses. Enables a person's island of residence to be used as a criterion when determining the person's qualification to serve as a commissioner. (SB2776 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2776/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2776&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":827154,"bill_number":"SB2765","title":"Honolulu Biennial; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys, as a grant, for the Honolulu biennial international arts exhibition.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2765/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2765&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":827155,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"Transit Oriented Development; Authority; Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Transit Oriented Development Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to oversee and manage development of infrastructure on state lands within one-quarter mile radius of rail stations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HOU/EET, TRE/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2199&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":827156,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Driver's License; Korean Conflict Veterans","description":"Authorizes issuance of driver's licenses with the notation of \"veteran\" for persons who are veterans of the Korean conflict.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2196&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":827159,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Natural Gas Production Facility; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC; Maui ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC, with the development of a natural gas production facility on Maui that will establish and fund food crops, with renewable natural gas and electricity production and related facilities and projects on the island of Maui. (HB2238 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2238/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2238&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":827160,"bill_number":"SB2727","title":"Children and Youth Celebration Commission; State Sponsored","description":"Establishes the children and youth celebration commission to coordinate events during children and youth month. Specifies that children and youth day, children and youth summit, and children and youth advocates luncheon are state sponsored events.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HMS/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2727/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2727&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":827161,"bill_number":"HB2237","title":"State Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to support the revision of the State Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, based on the goal of achieving zero waste. (HB2237 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2237/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2237&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":827162,"bill_number":"SB2767","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Students; Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the University of Hawaii at Manoa to hire three psychologists and one case manager to provide student mental health services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2767/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2767&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":827164,"bill_number":"HB2251","title":"Recycling; Advance Disposal Fee; Glass","description":"Requires the Department of Health to assess the viability of the glass advance disposal fee program and report to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Health to report to the Legislature on the Department's progress in adopting the recommendations contained in Auditor's Report No. 14-17, \"A Study to Identify Local Alternatives to Shipping Non-Deposit Glass Out of the State of Hawaii\". (HB2251 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2251/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2251&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":827167,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Public Safety; State Building Code Council; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to fund the State Building Code Council's administrative expenses. Requires the Council to develop plans and strategies to secure long-term dedicated funding for Council operations. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2191&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":827169,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Dengue Fever; Department of Health; Management Audit; Auditor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the auditor to conduct a management audit to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the disease outbreak control division of the department of health in the division's response to the 2015 outbreak of dengue fever on the island of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the department of health for mosquito assessment and control efforts for the island of Hawaii to assist in reducing the occurrence and combatting the risk of dengue fever.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2234/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2234&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":827170,"bill_number":"SB2789","title":"State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Transfer; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism","description":"Places the state foundation on culture and the arts within the creative industries division of the department of business, economic development, and tourism instead of the department of accounting and general services. Designates the director of business, economic development, and tourism, instead of the comptroller, in selecting works of art for acquisition.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2789/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2789&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":827172,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Fire Sprinklers; Residences; Agricultural and Aquacultural Structures; Fire Protection Disclosures","description":"Makes the prohibition on county requirements for automatic fire sprinklers or systems in certain residential properties and agricultural and aquacultural structures permanent. Requires contractors to provide residential purchasers with written material on the benefits of an automatic fire sprinkler system and an estimate of installation costs. (HB2243 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Thielen excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2243/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2243&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":827173,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"CIP for a Warehouse at Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island; Hawaii Army National Guard ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the design and construction of a warehouse to serve as a storage site for training logistics and related matters for the Hawaii Army National Guard at Pohakuloa training area on Hawaii island.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2197&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":827175,"bill_number":"SB2762","title":"King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Financial and Management Audit","description":"Requires the state auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the King Kamehameha celebration commission and submit a report of any findings or recommendations to the legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2762/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2762&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":827176,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Noise Violations; Penalties","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple noise violations by a licensee in a county with a population of 500,000 or more during a single calendar year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2249/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2249&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":827178,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Charter Schools; Rules; Fees","description":"Establishes requirements for public charter school board meetings. Clarifies that revocation and renewal proceedings shall not be subject to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes charter schools to assess fees and charges for co-curricular activities. (HB2205 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 113, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2205&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":827179,"bill_number":"HB2256","title":"Naturopathic Physicians; Controlled Substances; Naturopathic Formulary; Testosterone; Prescriptive Authority","description":"Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe controlled substances that are consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2256/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2256&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":827182,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Condominiums; Votes","description":"Clarifies procedures to amend condominium association declarations and bylaws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-17-16 2:00PM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2248/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2248&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":827184,"bill_number":"SB2754","title":"Initiative; Proposed Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes amendments to the state constitution to provide for direct initiative.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2754/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2754&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":827186,"bill_number":"HB2266","title":"Executive Office on Early Learning; Early Learning Advisory Board; Appropriations ($)","description":"Makes appropriations to the Executive Office on Early Learning for staffing and travel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2266/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2266&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":827187,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Public Buildings; Restrooms","description":"Requires single-occupancy restrooms in all public buildings to be gender-neutral, with appropriate signage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2216/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2216&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":827188,"bill_number":"SB2783","title":"Youth Civil Defense Corps; Established","description":"Establishes within DOE the youth civil defense corps. Requires BOE to adopt standards and curriculum for student participation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2783/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2783&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":827190,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"Office of Language Access; Employee Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for an unspecified number of full-time equivalent permanent positions within the Office of Language Access. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2226/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2226&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":827192,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Economic Leakage; Tourism; Industries; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DBEDT to prepare a report examining the linkages between the State's tourism industry and other local industries of the State for the purpose of reducing economic leakage and improving the State's economic input-output model. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2259/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2259&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":827193,"bill_number":"SB2773","title":"Aloha+ Challenge; Natural Resource Management Goals; Clean Energy Goals; Green Workforce Development Goals; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the natural resource management, clean energy, and green workforce development goals of the Aloha+ Challenge. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on WAL/AGR with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2773/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2773&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":827194,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Income Tax Credit; Carbon Farming; Agriculture","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who practice carbon farming for agricultural purposes on property located in agricultural districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2185&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":827198,"bill_number":"SB2922","title":"Tax Review Commission ($)","description":"Provides a measure for extending the reporting date of the 2015-2017 tax review commission and appropriates funds for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the commission. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 222, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1324).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2922/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2922&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827199,"bill_number":"SB2825","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems; Board of Directors Membership","description":"Eliminates the ex officio National Aeronautics and Space Administration representative from the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems Board. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Act 003, on 03/31/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1103).","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2825/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2825&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827200,"bill_number":"SB2910","title":"Commissioners of Deeds; Rules; Fees; Administrative Fines; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's rulemaking authority relating to commissioners of deeds. Authorizes the Lieutenant Governor to assess and collect fees and administrative fines. Clarifies that the Lieutenant Governor is responsible for the commissioners of deeds program. Increases the surety bond requirement for commissioners of deeds. Appropriates funds. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 078, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179).","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2910/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2910&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827201,"bill_number":"SB2837","title":"Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (11); Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes funds for all collective bargaining cost items in the agreement negotiated with the exclusive bargaining representative of Collective Bargaining Unit 11. (SB2837 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-16 10:35AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2837/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2837&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827202,"bill_number":"SB2924","title":"Taxation; Disclosure of Tax Return Information","description":"Allows Department of Taxation to disclose tax returns and tax return information to the Department of the Attorney General, federal, state, or local officials, and other persons in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings and for purposes of information management or provision of administrative services to Department of Taxation. Establishes information management and security requirements. Clarifies that income tax information filed with state agencies other than Department of Taxation is confidential to the same extent as information submitted to Department of Taxation. (SB2924 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2924/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2924&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827203,"bill_number":"HB2338","title":"Department of Education; Teachers; Educational Officers; Salary Increases; Step Increases","description":"Repeals annual increment and step salary increases for Department of Education teachers and educational officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2338/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2338&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827204,"bill_number":"SB2891","title":"Workforce Development Council; Composition; Duties","description":"Conforms the State Workforce Development Council Law to new federal requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), Public Law 113-128, which supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2891/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2891&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827205,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Real Estate Education Fund; Real Estate","description":"Removes the ambiguity caused by the mandatory and discretionary language; allows the continuity of Real Estate Education Fund operations; brings the Real Estate Education Fund in line with other operational funds within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; allows the Real Estate Education Fund's budget scrutiny to occur through the rulemaking process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2336/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2336&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827206,"bill_number":"SB2879","title":"Foster Children; Caregiver; Prudent Parent Standard","description":"Updates the wording from \"foster boarding home\" to \"resource family home\" and \"foster parents\" to \"resource caregivers\"; establishes qualified immunity for resource caregivers and child caring institutions; adds the requirement that resource caregivers and child care institutions use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when authorizing children in foster care to participate in activities; and changes from sixteen to fourteen years the minimum age at which children in foster care are to be involved in their foster care plans. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2879/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2879&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827207,"bill_number":"SB2938","title":"Transportation; Liquid Fuel Tax; Motor Vehicle; Registration; Weight Tax; State Highway Fund; Operations; Maintenance ($)","description":"Increases the state fuel tax to generate additional revenues for the state highway fund by amending section 243-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows for an increase in the state motor vehicle registration fee and increases the amount of the fee to be deposited into the state highway fund by amending section 249-31, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Increases the state motor vehicle weight tax by amending section 249-33, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2938/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2938&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827208,"bill_number":"SB2878","title":"Youth Transitioning From Foster Care; Deadline Extension; Higher Education Financial Assistance","description":"Extends the application deadline for financial assistance for higher education available to foster or former foster youth, clarifies that financial assistance is for related higher education costs, and clarifies eligibility and program requirements of the Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care Program. (SB2878 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 134, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2878/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2878&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827209,"bill_number":"SB2813","title":"Guardianship; Gun Control","description":"Requires the courts to provide information relating to adult guardianships to the Hawaii criminal justice data center to disclose to the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Instant Criminal Background Check System database for gun control purposes. Requires the Hawaii criminal justice data center to maintain orders of appointment or information from orders of appointment for use in firearms permitting and registration. Takes effect January 1, 2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 019, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2813/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2813&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827210,"bill_number":"SB2918","title":"Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund","description":"Allows the use of the Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund for corrections workforce recruitment and retention.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2918/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2918&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827211,"bill_number":"SB2914","title":"Correctional Facilities; Court Orders to Provide Medical Treatment","description":"Amends procedures and criteria for involuntary medical treatment of inmates and detainees in correctional facilities by court order. (SB2914 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 035, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2914/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2914&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827212,"bill_number":"SB2822","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Mixed-use Developments","description":"Enables the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop mixed-use developments in partnership with state and county departments and agencies. Repeals the limitation on the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's determination of the price of the sale or lease of commercial, industrial, or other facilities displaced by the Corporation. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2822/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2822&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827213,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Escrow Depositories; Division of Financial Institutions; Chapter 449D; Chapter 846; Change In Control; Controlling Person; NMLS; Principal; Transfer or Sale; Fee; Criminal Background Check","description":"Clarifies chapter 449, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by adding definitions and change in control requirements. Identifies previously authorized fees for initial license issuance; adds a nominal fee for license reissuance upon licensee name change; moves fee for application for proposed change in control to fee section. Authorizes the commissioner to implement use of NMLS, and changes license renewal date from July 1 to December 31 to conform to NMLS. Adds criminal background check and disclosure requirements to licensure and change in control applications, and amends section 846-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, accordingly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2320/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2320&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827214,"bill_number":"SB2818","title":"Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program ($)","description":"Amends the definition of \"community-based organization.\" Amends the qualifications for community-based economic development grants to include technical assistance to community-based organizations. Reduces the number of community-based economic development advisory council members from twelve to nine. Updates non-discrimination language. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii community-based economic development revolving fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2818/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2818&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827215,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"Renewable Energy Facility Siting Process; Repeal","description":"Repeals chapter 201N, HRS, relating to the REFSP. Deposits proceeds in the renewable energy facility siting special fund into the general fund.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 027, 04/27/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2416/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2416&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":827217,"bill_number":"HB2333","title":"Nursing; Nursys; Licensure; Identifying Information","description":"Allows the Board of Nursing to more fully participate in Nursys, a national database for nurse licensees by sharing license and disciplinary action information.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2333/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2333&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827218,"bill_number":"SB2865","title":"Real Estate Education Fund; Real Estate","description":"Removes the ambiguity caused by the mandatory and discretionary language; allows the continuity of Real Estate Education Fund operations; brings the Real Estate Education Fund in line with other operational funds within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; allows the Real Estate Education Fund's budget scrutiny to occur through the rulemaking process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2865/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2865&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827220,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Seawall And Steps, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=16&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827221,"bill_number":"SB2844","title":"Disposition of Excess Revenues; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for the fiscal year 2014-2015 period. (SB2844 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-16 2:14PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2844/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2844&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827222,"bill_number":"SB2933","title":"Kona International Airport at Keahole, Inspection Station; Department of Transportation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a federal inspection station at Kona International Airport at Keahole. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2933/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2933&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827223,"bill_number":"SB2864","title":"Physician Discipline; Conditions; Hawaii Medical Board; Reciprocal Discipline","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to impose the same disciplinary action against a licensee as was taken by another state or federal agency. Establishes conditions for the disciplinary action. Prohibits the licensee from practicing until a final order of discipline is issued if the licensee has been prohibited from practicing in another state. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2864/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2864&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827224,"bill_number":"SB2842","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Unclaimed Property","description":"Preserves the Employees' Retirement System's use and control of unclaimed member contributions and benefit payments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2842/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2842&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827225,"bill_number":"HB2318","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Qualified Domestic Relations Order ($)","description":"Authorizes and requires the Employees' Retirement System to make direct payment to a spouse or former spouse of a system member or retirant of all or a portion of the member's or retirant's retirement benefits pursuant to a \"qualified domestic relations order.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2318/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2318&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827226,"bill_number":"HB2293","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Mixed-use developments","description":"Enables the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop mixed-use developments in partnership with state and county departments and agencies. Eff. 7/1/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 131, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1233).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2293/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2293&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827227,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Appropriation; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund ($)","description":"Makes a general fund appropriation for fiscal year 20162017 to further capitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund. (HB2317 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 104, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2317/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2317&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827228,"bill_number":"HB2341","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the Hospital Sustainability Program for one year. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2016-2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2341/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2341&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827229,"bill_number":"HB2315","title":"Disposition of Excess Revenues ($)","description":"To re-appropriate $10,000,000 in general funds to the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2315/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2315&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827230,"bill_number":"HB2285","title":"Department of the Attorney General; Litigation Deposits Trust Fund","description":"Amends provisions relating to the deposit and use of moneys in the Litigation Deposits Trust Fund (Fund). Provides that recoveries from civil action or settlement of civil claims initiated or prosecuted by the Attorney General, and recoveries from false claims, shall be deposited into the Fund. Specifies that fifteen percent of any recovery, including false claims, shall be retained by the Fund. (HB2285 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2285/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2285&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827231,"bill_number":"HB2313","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Unclaimed Property","description":"Preserves the Employees' Retirement System's use and control of unclaimed member contributions and benefit payments. (HB2313 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2313/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2313&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827233,"bill_number":"SB2851","title":"Property Insurance; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Lava Zone; State of Emergency; Moratorium; Determination of Availability of Insurance","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to determine whether residential property insurance is unavailable due to a moratorium on insurance policies in a lava zone during a state of emergency due to lava flow. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Act 006, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2851/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2851&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827234,"bill_number":"SB2899","title":"Affordable Care Act Waiver; Authorization","description":"Authorizes the Governor to submit and implement a waiver from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2899/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2899&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827235,"bill_number":"SB2860","title":"Increase Board Terms from Three to Four Years; Board of Nursing; Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology","description":"Amends the board member terms in sections 457-3 and 468E-6(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, from three years to four years to align the terms of members of the Board of Nursing and the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology with the terms of members of the other twenty-three boards and commissions under the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2860/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2860&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827236,"bill_number":"SB2827","title":"Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund; Hawaii Television and Film Development Board; Appropriation ($)","description":"Renames the Hawaii television and film development special fund as the creative media and film infrastructure special fund. Expands funding sources for the creative media and film infrastructure special fund to support creative industries development within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Repeals the Hawaii television and film development board along with the grant and venture capital programs to be implemented by the board. Amends the purposes for which the creative media and film infrastructure special fund may be used. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2827/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2827&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827237,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Vital Records; Reporting Deaths to State Agencies","description":"Authorizes the Department of Health to continue to disclose, including through electronic means, lists of names of persons whose deaths have been recorded by DOH, to state agencies that maintain official lists of persons and are prohibited by federal law from sharing information for the lists. Requires lists of the deceased from DOH to also include the last four digits of the deceased's social security number, if known. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 085, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2311/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2311&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827239,"bill_number":"SB2807","title":"Consolidation of the Office of Information Management and Technology and the Information and Communication Services Division","description":"Consolidates the Office of Information Management and Technology and the Information and Communication Services Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services, including all related information technology functions, in the Office of Enterprise Technology Services under the direction of the Chief Information Officer. Takes effect on 7/2/2016. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 058, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2807/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2807&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827240,"bill_number":"SB2885","title":"Birth Defects Program; Use of Data","description":"Authorizes the use of birth defects data for education of health care providers to reduce morbidity or mortality and to increase physicians' knowledge of resources available for families of persons with birth defects. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 020, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2885/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2885&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827241,"bill_number":"SB2895","title":"Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Investigation and Conciliation of Complaint; Reconsideration","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's Executive Director to dismiss a discrimination complaint and issue a notice of right to sue after a determination of a reasonable cause of discrimination is made and conciliation fails. Authorizes the Commission to reconsider the Executive Director's determination to dismiss a complaint and to issue a notice of right to sue with respect to fair housing compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act. (SB2895 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2895/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2895&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827243,"bill_number":"SB2800","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; Grants","description":"Establishes a grant program within chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide financial support for agriculture-related improvements to existing and emerging farms and agribusiness operations with priority given to grants related to food production. Requires the ADC to submit an annual report to the legislature on the grant program. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2800/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2800&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827244,"bill_number":"SB2824","title":"Aerospace Advisory Committee","description":"Reduces the number of members on the Aerospace Advisory Committee from fifteen to thirteen. Allows the members of the Aerospace Advisory Committee to elect their own committee chair from members appointed by the Governor to this body. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2824/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2824&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827245,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $100,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2413/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2413&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827246,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"University of Hawaii; Hawaii Innovation Initiative ($)","description":"Provides express legal authority to enable the University of Hawaii to create, promote, and participate in new economic enterprises that use university research and provide workforce opportunities for affiliated university personnel. (HB2414 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2414/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2414&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827247,"bill_number":"SB2799","title":"Hawaii Invasive Species Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Restructures the Hawaii Invasive Species Council as the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority, administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture, for the enhancement of the State's invasive species prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and outreach programs. Establishes the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority Special Fund and appropriates moneys to that fund to implement the Authority and relevant invasive species projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2799/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2799&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827248,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","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 20152017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2306/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2306&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827249,"bill_number":"SB2943","title":"University of Hawaii; Hawaii Innovation and Commercialization Initiative","description":"Provides express legal authority for the University of Hawaii to create, promote, and participate in new economic enterprises that use university research and provide workforce opportunities for affiliated university personnel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2943/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2943&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827250,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"Office of Consumer Protection; Service of Process; Subpoena; Investigators","description":"Clarifies scope of Office of Consumer Protection investigator powers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2327/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2327&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827251,"bill_number":"SB2802","title":"Hunting on Private Lands; Written Permission","description":"Requires hunters to obtain written permission from landowners or occupiers or holders of private lands to hunt on private lands. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2802/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2802&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827252,"bill_number":"SB2876","title":"Public Lands; Hawaii Public Housing Authority Exemption","description":"Exempts lands to which Hawaii Public Housing Authority holds title from the definition of \"public lands\" in section 171-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2876/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2876&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827253,"bill_number":"SB2898","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Human Services ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the department of labor and industrial relations and the department of human services to cover short-term costs required to comply with the Affordable Care Act. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Tupola, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2898/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2898&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827254,"bill_number":"SB2935","title":"Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle","description":"Amends the law relating to the storage of opened container that contains intoxicating liquor or the consumption at the scenic lookout. Clarifies where intoxicating liquor may be kept in a motor vehicle. Further clarifies who and where an opened container may be possessed in a recreational vehicle, house coach, or house trailer.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2935/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2935&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827255,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Makaha, Waianae, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=20&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827256,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Pier, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=15&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827257,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Opioid Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity","description":"Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel/first responders to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires Medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from licensure and permitting requirements, except for drug storage requirements, for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone hydrochloride without a prescription.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2355/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2355&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827258,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Charter Schools; Workers' Compensation","description":"Requires charter schools to administer and pay charter schools workers' compensation claims, and secure necessary funding to support payment for charter schools workers' compensation liabilities under one of the several options allowed by the Hawaii workers' compensation law, including self-insurance. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2352/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2352&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827260,"bill_number":"SB2877","title":"Department of Human Services; Second Deputy Director; Community/project Development Director; Policy Director; Establishment; Converts Positions to Permanent Civil Service Position Exemptions. ($)","description":"Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services, establishes the community/project development director, the policy director, and provides appropriations for that second deputy director position, a private secretary for that deputy director, the community/project development director, and the policy director. Converts six identified positions in the Med-QUEST division to permanent civil service exempt status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2877/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2877&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827261,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Aquatic Mitigation Bank","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and operate aquatic mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve aquatic habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2375/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2375&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827262,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Tax Administration","description":"Imposes interest on unpaid penalties and fines; requires filing with tax appeal court a notice of transfer upon transfer of appeal to tax appeal court; amends rate of interest on amounts paid out of litigated claims fund; and requires full payment of assessed taxes, penalties, and interest for the first appeal where the assessment exceeds $50,000.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2394/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2394&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827263,"bill_number":"SB2923","title":"Tax Administration; Interest; Unpaid Penalties and Fines","description":"Imposes interest on unpaid penalties and fines. Requires filing with tax appeal court a notice of transfer upon transfer of appeal to tax appeal court. Amends rate of interest on amounts paid out of litigated claims fund. (SB2923 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:30PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2923/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2923&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827265,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Non-general Funds; Repeal; Reclassify; Transfer of Balances","description":"Repeals the Kapolei recreational sports complex special fund, reclassifies the prepaid airport use charge fund to a trust fund, and abolishes the photo enforcement revolving fund. Transfers the remaining unencumbered balances to the general fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 061, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2415/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2415&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":827266,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Disposition of Land; Airport-related and Maritime-related Operations","description":"Clarifies the statute that authorizes the Department of Transportation to negotiate disposition of lands under its control for aeronautical, airport-related, maritime, and maritime-related operations. (HB2407 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2407/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2407&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827267,"bill_number":"SB2897","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Recordkeeping; Insurance Plans","description":"Requires employers to keep a record of the physical addresses of the employer and the North American Industry Classification System code applicable to the employer; deletes anachronistic provision pertaining to insurance plan information. Takes effect on July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL/CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2897/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2897&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827269,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Civil Service; Establish Positions ($)","description":"Authorizes establishment of civil service positions and appropriates associated general and non-general funds to enable Executive Branch departments to provide services to the public with civil service employees rather than through contracting. (HB2351 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2351/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2351&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827270,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to make it consistent with amendments in federal controlled substances law as required under section 329-11; amends section 329-1 to clarify existing definitions to be consistent with Federal controlled substance law; deletes definitions no longer utilized under federal law; adds new definitions to allow the use of \"delegates\" by practitioners and pharmacists to access the electronic prescription accountability system; clarify that individuals storing, conducting research, reverse distribution and analytical analysis with controlled substances must register with the Department and follow appropriate controlled substance statutes and rules; amend 329-23 to take advantage of technology in the posting of updates to Hawaii's drug schedules on the department's website; amend section 329-38 to be consistent with Federal limitations on the prescribing of Schedule II narcotic controlled substances; mandate that the collections of fines under section 329-49 be deposited into the State controlled substance registration revolving fund under section 329-59 to support the program; delete the requirement for a pseudoephedrine permit for transporting over 3 grams of pseudoephedrine as required under sections 329-73 and 329-74; amends chapter 329, part VIII ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by adding language to mandate the requirement that all practitioners and pharmacies register to utilize the electronic prescription accountability system when they obtain a controlled substance registration; authorize the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Administrator to allow access to state, county, or federal regulatory agencies to the database when conducting joint regulatory investigations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2386/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2386&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827271,"bill_number":"HB2299","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Enterprise Zone Incentives; Renewable Energy Technology","description":"Provides Enterprise Zone incentives for qualified renewable energy technology business activity on real property owned by the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Effective February 19, 2022. (HB2299 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2299/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2299&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827272,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Invasive Species Authority; Establishment and Appropriation ($)","description":"Restructures the Hawaii Invasive Species Council as the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority, attached administratively to the Department of Agriculture, for the enhancement of the State's invasive species prevention, early detection, rapid response, control, enforcement, and outreach programs. Establishes the Hawaii Invasive Species Authority Special Fund and appropriates moneys to that fund to implement the Authority and relevant invasive species projects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2270/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2270&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827273,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"Liquor License; Liquor Commission","description":"Amends liquor license application and operating procedures to allow publicly-traded companies, or entities ultimately solely owned by a publicly-traded company, to provide information for only those officers designated as primary decisionmakers regarding the purchase and sale of liquor and clarifies that the requirement of prior approval from a county liquor commission regarding a change in ownership of at least twenty-five percent of a corporation's outstanding capital stock applies only to voting stock. Allows the applicant for a liquor license or renewal, or both the transferor and transferee in the case of a liquor license transfer, to present a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service evidencing that the applicant, transferor, and transferee do not owe the State or federal government any delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest. (HB2422 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-22","last_action":"Act 012, 04/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112).","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2422/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2422&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":827274,"bill_number":"SB2817","title":"Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; HI Growth Initiative","description":"Allocates $5,000,000 of the Corporation Income Tax collected each year for five year to the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the HI Growth Initiative, an investment program to develop an ecosystem to support high-growth entrepreneurial companies in the State. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2817/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2817&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827275,"bill_number":"SB2857","title":"Towing; Vehicle Owner; Hooked Up; Scene; Towing Company; Unfair or Deceptive Act or Practice","description":"Defines \"vehicle owner\", \"scene\", and \"hooked up\" for the purposes of towing unattended vehicles. Establishes a surcharge fee for a difficult hookup. Clarifies that if a vehicle is in the process of being hooked up and the vehicle owner appears on the scene, the towing company is required to release the vehicle at a location that ensures safety to all persons and property involved without a fee charged to the vehicle owner. Makes clarifying amendments. Establishes that violations of the unattended vehicle towing law are violations of the law relating to unfair methods of competition, deceptive acts, or practices. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2857/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2857&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827276,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Kona International Airport at Keahole; Inspection ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a federal inspection station at Kona International Airport at Keahole. (HB2404 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2404/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2404&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827277,"bill_number":"SB2889","title":"Hawaii Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Specifies that the nursing member of the Hawaii Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board is the Executive Director of the Hawaii State Center for Nursing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2889/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2889&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827278,"bill_number":"SB2932","title":"Medical Advisory Board","description":"Amends the composition of the medical advisory board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2932/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2932&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827279,"bill_number":"HB2284","title":"Guardianship; Gun Control","description":"Requires the courts to provide information relating to adult guardianships to the Hawaii criminal justice data center to disclose to the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Instant Criminal Background Check System database for gun control purposes. Requires the Hawaii criminal justice data center to maintain the adult guardianship orders of appointment or information for disclosure to and use by law enforcement officials for firearm permitting or registration purposes. Takes effect on 1/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 652).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2284/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2284&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827280,"bill_number":"SB2928","title":"Department of Taxation; General Excise Tax; Special Event Operators; Required Form","description":"Requires the Department of Taxation to develop an online form to be filled out by special event operators, regarding sellers engaged in business at all special events for which a person is a special event operator. Grants the Department of Taxation the authority to issue and waive for reasonable cause citations for failure to complete an accurate form. Exempts certain special events operators. (SB2928 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 4:20PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2928/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2928&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827282,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes forfeiture of certain Employees' Retirement System benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony. (HB2314 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2314/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2314&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827283,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Appropriations; repay general fund cash advances; Kapalama Military Reservation; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation ($)","description":"Makes general fund appropriations for fiscal year 20162017 to repay prior general fund cash advances of $89,900,000 for the purchase of lands of the former Kapalama Military Reservation and of $13,300,000 for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2316/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2316&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827284,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax; Legal Notice on Cigarette Shipping Containers","description":"Amends the legal notice required on cigarette shipping containers to reference the age of twenty-one rather than the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2400/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2400&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827285,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Programs; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Department of Human Services; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii State Health Insurance Programs. Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and administer outreach as required by the Affordable Care Act. Establishes the Affordable Care Act Legislative Oversight Committee. Repeals the Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange Law. Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Human Services. Requires the submittal of a report to the Legislature on the status of the Hawaii Health Insurance Programs prior to the 2018 Regular Session. (HB2365 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2365/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2365&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827286,"bill_number":"SB2829","title":"State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Office of Planning to review and propose updates to the State Planning Act and submit a written report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. (SB2829 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:35 PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2829/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2829&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827288,"bill_number":"SB2913","title":"Parole; Legislative Appropriations; Discharged Persons","description":"Specifies that funds for discharged persons be subject to legislative appropriation. Clarifies circumstances under which the Hawaii Paroling Authority may grant early discharges. Provides discretion to the paroling authority with respect to initial pardon consideration as it relates to paroled prisoners.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2913/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2913&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827289,"bill_number":"HB2360","title":"Hawaii Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations","description":"Specifies that the nursing member on the Hawaii Healthcare Workforce Advisory Board (Board) is the Director of the Hawaii State Center for Nursing and that the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Education Center member is the director of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. Provides that all members of the Board are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. (HB2360 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2360/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2360&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827290,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Amendments to Birth Certificates, Establishment of Parenthood","description":"Clarifies that amendments to birth records that change parenthood shall not be conducted through the Uniform Information Practices Act procedures to correct personal records, but must be pursuant to a court order of appropriate jurisdiction or other legal establishment of parenthood.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2354/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2354&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827291,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Service of Process; Notice; Paternity Cases","description":"Amends the Uniform Parentage Act to allow for service by publication or by any other manner that is reasonably calculated to give the party actual notice of proceedings and an opportunity to be heard when respondents cannot be located or personally served. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 083, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2281/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2281&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827292,"bill_number":"HB2303","title":"Conveyance Tax; Allocation of Taxes Paid Into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund","description":"Repeals the statutory cap on the disposition of conveyance taxes dedicated for deposit into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for the financing of affordable rental housing development.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2303/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2303&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827293,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaipapau, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Rock Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=17&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827294,"bill_number":"SB2870","title":"Hospital Sustainability Program; Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the Hospital Sustainability Program for one year. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2016-2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2870/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2870&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827295,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Professionally Licensed Or Certified Government Employees; Privilege; Immunity","description":"Provides professionally licensed or certified government employees with the same privileges and immunities as other state employees. (HB2286 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) LoPresti voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2286/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2286&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827296,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the eligible uses of community-based economic development grants to include technical assistance. Amends grant eligibility criteria. Reduces the size of community-based economic development advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2289/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2289&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827297,"bill_number":"SB2826","title":"Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit","description":"Amends Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006, to repeal the sunset date for the amendments made to section 235-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2826/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2826&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827298,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Hawaii Mandatory Catastrophe Reserve Act; Catastrophe Insurance; Property Insurance; Premium Tax; Electronic Filing; Electronic Payments; Physician Assistant-delivered Services; Child Health Supervision; Accident and Health or Sickness; Claim Filer; Risk Retention; Captives; Mental Illness; Licensed Dietitians; Duty to Respond; Visual or Optometric Services Coverage; Licensed Physicians and Optome","description":"Makes various updates to title 24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, including: requiring property insurers to establish catastrophe reserve funds; requiring an insurer seeking to discontinue writing property coverage to file an affidavit; requiring the Insurance Commissioner's authorization for insurers providing residential property coverage; requiring insurers to file their premium tax statements electronically and to pay electronically; applying consumer protections to short-term health policies with preexisting conditions provisions; including physician assistant-delivered services under coverage for child health supervision for accident and health or sickness policies and for mutual benefit societies; requiring an entity to notify a claim filer under certain conditions; prohibiting a risk retention group from being a sponsor of and allowing it to be a participant in a sponsored captive insurance company; providing mental illness benefits coverage to licensed dietitians; requiring an entity's duty to respond to the Insurance Commissioner during an investigation or examination; providing visual or optometric services coverage for licensed physicians and optometrists and surgical or emergency services coverage for dentists under health plans of mutual benefit societies; providing coverage for pharmacist-delivered contraceptive services; and making other housekeeping and conforming amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2325/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2325&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827299,"bill_number":"SB2901","title":"Commercial Activity for Ocean Recreation and Coastal Area Programs; Definition; Rulemaking Authority","description":"Amends the definition of \"commercial activity\" within section 200-4(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as it relates to the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources' authority to adopt rules necessary to regulate commercial activities in state waters. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2901/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2901&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827300,"bill_number":"HB2353","title":"Position Exemptions; Civil Service","description":"Makes various positions within the state energy office exempt from civil service. For a period of three years, authorizes the department of health to establish 18 exempt forensic psychologist positions and 2 exempt Hawaii state hospital primary care physician positions. For a period of three years, provides a civil service exemption for various positions in the department of human services, department of public safety, and the department of health. (HB2353 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 079, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2353/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2353&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827302,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"Tax Administration; Administrative Tax Appeals and Dispute Resolution Program","description":"Amends section 231-7.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the types of cases that can be appealed, clarify certain procedures, and make other technical, nonsubstantive changes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2397/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2397&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827303,"bill_number":"SB2850","title":"Division of Financial Institutions; Mortgage Loan Originators; Mortgage Servicers; Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act","description":"Amends laws pertaining to mortgage loan originators and mortgage loan servicers by clarifying the applicable scope of each chapter, making terminology more consistent across both chapters, and updating references to and provisions implementing controlling federal law. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 122, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2850/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2850&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827304,"bill_number":"SB2819","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation","description":"Changes the name of the High Technology Development Corporation to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 7/01/2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2819/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2819&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827306,"bill_number":"SB2939","title":"University of Hawaii; Accounting and Financial Management System","description":"Repeals the sunset provisions, with respect to the University of Hawaii, from sections 40-1, 40-2, 40-4, 40-6, 40-58, and 40-81, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2939/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2939&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827307,"bill_number":"SB2848","title":"Money Transmitters; Change in Control; Division of Financial Institutions","description":"Clarifies chapter 489D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requirements for money transmitter licensee change in control application, including requirement for criminal background check of persons who will assume control of the licensee. Updates reference to federal Regulation E.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2848/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2848&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827308,"bill_number":"SB2874","title":"Certified Nurse Aides","description":"Repeals section 346-47 and amends sections 457A-1.5, 457A-2, and 457A-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete references to the Department of Human Services as licensing or certifying health care settings; and deletes references to the Department of Human Services investigating and disciplining certified nurse aides employed in health care settings.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 021, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2874/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2874&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827309,"bill_number":"SB2871","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program for one year. Appropriates funds out of the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2016-2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2871/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2871&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827311,"bill_number":"SB2906","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. Requires a biennial report. (SB2906 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 037, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2906/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2906&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827312,"bill_number":"SB2846","title":"Appropriation; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund ($)","description":"Makes a general fund appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal year 20162017 to further capitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2846/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2846&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827313,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Pier, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=18&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827314,"bill_number":"SB2854","title":"Property Insurance; Premium Tax; Electronic Filing; Electronic Payments; Short-term Health Policies; Child Health Supervision Services; Claim Filer; Risk Retention; Captive Insurance; Mental Illness Benefits; Duty to Respond; Visual or Optometric Services Coverage; Surgical or Emergency Services Coverage; Contraceptive Services","description":"Makes various amendments in the Insurance Code relating to property insurance, market conduct, insurance premium taxes, insurance contracts, accident and health or sickness insurance, claim filing, captive insurance companies, duty to respond, mental health and alcohol and drug abuse treatment insurance benefits, Hawaii hurricane relief fund, covered services, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 141, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2854/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2854&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827315,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Prepaid Wireless; Enhanced 911 Services","description":"Establishes a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge of 66 cents per retail transaction of prepaid wireless telecommunications service at the point of sale. Allows sellers to deduct and retain 3 per cent of the surcharge that is collected. Requires the amounts collected by the Enhanced 911 Board to be placed in the Enhanced 911 Fund. Effective on July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PBS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2276/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2276&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827316,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Taxes; Income Tax Refunds","description":"Specifies that taxpayers who file an amended return under section 235-101, Hawaii Revised Statutes, may not claim a refund unless such refund is claimed within the time limits established by section 235-111, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2396/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2396&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827317,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Medical Advisory Board; Composition","description":"Amends the composition of the medical advisory board. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 120, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2403/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2403&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827318,"bill_number":"SB2925","title":"Taxes; Income Tax Refunds","description":"Amends section 235-101, HRS, to specify that the untimely filing of an amended federal income tax return does not reopen the Hawaii statute of limitations for claiming a tax refund. (SB2925 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:30PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2925/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2925&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827319,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund ($)","description":"Expands funding sources to support creative industries development within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Removes all references to the Hawaii Television and Film Development Board. (HB2298 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2298/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2298&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827320,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund to support the State's food sustainability goals. (HB2274 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2274/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2274&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827321,"bill_number":"HB2277","title":"King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS","description":"Amends the membership, mission, and purpose of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Authorizes the Chairperson to appoint an advisory committee for historical and archival matters. Authorizes the Commission to appoint an Executive Director. (HB2277 CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2277/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2277&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827322,"bill_number":"HB2389","title":"Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund","description":"Allows use of the Federal Reimbursement Maximization Special Fund to recruit and maintain corrections workforce. (HB2389 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 093, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2389/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2389&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827324,"bill_number":"SB2890","title":"Appropriation; Premium Supplementation Trust Fund ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to replenish funds in the Premium Supplementation Trust Fund to cover the costs of health care expenses for eligible employees and for premium supplementation for employers that are entitled to premium supplementation under the Prepaid Health Care Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2890/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2890&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827325,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Foster Children","description":"Updates the wording from \"foster boarding home\" to \"resource family home\" and \"foster parent\" to \"resource caregiver\"; establishes qualified immunity for resource caregivers and child caring institutions adhering to the reasonable and prudent parent standard; adds the requirement that resource caregivers and child care institutions use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when authorizing children in foster care to participate in activities; and changes the age from sixteen to fourteen years of age for children in foster care to be informed of services to transition from foster care to independent living. (HB2350 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 133, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2350/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2350&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827326,"bill_number":"SB2859","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; General Fund","description":"Amends the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund law to increase from $1,000,000 to an unspecified sum the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2859/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2859&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827327,"bill_number":"HB2380","title":"After-school Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program.","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a standardized framework and a funding mechanism for after-school programs in public middle schools. Requires the Office of Youth Services to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-04-16 8:30AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2380/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2380&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827328,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 41-648 Inoaole Street, Waimanalo, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-1-33-187","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 41-648 Inoaole Street, Waimanalo, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-1-33-187","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Jordan voting no (1) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=10&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827329,"bill_number":"SB2832","title":"Conveyance Tax; Allocation of Taxes Paid Into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund","description":"Repeals the statutory cap on the disposition of conveyance taxes dedicated for deposit into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for the financing of affordable rental housing development.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2832/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2832&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827330,"bill_number":"HB2392","title":"Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2015; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2015, and makes technical, nonsubstantive amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2392/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2392&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827331,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Composition","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. (HB2301 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2301/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2301&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827333,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Sand Island, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Use, Maintenance, Improvement, And Replacement Of The Existing Floating Dock.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=21&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827334,"bill_number":"SB2904","title":"Aquatic Mitigation Bank","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and operate aquatic mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve aquatic habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 211, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2904/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2904&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827335,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 95-029 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 128, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-27","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 95-029 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 128, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-27","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827336,"bill_number":"HB2307","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017. Effective July 1, 2091. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2307/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2307&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827337,"bill_number":"SB2881","title":"Charter Schools; Workers' Compensation","description":"Requires charter schools to administer and pay charter schools workers' compensation claims, and secure necessary funding to support payment for charter schools workers' compensation liabilities under one of the several options allowed by the Hawaii workers' compensation law, including self-insurance. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2881/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2881&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827338,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Transportation; Intra-Island Water Ferry Transportation System; Leeward Coast; Oahu","description":"Authorizes the department of transportation to implement an intra-island water ferry transportation system along the leeward coast of Oahu with one ferry landing originating from the Waianae Small Boat Harbor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to OMH/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2418/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2418&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":827339,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Hunting on Private Lands","description":"Requires hunters to obtain written permission from landowners or occupiers or holders of private lands to hunt on private lands. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2273/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2273&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827340,"bill_number":"SB2929","title":"Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax; Legal Notice on Cigarette Shipping Containers","description":"Amends the legal notice required on cigarette shipping containers to reference the age of twenty-one rather than the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2929/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2929&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827342,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Transportation; Liquid Fuel Tax; Motor Vehicle; Registration; Weight Tax; State Highway Fund; Operations; Maintenance ($)","description":"Increases the State Fuel Tax to generate additional revenues for the State Highway Fund by amending section 243-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows for increase in the state motor vehicle registration fee and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund by amending section 249-31, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Increases the state motor vehicle weight tax and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund by amending section 249-33, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2409/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2409&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827343,"bill_number":"SB2902","title":"Liveaboard Fees; State Small Boat Harbors","description":"Increases the current rate of the liveaboard fee for state small boat harbors and clarifies that the liveaboard fee may be increased or decreased by rule adopted by the department of land and natural resources pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2902/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2902&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827344,"bill_number":"HB2367","title":"Hawaii Employment Relations Act; Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices","description":"Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board the option of serving complaints and notices of hearings via first class mail and by electronic means. (HB2367 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2367/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2367&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827345,"bill_number":"SB2919","title":"Employment Practices","description":"Adds the Department of Public Safety to the exceptions for the use of lie detector tests and psychological tests.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2919/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2919&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827347,"bill_number":"HB2349","title":"Youth Transitioning From Foster Care","description":"Extends the application deadline for financial assistance for higher education available to foster or former foster youth, clarifies that financial assistance is for related higher education costs, and clarifies eligibility and program requirements of the Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2349/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2349&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827348,"bill_number":"SB2845","title":"Appropriations; Kapalama Military Reservation; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for fiscal year 20162017 to repay prior general fund cash advances for the purchase of lands of the former Kapalama Military Reservation and for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 077, 06/20/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178).","last_action_date":"2016-06-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2845/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2845&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827349,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Big Island Dairy LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds up to $10,000,000 to assist Big Island Dairy LLC for the planning, design, and construction of new milking facilities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2275/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2275&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827350,"bill_number":"SB2940","title":"State Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer Activities; Reporting","description":"Clarifies that certain sections of the State Ethics Code shall not apply to technology transfer activities; provided that the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the board of regents. Requires the board of regents to submit a written status report to the legislature every two years. (SD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Meeting Scheduled on Thursday, 03-17-16 2:00PM in conference room 309 has been canceled.","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2940/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2940&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827351,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Department of Agriculture; Biosecurity Program; Private-Public Partnerships; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DOA to establish or participate in private-public partnerships to enhance the biosecurity program and quarantine inspection process. Requires the department of agriculture to establish parameters and construction requirements for biosecurity facilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-27-16 3:35PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2424/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2424&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":827352,"bill_number":"SB2841","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Employer Retirement Contributions","description":"Confirms that employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System may be made in advance or on a monthly basis.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 031, 04/28/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2841/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2841&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827353,"bill_number":"SB2834","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Regional State Infrastructure Improvement Subaccounts","description":"Authorizes the creation of Regional State Infrastructure Improvement Subaccounts within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to provide loans and grants to finance regional state infrastructure improvements in areas of planned growth. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2834/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2834&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827354,"bill_number":"SB2810","title":"Service by Publication in Paternity Cases","description":"Amends the Uniform Parentage Act to allow for service by publication when defendants cannot be located or personally served. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2810/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2810&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827356,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Early Release of Certain Misdemeanants","description":"Defines circumstances under which the Director of Public Safety may release certain misdemeanants from community correctional centers. Requires the Director of Public Safety to submit a report to the Legislature regarding certain information regarding the early release of certain incarcerated misdemeanants. Applies only to persons charged with offenses subject to sentencing in section 706-663, Hawaii Revised Statutes, on or after the effective date of this measure. Sunsets on 7/1/2020. (HB2391 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 217, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2391/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2391&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827357,"bill_number":"SB2838","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Repeals certain restrictions on investments that can be made by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 030, 04/28/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2838/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2838&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827358,"bill_number":"SB2852","title":"Insurance Holding Company System; Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Model Act","description":"Adopts revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act. (SB2852 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:30AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2852/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2852&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827359,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Charitable Solicitation","description":"Amends chapter 467B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require affirmative disclosures to donors by professional solicitors, to clarify the chapter's exemptions from registration, and to make other technical amendments to Hawaii's charitable solicitation law. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2283/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2283&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827360,"bill_number":"HB2288","title":"Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; HI Growth Initiative","description":"Allocates an unspecified amount of the Corporation Income Tax collected each year for five years to the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the HI Growth Initiative, an investment program to develop an ecosystem to support high-growth entrepreneurial companies in the State. (HB2288 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2288/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2288&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827361,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Office of Planning to review and propose updates to the State Planning Act and submit a written report to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. (HB2300 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2300/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2300&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827362,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Predator Control","description":"Increases protection to human health and wildlife by prohibiting individuals from releasing, feeding, watering, or otherwise caring for unrestrained predators on state lands and provides a fine for individuals that violate this prohibition and an exemption for hunters who deploy, feed, or water unrestrained dogs in the course of hunting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2376/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2376&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827363,"bill_number":"SB2915","title":"Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Electronic Prescriptions","description":"Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to make it consistent with amendments in federal controlled substances law. Clarifies existing definitions to be consistent with federal controlled substance law; and adds new definitions to allow the use of \"delegates\" by practitioners and pharmacists to access the electronic prescription accountability system. Clarifies that individuals that conduct reverse distribution with controlled substances must register with the Department of Public Safety and follow appropriate controlled substance statutes and rules. Allows for the posting of updates to Hawaii's drug schedules on the department's website. Requires that all practitioners, except veterinarians, and pharmacies register to utilize the electronic prescription accountability system when they obtain a controlled substance registration. Authorizes the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division Administrator to allow access to state, county, or federal regulatory agencies to the database when conducting joint regulatory investigations. Deletes the requirement for a pseudoephedrine permit for transporting over 3 packages of pseudoephedrine. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 218, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2915/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2915&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827364,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems","description":"Eliminates the ex-officio National Aeronautics and Space Administration representative from the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems Board. (HB2296 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2296/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2296&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827365,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items ($)","description":"Provides 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 20152017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Act 049, 05/10/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150).","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2308/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2308&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827367,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; Mortgage Rescue Fraud; Mortgage Assistance Relief Services; Distressed Property Owners","description":"Makes numerous amendments to Hawaii's mortgage rescue fraud prevention act, chapter 480E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for consistency with the federal Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 142, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2326/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2326&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827368,"bill_number":"SB2835","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (8) ($)","description":"To provide fund authorizations and appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for collective bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017. (SB2835 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Act 051, 05/10/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2835/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2835&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827369,"bill_number":"SB2809","title":"Protection of Charitable Assets","description":"Defines \"property\" as used in section 28-5.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2809/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2809&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827370,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"Land Use Commission","description":"Provides the Land Use Commission with the power to amend, revise, or modify a decision and order granting a district boundary amendment, or fine a petitioner, when there has been a finding by the Land Use Commission that a petitioner or its successors or assigns has not adhered to the conditions imposed by the commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2292/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2292&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827371,"bill_number":"SB2804","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Big Island Dairy, LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds up to $10,000,000 to assist Big Island Dairy, LLC for the planning, design, and construction of a new milking facility. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2804/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2804&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827372,"bill_number":"SB2828","title":"Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Enterprise Zone Incentives; Renewable Energy Technology","description":"Provides Enterprise Zone incentives for qualified renewable energy technology business activity on real property owned by the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2828/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2828&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827373,"bill_number":"SB2861","title":"Repeal; Joint Formulary Advisory Committee; Board of Nursing","description":"Repeals the Joint Formulary Advisory Committee established by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Board of Nursing to be the sole authority that determines the exclusionary formulary for qualified advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 092, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2861/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2861&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827374,"bill_number":"SB2887","title":"Developmental Disabilities","description":"Amends the definition of \"developmental disabilities\" in section 333F-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include children from birth to age 9 who have a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition and without services and supports, have a high probability of meeting criteria for developmental disabilities later in life. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Act 032, 04/28/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2887/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2887&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827375,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Investigation and Conciliation of Complaint","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission Executive Director to dismiss a discrimination complaint and issue a notice of right to sue after a determination of a reasonable cause of discrimination is made and conciliation fails. Amends the Executive Director's authority with respect to fair housing to comply with the federal Fair Housing Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2366/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2366&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827376,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Affordable Care Act Waiver; Authorization","description":"Authorizes the Governor to submit and implement a waiver from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2370/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2370&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827379,"bill_number":"SB2867","title":"Department of Education; Teachers; Educational Officers; Salary Increases; Step Increases","description":"Repeals annual increment and step salary increases for Department of Education teachers and educational officers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2867/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2867&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827380,"bill_number":"HB2287","title":"Criminal Trespass","description":"Adds the offense of criminal trespass onto state lands to part II of chapter 708, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and amends criminal trespass in the second degree to include and apply to agricultural property owned by the government that is not fenced, enclosed or otherwise secured in a manner designed to exclude intruders.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2287/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2287&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827381,"bill_number":"SB2868","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Hawaiian Home Lands; Lease Successors; Blood Quantum","description":"Lowers to one-thirty-second Hawaiian the blood quantum required by a homestead lessee's husband, wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, or sisters in order to succeed to the lessee's lease. Requires Congressional approval. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2868/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2868&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827382,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Consolidation of the Office of Information Management and Technology and the Information and Communication Services Division","description":"Consolidates the Office of Information Management and Technology and the Information and Communication Services Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services, including all related information technology functions, in the Office of Enterprise Technology Services under the direction of the Chief Information Officer. The amendments are intended to create greater efficiency in state government and clarify roles and responsibilities in new governance processes by consolidating the two programs that already fall under the oversight of the Chief Information Officer. Effective 7/2/2112.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Mizuno, Tokioka excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2278/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2278&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827383,"bill_number":"SB2831","title":"Transit-oriented Development; interagency Council; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to institutionalize intergovernmental and interagency coordination on transit-oriented development planning statewide. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HOU/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2831/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2831&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827384,"bill_number":"SB2803","title":"Agricultural Loan Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the agricultural loan program to increase the State's food sustainability. (SB2803 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-16 3:30PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2803/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2803&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827385,"bill_number":"HB2348","title":"Department of Human Services; Management Positions; Civil Service Exemptions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Restores the permanently exempt second deputy director position within the Department of Human Services. Establishes secretary, community/project development director, and policy director positions. Exempts the community/project development director and policy director from civil service status. Appropriates funds for the newly established positions. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2348/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2348&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827386,"bill_number":"HB2302","title":"Transit-oriented Development; interagency Council; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-Oriented Development within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to institutionalize intergovernmental and interagency coordination on transit-oriented development planning statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2302 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2302/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2302&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827388,"bill_number":"HB2406","title":"Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle","description":"Amends the law relating to the storage of opened container that contains intoxicating liquor or the consumption at the scenic lookout. Clarifies where intoxicating liquor may be kept in a motor vehicle. Further clarifies who and where an opened container may be possessed in a recreational vehicle, house coach, or house trailer.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to TRN, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2406/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2406&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827389,"bill_number":"SB2931","title":"Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections; Motor Carrier Vehicle Inspections","description":"Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor vehicle and motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State. Reduces the amount of insurance information required on an inspection certificate. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2931/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2931&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827390,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands; Independent Counsel","description":"Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to employ or retain independent counsel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to OMH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2419/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2419&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":827391,"bill_number":"SB2823","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Executive Director Salary","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors to set the salary of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director in an amount not to exceed the salary of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. (SB2823 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 091, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2823/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2823&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827392,"bill_number":"SB2920","title":"Release of Certain Misdemeanants","description":"Defines the circumstance for the Director of Public Safety to release pre-trial and sentenced misdemeanants at community correctional centers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2920/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2920&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827393,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Penalties; Chapter 183; Repeal; Section 183-4","description":"Allows the Board to set, charge, and collect fines for violations of section 183-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Clarifies that any person violating any provision of part II of chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor, except for any violation of section 183-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that shall be a misdemeanor. Repeals section 183-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB2378 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2378/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2378&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827394,"bill_number":"SB2849","title":"Escrow Depositories; Division of Financial Institutions; Change in Control; Controlling Person; NMLS; Principal; Transfer or Sale; Fee; License; Criminal History Record Checks","description":"Clarifies the escrow depositories law by: adding definitions; authorizing the commissioner of financial institutions to use NMLS for its escrow depositories program; adding criminal history record check and disclosure requirements to licensure and change in control applications; updating the escrow depository license renewal date for consistency with NMLS; clarifying sale or transfer of license or change in control requirements; and updating certain fees. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 224, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2849/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2849&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827395,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Agribusiness Development Corporation; Grants","description":"Establishes a grant program within chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2271/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2271&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827396,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Highway Fund; Driver Licensing Program; Maintenance Fee; Computer and Software Maintenance and Updates","description":"Establishes a standard maintenance fee to be collected from all driver's license applicants to support computer and software maintenance and updates for the driver licensing program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN,FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2401/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2401&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827397,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Keahole Management Group, LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Keahole Management Group, LLC, with planning, designing, constructing, and equipping facilities for the manufacturing and processing of products.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2423/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2423&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":827398,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit","description":"Amends Act 88, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006, to repeal the sunset date for the amendments made to section 235-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2297/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2297&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827399,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Protection of Charitable Assets","description":"Defines \"property\" as used in section 28-5.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2280/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2280&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827401,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Hawaiian Home Lands; lease successors","description":"Lowers the required blood quantum to one-thirty second Hawaiian for the lessee's relatives currently eligible to succeed to a lease with one-thirty second Hawaiian including a lessee's husband, wife, children, grandchildren, brothers or sisters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2339/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2339&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827402,"bill_number":"HB2342","title":"Nursing Facility Sustainability Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Continues the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program for one year. Appropriates funds out of the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2016-2017. (HB2342 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2342/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2342&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827403,"bill_number":"SB2855","title":"Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; Mortgage Rescue Fraud; Mortgage Assistance Relief Services; Distressed Property Owners","description":"Makes numerous amendments to Hawaii's mortgage rescue fraud prevention act, chapter 480E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for consistency with the federal Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2855/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2855&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827404,"bill_number":"SB2856","title":"Office of Consumer Protection; Service of Process; Subpoena; Investigators","description":"Clarifies scope of Office of Consumer Protection investigator powers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Act 005, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2856/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2856&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827405,"bill_number":"HB2359","title":"Forensic Mental Health; Procedures","description":"Ensures the timely administration of mental health examinations; supports the process of expedient administration of justice; and clarifies the procedure for reevaluation of fitness to proceed after a finding of unfitness and attempts at restoration. (HB2359 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2359/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2359&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827406,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"University of Hawaii; Accounting and Financial Management System","description":"Extends to June 30, 2017, the University of Hawaii's exemption from accounting and financial management system requirements that are applicable to state agencies. (HB2410 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2410/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2410&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827407,"bill_number":"SB2911","title":"Pacific-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability","description":"Amends Act 229, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to make the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the State's liaison to the Pacific-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TSI/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2911/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2911&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827409,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Orders For Immediate Protection","description":"Amends section 346-231, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to address inconsistencies in statutory requirements regarding orders for immediate protection by allowing the Department of Human Services discretion on when to seek an order for immediate protection of a vulnerable adult. (HB2344 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2344/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2344&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827410,"bill_number":"SB2937","title":"Disposition of Land; Department of Transportation","description":"Authorizes the BLNR to delegate to the director of transportation authority to issue revocable permits for public land set aside to the department of transportation, under certain conditions. Exempts revocable permits issued for public land set aside to the department of transportation from BLNR approval and public auction or public advertisement for concealed tenders. Takes effect 7/1/2050. Repeals 7/1/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2937/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2937&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827411,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Mental Health Services; Age of Consent","description":"Authorizes a minor who is fourteen years of age or older to consent to mental health treatment or counseling services by a licensed mental health professional if the professional deems the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently in the treatment or services. (HB2357 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, Har, Jordan, Oshiro, Pouha, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Matsumoto, McDermott, Thielen, Tupola voting no (4) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2357/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2357&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827412,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Executive Director Salary","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors to set the salary of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Executive Director in an amount not to exceed the salary of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2294/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2294&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827414,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Biosecurity Program; Objectives; General Actions; and Program Charges","description":"Improves the effectiveness of Hawaii biosecurity program by establishing the program as a function of the whole department of agriculture. The improvement of Hawaii biosecurity goes beyond the confines of the plant quarantine branch and often also includes other groups both inside and outside of state government.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2272/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2272&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827415,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 94-946 Meheula Parkway, No. 264, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-131","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 94-946 Meheula Parkway, No. 264, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-131","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=16&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827416,"bill_number":"HB2321","title":"Mortgage Loan Originators; Mortgage Servicers; Division of Financial Institutions; Chapter 454F; Chapter 454M; Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act","description":"Clarifies chapter 454F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requirements for mortgage loan originators, and chapter 454M, requirements for mortgage servicers. Amends various definitions, including the definition of \"residential mortgage loan\". Moves mortgage servicer provisions that appear in chapter 454F, to chapter 454M, including a fee for a name or address change, that will apply to all mortgage servicers. Abolishes the mortgage loan servicer loan modification license under chapter 454F. Updates references to federal regulations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2321/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2321&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827417,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against the State ($)","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (HB2279 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 063, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2279/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2279&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827418,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"State Submerged Lands; Term, Non-exclusive Easement; Repair and Maintenance; BLNR; Makaha","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Makaha, Waianae, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Seawall, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=17&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827419,"bill_number":"SB2839","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF); Dependent-beneficiary; Collective Bargaining","description":"Amends the definition of \"dependent-beneficiary\". Exempts procurement of certain EUTF services from the Procurement Code. Specifies the fiduciary duties of EUTF Board of Trustees. Amends the composition, appointing authorities, vacancy-filling procedure, and quorum requirements of the EUTF Board. Authorizes the establishment of sub-boards of the EUTF Board for the negotiation of contributions that apply only to particular bargaining units. Authorizes the EUTF Board to appoint attorneys independent of the Attorney General. Amends the administration of EUTF moneys and transfers control of EUTF to the EUTF Board and placed under the Office of Collective Bargaining for administrative purposes. Specifies that the benefits of the EUTF are subject to negotiation under collective bargaining. (SB2839 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 9:30AM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2839/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2839&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827420,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaipapau, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Rock Seawall, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=14&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827421,"bill_number":"SB2896","title":"Hawaii Employment Relations Act; Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices","description":"Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board the option of serving complaints and notices of hearings via first class mail or by electronic means. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 191, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2896/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2896&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827422,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 47-394 Keohapa Place, Kaneohe, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-7-55-65","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 47-394 Keohapa Place, Kaneohe, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-7-55-65","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=11&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827424,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Temporary Disability Insurance Exclusions; Workers' Compensation Penalties","description":"Excludes employers under certain circumstances from providing Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) coverage for themselves if they perform services for their own corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), partnership, or sole proprietorship. Allows the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to receive electronic reports of injuries and other Workers' Compensation required reports. Increases the penalties for not having TDI coverage, for failure to make correct or timely benefit payments, for terminating such benefits, for failure to file medical reports, for employer's failure to provide copies of requested medical reports, for not having Workers' Compensation coverage, and for the deduction of premium payment from employee wages. (HB2363 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 187, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1289).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2363/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2363&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827425,"bill_number":"SB2815","title":"Professionally Licensed or Certified Government Employees; Tort Liability; Exclusive Liability","description":"Clarifies that the State and the counties shall be exclusively liable for civil tort claims resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of their professionally licensed or certified employees acting within the scope of office or employment. Precludes civil actions or proceedings for money damages against the employee. (SB2815 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2815/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2815&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827426,"bill_number":"SB2930","title":"Highway Fund; Driver Licensing Program; Maintenance Fee; Computer and Software Maintenance and Updates","description":"Establishes a standard maintenance fee to be collected from all driver's license applicants to support computer and software maintenance and updates for the driver licensing program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2930/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2930&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827427,"bill_number":"SB2820","title":"Renewable Portfolio Standard; Definition; Calculation","description":"Clarifies the renewable portfolio standard law. Requires all electric grid connected energy systems to be 100 per cent renewable energy by 12/31/45. Amends the \"renewable portfolio standard\" definition to more accurately reflect the amount of renewable energy generation in Hawaii by amending the renewable portfolio standard calculation to be based on electrical energy generation as opposed to electrical energy sales and to properly account for customer-sided, grid-connected resources. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2820/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2820&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827428,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Regional State Infrastructure Improvement Subaccounts","description":"Authorizes the creation of Regional State Infrastructure Improvement Subaccounts within the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to provide loans and grants to finance regional state infrastructure improvements in areas of planned growth. (HB2305 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 132, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2305/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2305&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827429,"bill_number":"SB2853","title":"Insurance; Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Act; Captive Insurance Companies; Model Risk Retention Act","description":"Adopts the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Model Act. Applies certain requirements for risk-based capital provisions, severability, and notice provisions to risk retention captive insurance companies. Incorporates revisions to the NAIC Model Risk Retention Act. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 140, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2853/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2853&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827431,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Correctional Facilities; Court Orders to Provide Medical Treatment","description":"Allows for a declaration to be filed with the petition as an alternative to an affidavit; expands the court's ability to continue the hearing on the petition for good cause; gives the court more flexibility in deciding when a guardian ad litem is necessary; changes the time requirement for filing for a court order for medical treatment from a period of within two days of an examination of the person to within five days; redefines the persons who must be notified of the petition; clarifies the effective expiration date of the order for persons who return to custody after release; and provides the ability for the department to seek an extension of an order to treat if necessary.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2385/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2385&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827432,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Aerospace Advisory Committee; Membership; Chair","description":"Reduces the number of members on the Aerospace Advisory Committee from 15 to 13. Allows the members of the Aerospace Advisory Committee to elect their own committee chair from members appointed by the Governor to this body. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 084, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2295/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2295&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827433,"bill_number":"SB2942","title":"University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds ($)","description":"Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $100,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction and maintenance of qualifying capital improvement projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2942/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2942&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827434,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Recordkeeping; Insurance Plans","description":"Requires employers to keep a record of the physical addresses of the employer and the North American Industry Classification System code applicable to the employer; deletes anachronistic provision pertaining to insurance plan information. Takes effect on July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2368/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2368&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827435,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Hawaiian Coot, Moorhen, Nene Goose, Stilt, and Duck; Agricultural Interaction; Research; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to research the interaction of the Hawaiian coot, moorhen, nene goose, stilt, and duck with agricultural practices and publish an annual report in a format that assists the agricultural industry in economically and environmentally interacting with the specified species. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2421/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2421&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":827436,"bill_number":"HB2330","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Special Fund; General Fund","description":"Amends the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund law to increase from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 the balance that may be retained in the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund at the end of each fiscal year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2330/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2330&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827437,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Employment Practices","description":"Adds the Department of Public Safety to the exceptions for the use of lie detector tests and psychological tests.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2390/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2390&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827438,"bill_number":"SB2907","title":"Penalties; Chapter 183; Repeal; Section 183-4","description":"Clarifies that any person violating any provision of part II of chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor, except for any violation of section 183-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, that shall be a misdemeanor and repeals section 183-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2907/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2907&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827439,"bill_number":"SB2836","title":"Appropriations for Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Bargaining Unit (14) ($)","description":"Authorizes and appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for Collective Bargaining Unit 14 and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 20152017. (SB2836 HD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Act 050, 05/10/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151).","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2836/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2836&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827440,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 41-648 Inoaole Street, Waimanalo, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-1-33-187","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 41-648 Inoaole Street, Waimanalo, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-1-33-187","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Jordan voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=13&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827441,"bill_number":"SB2816","title":"Criminal Trespass; State Lands; State Highways","description":"Adds the offense of criminal trespass onto state lands to the penal code. Amends criminal trespass in the second degree to apply to government agricultural property regardless of whether it is fenced, enclosed, or otherwise secured. (SB2816 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Recommitted to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-05-03","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2816/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2816&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827442,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"Geothermal Resources Exploration; Drilling; County Authority; Renewable Energy; Solar and Wind Energy Property; Tax Credit","description":"Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar energy property, wind energy property, and energy storage property. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 4:10PM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2291/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2291&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827443,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Physician Discipline; Conditions; Hawaii Medical Board; Reciprocal Discipline","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to impose the same disciplinary action against a licensee as was taken by another state or federal agency. Establishes conditions for the disciplinary action. Prohibits the licensee from practicing until a final order of discipline is issued if the licensee has been prohibited from practicing in another state. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2335/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2335&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827444,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Workers' Compensation; Compromise","description":"Amend the repeal date for the provision in 386-78(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that provides that compromises for workers' compensation claims reached as a result of a third-party liability claim or action do not require the approval of the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Repealed June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2364/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2364&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827446,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Developmental Disabilities","description":"Amends the definition of \"developmental disabilities\" in section 333F-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include children from birth to age nine who have substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition and without services and supports, has a high probability of meeting criteria for developmental disabilities later in life. (HB2358 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 13","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2358/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2358&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827447,"bill_number":"SB2801","title":"Biosecurity Program; Objectives; General Actions; and Program Charges","description":"Improves the effectiveness of Hawaii biosecurity program by establishing the program as a function of the whole department of agriculture. The improvement of Hawaii biosecurity goes beyond the confines of the plant quarantine branch and often also includes other groups both inside and outside of state government.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2801/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2801&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827448,"bill_number":"HB2388","title":"Correctional Facilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Clarifies the Governor's authority to negotiate for the construction of correctional facilities and aligns environmental impact statement and assessment requirements as generally applicable requirements. Appropriates funds for jail facilities for an Oahu Community Correctional Center and relocating Maui Community Correctional Center. Requires a feasibility report on development of Oahu Community Correctional Center land. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2388/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2388&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827450,"bill_number":"SB2847","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Qualified Domestic Relations Order ($)","description":"Authorizes and requires the Employees' Retirement System to make direct payment to a spouse or former spouse of a system member or retirant of all or a portion of the member's or retirant's retirement benefits pursuant to a \"qualified domestic relations order.\"","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2847/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2847&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827451,"bill_number":"SB2908","title":"State Ocean Waters; Commercial Use","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to limit commercial use of state ocean waters where it is reasonable for environmental or user safety considerations to do so.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2908/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2908&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827453,"bill_number":"SB2863","title":"Massage Therapy; Massage Therapists; Massage Therapist Apprentices; Licensees; Violations; Citation; Fines","description":"Authorizes the issuance of a citation for specific violations of massage therapy laws or rules by licensees. Establishes a process for licensees to contest the citation. Provides for the assessment of fines for each violation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 146, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2863/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2863&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827454,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"Public Lands; Hawaii Public Housing Authority Exemption","description":"Exempts Hawaii Public Housing Authority lands from the definition of \"public lands\" in section 171-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL/OMH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2347/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2347&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827455,"bill_number":"SB2840","title":"Vital Records; Reporting Deaths to State Agencies","description":"Authorizes the DOH to continue to disclose, including through electronic means, lists of names of persons whose deaths have been recorded by DOH to state agencies that maintain official lists of persons and are prohibited by federal law from sharing information for the lists. Requires lists of the deceased from DOH to also include the last four digits of the deceased's social security number, if known. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on HLT with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Say, Souki, Tokioka excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2840/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2840&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827456,"bill_number":"SB2905","title":"Predator Control","description":"Increases protection to human health and wildlife by prohibiting individuals from releasing, feeding, watering, or otherwise caring for unrestrained predators on state lands and provides a fine for individuals that violate this prohibition and an exemption for hunters who deploy, feed, or water unrestrained dogs in the course of hunting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2905/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2905&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827457,"bill_number":"SB2808","title":"Appropriations; Claims Against State ($)","description":"Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2808/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2808&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827458,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Amends the definition of \"dependent-beneficiary.\"","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2310/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2310&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827459,"bill_number":"SB2872","title":"Requirements for Child Care Providers; Background Checks","description":"Brings state law into alignment with changes to federal law regarding the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Public Law 113-186. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish minimum health and safety requirements for child care providers, including applicants, household members, employees, and prospective employees of licensed and registered child care homes and facilities, as well as persons exempt pursuant to section 346-152, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be eligible to provide care to a child whose family receives a child care subsidy from the Department. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2872/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2872&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827460,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Public Safety","description":"Includes misdemeanor offenses under chapter 134 (Firearms, Ammunition and Dangerous Weapons), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the offenses that disqualify parolees from the provisions of Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2012.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2387/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2387&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827461,"bill_number":"SB2875","title":"Tenant Hire Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority","description":"Expands the civil service exemption for employees hired under the tenant hire program by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority by removing the percentage limit on such hires.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to HOU/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2875/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2875&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827462,"bill_number":"HB2373","title":"Liveaboard Fees; State Small Boat Harbors","description":"Amends the current rate of the liveaboard fee for state small boat harbors and clarifies that the liveaboard fee may be increased or decreased by rule adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (HB2373 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2373/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2373&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827463,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts to assist with its staffing and operating costs. (HB2420 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Mizuno, Tokioka excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2420/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2420&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":827464,"bill_number":"SB2833","title":"Low-income Housing Tax Credit","description":"Increases funding for affordable rental housing development by making the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit more valuable. Reduces State Tax Credit period from ten to five years. Repeals 12/31/2021. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 129, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2833/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2833&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827465,"bill_number":"SB2909","title":"After-school Programs; Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program.","description":"Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) program in the Office of Youth Services to provide a standardized framework and a funding mechanism for after-school programs in public middle schools. Requires the Office of Youth Services to report to the Legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on HMS deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2909/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2909&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827466,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Taxes; General Excise Tax Licensing","description":"Requires that any license issued under section 237-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, be renewed annually; permits the department to charge a fee for annual renewals; and permits the department to require annual renewals be applied for online.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2398/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2398&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827467,"bill_number":"HB2384","title":"Parole; Legislative Appropriations; Discharged Persons","description":"Specifies that funds for discharged persons be subject to legislative appropriation. Clarifies circumstances under which the Hawaii Paroling Authority may grant early discharges. Provides discretion to the paroling authority with respect to initial pardon consideration as it relates to paroled prisoners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2384/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2384&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827469,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Act; Model Risk Retention Act; Captives; Insurance","description":"Adopts the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (\"NAIC\") Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Act; applies risk based capital supplemental provisions, severability, and notices provisions to risk retention captive insurance companies; adopts NAIC Model Risk Retention Act. (HB2324 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2324/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2324&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827470,"bill_number":"SB2903","title":"Mooring Permits; Transfer; Surveyor","description":"Allows a holder of a mooring permit for mooring within state small boat harbors to transfer the mooring permit to the new vessel owner under certain terms and conditions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2903/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2903&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827471,"bill_number":"SB2886","title":"Adolescent Mental Health Services; Age of Consent","description":"Reduces barriers to accessing mental health services for minors by lowering the age of consent to receive treatment and services, other than prescription medication or out-of-home or residential treatment, from eighteen years of age to fourteen years. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 181, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1283).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2886/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2886&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827473,"bill_number":"SB2866","title":"Librarian Salary","description":"Increases the salary cap on the State Librarian position.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2866/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2866&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827474,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Child Protective Act; Criminal History Record Checks","description":"Amends the Child Protective Act so that when an assessment is required, the Department of Human Services is authorized to conduct criminal history record checks, without consent, of an alleged perpetrator of harm or threat of harm and all adult household members living in the family home with the alleged victim child. (HB2340 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 096, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2340/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2340&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827475,"bill_number":"HB2402","title":"Highway; Safety; Motor Vehicle Inspections; Motor Carrier Vehicle Inspections","description":"Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor vehicle and motor carrier vehicle inspections in the State. Upgrade the methods and procedures of state motor vehicle inspections because the current system is inefficient in that legislation needs to be passed every time an inspection fee is amended. Also, reduce the amount of insurance information required on an inspection certificate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2402/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2402&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827476,"bill_number":"SB2912","title":"Statewide Integrated Sex Offender Treatment Program","description":"Aligns state programs with nationally recognized best practices in the assessment, evaluation, treatment, and supervision of adult and certain juvenile sex offenders. Identifies the coordinating body for the sex offender treatment program as the \"Sex Offender Management Team\" that may consider individual patient files in meetings that are closed to the public. (SB2912 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 036, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2912/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2912&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827477,"bill_number":"HB2382","title":"Pacific-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability","description":"Amends Act 229, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014, to make the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the State's liaison to the Pacific-Asia Institute for Resilience and Sustainability. (HB2382 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2382/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2382&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827478,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Commissioners of Deeds; Rules; Fees; Administrative Fines; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's rulemaking authority; authorizes the Lieutenant Governor to assess and collect fees and administrative fines; clarifies that the Lieutenant Governor is responsible for the commissioners of deeds program; increases the surety bond requirement from $1,000 to $10,000; and makes appropriations. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2381/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2381&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827479,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Towing; Vehicle Owner; Hooked Up; Scene; Towing Company; Unfair or Deceptive Act or Practice","description":"Defines \"vehicle owner\", \"scene\", and \"hooked up\" for the purposes of towing unattended vehicles. Makes clarifying amendments. Specifies that violations of the section shall be per se violations of section 480-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and repeals prior fine provisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2328/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2328&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827480,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"Authorized BLNR to issue a term, non-exclusive easement","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Seawall And Steps, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=19&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827481,"bill_number":"SB2888","title":"Forensic Mental Health Procedures; Examinations; Fitness to Proceed; Penal Responsibility","description":"Ensures the timely administration of mental health examinations. Separates examination for fitness to proceed from examinations to determine capacity for penal responsibility. Clarifies the procedure after a finding of unfit to proceed to reevaluate and restore fitness to proceed. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 198, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2888/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2888&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827482,"bill_number":"SB2806","title":"King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; Department of Accounting and General Services","description":"Amends the membership of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Provides the chairperson of the commission with the authority to establish an advisory committee composed of past commission members to advise the chairperson on the historical and archival background of the commission. Amends the support staff functions. Amends the mission and purpose of the commission. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2806/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2806&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827483,"bill_number":"HB2412","title":"University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Adoption of Regulations","description":"Exempt certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii from chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes; require certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii be subject to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2412/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2412&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827484,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Threatened and Endangered Species","description":"Extends 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 to July 1, 2020. (HB2377 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2377/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2377&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827485,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Disposition of Land; Department of Transportation","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue revocable permits without approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Effective July 1, 2050. Repealed on July 1, 2021. (HB2408 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2408/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2408&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827487,"bill_number":"SB2900","title":"State Boating Facilities; Disposition; Fast Lands; Submerged Lands","description":"Clarifies that the board of land and natural resources may lease all fast lands and submerged lands within any existing state boating facility without prior authorization of the legislature by concurrent resolution pursuant to section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals a reference to section 200-2.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, within section 200-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify the means by which the board of land and natural resources may lease fast lands and submerged lands within an existing boat facility. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2900/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2900&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827488,"bill_number":"SB2883","title":"Amendments to Birth Certificates, Establishment of Parenthood","description":"Clarifies that amendments to birth records that change parenthood shall not be conducted through the Uniform Information Practices Act procedures to correct personal records, but must be pursuant to a court order of appropriate jurisdiction or other legal establishment of parenthood.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2883/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2883&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827489,"bill_number":"SB2927","title":"Taxes; General Excise Tax Licensing","description":"Requires that any license issued under section 237-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, be renewed annually; permits the department to charge a fee for annual renewals; and permits the department to require annual renewals be applied for online.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2927/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2927&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827490,"bill_number":"SB2858","title":"Cause of Action; Limitation of Action; Consumer Protection; Monopolies; Restraints of Trade","description":"Repeals section 48024(b), HRS, to clarify that the State is not subject to a limitations period for claims pursuant to chapter 480, HRS. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2858/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2858&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827492,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Commercial Activity; Ocean Recreation and Coastal Area Programs","description":"Clarifies the definition of commercial activity for purposes of DLNR regulation of ocean and coastal recreation activities. Specifies that land-based retail, rental, and activity providers are not subject to DLNR regulation. (HB2372 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2372/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2372&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827493,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Mooring Permits; Transfer","description":"Allows a holder of a mooring permit within state small boat harbors to transfer the mooring permit to a new vessel owner under certain terms and conditions. Establishes a Mooring Permit Task Force to examine issues regarding the transfer of state small boat harbor permits. (HD2374 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Lowen, Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2374/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2374&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827495,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"State Ocean Waters; Commercial Use","description":"Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to limit commercial use of state ocean waters where it is reasonable for environmental or user safety considerations to do so.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2379/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2379&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827496,"bill_number":"HB2362","title":"Workforce Development Council; Composition; Duties","description":"Conforms the State Workforce Development Council Law to new federal requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, which supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. (HB2362 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 057, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2362/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2362&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827498,"bill_number":"SB2805","title":"Prepaid Wireless; Enhanced 911 Services","description":"Establishes a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge of 66 cents per retail transaction of prepaid wireless telecommunications service at the point of sale. Allows sellers to deduct and retain 3 per cent of the surcharge that is collected. Requires the amounts collected by the Enhanced 911 Board to be placed in the Enhanced 911 Fund. Effective on July 1, 2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to PBS, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2805/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2805&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827499,"bill_number":"HB2312","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Employer Retirement Contributions","description":"Confirms that employer contributions to the Employees' Retirement System may be made in advance or on a monthly basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2312/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2312&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827500,"bill_number":"SB2869","title":"Child Protective Act; Criminal History Record Checks","description":"Amends the Child Protective Act to allow the Department of Human Services to access criminal history records without consent of individuals identified as alleged perpetrators of harm or threatened harm to a child, and individuals identified as adult household members living in the family home with the alleged victim child. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2869/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2869&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827501,"bill_number":"SB2882","title":"Position Exemptions; Second Deputy Director Position, Department of Human Services; Restoration","description":"Restores the second deputy director position for the Department of Human Services. Designates identified positions in the Director's Office of the Department of Human Services as permanently exempt. Converts identified positions in the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to permanent exempt status.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2882/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2882&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827502,"bill_number":"SB2843","title":"Employees' Retirement System; Retirement Benefits; Felony Convictions; Forfeiture","description":"Authorizes forfeiture of certain Employees' Retirement System benefits, pursuant to court order, for state or county employees and designated beneficiaries who are convicted of an employment-related felony.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2843/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2843&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827503,"bill_number":"SB2892","title":"Temporary Disability Insurance Exclusions; Workers' Compensation Penalties","description":"Excludes employers from providing Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) coverage for themselves if they perform services for, their own corporation, limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), partnership, or sole proprietorship. Allows the Director to receive electronic reports of injuries and other workers' compensation required reports. Increases the penalties for not having TDI coverage, for failure to make correct or timely benefit payments, for terminating such benefits, for failure to file medical reports, for employer's failure to provide copies of requested medical reports, for not having Workers' Compensation coverage, and for the deduction of premium payment from employee wages.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2892/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2892&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827504,"bill_number":"SB2811","title":"Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights","description":"Provides that parental rights may be terminated if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the child was conceived as a result of a sexual assault. Creates a presumption that termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child if the child was conceived as a result of the sexual assault. (SB2811 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 213, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2811/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2811&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827505,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Citations; Massage Therapy Violations; Fines","description":"Authorizes the issuance of a citation for specific violations of massage therapy laws by licensees. Sets forth a process for licensees to contest the citation and provides for the assessment of fines for each violation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2334/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2334&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827506,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"The Insurance Holding Company System","description":"Adopts revisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' model law on the Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2323/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2323&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827507,"bill_number":"SB2884","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Opioid Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity","description":"Creates immunity for individuals who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride during an opioid-related drug overdose. Authorizes emergency personnel/first responders to administer naloxone hydrochloride. Requires Medicaid coverage for naloxone hydrochloride. Exempts pharmacists and pharmacies from licensure and permitting requirements, except for drug storage requirements, for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone hydrochloride without a prescription.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2884/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2884&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827508,"bill_number":"HB2332","title":"Repeal; Joint Formulary Advisory Committee","description":"Repeals the Joint Formulary Advisory Committee established under chapter 457, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and allows the Board of Nursing to determine the exclusionary formulary for qualified advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Ward voting no (2) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2332/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2332&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827509,"bill_number":"HB2304","title":"Low-Income Housing Tax Credits","description":"Increases funding for affordable rental housing development by making the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit more valuable. Reduces State Tax Credit period from ten to five years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2304/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2304&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827510,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Statewide Integrated Sex Offender Treatment Program","description":"Amends chapter 353E, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to reflect nationally recognized best practices in the statewide, integrated programming for sex offenders, and to identify the coordinating body for the sex offender treatment program as the \"sex offender management team.\" Exempts the statewide integrated sex offender treatment program from the requirements of chapter 92, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2383/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2383&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827511,"bill_number":"HB2319","title":"Money Transmitters; Change in Control; Division of Financial Institutions; Criminal History Record Check","description":"Amends requirements under the money transmitters law for money transmitter licensee change in control applications, including requiring a criminal history record check on persons who will assume control of the licensee. Updates a reference to federal Regulation E. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 251, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1360).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2319/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2319&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827512,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Birth Defects Program","description":"Amends provisions relating to the use of collected information related to birth defects studies. (HB2356 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2356/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2356&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827514,"bill_number":"SB2821","title":"Land Use Commission","description":"Provides the Land Use Commission with the power to amend, revise, or modify a decision and order granting a district boundary amendment, or fine a petitioner, when there has been a finding by the Land Use Commission that a petitioner or its successors or assigns has not adhered to the conditions imposed by the commission.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2821/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2821&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827516,"bill_number":"HB2290","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation","description":"Changes the name of the High Technology Development Corporation to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2090 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 14","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2290/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2290&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827517,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"BLNR; Issuance of a Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands; Sand Island","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Sand Island, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Use, Maintenance, Improvement, And Replacement Of The Existing Floating Dock.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=18&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827518,"bill_number":"SB2893","title":"Workers' Compensation; Compromise","description":"Amend the repeal date for the provision in 386-78(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, that provides that compromises for workers' compensation claims reached as a result of a third-party liability claim or action do not require the approval of the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Repealed June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2893/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2893&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827519,"bill_number":"HB2405","title":"Driver License Renewal","description":"Ensures driver license procedures are compliant with the Real ID Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2405/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2405&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827520,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"Taxation; Disclosure of Tax Return Information","description":"Amends section 231-18, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow disclosure of tax return information to the Department of the Attorney General, federal, state, or local officials, and other persons in specified situations; and amends section 235-116, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that all information filed under chapter 235, Hawaii Revised Statutes, with any state agency is confidential.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite, Ichiyama, Jordan, Kawakami, McKelvey, Morikawa, San Buenaventura, Tupola voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Choy, Har, Oshiro, Ward voting no (4) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2395/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2395&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827521,"bill_number":"SB2941","title":"University of Hawaii; Rulemaking; Adoption of Regulations","description":"Exempt certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii from chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes; require certain adoption of regulations by the University of Hawaii be subject to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2941/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2941&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827523,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 47-394 Keohapa Place, Kaneohe, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-7-55-65","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 47-394 Keohapa Place, Kaneohe, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-4-7-55-65","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=14&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827524,"bill_number":"HB2331","title":"Board of Nursing; Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology; Board Member Terms","description":"Amends the length of terms from three years to four years of the members of the Board of Nursing and the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology. (HB2331 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Act 008, on 04/19/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108).","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2331/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2331&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827525,"bill_number":"HB2337","title":"Librarian Salary","description":"Increases the salary cap on the State Librarian position. (HB2337 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2337/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2337&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827526,"bill_number":"HB2282","title":"Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights","description":"Provides that a parent's rights may be terminated if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the child was conceived during an act of rape or sexual assault creating a presumption that termination of parental rights is in the best interest of the child. (HB2282 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2282/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2282&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827527,"bill_number":"SB2880","title":"Civil Service; Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to DPS, DLNR, DOD, and DAGS to establish civil service positions to provide services to the public using civil service employees. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2880/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2880&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827529,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"State Boating Facilities; Disposition","description":"Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources may lease all fast lands and submerged lands within any existing state boating facility without prior authorization of the Legislature by concurrent resolution pursuant to section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2371/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2371&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827530,"bill_number":"SB2926","title":"Tax Administration; Administrative Tax Appeals and Dispute Resolution Program","description":"Changes the title of the appeals officer from independent appeals officer to administrative appeals officer. Establishes conditions, procedures, and deadlines for petitions by taxpayers or return preparers for an administrative appeals and dispute resolution program. (SB2926 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2926/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2926&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827531,"bill_number":"HB2393","title":"Tax Review Commission ($)","description":"Provides a measure for extending the reporting date of the 2015-2017 tax review commission and appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2393/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2393&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827532,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Taxes; Special Event Reporting","description":"Requires operators of special events to file reports giving information about the vendors participating in special events. Grants Department of Taxation authority to issue citations for failure to file report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2399/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2399&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827533,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Child Care Providers; Background Checks; Health and Safety","description":"Brings state law into alignment with changes to the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant, P.L. 113-186. Requires DHS to conduct background checks, including sex offender registry checks, on household members and all employees of child care facilities and providers that are licensed or registered by or receive subsidies from the State, to set health and safety standards, and enforce requirements. (HB2343 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 088, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2343/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2343&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827534,"bill_number":"SB2917","title":"Oahu Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases flexibility of DPS in the process of developing or expanding in-state correctional facilities and in community partnering for planning any new prisons or jails. Appropriates funds for the purchasing, constructing, developing, leasing, or otherwise providing for jail facilities to locate the Oahu community correctional center adjacent to the Halawa correctional facility. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2917/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2917&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827535,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; Membership","description":"Adds the Chair of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Transportation as members of the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2417/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2417&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":827536,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 94-946 Meheula Parkway, No. 264, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-131","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 94-946 Meheula Parkway, No. 264, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-131","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=13&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827539,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 95-029 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 128, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-27","description":"Sale of the leased fee interest in 95-029 Kuahelani Avenue, No. 128, Mililani, Hawaii, TMK No. 1-9-4-5-34-27","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=12&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827540,"bill_number":"SB2894","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Programs; State Health Insurance Exchange; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes Hawaii Health Insurance Programs in the DLIR as a temporary, transitional measure to preserve federal funding, preserve the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act, and comply with insurance exchange and other requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Authorizes and funds additional positions in the DLIR and DHS. Transfers assets and functions of the Hawaii Health Connector to DLIR. (SB2894 HD3)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2894/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2894&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827541,"bill_number":"SB2916","title":"Public Safety; Firearms; Parole; Reincarceration","description":"Includes misdemeanor offenses under chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons, to the offenses that disqualify retaken and reimprisoned parolees from provisions regarding reincarceration and credit for time served. (SB2916 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 034, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2916/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2916&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827542,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund","description":"Repeals certain restrictions on investments that can be made by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and make housekeeping amendments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2309/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2309&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827543,"bill_number":"SB2812","title":"Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Required Disclosures; Donors; Registration; Reports","description":"Amends Hawaii's charitable registration and solicitation law to require affirmative disclosures to donors by professional solicitors; clarify exemptions from registration; authorize the Department of the Attorney General to issue cease and desist orders and impose administrative fines; and make other technical amendments. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 163, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1265).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2812/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2812&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827544,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Tenant Hire Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority","description":"Expands the civil service exemption for employees hired under the tenant hire program by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority by removing the percentage limit on such hires.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2346/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2346&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827545,"bill_number":"SB2873","title":"Orders For Immediate Protection","description":"Amends section 346-231, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to address inconsistencies in statutory requirements regarding orders for immediate protection; and allows the Department of Human Services discretion when to seek an order for immediate protection of vulnerable adults.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 022, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2873/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2873&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827546,"bill_number":"HB2361","title":"Appropriation; Premium Supplementation Trust Fund ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to replenish funds in the Premium Supplementation Trust Fund to cover the costs of health care expenses for eligible employees and for premium supplementation for employers that are entitled to premium supplementation under the Prepaid Health Care Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2361/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2361&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827547,"bill_number":"HB2329","title":"Cause of Action; Limitation of Action; Consumer Protection","description":"Clarifies that the statute of limitations governing it does not apply to the State and its agencies with respect to chapter 480, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals subsection (b) of section 48024, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Technical amendments.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-13","last_action":"Act 007, on 04/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107).","last_action_date":"2016-04-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2329/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2329&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827548,"bill_number":"SB2921","title":"Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2015; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax","description":"Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2015, and makes technical, nonsubstantive amendments. (SB2921 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-02","last_action":"Act 033, 04/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133).","last_action_date":"2016-05-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2921/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2921&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827549,"bill_number":"SB2830","title":"Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Composition","description":"Amends the composition of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, expanding it from five to seven members.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2830/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2830&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827550,"bill_number":"SB2862","title":"Nursing; Nursys; Licensure; Identifying Information","description":"Allows the Board of Nursing to more fully participate in Nursys, a national database for nurse licensees by sharing license and disciplinary action information.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 018, on 04/26/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2862/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2862&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827551,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"State Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer Activities","description":"Clarifies that certain sections of the State Ethics Code shall not apply to technology transfer activities. Requires such activities to comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the Board of Regents. Requires written status report to the Legislature every two years.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2411/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2411&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827552,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"Emergency Appropriation; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Human Services ($)","description":"Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2015-2016 for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Human Services to cover short-term costs required to comply with the Affordable Care Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2369/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2369&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827553,"bill_number":"HB2345","title":"Certified Nurse Aides","description":"Repeals section 346-47 and amends sections 457A-1.5, 457A-2, and 457A-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to delete references to the Department of Human Services as licensing or certifying health care settings; and deletes references to the Department of Human Services investigating and disciplining certified nurse aides employed in health care settings.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2345/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2345&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827554,"bill_number":"SB2814","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 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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2814/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2814&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827555,"bill_number":"SB2936","title":"Disposition of Land; Aeronautical, Airport-related, Maritime, and Maritime Related Operations; Department of Transportation","description":"Authorizes the Department of Transportation to negotiate the disposition of lands under its control for aeronautical, airport-related, maritime, and maritime related operations. Repeals authorization for BLNR to negotiate the disposition of lands for aeronautical, airport-related, maritime, and maritime related operations. Takes effect 7/1/2050. Repeals 7/1/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2936/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2936&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827556,"bill_number":"SB2934","title":"Driver License Renewal; REAL ID Act","description":"Ensures driver license procedures are compliant with the REAL ID Act. (SD2)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Act 015, on 04/25/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2934/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2934&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":827557,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Property Insurance; Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Policies; Non-renewal; Lava Zone; State of Emergency; Moratorium","description":"Requires the Insurance Commissioner to determine whether residential property insurance is unavailable due to a moratorium on insurance policies in a lava zone during a state of emergency due to lava flow.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 4","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2322/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2322&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":827866,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"University of Hawaii; Special and Revolving Funds; General Fund Appropriations; Construction Projects","description":"Prohibits the University of Hawaii from transferring moneys from its special and revolving funds, or general funds appropriated for other purposes, to fund construction projects that are not explicitly authorized by the Legislature. (HB2428 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2428/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2428&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":827891,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"CIP; 23rd Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a new library and multi-purpose building at Noelani Elementary School.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2427/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2427&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":827928,"bill_number":"SB2735","title":"Private Roads; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Requires the counties to accept the surrender of a private road if there has been no act of private ownership for five years. Exempts the State and counties from maintaining surrendered roads and from liability for lack of maintenance or for maintenance performed prior to assuming ownership.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Re-Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2735/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2735&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":827960,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Concealed Weapons; Licenses; Criteria for Approval and Denial","description":"Requires each county police chief to adopt criteria for the approval or denial of concealed weapon license applications. Requires an applicant to be informed of the specific reason for a denial. Requires annual reports.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2425/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2425&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":827995,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Board of Education; Meetings; Community Participation.","description":"Requires meetings of the board of education to be held at a time when students, teachers, parents, and members of the general public can attend.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2426/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2426&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":828037,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Apprentice Hunting License Program","description":"Establishes the Hawaii apprentice hunting license program. Provides for the issuance of a Hawaii apprentice hunting license to program participants. Establishes requirements for program participation. Exempts holder of an apprentice license from taking the required hunter education class prior to licensure under section 183D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 10","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2450/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2450&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":828039,"bill_number":"HB2451","title":"State Microbe","description":"Establishes and designates Flavobacterium akiainvivens as the official microbe of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2451/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2451&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":828045,"bill_number":"SB2946","title":"Indigenous Hawaiian Architecture; Hawaiian Home Lands; Subsistence Agriculture Lots","description":"Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to adopt rules to allow for indigenous native Hawaiian architectural practices on subsistence agricultural lots to be used for agricultural purposes, including for use as farmer housing. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to OMH/AGR, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2946/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2946&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":828050,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"CIP; 18th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 18th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2432/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2432&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":828054,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"State Public Charter School Commission; New Charter Schools; Start-Up Grants; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for start-up grants for newly approved, pre-opening public charter schools. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2453/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2453&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":828059,"bill_number":"HB2454","title":"Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Department of Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs","description":"Transfers administration of the licensing and regulation program for private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the department of education to the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2454/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2454&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":828065,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Health; Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries; Price Controls","description":"Authorizes the director of health to establish maximum retail prices for medical marijuana and manufactured marijuana products. Delays authority to establish medical marijuana price controls until 7/1/2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2455/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2455&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":828071,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Water-quality Study; Environmental Protection; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture for a water-quality study of the water resources, including but not limited to ground water, surface water, and adjacent marine waters, of the Waialua district on the island of Oahu. (HB2435 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2435/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2435&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":828077,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"State Constitution; Amendment; Article XI; Conservation; Control and Development of Resources; Hunting and Game Resources (ConAm)","description":"Proposes an amendment to Article XI of the state constitution to require the State to manage game animals, subject to guidelines established by the legislature, for the public's sustained use and enjoyment of game animals as a protected state resource.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2449/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2449&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":828080,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"High School; Credit Union; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Temporarily creates credit unions for high school students. Appropriates funds for the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2442/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2442&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":828089,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Health; Alternative Medicine; Complementary Medicine","description":"Allowing access to complementary and alternative health care practitioners who are not providing services that require medical training and credentials. Regulating the activities and advertisements of complementary and alternative health care practitioners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2433/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2433&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":828094,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Puna; North Kona; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish and staff an advanced life support medic unit in Puna on the Island of Hawaii and for emergency medical services for North Kona. (HB2434 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2434/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2434&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":828101,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Ethics Code; Exemptions; Teachers; Educational Trips","description":"Exempts teachers, counselors, administrators, coaches, or other employees employed by the Department of Education or a public charter school involved in educational trips from certain ethics code provisions. (HB2431 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2431/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2431&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":828106,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"BLNR; Issuance of a Term, Non-Exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands at Kukuiula, Koloa, Kauai; Maintenance and Repair of Existing Rock Seawall","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kukuiula, Koloa, Kauai, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Rock Seawall, And For The Use, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=19&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":828111,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Licensing; Applicants for Licensure; Competency; Discipline; Summary Suspension; Hearing; Board of Dental Examiners; Hawaii Medical Board; Board of Nursing; Board of Pharmacy","description":"Requires dentist, physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistant, nurse, and pharmacist licensee applicants who have had a license, permit, or ability to practice suspended in another jurisdiction to undergo a hearing to show cause why suspension should be terminated prior to being issued a license to practice in Hawaii. Requires the board of dental examiners, Hawaii medical board, board of nursing, and board of pharmacy to summarily suspend a Hawaii license upon a determination that a licensee has had a license, registration, or ability to practice suspended or revoked in any other jurisdiction, pending a hearing to show cause. Requires orders of summary suspension or disciplinary action taken due to actions arising in other jurisdictions to be public record.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-05-16 9:15AM in conference room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2430/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2430&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":828117,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Joint Terrorism Task Force; Government Agencies; Counterterrorism; Security; Public Safety. ($)","description":"Establishes in the office of the governor a joint terrorism task force of various State and federal law enforcement agencies to fight terrorism. The federal agencies are invited to participate on a voluntary basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2438/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2438&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":828123,"bill_number":"HB2439","title":"Medical Board; Physicians; Medicine.","description":"Adjusts the number of physicians and lay persons on the Hawaii medical board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2439/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2439&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":828128,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Inspection.","description":"Reduces the frequency of motor vehicle safety inspections for most passenger vehicles from once every twelve months to once every twenty-four months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2436/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2436&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":828136,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Homelessness; Programs; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes various provisions to address homelessness. Increases the conveyance tax and directs the additional revenues towards homeless facilities and programs administered by DHS. Establishes civil rights boards to address civil rights of homeless. Requires a survey of available state property for affordable rental housing. Requires DHS to conduct a homeless summit. Provides job assistance for homeless individuals. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HUS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2429/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2429&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":828142,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Procurement Code; Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses; Set Aside","description":"Requires that a percentage of the annual purchasing expenditure of the State set-aside for small businesses be awarded to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, in addition to any other preferences provided under the Procurement Code for such businesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI/EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2437/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2437&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":828145,"bill_number":"SB2944","title":"Hawaiian Language Education; College of Hawaiian Language; University of Hawaii System; Implementation Plan; Appropriation ($)","description":"Directs the president of the University of Hawaii system and the director of the Hawaiian language college to produce an implementation plan for the Hawaiian language report created pursuant to S.R. No. 97 S.D. 1, 2015. Appropriates funds to carry out implementation plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA/HWN, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2944/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2944&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":828151,"bill_number":"HB2452","title":"Filipino-American Veterans; Burial Grants; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for burial grants for qualifying Filipino-American veterans to provide funeral and burial services and transportation of their remains to the Philippines; provided that federal funds remain unavailable and there remain eligible Filipino-American veterans living in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2452/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2452&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":828156,"bill_number":"HB2440","title":"Veterans; Disabled Veterans; Medical; Leave","description":"Provides leave to any new State employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at thirty per cent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to VMI, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2440/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2440&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":828162,"bill_number":"SB2945","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties; Food and Medical Expenses; Fuel Taxes; Excise Tax","description":"Increases TAT. Requires distribution of one-half of TAT revenue collections to each county based on the proportion of TAT revenues generated by each county. Reduces the general excise tax rate for gross proceeds received on the sale of food or on the provision of medical expenses. Requires one-half of TAT revenues after distribution to the counties to be applied to reducing general excise tax on fuel sold to consumer, fuel taxes, and county fuel taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2945/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2945&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":828167,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Ohana Dwellings; Housing; Agricultural Lands","description":"Allows the building of ohana dwellings on lands within an agricultural district under certain conditions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2443/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2443&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":828170,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Constitutional Amendment; Recall Public Officials (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow for the recall of public officials.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2441/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2441&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":828185,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Short Form Bill; Dams and Reservoirs","description":"Short form bill relating to dams and reservoirs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2500/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2500&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":828186,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Exchange; Hawaii Health Connector; Repeal","description":"Repeals the Hawaii Health Connector and associated references in the Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2479/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2479&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":828187,"bill_number":"SB2985","title":"University of Hawaii; West Oahu Campus; Creative Media Technology Campus","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii system to allocate fifty acres of land for a creative media technology campus at the West Oahu Campus. Requires specific entities to enter into a memorandum of agreement to design, plan, and develop the creative media technology campus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2985/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2985&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":828189,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Traffic Safety Study; Kunia Road; H-1 Exit 5A","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study identifying traffic problems on and near the H-1 Freeway. (HB2484 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2484/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2484&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":828190,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Electronic Health Records; Federal Requirements","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend Federal Law To Provide Flexibility In The Electronic Record Requirements Of The Health Information Technology For Economic And Clinical Health Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=6&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":828192,"bill_number":"SB3005","title":"United States Navy; United States Defense Logistics Agency; Department of Health; Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to the department of health to hire five full-time employees (5.0 FTE) and retain consultants to monitor the United States Navy and the United States Defense Logistics Agency's compliance with an Administrative Order on Consent regarding leaks of fuel at the Red Hill Fuel Storage Facility.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3005/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3005&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":828193,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Maximum Percentage of Civil Service Employees; Executive Branch","description":"Requires that the number of civil service exempt employees not exceed a certain percentage in the executive branch, excluding the department of education, department of the attorney general, University of Hawaii, any public charter school, and Hawaii health systems corporation. Requires the department of human resources development to report on the number of exempt executive employees. Requires departments to reduce the number of exempt employees if the total exceeds a certain percentage. Effective July 1, 2091. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2477/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2477&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":828194,"bill_number":"SB2948","title":"Ship Repair Industry Loan Program; Department of Transportation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the ship industry loan program. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2948/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2948&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":828196,"bill_number":"SB2972","title":"North Shore of Oahu; Beach Management Plan; University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii sea grant college program to create a north shore beach management plan for the north shore of Oahu stretching from the Kawailoa to Waialee ahupuaa. (SB2972 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2972/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2972&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":828197,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"Hunting; Fishing; Game Resources; Food Security; Sustainability","description":"Supporting Game Mammal, Game Bird, And Fishing Resources In Order To Promote Sustainability And Food Security And To Preserve Long Standing Local And Cultural Practices.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=22&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":828199,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Volunteer Investigators; Public Works Projects; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to train and deputize volunteer investigators investigating public work projects. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit reports. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2509/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2509&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":828200,"bill_number":"SB2980","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.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2980/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2980&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":828201,"bill_number":"SB2975","title":"Blood Glucose Monitoring; Students; Diabetes","description":"Authorizes DOE employees to volunteer to administer or assist a student with blood glucose monitoring.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2975/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2975&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":828203,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Criminal Forfeiture Fund; Attorneys' Fees","description":"Requires payment, from the Criminal Forfeiture Fund, of attorneys' fees to individuals that successfully recovered property forfeited to the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2514/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2514&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":828204,"bill_number":"HB2527","title":"Construction Projects; Committee on Progress of Construction Projects","description":"Establishes a committee on progress of construction projects to monitor certain state construction projects and bring impediments to the attention of decision-makers. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2527/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2527&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":828207,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"State Lottery; Homelessness ($)","description":"Establishes a state lottery commission to implement a lottery, the proceeds of which would be used to address homelessness. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2536/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2536&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":828208,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Cigarette Tax Revenues; Re-Distribution Study","description":"Requires DOH and BUF to conduct a study of the re-distribution of cigarette tax revenues. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 086, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2466/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2466&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":828209,"bill_number":"SB2976","title":"Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Department of Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs","description":"Transfers administration of the licensing and regulation program for private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. (SB2976 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2976/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2976&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":828211,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Motor Vehicle Rentals; Pass On Fees","description":"Expands the base of the vehicle-related fees and taxes that motor vehicle lessors may pass on to lessees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2522/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2522&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":828212,"bill_number":"HB2445","title":"Public Employees; Privatization; Retirement Benefits","description":"Ensures future ERS benefits for public employees who are terminated from public employment due to the privatization of the employees' positions. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:50PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2445/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2445&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828214,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Water Quality Certification; Approval; State Agencies","description":"Establishes time limits for the approval or disapproval of water quality certification applications for state projects. (HB2456 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2456/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2456&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":828215,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Education; Child Abuse and Neglect; Signs; Child Welfare Services; Department of Human Services","description":"Requires Department of Education schools and charter schools to post informational signs that include the Department of Human Services phone number for reporting abuse and neglect. (HB2505 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2505/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2505&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":828216,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Air Conditioning for Public Schools; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation; Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the installation of air conditioning in all public schools in the State over 5 fiscal years. Establishes a special fund to be used to reimburse the general fund for payment of debt service on the general obligation bonds. Allocates a portion of environmental response, energy, and food security tax revenues to the special fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2462/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2462&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":828218,"bill_number":"SB3007","title":"Department of Health; Sepsis; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the DOH to conduct a one-year pilot project for sepsis education and awareness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2016.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3007/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3007&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":828219,"bill_number":"SB3014","title":"Appropriation; Highways; Department of Transportation ($)","description":"Appropriates revenues for repair work and resurfacing of Kalani Street, Auld Lane, and Rawlins Lane on the island of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3014/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3014&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":828221,"bill_number":"HB2472","title":"Wage Standards Division; Positions; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for five additional labor law enforcement specialist positions in the department of labor and industrial relations to protect Hawaii employees' wages and enforce Hawaii's labor laws, including wage and hour laws on public works construction projects. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:45PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2472/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2472&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":828222,"bill_number":"SB2970","title":"CIP; 23rd Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a new library and multi-purpose building at Noelani Elementary School.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2970/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2970&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":828223,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"Condominium; Association Foreclosure; Cure of Default","description":"Clarifies that when a unit owner and association reach a payment plan to cure a nonjudicial foreclosure, completion of the payment plan is required to cure the default. Prohibits an association from converting unpaid fines into fees that may cause a unit owner to default. Requires mediation by a unit owner and association over disputed fines before a foreclosure can be commenced.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2515/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2515&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":828225,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Maritime Industry Grant Program; Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a maritime industry grant program within the department of labor and industrial relations. Establishes criteria for the awarding of grants. Appropriates funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2091. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2475/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2475&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":828226,"bill_number":"HB2467","title":"State Microbe; Flavobacterium akiainvivens","description":"Establishes and designates Flavobacterium akiainvivens as the official microbe of the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Mizuno, Tokioka excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2467/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2467&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":828228,"bill_number":"HB2533","title":"Motor Vehicles; State Registration Fee; Penalties.","description":"Reduces the annual motor vehicle registration fee and increases penalties for knowingly operating a motor vehicle upon a public highway with delinquent registration.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2533/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2533&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":828230,"bill_number":"SB3021","title":"Liquor; Honolulu Liquor Commission; Noise Violations; Penalties","description":"Establishes enhanced penalties for multiple noise violations by a licensee in a county with a population of 500,000 or more during a single calendar year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3021/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3021&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":828231,"bill_number":"HB2529","title":"Emergency Medical Services; North Kona; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for emergency medical services for North Kona.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2529/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2529&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":828233,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"WWII Filipino-American Veteran; Transportation and Burial Costs in the Philippines","description":"Urging Congress To Amend Federal Law To Allow Funds For The Burial Of Qualified Filipino-american Veterans In National And State Veterans Cemeteries To Cover The Costs Of Transporting The Remains Of Filipino-american Veterans Of World War Ii To The Philippines And For Funeral And Burial Services In The Philippines.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=5&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":828234,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Water Rights; Holdover","description":"Requires that where an application has been made for a lease to continue a previously authorized disposition of water rights, a holdover may be authorized annually until the pending application for the disposition of water rights is finally resolved or for a total of three consecutive one-year holdovers, whichever occurs sooner. (HB2501 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-28","last_action":"Act 126, 06/27/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).","last_action_date":"2016-06-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2501/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2501&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":828236,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"ERS; Public Employees; Separation Benefits; Early Retirement","description":"Authorizes public employees facing position abolishment, reduction-in-force, or workforce restructuring to opt to receive either voluntary severance benefits or a special retirement benefit in lieu of exercising any reduction-in-force rights. Effective January 7, 2059. Sunsets on July 1, 2018. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2446/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2446&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828237,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; Department of Theatre and Dance; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for various programs and supporting functions for the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2492/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2492&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":828238,"bill_number":"SB3009","title":"Medical Marijuana","description":"Amends the definition of \"debilitating medical condition\" to allow for greater physician discretion to prescribe low potency medical marijuana.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3009/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3009&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":828240,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Department of Education; Special Education; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides special education teachers with additional preparation time and funds for instructional materials. Makes appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2537/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2537&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":828241,"bill_number":"SB2999","title":"State Employees; Air Travel; DLNR; Carbon Offset Program","description":"Requires state agencies to participate in a carbon offset program to offset carbon emissions caused by their employees' air travel. Requires DLNR to establish and administer a carbon offset program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2999/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2999&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":828243,"bill_number":"SB2962","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Opioid Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity","description":"Provides immunity for individuals and harm reduction organizations who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride to prevent opioid-related drug overdoses. Authorizes emergency personnel and first responders to administer opioid antagonists. Requires medicaid coverage for opioid antagonists. Exempts individuals and harm reduction organizations from licensure and permitting requirements for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Allows pharmacists, in accordance with standing orders and protocols, to dispense opioid antagonists to persons and harm reduction organizations without a prescription.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2962/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2962&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":828244,"bill_number":"SB3010","title":"Health; Hospice and Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council; Establishment; Insurance; Hospice Care; Palliative Care; Reimbursement; Prescription Medication Coverage; Continuing Education","description":"Establishes the hospice and palliative care and quality of life advisory council within the department of health to advise the director of health on hospice and palliative care matters. Requires the advisory council to assist health care facilities and health care services in the State to establish a system for identifying patients or residents who could benefit from hospice or palliative care and provide information on accessing these services. Permits an insured to receive hospice care and palliative care services without first obtaining a referral from a primary care provider or other physician. Requires insurers that offer payment or reimbursement for hospice care and palliative care to accept, as eligible for coverage, persons with a life expectancy certification of two years or less and provide reimbursement for all prescription medications needed for pain and symptom management. Requires reports to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3010/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3010&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":828245,"bill_number":"SB2983","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dam and Reservoir Owners; West Maui Investors, LLC ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist West Maui Investors, LLC, with 2 Ukumehame reservoirs. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2983/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2983&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":828247,"bill_number":"SB2974","title":"Transient Vacation Rentals; Registration; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Compliance Resolution Fund","description":"Requires registration of transient vacation rentals with the director of commerce and consumer affairs prior to operating or doing business in the State. Permits certain nonconforming uses of transient vacation rentals. Establishes penalties for noncompliance with registration requirements and allocates associated fines to the compliance resolution fund. Authorizes the counties to impose additional regulations. Registration requirements effective January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM/CPH, WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2974/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2974&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":828248,"bill_number":"SB3017","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine; Physician Shortage; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to fund medical residency programs to help alleviate the shortage of primary care physicians in rural Oahu and neighbor island communities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3017/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3017&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":828250,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Cesspools Tax Credits","description":"Adds county-certified cesspools within 200 feet of an existing sewer system to the definition of \"qualified cesspool\" for the purposes of determining eligibility for an upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit. (HB2517 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2517/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2517&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":828251,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Charter Schools; Teacher Incentives; Teacher Bonuses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Clarifies that funds for bonuses required by statute or collective bargaining shall not be paid out of a charter school's facilities funding or per-pupil funds. Requires, beginning with fiscal year 2017-2018, that such bonuses be separate line items in the budget. Appropriates funds for teacher bonuses for hard-to-fill placement incentives and National Board certified teacher incentives for charter school teachers. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2524/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2524&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":828253,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Veterans; Disabled; Motor Vehicle Registration Fees and Taxes; Exemption ($)","description":"Exempts certain disabled veterans from county motor vehicle taxes and the state annual vehicle registration fee. Effective 7/1/16. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2490/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2490&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":828255,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Vietnam War; 50th Anniversary","description":"Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. (HB2491 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2491/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2491&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":828256,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Business Mitigation Relief Pilot Program; Rail Construction; Appropriation","description":"Establishes the business mitigation relief pilot program to assist businesses and commercial property owners negatively impacted by the construction of the rail project. Establishes guidelines and procedures for financial assistance through the program. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2518 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2518/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2518&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":828258,"bill_number":"SB3008","title":"Human Services; Medicaid; Homeless","description":"Authorizes medicaid providers to place on the medicaid certification and recertification forms a question composed by the department of human services to determine the housing status of the individual. Allows medicaid providers to collect and release to the legislature aggregate housing status information, subject to applicable privacy laws and regulations. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3008/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3008&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":828259,"bill_number":"SB3011","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Internships; Local Workforce Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the high technology development corporation to fund technology internships and development of programs to support the local talent pipeline for the technology industry. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3011/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3011&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":828260,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Commercial Dairies; Income Tax Credits","description":"Establishes income tax credits to incentivize the renovation or investment in commercial dairies in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2530/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2530&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":828262,"bill_number":"SB3000","title":"ERS; Retirement Incentive for Members Separated From Service","description":"Establishes a retirement benefit incentive for public employees, otherwise eligible to retire, whose positions are subject to layoff due to the consolidation or abolition of functions, or the privatization of the functions of the position. Appropriates funds. (SB3000 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3000/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3000&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":828263,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities Companies; Net Energy Metering.","description":"Requires the public utilities commission to approve all eligible customer-generators to participate in a net energy metering program. Creates a maximum monthly charge for basic electrical-grid services. Repeals the public utilities commission's authority to amend the rate structure.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2497/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2497&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":828265,"bill_number":"SB2996","title":"Transportation; Public Health; Economic Development; Bikeshare Hawaii; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bikeshare Hawaii develop a bikeshare system in the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2996/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2996&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":828266,"bill_number":"HB2506","title":"Liquor Licenses; Delinquent Taxes; Compliance Certificate","description":"Allows persons applying for liquor licenses to present a signed certificate from the state director of taxation or from the state procurement office to establish they do not owe any delinquent state taxes, penalties, or interest and are in compliance with state employment laws. Repeals the requirement that the applicant produce a federal tax clearance.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2506/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2506&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":828267,"bill_number":"SB2965","title":"Prohibited Use of an Unmanned Aircraft System","description":"Establishes the offenses of prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system in the first degree and prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system in the second degree. Establishes exemptions for the prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system offenses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2965/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2965&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":828269,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Condominiums; Board Members; Fiduciary Duties","description":"Requires board members of condominium associations to disclose significant financial interests prior to taking action that affects both the association and a third-party provider. Prohibits board members from receiving gifts from those types of third party providers. Expands the powers of the real estate commission to enforce violations by board members of disclosure requirements and gift prohibitions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2512/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2512&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":828270,"bill_number":"SB2973","title":"General Excise Tax; Loko Ia; Hawaiian Fishpond","description":"Establishes a general excise tax at the wholesale rate of one-half of one per cent for the gross proceeds or income from the sale of all products produced by Hawaiian loko ia. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2973/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2973&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":828271,"bill_number":"HB2534","title":"Medical Marijuana Commission","description":"Establishes a medical marijuana commission to evaluate and make recommendations about the overall effectiveness of the medical marijuana dispensaries in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2534/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2534&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":828273,"bill_number":"SB2978","title":"Freshwater Reservoirs; Central Maui; Fishing; Agriculture; GO Bonds ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources, with the collaboration of the department of agriculture, to identify, purchase, and rehabilitate freshwater reservoirs in central Maui suitable for fishing and agriculture. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the purposes of this Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2978/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2978&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":828275,"bill_number":"SB3015","title":"Employment Security","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3015/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3015&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":828277,"bill_number":"SB2993","title":"Basalt Rebar; Market Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a basalt rebar market study.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2993/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2993&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":828278,"bill_number":"SB3016","title":"Public Records; Disclosure; Disciplinary Action","description":"Repeals the confidentiality protection afforded under the Uniform Information Practices Act for certain information regarding misconduct of police officers that results in suspension. Takes effect July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3016/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3016&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":828279,"bill_number":"HB2469","title":"Motor Vehicle Insurance; Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Insurance Requirements","description":"Establishes motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2469/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2469&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":828281,"bill_number":"SB2954","title":"Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center; Database Management","description":"Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to access firearm registration data. (SB2954 HD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 108, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2954/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2954&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":828282,"bill_number":"SB2949","title":"Power Purchase Agreements; Public Utilities Commission; Energy","description":"Prohibits the public utility commission from approving power purchase agreements that prohibit the sale of energy to third parties or agreements that require utility consent to sell energy to third parties.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2949/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2949&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":828284,"bill_number":"SB2960","title":"Criminal History Record Checks; Police Department; Rap Back Program; Firearm Possession","description":"Allows the county police departments to receive notification if a new applicant who is granted a permit to possess a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2960/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2960&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":828285,"bill_number":"SB2988","title":"Macadamia Nut Trees; Macadamia Felted Coccid; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to research and develop methods for the prevention and treatment of macadamia felted coccid in cooperation with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to HEA/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2988/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2988&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":828286,"bill_number":"HB2444","title":"Employment Practices; Discriminatory Practices","description":"Clarifies the grounds under which an employer may take employment action without committing a discriminatory practice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2444/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2444&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828288,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Gray Water; New Building Permit","description":"Prohibits the issuance of new building permits unless it is established that the building will be furnished with equipment that allows for the collection and use of gray water for irrigation. Provides for exemptions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2476/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2476&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":828289,"bill_number":"SB2968","title":"CIP; 2nd Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 2nd senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2968/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2968&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":828291,"bill_number":"SB2986","title":"General Excise Tax; Aircraft Rentals and Leases","description":"Ends the general excise tax and use tax exemptions for amounts received as rent for the rental or leasing of aircraft or aircraft engines used by lessees or renters for the interstate transportation of passengers and goods on December 31, 2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2986/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2986&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":828292,"bill_number":"SB2997","title":"Statewide Community Planning; Transit-Oriented Development; Office of Planning; Transit-Oriented Development Advisory Group","description":"Part I: Designates the office of planning as the lead agency to coordinate and advance transit-oriented development planning in the State. Requires that the office of planning approve all state agencies' and executive branch agencies' development plans for parcels along the rail transit corridor, including any properties that the State may obtain in the future. Part II: Establishes a transit-oriented development advisory group to develop, in collaboration with the office of planning, a unified action plan for the implementation of transit-oriented development on a state level.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2997/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2997&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":828293,"bill_number":"SB2947","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; High Technology Special Fund; Electrolysis Process Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Dispensing Facility; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation for the development of an electrolysis process hydrogen production, storage, and dispensing facility and appropriates funds for the operation of the facility. Requires matching funds from private enterprise or entities. Clarifies that the high technology special fund shall receive appropriations or other deposits as required by statute. Requires HTDC to adopt rules to establish, collect, and deposit moneys into the high technology special fund. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2947/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2947&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":828295,"bill_number":"SB2989","title":"Farmers Market Vendors; Permit and Inspection; Labeling","description":"Requires farmers market vendors that direct-market potentially hazardous value added products to obtain a permit from the Department of Health. Exempts non-potentially hazardous value added products from Department of Health permitting or inspection. Establishes labeling requirements for value added products sold at farmers markets.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2989/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2989&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":828296,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Consumer Protection; Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Permit; Fee; Taxicab Companies; Taxicab Drivers; Requirements; Qualifications; Insurance; Policies","description":"Requires the counties to regulate transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers and issue permits to transportation network companies. Requires transportation network companies to pay an annual airport permit fee to the department of transportation, for purposes of authorizing transportation network company drivers to pick up and discharge riders at airports in the State. Establishes insurance, qualifications, and other requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Establishes minimum standards for driver qualifications, drug and alcohol policies, and antidiscrimination and accessibility policies for taxicab companies and taxicab drivers operating within each county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2470/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2470&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":828299,"bill_number":"SB2959","title":"Qualified Feed Developer Grants; Livestock Revitalization Program; Local Feed Source Survey; Appropriations ($)","description":"Establishes within the Livestock Revitalization Program a grant program for qualified feed developers. Appropriates funds for the Feed Developer Grant Program, reimbursements to Qualified Producers for feed costs, and a survey of local feed ingredient sources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2959/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2959&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":828300,"bill_number":"SB2969","title":"University of Hawaii; Tuition Fee Increases; Legislative Approval","description":"Subjects to legislative disapproval any tuition fee increase at the University of Hawaii. Requires the University to submit a resolution for review of and a detailed justification for the increase. Applies to tuition fees for the 2017-2018 academic year and subsequent academic years, including summer sessions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2969/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2969&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":828301,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Financial Institutions; Community State Bank","description":"Establishes the community state bank. Directs the bank to offer low-interest small loans to only individuals who do not otherwise qualify for financing and requires those individuals to achieve financial literacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2508/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2508&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":828303,"bill_number":"SB3003","title":"Parks; Public Lands; Counties; DLNR; Advisory Task Force","description":"Creates an advisory task force to develop an action plan for the transfer of jurisdiction over state parks from the department of land and natural resources to the counties; requires a report of recommendations and implementing legislation to be submitted to the legislature before the 2017 regular session.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3003/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3003&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":828304,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Income Tax Credits; Photovoltaic Storage Batteries; Electric Vehicle Storage Batteries","description":"Establishes refundable income tax credits for the development and manufacturing of photovoltaic storage batteries and electric vehicle storage batteries.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2507/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2507&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":828306,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Student Privacy; Electronic Data","description":"Protects student privacy with respect to electronic data.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN/HED, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2513/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2513&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":828307,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Renewable Energy; Solar and Wind Energy Property; Tax Credit","description":"Conforms the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with federal renewable energy tax credits. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016. (HB2511 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2511/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2511&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":828308,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Homelessness; Homeless Care Residence","description":"Establishes a homeless care residence program to provide financial assistance to households providing temporary housing and care to a homeless relative. Requires that providers undergo certification and inspection by the department of human services and caps program participation at twelve months.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS/HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2498/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2498&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":828310,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; 27th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 27th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2526/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2526&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":828311,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Solar Energy Devices; Solar Panels; Homeowners Associations; Community Associations; Condominium Association","description":"Establishes default rules for homeowners, community, and condominium associations that have not adopted rules allowing for the placement of solar energy devices on single-family residential dwellings and townhouse units. (HB2523 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2523/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2523&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":828313,"bill_number":"HB2482","title":"State Health Planning and Development Agency; Health and Health Care Information and Data","description":"Broadens the scope of health and health care data and other information submitted to the state health planning and development agency. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 139, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2482/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2482&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":828314,"bill_number":"SB3022","title":"Transportation; Ferry System; Harbors; Inter-island Ferry; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to conduct any necessary environmental assessment for the establishment of a intra-state or inter-state ferry system and makes an appropriation. Provides a non-refundable tax credit and a fifty per cent reduction in harbor fees for the first year of operation for any company operating an inter-island ferry vessel.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3022/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3022&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":828315,"bill_number":"SB2984","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Programs; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Human Services ($)","description":"Establishes the state health insurance exchange, known as the Hawaii Health Insurance Programs. Establishes the Affordable Care Act Legislative Oversight Committee. Repeals the Hawaii Health Connector Law. Appropriates funds to carry out the purposes of the Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2984/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2984&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":828317,"bill_number":"HB2487","title":"Electronic Benefits Transfer Card; Photo Identification","description":"Requires an electronic benefits cardholder to present photo identification for certain transactions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2487/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2487&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":828318,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"WWII Filipino-American Veteran; Transportation and Burial Costs in the Philippines","description":"Urging Congress To Amend Federal Law To Allow Funds For The Burial Of Qualified Filipino-american Veterans In National And State Veterans Cemeteries To Cover The Costs Of Transporting The Remains Of Filipino-american Veterans Of World War Ii To The Philippines And For Funeral And Burial Services In The Philippines.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=23&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":828321,"bill_number":"SB2982","title":"Mental Health","description":"Requires the family court to consider assisted community treatment as an alternative to commitment to a psychiatric facility for a person subject to a petition for involuntary hospitalization.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2982/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2982&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":828322,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Department of Public Safety; Sheriff Division; Department of Transportation; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Illegal Fireworks; Explosives; Fees; Penalties; Appropriation ($)","description":"Increases fines for violations of the fireworks control law. Authorizes the department of public safety, sheriff division, to inspect shipping containers for explosives and illegal fireworks. Requires DPS, in collaboration with DOD, DOT, and other federal and state agencies, to establish a shipping container inspection program to randomly inspect shipping containers for illegal fireworks and explosives using explosive-sniffing dogs. Requires DOT to assess a fee of $1 on all shipping containers for FY 2016-2017 and a fee of $2 thereafter to fund the program. Establishes the shipping container inspection program special fund. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PBS/TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2485/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2485&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":828323,"bill_number":"SB2967","title":"Community Food Forest Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a community food forest program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources that shall work collaboratively with local government and community organizations to provide sources of healthy food statewide. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2967/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2967&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":828325,"bill_number":"HB2458","title":"General Excise Tax; Loko ia; Hawaiian Fishpond","description":"Establishes a general excise tax at the wholesale rate of one-half of one per cent for the gross proceeds or income from all products produced from Hawaiian loko ia. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2458/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2458&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":828326,"bill_number":"SB2956","title":"Firearms; Mental Illness; Surrender of Firearms","description":"Requires firearm owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm due to mental illness and who underwent involuntary hospitalization to immediately surrender their firearms to the chief of police upon receiving written notification and authorizes the chief of police to take possession of the firearms if the owner fails to comply. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2956/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2956&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":828328,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"CIP; 32nd Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 32nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2461/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2461&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":828329,"bill_number":"HB2535","title":"Astronomy; Scholarship; BLNR; Special Fund ($)","description":"Establishes an astronomy scholarship program to be administered by the BLNR for baccalaureate students in astronomy at a public or private institute of higher education in the State. Establishes a special fund for the scholarship program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2535/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2535&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":828331,"bill_number":"SB3012","title":"Corporate Income Tax; HI Growth Initiative","description":"Reduces the corporate income tax rate by twenty-five per cent. Allocates $5,000,000 of corporate income tax revenues to the HI growth initiative until 1/1/2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3012/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3012&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":828332,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"CIP; 26th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 26th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2463/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2463&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":828333,"bill_number":"SB3023","title":"Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure; Revolving Fund","description":"Establishes an infrastructure development loan revolving fund to be administered by the director of finance.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3023/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3023&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":828335,"bill_number":"SB3013","title":"Economic Leakage; Tourism; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DBEDT to prepare a report examining the severity of economic leakage in Hawaii's tourism industry. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TSI deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3013/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3013&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":828336,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Iolani Palace; Parking; Prohibited; DAGS; DLNR; Report","description":"Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to OMH/VMI, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2499/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2499&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":828338,"bill_number":"SB3006","title":"Reporting of Pesticide Use; Large-scale Agricultural Operations","description":"Requires reporting guidelines for large-scale, outdoor commercial agricultural operations across the State. Establishes disclosure and public notification requirements for outdoor application of pesticides in various environmentally sensitive areas.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3006/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3006&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":828339,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Public Lands; Hours and Wages; Employment","description":"Requires lessees of public lands with a lease value in excess of $5,000 to meet certain salary, hour, and employment condition thresholds for employees providing services on the leased land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2471/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2471&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":828340,"bill_number":"SB2995","title":"Business Mitigation Relief Pilot Program; Rail Construction; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the business mitigation relief pilot program to assist businesses negatively impacted by the construction of the rail project. Establishes guidelines and procedures for financial assistance through the program. Appropriates funds for the program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2995/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2995&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":828342,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Housing Vouchers; Teachers","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a housing voucher program for full-time teachers employed by the Department of Education, including teachers at public charter schools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2510/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2510&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":828344,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Crosswalks; Pedestrian Safety; Appropriation. ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for conducting a study to identify crosswalks where pedestrian fatalities and injuries have occurred and requires the installation of rectangular rapid flash beacons, in order of priority based on the rankings determined by the study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2495/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2495&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":828346,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"College Savings Program Tax Deduction; 529 Plans","description":"Provides an annual maximum deduction of $5,000 per individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing jointly for contributions made to the Hawaii College Savings Program. (HB2519 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2519/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2519&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":828347,"bill_number":"SB3019","title":"Gray Water; New Building Permit","description":"Prohibits the issuance of new building permits unless it is established that the building will be furnished with equipment that allows for the collection and use of gray water for irrigation. Provides for exemptions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3019/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3019&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":828348,"bill_number":"HB2468","title":"Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Direct Payment to Former Spouse; Divorce; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes and requires the Employees' Retirement System to make direct payment to a spouse or former spouse of a system member or retirant of all or a portion of the member's or retirant's benefits pursuant to a Hawaii domestic relations order. Appropriates funds. (HB2468 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2468/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2468&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":828350,"bill_number":"HB2465","title":"Non-General Funds; Repeal; Transfer of Balances","description":"Repeals and transfers the unencumbered balances of or amends various non-general funds and accounts recommended by the Auditor in Auditor's Report no. 15-19. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2465/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2465&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":828351,"bill_number":"SB2953","title":"Domestic Violence; Education; Training; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the department of health to contract for the performance of outreach, education, and training on issues related to domestic violence.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2953/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2953&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":828352,"bill_number":"SB2955","title":"Firearms; Background Checks; Permit; Permanent Resident Alien","description":"Allows permanent resident aliens to receive a permit to acquire a firearm. Requires the issuing authority for firearms permits to perform an inquiry on an applicant using the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement query in NLETS, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Adds permanent resident aliens to required background checks. Clarifies requirements for permanent resident aliens to obtain a firearms permit. Effective January 7, 2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2955/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2955&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":828354,"bill_number":"HB2474","title":"Public Works; Wages","description":"Requires contracts for construction on public lands to comply with wage and hour requirements set forth in chapter 104, HRS.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to WAL, LAB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2474/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2474&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":828355,"bill_number":"SB2950","title":"Electric Vehicles; Public Benefits Fee","description":"Authorizes the public benefits fee to be used to install and upgrade electric power infrastructure to facilitate the use of electric vehicles. Clarifies that in no case shall the public benefits fee administrator fund one hundred per cent of any project. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to establish a fee for use of electric power stations to partially offset the costs of installation. Authorizes the public benefits fee administrator to establish procedures for the administration of public benefits fee programs that install or upgrade electric power infrastructure to facilitate the use of electric vehicles. Sunsets on 6/30/2020. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2950/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2950&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":828356,"bill_number":"SB2977","title":"State Public Charter School Commission; New Charter Schools; Start-Up Grants; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for start-up grants for newly approved, pre-opening, public charter schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2977/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2977&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":828358,"bill_number":"SB2966","title":"Emergency Medical Services; Puna; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish and staff an advanced life support medic unit in Puna on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2966/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2966&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":828359,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Advisory Law Enforcement Employment Standards and Training Board; Law Enforcement Employment Standards and Training Recommendations; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an advisory law enforcement employment standards and training board responsible for developing statewide employment standards and training for county and state law enforcement officers who carry firearms and wear a badge. Allows the relevant government agencies to voluntarily implement the employment standards and training recommendations. Makes an appropriation for the operation of the advisory board. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. Repeals on 6/30/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2460/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2460&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":828361,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Educational Assistant Certification Incentive Program; Alternate Teacher Route Contract; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates an incentive program for current educational assistants in hard-to-fill schools to attain teacher licensure if they commit to teaching for three years in a hard-to-fill school. Appropriates funds for the program and alternate teacher route contracts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2525/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2525&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":828362,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"Revision Bill","description":"Amends various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, and deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 055, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2448/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2448&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828363,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA); Health and Health Care Information and Data","description":"Broadens the scope of health and health care data and other information submitted to SHPDA. (HB2481 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2481/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2481&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":828366,"bill_number":"SB2994","title":"Hawaiian Homes Commission; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel","description":"Allows the Hawaiian homes commission and the department of Hawaiian home lands to retain independent legal counsel as needed. Authorizes the Hawaiian homes commission and the department of Hawaiian home lands to use the services of the attorney general as needed and when the interests of the State, Hawaiian homes commission, and department of Hawaiian home lands are aligned. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2994/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2994&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":828367,"bill_number":"SB2957","title":"Education; Vocational, Technical, and Career Pathway Program; Teaching Permit; Armed Forces; HTSB","description":"Requires the Hawaii teacher standards board to develop criteria to allow individuals with United States armed forces experience to teach in vocational, technical, and career pathway programs. Requires the DOE and public charter school commission to waive the requirement of a bachelor's degree or other credentials for current or former United States armed forces members seeking a permit to teach in vocational, technical, and career pathway programs, if the member has relevant and satisfactory experience.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2957/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2957&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":828369,"bill_number":"HB2528","title":"Shooting Facility; Hawaii Island; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for public outreach, planning, and an environmental impact statement for a Hawaii island public shooting facility. (HB2528 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EET/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2528/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2528&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":828370,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Hawaii Health Insurance Programs; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Department of Human Services ($)","description":"Establishes the state health insurance exchange, known as the Hawaii Health Insurance Programs. Establishes the Affordable Care Act Legislative Oversight Committee. Repeals the Hawaii Health Connector Law. Appropriates funds to carry out the purposes of the Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2480/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2480&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":828371,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Water Rights; Holdover Permit","description":"Allows a holdover permit to be issued to an applicant seeking to renew their water rights lease.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3001/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3001&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":828373,"bill_number":"SB2981","title":"American Sign Language; Official World Language; Public Schools; World Language Requirement","description":"Recognizes American Sign Language as a world language, and allows public school students who pass courses in American Sign Language to receive credit toward world language graduation requirements. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 152, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1254).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2981/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2981&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":828374,"bill_number":"SB3002","title":"CIP; 14th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 14th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3002/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3002&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":828376,"bill_number":"HB2473","title":"Wages and Hours Enforcement; Penalties; Public Works; Government Contracts","description":"Requires government contractors who violate wages and hours laws to pay a penalty that is equal to ten per cent of the amount of back wages due and up to $1,000, per first offense; and a penalty equal to the amount of back wages found due and up to $10,000, per the second offense. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2473/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2473&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":828377,"bill_number":"SB3018","title":"State Highways; Transfer; Pilot Project","description":"Creates a pilot project to transfer maintenance and repair functions of state highways from the state department of transportation to counties with populations that are divided among at least three islands. Creates a state and county transportation working group to establish a plan of implementation. Requires a report to legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2025.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3018/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3018&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":828378,"bill_number":"HB2516","title":"Invasive Species; Appropriation; Albizia ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife for the Big Island Invasive Species Committee for the immediate coordinated management of albizia trees on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2516/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2516&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":828380,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Domestic Violence; Statistical Reporting","description":"Requires recording of a domestic violence identification code on all arrest and incident reports of law enforcement contacts involving an offense between family members. Requires monthly statistical reports to the Attorney General and to the public. (HB2493 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2493/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2493&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":828381,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities Companies; Distributed Generation.","description":"Establishes a distributed generation standard of 30 per cent by 2020, 40 per cent by 2030, 70 per cent by 2040, and 100 per cent by 2045. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to enforce the provision. Provides allowances for events out of the electric utility's control.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2496/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2496&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":828383,"bill_number":"SB2958","title":"Community Care Facilities; Licensing and Certification Fees","description":"Requires the Department of Health to: (1) Charge and collect fees for the licensing, relicensing, certification, and recertification of community care facilities; and (2) Submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2017 Regular Session on implementation of the fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2958/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2958&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":828384,"bill_number":"SB2961","title":"Family Leave Insurance Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the office of the lieutenant governor to work with the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on the cost of implementing the family leave insurance program and the effect that it may have on the existing temporary disability insurance program and prepare a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the actuarial study and report. (SB2961 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2961/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2961&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":828386,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Vacant or Unoccupied Real Property Program; Registration; Law Enforcement; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to each county for the establishment of a vacant or unoccupied residential property registration program in each county that requires the owner of vacant or unoccupied residential property or owner's agent to register the property with the county police department in the county where the property is located.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2521/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2521&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":828387,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Public Housing; Smoking; Violations","description":"Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to document violations related to prohibited acts of smoking. Defines the term \"violation\" as it relates to prohibited acts of smoking in and around public housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2531/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2531&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":828389,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Kapolei Jobs Initiative; Qualified Business; Income Tax Credit; Unemployment Tax Credit","description":"Establishes a Kapolei Jobs Initiative Program that offers tax incentives to increase the number of businesses willing to establish themselves or open a new location in the Kapolei region. Takes effect 2/19/2030. Repeals on 12/31/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2486/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2486&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":828391,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"HCDA; Kakaako","description":"Repeals the Kakaako community development district. (HB2520 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har, Oshiro voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2520/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2520&year=2016","sponsor":"Tom Brower"},
{"bill_id":828392,"bill_number":"HB2464","title":"CIP; 50th Representative District ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 50th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2464/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2464&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":828394,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Office of Veterans' Services; Veterans Services Counselor IV; Vietnam Veterans fiftieth Anniversary; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of a veterans services counselor IV position within the Office of Veterans' Services to assist all veterans, with a primary focus on female veterans and for the Vietnam veterans fiftieth anniversary commemoration. (HB2489 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 209, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1311).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2489/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2489&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":828395,"bill_number":"SB2987","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties' Allocation","description":"Extends the annual $103,000,000 allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the counties for fiscal year 2016-2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-08","last_action":"Act 223, 07/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).","last_action_date":"2016-07-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2987/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2987&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":828396,"bill_number":"HB2457","title":"Public Works; Earned Credit Certificate; Apprenticeship","description":"Establishes an earned credit certificate for contractors in public works projects who meet certain apprenticeship requirements. Clarifies information that a bidder must disclose in a competitive sealed bid for public works projects. (HB2457 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2457/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2457&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":828398,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Blood Glucose Monitoring; Students; Diabetes","description":"Authorizes DOE employees to volunteer to administer or assist a student with blood glucose monitoring.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Act 010, 04/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1110).","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2494/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2494&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":828399,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"CIP; 49th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 49th Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2488/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2488&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":828401,"bill_number":"SB2964","title":"Administration of Justice; Penal Code and Related Amendments","description":"Enacts recommendations of the penal code review committee convened pursuant to HCR155 (2015). Effective 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2964/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2964&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":828402,"bill_number":"SB2998","title":"Public Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for plans, design, construction, equipment, and development for the renovation, improvement, upgrade, and development of the Hawaii public housing authority's facilities statewide. (SB2998 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2998/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2998&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":828403,"bill_number":"SB2991","title":"Glass Recycling; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Advanced Disposal Fee Program; Advisory Committee","description":"Repeals limitation that deposit beverages be mixed wine or mixed spirits, thereby defining deposit beverages to include wine and spirits. Requires the department of health to establish an advisory committee on glass recycling to advise on how to best integrate the advanced disposal fee program and deposit beverage container program glass streams.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2991/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2991&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":828405,"bill_number":"SB2979","title":"Low-speed Electric Bicycles; Bicycles","description":"Clarifies the definition of \"bicycles\" for purposes of county vehicular taxes, highway safety laws, statewide traffic code, and bicycle laws by adding \"low-speed electric bicycles\" and defining low-speed electric bicycles. Excludes low-speed electric bicycles from the definitions of \"moped\", \"motor vehicle\", and \"vehicle\". Prohibits low-speed electric bicycle riding on all sidewalks.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2979/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2979&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":828406,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Transit-Oriented Development Zones; Urban Core","description":"Requires that, in counties with a population of 500,000 or more, moneys from the rental housing revolving fund be used solely for properties within TOD zones or urban core areas.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2459/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2459&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":828408,"bill_number":"SB3020","title":"Science and Technology Research Subzone","description":"Establishes science and technology research subzones and an approval process for future research facilities that incorporates alternative dispute resolution principles.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3020/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3020&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":828409,"bill_number":"SB2952","title":"Criminal History Record Checks; Counties; Authority of Counties; Taxicab Drivers","description":"Authorizes the counties to conduct state and national criminal history record checks on taxicab drivers and applicants for taxicab drivers' certificates.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2952/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2952&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":828410,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Wildlife","description":"Prohibits the trafficking of protected animal species, with limited exceptions. (HB2502 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-Referred to WLA/CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2502/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2502&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":828413,"bill_number":"SB3004","title":"State Highways; Transfer to Counties; Task Force","description":"Creates a task force within the department of transportation to determine the feasibility of the transfer of all state highway functions and funding to counties. Directs the task force to establish a timetable for the transfer of highway related functions, review relevant highway related statutes and ordinances for possible revision, and conduct a comprehensive review of the state and county transportation functions to determine the pros and cons of consolidation. Requires the director of transportation to report to the legislature.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3004/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3004&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":828414,"bill_number":"SB2951","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Members; Neighbor Island Resident; Per Diem","description":"Requires at least one of the three PUC commissioners to be a resident of a county other than the city and county of Honolulu and to receive per diem compensation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2951/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2951&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":828416,"bill_number":"HB2478","title":"State Innovation Waiver, Affordable Care Act","description":"Authorizes the State to submit and implement a waiver from certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2478/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2478&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":828417,"bill_number":"SB2963","title":"Cable Service; Wireless Communications; Bandwidth; Disclosures","description":"Requires a cable operator to disclose the minimum average bandwidth that shall be provided and maximum bandwidth available.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2963/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2963&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":828418,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Foster Boarding Homes; Chiefs of Police; Certificates of Approval","description":"Requires DHS to distribute confidential lists of foster boarding homes in the community to the respective chiefs of police. Authorizes DHS to conduct interviews of the neighbors of persons and organizations seeking their initial certificate of approval to operate and maintain a foster boarding home. (HB2503 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2503/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2503&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":828420,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Hunting; Fishing; Game Resources; Food Security; Sustainability","description":"Supporting Game Mammal, Game Bird, And Fishing Resources In Order To Promote Sustainability And Food Security And To Preserve Long Standing Local And Cultural Practices.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=4&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":828421,"bill_number":"SB2992","title":"DLNR; Hawaiian Sandalwood Survey; Appropriation","description":"Makes an appropriation to DLNR for a survey of Hawaiian sandalwood on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2992/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2992&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":828423,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Automobile Insurance","description":"Establishes automobile insurance requirements for transportation network companies and persons who operate or serve as drivers for transportation network companies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2504/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2504&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":828424,"bill_number":"SB2971","title":"University of Hawaii; Accounting and Financial Management System; Community Colleges; Construction Academy Annual Report; Repealed","description":"Extends to June 30, 2017, the University of Hawaii's exemption from accounting and financial management system requirements that are applicable to state agencies. Repeals requirement that the University of Hawaii prepare an annual report regarding the construction academy. (SB2971 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 4:00PM in Conference Room 329.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2971/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2971&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":828425,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Urban School Impact District; Fee in Lieu Funds","description":"Allows fee in lieu funds in the Kalihi to Ala Moana school impact district to be used to purchase completed construction, construct new school facilities, improve or renovate existing structures for school use, or lease land or facilities for school use. (HB2538 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2538/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2538&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":828427,"bill_number":"SB2990","title":"Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts to assist with its staffing and operating costs. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB2990/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2990&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":828428,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Zipper Lane; Study","description":"Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the capacity and utilization of the zipper lane.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2483/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2483&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":828430,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Electronic Health Records; Federal Requirements","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Amend Federal Law To Provide Flexibility In The Electronic Record Requirements Of The Health Information Technology For Economic And Clinical Health Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=24&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":828431,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Cable Service; Wireless Communications; Bandwidth; Disclosures","description":"Requires a cable operator to disclose the minimum average bandwidth that shall be provided and maximum bandwidth available.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2447/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2447&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828432,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Religious Freedom; First Amendment Defense Act.","description":"Protects the free exercise of religious beliefs and moral convictions by prohibiting the State from taking any discriminatory action against a person based on the person's sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction. Provides a cause of action for a violation of the Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2532/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2532&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":828434,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Campaign Finance; Publicly Funded Elections; Legislature ($)","description":"Creates a comprehensive public funding program for candidates for election to the state House of Representatives. Repeals those candidates' eligibility for partial public funding under the existing partial public funding program. Appropriates funds to the Campaign Spending Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2552/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2552&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":828435,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Food Crop Production; Animal Feed Production; Renewable Energy; Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC; Oahu ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in the amount of $30,000,000 to assist Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC, with the development of facilities for food crop, animal feed, and renewable non-fossil fuel production on Oahu. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 117, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2593/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2593&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828436,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Transportation; Slow-Moving Motor Vehicles","description":"Requires the driver of a slow-moving motor vehicle on a two-lane highway where passing or overtaking is unsafe or not permitted to pull over at the nearest reasonable and safe location to allow other motor vehicles to overtake the driver if five or more motor vehicles are immediately trailing behind the driver.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2579/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2579&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":828438,"bill_number":"HB2560","title":"Corporation Reports; Independent Campaign Expenditures and Political Contributions","description":"Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions. (HB2560 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPH, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2560/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2560&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":828439,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Agricultural Districts; Tourism; County Regulation","description":"Repeals provision requiring counties to adopt ordinances regulating agricultural tourism as a precondition for allowing agricultural tourism activities in an agricultural district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2601/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2601&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":828440,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Insurance; Nutrition and Lifestyle Programs","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Nutrition And Lifestyle Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":828442,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"State Employees; Air Travel; DLNR; Carbon Offset Program","description":"Requires state agencies to participate in a carbon offset program to offset carbon emissions caused by their employees' air travel. Requires DLNR to establish and administer a carbon offset program. (HB2558 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2558/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2558&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":828443,"bill_number":"HB2564","title":"Agriculture; Pilot Program; Vegetative Buffer Zones","description":"Establishes a pilot program that creates a vegetative buffer zone around five selected schools near a commercial agricultural production area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2564/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2564&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828444,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"High Deductible Health Plans; Health Savings Accounts; Insurance","description":"Authorizes insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to offer, sell, or renew, on or after January 1, 2017, a high deductible health plan in conjunction with a health savings account to an employer subject to the prepaid health care act together with a prepaid health care plan insurance policy, which is not a high deductible health plan, that has been sold to the employer. Specifies limitations for high deductible health plans and health savings accounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2539/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2539&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":828445,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Branding; Made in Hawaii; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism to work with the department of agriculture to promote the department of agriculture's existing made in Hawaii brand program. Takes effect 2/19/2022. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2550/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2550&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":828447,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Renewable Portfolio Standards; Public Utilities Commission; Fossil Fuel Standards","description":"Simplifies the renewable portfolio standards law by establishing maximum fossil fuel standards instead. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish reasonable interim percentages, variances, and penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2575/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2575&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828448,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment","description":"Repeals the authority of a law enforcement officer to take into custody and transport a person subject to an assisted community treatment order to any designated mental health program. Requires a court order stating probable cause to believe a person is mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse, is imminently dangerous to self or others and in need of care or treatment, or both, to also direct the person to be taken into custody and, if subject to an assisted community treatment order, transported to any designated mental health program. Extends the maximum duration of assisted community treatment that may be ordered by the court to one year. Narrows the circumstances under which a subject of an assisted community treatment order may be physically forced to take medication to require the subject to be physically present in an emergency room or admitted to a hospital. Repeals the sunset date of the current statutory requirements for assisted community treatment. (HB2559 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 114, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2559/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2559&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":828449,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Macadamia Nut Trees; Macadamia Felted Coccid; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys to DOA to research and develop methods for the prevention and treatment of macadamia felted coccid.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2596/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2596&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":828451,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Breastfeeding; Jury Duty; Exemption","description":"Exempts mothers who breastfeed or express breast milk from jury duty; provided that this exemption shall end when a mother is no longer breastfeeding or expressing breast milk. (HB2585 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2585/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2585&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":828452,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Transportation; Public Health; Economic Development; Bikeshare Hawaii; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bikeshare Hawaii develop a bikeshare system in the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2562/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2562&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828453,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Department of Education; Net-Zero Energy Use; Classrooms; Cooling; Energy  ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Education to establish a goal of becoming net-zero with respect to energy use by January 1, 2035. Requires the Department of Education to expedite the cooling of all public school classrooms. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 176, 06/30/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2569/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2569&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828455,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Conveyance Tax; Distribution Maximums; Natural Area Reserve Fund","description":"Repeals certain maximum dollar amounts that limit the distribution among certain non-general funds from the conveyance tax. Requires that twenty-five per cent of conveyance tax revenues be distributed to the natural area reserve fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2589/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2589&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":828456,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Broadband; Broadband Assistance Advisory Council","description":"Includes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as a permanent member on the Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Ensures a member from each county is represented through appointment on the council. Authorizes the chair of the council to designate representatives of other interested public and private sector organizations to serve as members of the council or the work groups of the council on an ad hoc basis as needed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2549/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2549&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":828457,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"General Obligation Bonds; Irrigation Systems Improvements ($)","description":"Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for improvements to irrigation systems statewide. (HB2595 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2595/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2595&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":828458,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Emergency Vehicles; Sirens; Best Practices","description":"Clarifies that the use of sirens by a driver of an emergency vehicle is discretionary and must follow the best practices of the driver's profession.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2557/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2557&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":828460,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Department of Health; Sepsis; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the DOH to conduct a one-year pilot project for sepsis education and awareness. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2580/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2580&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":828462,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Motor Vehicles; Certificates of Inspection","description":"Requires motor vehicle safety inspections to be conducted every two years rather than annually.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2578/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2578&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":828463,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"HC&S Sugarcane Plantation Closure; Diversified Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to prepare for the closure of the HC&S thirty-six thousand-acre sugar plantation on Maui by, among other things, monitoring the closure; identifying suitable lands for acquisition by the State; and investigating the means necessary to develop and sustain diversified agriculture on the former sugarcane lands. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2553/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2553&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":828465,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Agricultural Food Safety Certification Program; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement an Agricultural Food Safety Certification Program that concurrently complies with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as it applies to farmers and ranchers. Authorizes and appropriates funds for program staff. (HB2582 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 106, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2582/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2582&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":828466,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems Division; PISCES; Office of Aerospace Development; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows the Office of Aerospace Development to hire various positions. Establishes PISCES as a division of the Office of Aerospace Development located on Hawaii Island. Directs PISCES staff to promote and market Hawaii as a research destination. Allows PISCES to hire various positions. Reduces the Board of Directors of PISCES to seven members and amends their powers and duties. Simplifies PISCES' annual report to include a summary of significant accomplishments and activities, and the status of development of partnerships. Appropriates funds. (HB2597 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2597/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2597&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":828467,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Reporting of Pesticide Use; Large-scale Agricultural Operations ($)","description":"Requires reporting guidelines for large-scale, outdoor commercial agricultural operations across the State. Establishes disclosure and public notification requirements for outdoor application of pesticides in various environmentally sensitive areas.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on AGR with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2574/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2574&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828468,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Mauna Kea Management; DLNR","description":"Transfers the management of Mauna Kea lands back to DLNR. Establishes the office of Mauna Kea Management in DLNR and the Mauna Kea management commission within the office.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2556/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2556&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":828470,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Parametric Disaster Insurance; Pilot Program; Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund; DAGS ($)","description":"Establishes a 3-year pilot parametric disaster insurance program within DAGS to be funded by the interest from the hurricane reserve trust fund. (HB2576 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to GVO/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2576/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2576&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828471,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Department of Education; Weighted Student Formula; Superintendent's Reserve","description":"Requires principals to consult with teachers and school community councils when expending moneys provided to their schools. Requires the weighted student formula to include a superintendent's reserve to address needs at unique and remote schools. Grants the DOE discretion in allocating superintendent's reserve funds to specific schools; provided that the committee on weights shall recommend the amount of the reserve and criteria for use of the reserve.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2583/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2583&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":828472,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Tipped Employees; Income Tax Exemption","description":"Establishes an income tax exemption on the first $10,000 of income derived from tips received by a tipped employee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2599/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2599&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":828473,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Agriculture; Food Sustainability; On-farm Mentoring; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an on-farm mentoring program to teach and train farmers to utilize a whole farm system approach to agriculture. Appropriates funds as a grant for existing on-farm mentoring programs and a pilot on-farm mentoring program in Maui.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2584/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2584&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":828475,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Manufacturing; Income Tax Credit","description":"Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016. Sunsets January 1, 2023.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2551/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2551&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":828476,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Administration of Justice; Penal Code and Related Amendments","description":"Enacts recommendations of the Penal Code Review Committee convened pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 155 S.D. 1 Regular Session 2015. (HB2561 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 231, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1340).","last_action_date":"2016-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2561/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2561&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":828477,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Sister State Relationship; Goa, India","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Evaluate And Develop Recommendations For The Initiation Of A Sister-state Relationship With The State Of Goa In The Country Of India And Forward Its Recommendation To The Legislature, Pursuant To Section 229-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, For Further Action.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TSI.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=26&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":828479,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"Telehealth; Telemedicine; Health Insurance; Physicians","description":"Requires patient approval prior to the delivery of any medical services through telehealth. Prohibits health insurance companies from limiting the setting where telehealth services are provided or requiring in-person contact between a patient and physician before the delivery of telehealth services.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2577/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2577&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":828480,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"University of Hawaii; West Oahu Campus; Creative Media Technology Campus","description":"Requires the University of Hawaii system to allocate fifty acres of land for a creative media technology campus at the West Oahu Campus. Requires specific entities to enter into a memorandum of agreement to design, plan, and develop the creative media technology campus. (HB2591 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2591/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2591&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":828481,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"BLNR; Tax Map Key: (4) 2-6-012","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kukuiula, Koloa, Kauai, For The Maintenance And Repair Of The Existing Rock Seawall, And For The Use, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=27&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":828482,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Coal; Generation of Electricity; Power Purchase Agreements; Prohibition","description":"Eliminates the use of coal as a fuel for electricity generation by 2023 by prohibiting the approval of such power purchase agreements and recovery of such power purchase costs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2572/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2572&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828484,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Investor-Owned Electric Utilities; Generation Resources","description":"Requires investor-owned electric utilities to phase out their acquisition, ownership, and use of new and existing generation resources. (HB2571 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Say voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2571/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2571&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828485,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"Nonfossil Fuel Generated Electricity; Rates","description":"Establishes criteria for the Public Utility Commission's methodology in determining the rate that a public utility should pay a producer for nonfossil fuel-generated electricity that the producer supplies to the public utility. (HB2566 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2566/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2566&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828486,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Auditor; DOA; Plant Quarantine Branch","description":"Directs the Auditor to audit the Plant Quarantine Branch of the Department of Agriculture. (HB2542 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The recommendation was not adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2542/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2542&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":828488,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Renewable Energy; Microgrids; Public Utilities; Counties","description":"Prohibits counties from requiring buildings served by a microgrid to be connected to an otherwise available source of electrical power. Excludes microgrids from being regulated as public utilities. (HB2570 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2570/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2570&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828489,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Condominium Property Regimes; Board of Directors; Term Limits","description":"Establishes term limits on board of director members for planned community associations and condominiums. Establishes exceptions to term limits.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2588/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2588&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":828491,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"East Kauai Community Recreation Center; Anahola Pilot Agricultural Park Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of and appropriation for general obligation bonds for the planning, design, construction, and materials and equipment for the East Kauai Community Recreation Center and Anahola Pilot Agricultural Park. (HB2548 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2548/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2548&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":828493,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Tourism; Waikiki Beach; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the restoration of a continuous beach and infrastructure for public access along the Waikiki waterfront. (HB2563 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TSI/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2563/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2563&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828494,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Medicaid Buy-in Program for Workers with Disabilities ($)","description":"Establishes within the Department of Human Services a Medicaid Buy-in Program for Workers with Disabilities. (HB2540 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2540/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2540&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":828495,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Political Contributions; Income Tax; Deduction","description":"Establishes an income tax deduction for political contributions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2600/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2600&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":828496,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Appropriation; Agriculture; Nutrient Cycling Center Pilot Project ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for a nutrient cycling center pilot project on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2586/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2586&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":828498,"bill_number":"HB2587","title":"UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Spouses and Children","description":"Allows UH 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 House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HED, VMI, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2587/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2587&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":828499,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Power Purchase Agreement ($)","description":"Prevents the Public Utilities Commission from approving power purchase agreements that prohibit the sale of energy to third parties or require the utility consent to the sale of energy to third parties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2573/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2573&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828500,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"American Sign Language; Distinct from English and Hawaiian","description":"Establishes and designates American Sign Language as a language distinct from English and Hawaiian. (HB2554 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2554/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2554&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":828502,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Increased Access to Responsible Small Dollar Loans Pilot Program; Division of Financial Institutions; Financial Institutions; Finders","description":"Establishes the increased access to responsible small dollar loans pilot program, within the department of commerce and consumer affairs division of financial institutions, to increase the availability of responsible small dollar investment loans of at least $300 but less than $2,500. Specifies requirements of the program, including application requirements, interest rates, use of finders, and fees. Requires a preliminary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2018 and a final report no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2021. Pilot program repeals June 30, 2021.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2547/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2547&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":828503,"bill_number":"HB2590","title":"Office of Veterans' Services; Veterans Services Counselor IV; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of a veterans services counselor IV position within the Office of Veterans' Services to assist all veterans, with a primary focus on female veterans.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB/VMI, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2590/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2590&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":828504,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Industrial Hemp; Private Growers; Authorization; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to regulate the growing of industrial hemp for research purposes. Requires the regulation of growers selling industrial hemp. Makes an appropriation. (HB2555 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to WLA/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2555/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2555&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":828506,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Community Food Forest Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a community food forest program in the Department of Land and Natural Resources that shall work collaboratively with local government and community organizations to provide sources of healthy food statewide. Appropriate funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2581/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2581&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":828507,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Business Development; Grant Program; Special Fund; Established; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the high-growth grant program and special fund to provide grants to qualified businesses for certain business development activities. Makes an appropriation. (HB2545 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2545/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2545&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":828508,"bill_number":"HB2598","title":"Dams and Reservoirs; Department of Land and Natural Resources Appropriations ($)","description":"Allows for a reduction or waiver of fees for critical dams and reservoirs and provides funding to implement drought mitigation measures across the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2598/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2598&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":828509,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Broadband Permits; Automatic Approval; Construction","description":"Makes permanent the provisions of Act 151, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011, and Act 264, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013 that require the State and the counties to take action within sixty days for broadband-related permit applications, require the State to take action within one hundred forty-five days for use applications for broadband facilities within the conservation district, establish other requirements regarding broadband-related permits, and subject weight load for utility poles to capacities established by the FCC and PUC. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 193, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2543/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2543&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":828511,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Agriculture; Farms; Grant Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Agriculture Grant Program and Agriculture Grant Program Special Fund to provide grants to qualified farmers for certain farming activities. Makes an appropriation. (HB2546 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2546/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2546&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":828512,"bill_number":"HB2565","title":"Short Form; Recycling","description":"Short form bill relating to recycling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2565/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2565&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828513,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Pelatron Power Evolution LLC; Waste-to-Energy Power; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pelatron Power Evolution LLC with the development of renewable energy power plants within the State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2592/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2592&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828514,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Counties; Electric Vehicles; Road Use Fee","description":"Requires the counties to impose a county electric vehicle annual road use fee. Provides that an unspecified percent of revenues collected be deposited into the state highway fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2594/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2594&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":828516,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Electric Vehicles; Allotment of Spaces","description":"Requires, in places of public accommodation, a ratio of one electric vehicle parking stall per 100 stalls by 2017 and a ratio of two electric vehicle parking stalls per 100 stalls by the year 2022. Designates the appropriate county authority having jurisdiction over planning and permitting for enforcement. Specifies procedures for enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2568/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2568&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828517,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Merger","description":"Establishes \"substantial net benefit\" as the Public Utilities Commission's standard for a transfer or assignment of an electric utility and specifies certain guidelines to address when examining whether a substantial net benefit exists. (HB2567 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2567/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2567&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":828518,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Procurement Code; Construction; Federal Requirements; Analysis ($)","description":"Requires the State Procurement Office, in conjunction with the Department of Accounting and General Services, to conduct an analysis and review of the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, specifically with regard to the awarding of construction contracts. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the analysis and review. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 at 5:35PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2544/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2544&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":828519,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Public Works Construction Project; Joint Contractor; Subcontractor","description":"Provides a bidder of a public works construction project with two working days after the closing of bids to provide the name of each person or firm to be engaged by the bidder as a joint contractor or subcontractor and the nature and scope of the work to be performed by each joint contractor or subcontractor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2541/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2541&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":829087,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Historic Preservation; Archeology; Collections; Storage; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for DLNR to study the size and storage of archeological collections. Requires a report.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2602/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2602&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":829716,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Tobacco Regulation; License Fee; Retail Tobacco Permit; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products","description":"Amends the definitions of \"dealer\", \"retailer\", \"wholesale price\" and \"wholesaler\" to include electronic smoking devices and e-liquid. Establishes definitions for \"disposable electronic smoking device\", \"electronic smoking device\", \"eliquid\", and \"reusable electronic smoking device\". Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products, and includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquid. Effective January 1, 2017.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2624/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2624&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":829767,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"CIP; 9th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the ninth representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2612/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2612&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":829819,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"Medical Marijuana; Debilitating Medical Condition","description":"Allows arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, and stress to be included among the debilitating medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be authorized to be used.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2635/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2635&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":829870,"bill_number":"HB2621","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; County Licenses","description":"Allows the counties in which medical marijuana dispensary licenses are authorized to apply for a license.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2621/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2621&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":829924,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Public Contracts; Tax Clearances","description":"Provides that, for public contracting purposes, a contractor's tax clearance will be valid for one year from the date the procuring agent receives the clearance from the contractor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2628/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2628&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":829981,"bill_number":"SB3025","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; Department of Water, County of Kauai ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects by the department of water, county of Kauai for the Lihue/Kapaa water system projects and the Haena/Wainiha water system project.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3025/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3025&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":830033,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Waste-to-energy Power; Renewable Energy; Sustainable Energy; Waste Management; Clean Energy; PQ Energy LLC; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist PQ Energy LLC and special purpose entities to be formed by it with the development and construction of renewable energy plants within the State of Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2607/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2607&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":830086,"bill_number":"SB3027","title":"CIP; Senate; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3027/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3027&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":830139,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Feedstock","description":"Establishes a tax credit for the production of fuel-grade renewable fuels using renewable feedstocks originating in Hawaii. Repeals the ethanol facility tax credit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2611/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2611&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":830193,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Public Lands; Acquisition of Real Property","description":"Clarifies that acceptance by the Territorial Legislature or the Legislature of a dedication of land in the Kakaako Community Development District by a private owner is sufficient to convey title to the State. (HB2604 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-12","last_action":"Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 232, 07/11/2016, (Gov. Msg. No. 1341).","last_action_date":"2016-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2604/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2604&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":830248,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Motion Picture Income Tax Credit","description":"Amends the qualifications for a motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to require a production to: (1) Hire an unspecified percentage of the production's talent and crew, with some exceptions, from the county in which the production costs were incurred; and (2) Verify the county of residency of local hires. (HB2610 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2610/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2610&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":830304,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Ocean Shipping Industry; Cost of Living; DBEDT; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DBEDT to conduct a study of the ocean shipping industry and its impact on the cost of living in Hawaii. Appropriates funds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2613/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2613&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":830355,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Hawaiian Sea Salt; Alaea Salt; Product Labeling","description":"Establishes product labeling standards for products purporting to be Hawaiian sea salt or alaea salt.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2633/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2633&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":830408,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"State Land Use Commission; Zoning; Boundary Amendments","description":"Requires the counties to petition the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands. Provides flexibility to the Land Use Commission in addressing violations of representations made to the Commission or conditions imposed by the Commission in the Commission's decisions and orders. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 2:00PM in conference room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2617/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2617&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":830461,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"CIP; 36th Representative District. ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 36th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2627/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2627&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":830519,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Planned Community Associations; Real Estate Commission","description":"Gives the Real Estate Commission enforcement powers over planned community associations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2619/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2619&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":830571,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Eviction","description":"Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to evict a tenant if the tenant is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony related to the Authority's property or funds. (HB2623 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Jordan, San Buenaventura voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2623/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2623&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":830625,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Condominium Associations; Management; Projects","description":"Clarifies that the laws relating to condominium management apply to condominium projects developed by the counties and the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2620/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2620&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":830679,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"ERS; Retirement Incentive for Members Separated From Service","description":"Establishes a retirement benefit incentive for public employees, otherwise eligible to retire, whose positions are subject to layoff due to the consolidation or abolition of functions, or the privatization of the functions of the positions. Effective January 7, 2059. Sunsets on July 1, 2018. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 1:50PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2606/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2606&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":830732,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Deferred Deposit Lending; Database; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a deferred deposit lending database program in DCCA to assist a deferred deposit lender in determining the eligibility of a potential borrower of a deferred deposit loan. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2615/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2615&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":830786,"bill_number":"SB3032","title":"Firearms Insurance; DCCA; DPS","description":"Requires firearms owners to obtain firearms insurance. Requires DCCCA, with the assistance of DPS, to create a firearms insurance program. Creates special fund for administrative fees. Effective 1/1/2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3032/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3032&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":830839,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"DHHL; Administrative Monitor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for the appointment of an administrative monitor in the Office of the Auditor to assess the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' progress in meeting its constitutional and legal duties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 20","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2622/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2622&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":830890,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Deferred Deposits; Registration","description":"Requires registration of check cashers, requires bond, requires verification that customer has only one deferred deposit agreement outstanding at any time, allows extended payment plan by customer, increases investigatory and enforcement powers, and increases penalties for violations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2608/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2608&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":830948,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"CIP; 31st Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 31st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2625/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2625&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":831001,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company; Makena Beach and Golf Resort; Dislocated Workers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish, administer, and support job training and supportive services for individuals who are unemployed and dislocated due to the closure of Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company and the Makena Beach and Golf Resort on Maui. (HB2605 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 071, 06/17/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172).","last_action_date":"2016-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2605/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2605&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":831056,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"CIP; 21st Representative District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 21st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2614/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2614&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":831109,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"Cooperative Housing Corporations; Metering of Utilities; Separate Utility Metering","description":"Allows a board of directors of a cooperative housing corporation to authorize the installation of separate utility meters for each dwelling unit; provided that the corporation pays the cost of installing the meters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, EEP, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2603/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2603&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":831163,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Community Net Energy Metering; PUC","description":"Establishes a community net energy metering program. Requires the public utilities commission to administer the program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, San Buenaventura, Say excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2616/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2616&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":831216,"bill_number":"SB3028","title":"Maunalua Bay Task Force; Maunalua Bay Master Plan","description":"Establishes the Maunalua Bay task force to study and develop recommendations for the Maunalua Bay master plan.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3028/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3028&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":831269,"bill_number":"SB3029","title":"Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Administrative and Operating Expenses; Appropriation ($)","description":"Ensures the legislature fulfills its responsibility under article XII, section 1, of the state constitution by appropriating sufficient general funds for the administrative and operating expenses of the department of Hawaiian home lands for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 20162017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3029/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3029&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":831327,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"Works of Art Special Fund ($)","description":"Deletes appropriations for capital renovations, as a source of funds for the Works of Art Special Fund. (HB2618 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to HEA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2618/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2618&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":831379,"bill_number":"SB3031","title":"Irrigation; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements to various irrigation systems. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3031/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3031&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":831432,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Criminal History Record Checks; Police; Permits to Acquire Firearms; Firearm Registration; Rap Back System","description":"Authorizes county police departments to enroll firearms permit applicants and individuals who are registering their firearms into a criminal record monitoring service used to alert police when an owner of a firearm is arrested for a criminal offense anywhere in the country. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 611).","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2629/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2629&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":831484,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"District Boundaries; Counties","description":"Grants authority to counties to make district boundary amendments for lands with an area of one hundred acres or less.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2634/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2634&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":831540,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"CIP; 41st Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 41st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2637/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2637&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":831594,"bill_number":"HB2626","title":"Underground Storage Tanks; Shoreline","description":"Prohibits the DOH from issuing a permit for a new underground fuel storage tank within 100 yards of the shoreline. Allows DOH to issue a permit to repair or replace existing underground fuel storage tanks. Allows permit holders for existing underground fuel storage tanks located within 100 yards of the shoreline to renew their permits. Prohibits operation of and renewal of a permit for an underground fuel storage tank within one hundred yards of the shoreline, beginning 1/1/2045. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 179, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2626/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2626&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":831646,"bill_number":"HB2636","title":"Solar Energy Facilities; Agricultural Districts","description":"Requires special permit approval in order to place solar energy facilities with a capacity of more than twenty-five kilowatts in certain lots within the agricultural district of a county that meets certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 10:30AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2636/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2636&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":831700,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Firearms Disqualification; Mental Illness; Police","description":"Requires firearms owners who have been disqualified from owning a firearm and ammunition due to a diagnosis of significant behavioral, emotional, or mental disorder, or due to emergency or involuntary hospitalization to a psychiatric facility, to immediately surrender their firearms and ammunition to the Chief of Police. Allows the Chief of Police to seize firearms and ammunition if a disqualified individual fails to surrender the firearms and ammunition after receiving written notice of the disqualification. (HB2632 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 110, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2632/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2632&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":831753,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"Firearms; Permits; Criminal History Record Checks; Rap Back System","description":"Amends the qualification requirements to allow lawful permanent residents to apply for a permit to acquire a firearm. Clarifies the background check process for firearm permit applicants and authorizes county police departments to enroll firearm permit applicants into a criminal record monitoring service.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2631/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2631&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":831805,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Drug Offenders ($)","description":"Mandates the enrollment of certain drug offenders into the Judiciary's substance abuse treatment program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2609/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2609&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":831861,"bill_number":"SB3026","title":"Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Special Fund","description":"Establishes a tax donation check-off to fund housing project improvements, facilities improvements, and minor repair and maintenance of public housing.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3026/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3026&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":831916,"bill_number":"HB2630","title":"Firearm Registration Data; Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center","description":"Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to view firearm registration data to facilitate a firearms registration information sharing initiative among the county police departments.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2630/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2630&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":831967,"bill_number":"SB3024","title":"State Ethics Commission; Lobbyist Laws; Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Reduces the appropriation in Act 151, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, to the State Ethics Commission for an electronic filing system and reappropriates savings to fund a lobbyist law task force. Establishes a task force to examine the State's lobbyist laws and to make recommendations to the Legislature. (SB3024 HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:25PM in Conference Room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3024/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3024&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":832018,"bill_number":"SB3030","title":"Hawaiian Coot, Moorhen, Nene Goose, Stilt, and Duck; Agricultural Interaction; Research; Report; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to research the interaction of the Hawaiian coot, moorhen, nene goose, stilt, and duck with agricultural practices and annually publish the results in a format that assists the agricultural industry in economically and environmentally interacting with the specified species. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3030/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3030&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":832080,"bill_number":"HB2692","title":"General Excise Tax; Mass Transit Project; Exemption","description":"Establishes a general excise tax exemption for businesses affected by construction from a county mass transit project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2692/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2692&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":832081,"bill_number":"HB2664","title":"CIP; 6th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2664/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2664&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":832082,"bill_number":"HB2672","title":"Smoking; Real Property Seller Disclosures; Landlord Disclosures","description":"Requires the seller or landlord of a residential unit or apartment to disclose (1) whether smoking occurred within the unit or apartment and other parts of the property; and (2) the applicable smoking policy if the unit or apartment is a residential condominium unit, cooperative apartment, or rental dwelling unit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2672/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2672&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":832083,"bill_number":"HB2674","title":"Agricultural Theft Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a two-year Agricultural Theft Pilot Project in the Department of Agriculture to focus on investigating and prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2674/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2674&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":832085,"bill_number":"SB3103","title":"Student Travel; DOE; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support the DOE's student travel program. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3103&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":832086,"bill_number":"HB2748","title":"CIP; 48th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 48th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2748/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2748&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":832087,"bill_number":"HB2668","title":"HTDC; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the High Technology Development Corporation to continue to provide grants to businesses with a federal small business innovation research phase II or III awards. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2668/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2668&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":832088,"bill_number":"HB2673","title":"Highway Ownership","description":"Requires that before the surrender of a state highway can be deemed to have taken place, the legislature must adopt by concurrent resolution, the same as a state highway or trail. Establishes certain exemptions for highways surrendered to the State or county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2673/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2673&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":832089,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Short Form; Science and Innovation","description":"Short form bill relating to science and innovation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Friday 02-05-16 9:02AM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2665/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2665&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":832091,"bill_number":"SB3066","title":"Hawaii Watershed Stewardship Council Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Hawaii watershed stewardship council pilot program to monitor and test the quality of water in local watersheds. Appropriates funds for the first year of the pilot program. Repeals on 6/30/2018.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3066/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3066&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":832092,"bill_number":"SB3061","title":"State Department of Defense; Emergency Management Agency; Natural or Human-Caused Disaster; Civilian Community Teams; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows for and appropriates funds for the state department of defense Hawaii emergency management agency to assemble twenty-five civilian community teams to assist communities during emergencies and disasters and to hire a coordinator to help establish, train, and assist the teams.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3061/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3061&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":832093,"bill_number":"SB3046","title":"Right to Farm; Counties","description":"Amends Hawaii's Right to Farm Act to ensure that counties cannot enact laws, ordinances, or resolutions to limit the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in agricultural practices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3046/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3046&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":832094,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Self-Service Storage Facilities; Owner","description":"Authorizes the owner of self-storage facilities to tow a motor vehicle or boat if an occupant is in default for sixty or more days. Authorizes limits in rental agreements on the liability of the owner of self-service storage facilities based on the monetary value of the stored property and allows owner to send notices by e-mail, publish notices of sales in any commercially reasonable manner, conduct sales online, and charge late fees. (HB2716 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2716/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2716&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832095,"bill_number":"SB3039","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Medicaid","description":"Authorizes health care providers under the state medicaid program to ask about supplemental nutrition assistance program (food stamp) participation on medicaid certification and re-certification forms. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3039/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3039&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":832097,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Department of Education; Vocational Training; Repair; Maintenance. ($)","description":"Requires the department of education to establish a student repair and maintenance program at selected public high schools. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2696/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2696&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":832098,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"Motor Vehicle Tire Surcharge; Repeal; Transfer of Funds","description":"Repeals the motor vehicle tire surcharge. Transfers $574,000 from the environmental management special fund to the general fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2661/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2661&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":832099,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Native Hawaiian Housing Task Force; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Native Hawaiian Housing Task Force, administratively attached to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, to identify duplicative services and improve efficiency in providing housing-related services to Native Hawaiians. Requires a report. Makes an appropriation. (HB2750 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HWN/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2750/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2750&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":832100,"bill_number":"SB3072","title":"Tourism; Transportation; Hawaii Airport Authority","description":"Authorizes the governor to establish the Hawaii Airport Authority within the Department of Transportation. Sets out appointment of members to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Hawaii Airport Authority. Transfers the aeronautics functions of DOT to the Hawaii Airport Authority. Appropriates funds for a radar facility and a concrete pad for radar installation at Kalaeloa Airport. (SB3072 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 11:00AM in conference room 225.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3072/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3072&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":832101,"bill_number":"HB2684","title":"Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Cargo Flights.","description":"Aids in the research and development of drone-powered cargo planes by authorizing test flights arriving or departing from Honolulu International Airport, provided that all necessary clearances have been obtained from the federal government.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2684/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2684&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":832103,"bill_number":"SB3088","title":"Small Hydropower Facilities; Agricultural District Lands","description":"Permits hydroelectric facilities on agricultural district lands that are considered small hydropower facilities under federal law. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3088/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3088&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":832104,"bill_number":"SB3042","title":"Long-term Care; University of Hawaii; Center on Aging; Long-term Care Training Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii's center on aging to establish a long-term care training program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3042/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3042&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":832105,"bill_number":"HB2659","title":"Housing First Special Fund","description":"Requires a percentage of funds in the Housing First Special Fund to be used to provide homes for persons who qualify for social security disability benefits and are diagnosed with life-long, serious mental illnesses. (HB2659 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HOU/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2659/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2659&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":832106,"bill_number":"HB2732","title":"Class Size; Enrollment; Maximum; Department of Education","description":"Establishes maximum student enrollment per school class for various types of public school classrooms beginning with the 2020-2021 school year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2732/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2732&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":832107,"bill_number":"HB2726","title":"Public Schools ($)","description":"To provide for air conditioning, heat abatement and related energy efficiency measures at public schools by authorizing a loan from the green infrastructure loan program to the departments of education and budget and finance, and making appropriations for expenditure of the borrowed funds, additional capital improvements and the initial loan repayment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Received from Governor re: e.g., emergency appropriation (Gov. Msg. No. 5).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2726/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2726&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832109,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Low-income Housing Tax Credit","description":"Bases the amount of the state low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) on whether or not a building is financed by tax-exempt bonds. Increases funding for affordable rental housing development by making the state LIHTC more valuable by reducing the term over which the state LIHTC may be taken from ten to five years. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 711).","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2744/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2744&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":832110,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"Procurement Officers; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Subcontractors; Scope of Work; Licensing","description":"Authorizes procurement officers to permit clarification of a listed subcontractor's scope of work and consider a previously licensed and listed subcontractor's license as valid; provided that certain conditions are satisfied.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, CPC, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2742/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2742&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":832111,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Preauthorization; Health Insurance; Health Insurers; Standards; Establishment; Medical Treatment or Service; Guidelines","description":"Establishes preauthorization standards for all health insurers in the State, including health benefits plans under chapter 87A, HRS. Requires preauthorization requests for medical treatment or service to be consistent with known, published, and current evidence-based appropriate-use criteria or guidelines for the appropriate specialty or subspecialty for which the preauthorization is requested. Specifies requirements for insurers that require preauthorization. Specifies that preauthorization is not required for delivery of emergency medical services. Requires decisions on preauthorization requests to be made in accordance with nationally-accepted evidence-based appropriate-use criteria or guidelines and made available to health care providers within a health insurer's network. Requires that licensed health care providers be defended and indemnified by an insurer for civil liability for injury to a patient that was caused by the insurer's undue delay in preauthorization. Establishes that an insurer that fails to meet the standards is civilly liable for any injury that occurs to a patient due to undue delay in receipt of medical treatment or services. Specifies that an insurer is not prohibited from implementing preauthorization or otherwise meeting established requirements for preauthorization, as required under existing state or federal programs. Requires the insurance commissioner to submit a report to the legislature. Sunsets 7/1/2019. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2740/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2740&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":832112,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Medical Marijuana; Temporary Registration Certificate; Fraudulent Misrepresentation; Physician","description":"Requires the department of health to issue a receipt that shall serve as a temporary registration certificate for the medical use of marijuana upon receipt of a written certification form completed by or on behalf of a qualifying patient. Increases penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official relating to the issuance of a written certificate by a physician.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2709/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2709&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":832114,"bill_number":"SB3054","title":"Counties; Alternative Housing Parks; Alternative Housing","description":"Requires counties to include specific regulations for alternative housing in their building codes, and ordinances allowing alternative housing parks to be established.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3054/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3054&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":832115,"bill_number":"SB3049","title":"Solar Energy Devices; Financing, Lease, or Sale Agreement; Requirements","description":"Establishes requirements for financing, lease, or sale agreements for solar energy devices, including the buyer's or lessee's signature, a cancellation period, payment or financing details, disclosure of tax obligations, disclosure of maintenance and operation costs, disclosure of warranty obligations, and disclosure of the potential for variation in utility rates. Does not apply to agreements for financing, lease, or sale agreements for solar energy devices as part of sales or transfers of real property to which the devices are or will be affixed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3049/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3049&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":832116,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"Basalt Rebar; Market Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for a basalt rebar market study. (HB2714 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Re-Referred to EET, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2714/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2714&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":832117,"bill_number":"HB2658","title":"State Building Code; Counties; Appeals; Exemptions and Modifications","description":"Authorizes a county to seek an exemption or modification of the state building codes as applicable in that county. Authorizes the state building code council to grant code exemptions and modifications for a county.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2658/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2658&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":832118,"bill_number":"SB3069","title":"CIP; Senate; 24th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3069/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3069&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":832120,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Appropriation; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Military Members; Veterans; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to establish an Arts in the Military Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-16 3:15PM in conference room 312.","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2741/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2741&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":832121,"bill_number":"HB2689","title":"Facilities; Public Schools; Air Conditioning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Provides energy-efficient air conditioning to all public school classrooms within five years. Appropriates funds and authorizes general obligation bonds for public school air conditioning.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2689/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2689&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":832122,"bill_number":"SB3098","title":"Department of Agriculture; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Agricultural Land Acquisition Fund; Agricultural Land; Acquisition; Land Management","description":"Requires the department of agriculture, in consultation with the senate president and speaker of the house of representatives, to prepare and revise a plan for the acquisition of agricultural land having value to the State. Authorizes the board of directors of the agribusiness development corporation, in consultation with the senate president and speaker of the house of representatives, to acquire agricultural land having value to the State. Establishes an agricultural land acquisition fund. Requires the department of agriculture to manage the agricultural lands acquired.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3098/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3098&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":832123,"bill_number":"HB2670","title":"Ferry System; Environmental Impact Statement ($)","description":"Requires the department of transportation to implement an intra-island or inter island ferry system.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2670/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2670&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":832124,"bill_number":"SB3077","title":"Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development; Established; Coordinated Statewide Planning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Designates the Office of Planning as the lead state agency for transit-oriented development coordination. Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development within DBEDT to coordinate effective and efficient transit-oriented development planning on a statewide level. Appropriates moneys. Allows the Department of Education to use school impact fees from projects within a county-designated transit oriented development zone for various purposes, including construction of new school facilities in new or existing sites statewide. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 130, on 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1232).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3077/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3077&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":832126,"bill_number":"SB3092","title":"Procurement Officers; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Subcontractors; Licensing","description":"Authorizes procurement officers to consider a previously licensed and listed subcontractor's license as valid; provided that certain conditions are satisfied. (SB3092 HD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3092/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3092&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":832127,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Historic Preservation Division","description":"Establishes two positions in the State Historic Preservation Division in the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (HB2693 HD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2693/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2693&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":832128,"bill_number":"HB2685","title":"State Capitol Building; Master Security Plan.","description":"Requires the State Capitol Management Committee to develop and implement in phases a master security plan to increase safety and security in the Hawaii state capitol building through the mandatory use of metal detectors, x-ray scans of baggage, and other prudent measures.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2685/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2685&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":832129,"bill_number":"SB3059","title":"Indigenous Architecture; Construction; Public and Private Lands; Hawaiian Hale","description":"Allows any state or county agency to designate public and private lands under certain conditions for the construction of indigenous architecture. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3059/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3059&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":832130,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utilities; Rates","description":"Requires the PUC to establish performance incentive mechanisms that directly tie electric utility revenues to the utility's achievement on performance metrics. Allows PUC to delay implementation until no later than January 1, 2020. (HB2649 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2649/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2649&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":832132,"bill_number":"SB3091","title":"State Ethics Commission; Mandatory Online and In-person Ethics Training Course; Public Officials; Employees; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the state ethics commission to offer a more comprehensive ethics training course that is to be completed by persons subject to section 84-41, HRS, at the next available ethics training course administered by the state ethics commission taking office or starting employment and once every four years thereafter; and develop and implement an online ethics training program. Requires all persons required to file a financial disclosure statement pursuant to section 84-17(d), HRS, to attend an in-person ethics course and all members of a board, as defined in section 92-2, HRS, and not included in section 84-17(d), HRS; state employees responsible for procurement; state employees who administer state contracts; and state employees who regulate or inspect private organizations to complete an online ethics course. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of an online training course.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3091/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3091&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":832133,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Education; Hawaii Three-to-Six Out-of-School Program and Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Three-to-six Out-of-school Program for grades kindergarten through twelve. Authorizes the Department of Education to contract with private providers to furnish out-of-school programs for grades kindergarten through twelve, conducted during after-school hours, on weekends, and during inter-sessions. Establishes the Hawaii Three-to-six Out-of-school Program Revolving Fund, to be administered by the Department of Education. Makes appropriations. (HB2738 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2738/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2738&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":832134,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"DHHL; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purposes of building infrastructure and constructing homes on Hawaiian Home Lands. (HB2698 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2698/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2698&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":832135,"bill_number":"SB3040","title":"Rental Housing Revolving Fund","description":"Amends the household income level and unit availability eligibility requirements for the provision of low-income housing and mixed-income rental project loans and grants made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3040/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3040&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":832136,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"CIP; 37th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 37th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2679/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2679&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":832138,"bill_number":"HB2681","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dam and Reservoir Owners; Wailuku Reservoir No. 6 ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist Spencer Homes, Inc., with Wailuku Reservoir No. 6. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 249, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1358).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2681/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2681&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":832139,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Exception; Remote Schools; Hana High and Elementary School","description":"Requires remote schools to be allocated funds using categorical allotments, rather than through the weighted student formula. Defines a remote school as any public school that is a high school located at least a one-hour drive away from the next nearest high school or a high school located on the island of Lanai, Molokai, or Niihau. Specifies minimum number of teachers for Hana high and elementary school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2655/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2655&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":832140,"bill_number":"HB2677","title":"CIP; 39th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 39th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2677/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2677&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":832141,"bill_number":"HB2642","title":"Employment Training; Rapid Response.","description":"Establishes a rapid response training program to facilitate rapid custom training in the event of sudden layoff. Establishes a rapid response training revolving fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2642/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2642&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":832142,"bill_number":"SB3106","title":"Foster Boarding Homes; Chiefs of Police; Certificates of Approval;","description":"Requires DHS to distribute confidential lists of foster boarding homes in the community to the respective chiefs of police. Requires DHS to conduct interviews of the neighbors of persons and organizations seeking their initial certificate of approval to operate and maintain a foster boarding home.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/PSM, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3106&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":832144,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Elderly Housing; Agricultural District; Class D or E","description":"Allows dwelling units and housing facilities for the elderly on class D or E lands in the agricultural districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2757/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2757&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":832145,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"Closed Claims Study; Auditor; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Auditor to contract with an actuarial firm that has experience conducting workers' compensation closed claims studies in the United States to perform a study of closed claims in the State's workers' compensation system, subject to consultation and conference with two members of the Legislature selected by the House Speaker and the Senate President, respectively. Appropriates funds and requires matching funds. (HB2715 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 188, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2715/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2715&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":832146,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Ferry System; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Environmental Impact Statement. ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources to conduct any necessary environmental impact statements to enable the department of transportation to fully implement a Hawaii state ferry system. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2762/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2762&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":832147,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; 47th Representative District. ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 47th representative district. Effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2695/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2695&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":832149,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Public Schools; Funding","description":"Requires remote schools to be allocated funds using categorical allotments, rather than through the weighted student formula. Defines a remote school as any public school that is a high school located at least a one-hour drive away from the next nearest high school or a high school located on the island of Lanai, Molokai, or Niihau.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2656/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2656&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":832150,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"Rapid Ohia Death; Ceratocystis; Trees; Research; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for research to combat rapid ohia death. (HB2675 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 102, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2675/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2675&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":832151,"bill_number":"SB3100","title":"Director of Finance; General Obligation Bonds; Counties; Urban Redevelopment Act; Agency; Local Agency; Local Redevelopment Agency; Definition; Membership","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue GO bonds to the counties for infrastructure construction related to urban renewal projects. Allows each county to have more than one local redevelopment agency. Repeals the specific naming requirement for local redevelopment agencies. Requires all five members of the local redevelopment agency to reside within the boundaries of an area defined by the county via resolution. States that redevelopment projects carried out by the local redevelopment agency are public works. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3100&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":832152,"bill_number":"SB3087","title":"Commercial Organic Material; Waste; Disposal; Transfer; Landfills; Solid Waste Infrastructure Advisory Committee","description":"Prohibits the disposal of commercial organic material waste at landfills or waste-to-energy facilities in the State, beginning January 1, 2020. Requires all generators of commercial organic material to use alternative means of disposal of waste, such as donation, compost, biofuel production, anaerobic digestion, thermal combustion of organic materials, or animal feed. Establishes the solid waste infrastructure advisory committee.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET/PSM, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3087/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3087&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":832153,"bill_number":"HB2736","title":"Elections; Ballot; Hawaiian Language","description":"Requires that Hawaiian language ballots be made available in each election upon voter request. Applies to elections held after 1/1/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2736/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2736&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":832155,"bill_number":"SB3073","title":"UH Hilo; School of Aviation; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a six-year school of aviation pilot program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Appropriates funds. Repeals June 30, 2022. (SB3073 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3073/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3073&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":832156,"bill_number":"SB3033","title":"Self-service Storage Facilities; Owners; Occupants; Notice; Towing","description":"Authorizes motor vehicle and boat towing options for self-service storage facilities after sixty days or more of delinquency; provided that an occupant is provided notice. Requires owners to notify occupants via two of the following three methods: last known telephone number, last known electronic mail address, or last known postal address. Requires owners to disseminate advertisements of sales in any commercially reasonable manner, conduct sales online, and charge late fees. Authorizes limits in rental agreements on the liability of the owner of self-service storage facilities based on the monetary value of the stored property under the rental agreement. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3033/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3033&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":832157,"bill_number":"SB3067","title":"Oceanfront Property; Oceanfront Purchaser Statement; Bureau of Conveyances","description":"Requires a purchaser or transferee to execute an oceanfront purchaser statement with every sale or transfer of oceanfront real estate. Requires the statement to be recorded with the bureau of conveyances. Establishes mandatory provisions for every oceanfront purchaser statement. Takes effect 11/1/16. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3067/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3067&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":832158,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Standardized Testing; Limitations; Exemptions","description":"Limits public school student participation in standardized tests, prohibits the use of standardized tests scores for evaluation purposes, authorizes standardized testing exemptions, and requires the board of education to provide notice of the right to opt out of standardized testing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2730/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2730&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":832159,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Port Authority; Establishment; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Port Authority. Empowers the Authority to administer a statewide system of small airports. Appropriates funds. (HB2756 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2756/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2756&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":832161,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Medical Marijuana; UH; School of Medicine; Monitoring and Research; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the UH John A. Burns school of medicine to monitor and research issues related to medical marijuana dispensaries. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2710/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2710&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":832162,"bill_number":"SB3086","title":"Community-based Renewable Energy; Net Energy Metering","description":"Establishes community based net energy metering in the State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3086/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3086&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":832163,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"Homelessness; Homeless Emergency Action Response Team Program; Established; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the homeless emergency action response team program in DHS. Appropriates moneys.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2640/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2640&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":832164,"bill_number":"SB3041","title":"Health Care Professionals; Continuing Medical Education","description":"Requires health care professionals to take a continuing medical education course in health issues unique to Hawaii. Requires the DOH to develop the course, in consultation with the Hawaii medical board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3041/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3041&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":832165,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Public Schools; School Safety and Security; Armed Police Officers. ($)","description":"Allows the community council of each public school to make a decision either to secure the services of armed police officers during school hours or on as as-needed basis only. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2697/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2697&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":832167,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"Affirmative Consent Task Force; Campus Safety; Sexual Assault; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires UH to train employees and students on sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking policies, appoint a confidential advocate at each campus, designate all faculty members as responsible employees under Title IX, enter into MOUs with county police departments regarding reporting of sexual assault cases to the police, and conduct a campus climate survey, and submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (HB2772 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-07","last_action":"Act 208, 07/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1310).","last_action_date":"2016-07-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2772/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2772&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":832168,"bill_number":"SB3035","title":"Grand Jury; Proceedings; Prosecution; Law Enforcement Officers","description":"Requires a preliminary hearing for a case in which a law enforcement officer is charged with a felony offense.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3035/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3035&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":832169,"bill_number":"HB2662","title":"Prenatal Health Care; Disclosure; Information; Abortion","description":"Requires that, following a prenatal test revealing Down syndrome or other disorder, medical care professionals provide information to the pregnant mother. Requires that a pregnant woman receive information on available care resources before an abortion of a fetus facing Down syndrome or any other disorder amenable to prenatal diagnosis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2662/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2662&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":832170,"bill_number":"SB3070","title":"Grants; Legislative Policies","description":"Establishes legislative policies for the awarding of grants, subject to legislative discretion and funding availability. Requires an organization to negotiate a lump sum or installment repayment to the State of the grant used for the planning, design, construction, renovation, operations, or equipment of facilities when it discontinues the activities and disposes of the land by sale. Requires organizations to publicly recognize that a project was supported by the State when awarded a grant. (SB3070 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 at 5:25pm in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3070/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3070&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":832171,"bill_number":"HB2683","title":"Software Programmers; High Technology Development Corporation; Out-of-State Workers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Invests in high technology development by facilitating a connection between the high technology industry, returning kamaaina, and visitors to the State. Appropriates funds to the High Technology Development Corporation. (HB2683 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2683/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2683&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":832173,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"CIP; 40th Representative District. ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2644/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2644&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":832174,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Procurement Code; Hawaii Products Preference","description":"Repeals the Hawaii products preference from the procurement code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR, EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2745/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2745&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":832175,"bill_number":"SB3095","title":"General Excise Tax; Federal Sales of Services and Products","description":"Exempts sales of services or tangible personal property to the federal government from the general excise tax.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3095/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3095&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":832176,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"Food Safety; Cost Reimbursement Program; Maui County Revolving Loan Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Amends the Molokai diversified agricultural revolving loan program established by Act 387, SLH 1988, to provide cost reimbursements to Molokai farmers and ranchers to reimburse costs of mandated food safety compliance audits and other related costs. (HB2657 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-22","last_action":"Act 103, 06/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204).","last_action_date":"2016-06-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2657/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2657&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":832177,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"CIP; 5th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 5th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2758/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2758&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":832179,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Agriculture; Korean Natural Farming Program; Korean Natural Farming Coordinator; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes and appropriates funds for the Korean natural farming pilot program to combat various agricultural pests in Hawaii. Repeals on June 30,     .","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2718/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2718&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832180,"bill_number":"SB3089","title":"Pesticides; Prohibition; Chlorpyrifos","description":"Prohibits the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3089/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3089&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":832181,"bill_number":"SB3102","title":"Inter-agency Agreements; DBEDT; Business Development; Grant Program; Special Fund; Established; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DBEDT to develop, and state agencies to enter into, inter-agency agreements without entering into a memorandum of agreement or memorandum of understanding. Establishes the high-growth grant program and special fund to provide grants to qualified businesses for certain business development activities. Makes an appropriation. (CD1)","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-07-11","last_action":"Vetoed on 07/11/2016 - Returned from the Governor without approval (Gov. Msg. No. 1337).","last_action_date":"2016-07-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3102&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":832182,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Homeless Persons; Transitional Housing Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources, in consultation with the office of the governor and the department of human services, to establish a transitional housing center for the homeless at Sand Island state recreation area. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2663/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2663&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":832184,"bill_number":"HB2666","title":"CIP; 14th, 15th, and 16th Representative Districts ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 14th, 15th, and 16th representative districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2666/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2666&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":832185,"bill_number":"SB3060","title":"Domestic Violence; Temporary Restraining Order; Extension","description":"Requires the court, without a hearing, to grant an extension of a temporary protective order for up to twenty-four months when an authorized party applies for an extension.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3060/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3060&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":832186,"bill_number":"SB3057","title":"CIP; 13th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 13th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3057/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3057&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":832187,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"Reapportionment Commission; Selection of Members; Political Parties (ConAm)","description":"Ensures participation of all political parties on the Reapportionment Commission by providing that if there are no members belonging to the minority party or parties in a house of the legislature, the members belonging to the same minority party or parties in the other house of the legislature shall nominate persons to serve on the Commission. (HB2694 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2694/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2694&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":832188,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Dental Hygienists; Dental Assistants; Licensing","description":"Clarifies requirements for licensure as a dental hygienist. Prohibits dental assistants from performing certain intra-oral functions and related activities. (HB2706 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2706/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2706&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":832190,"bill_number":"SB3055","title":"Out-of-State Violators; Fees; Judiciary Driver Education and Training Program.","description":"Assesses a fee on a person who attends the Judiciary's driver education and training program as a requirement pursuant to a conviction under federal law or the laws of another state.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3055/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3055&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":832191,"bill_number":"SB3064","title":"Insurance; Adjuster; Public Adjuster","description":"Amends definitions of \"adjuster\" and \"public adjuster\". Adds definitions for \"insurance appraiser\" and \"insurance umpire\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3064/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3064&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":832192,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Wireless Telecommunications; Domestic Abuse","description":"Requires a wireless telecommunications service provider, upon request by a domestic abuse victim, to: (1) transfer billing authority and all rights to a wireless telephone number to the victim; or (2) remove or release the victim from a shared wireless plan and assign the victim a substitute telephone number without charge, penalty, or fee. Provides that there is no cause of action against a wireless telecommunications service provider, its officers, employees, or agents for transferring billing authority and all rights to a wireless telephone number to a domestic abuse victim.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Act 009, 04/21/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2639/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2639&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":832193,"bill_number":"SB3044","title":"Transitional Energy Working Group","description":"Establishes the transitional energy working group within DBEDT to lay the foundation for future renewable energy development that transitions the State away from fossil fuels and to one hundred per cent clean electricity in general, beginning with the transportation sector. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3044/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3044&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":832194,"bill_number":"SB3062","title":"Unmanned Aerial Systems Test Site Operations; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation to the department of business, economic development, and tourism to operate Hawaii's unmanned aerial systems test site activities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA/HMS/HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3062/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3062&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":832196,"bill_number":"SB3080","title":"Urn; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony","description":"Establishes the offense of theft of urn as a class C felony. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3080/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3080&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":832197,"bill_number":"HB2648","title":"Solid Waste; Food; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes an advisory committee to evaluate solid waste infrastructure needs. (HB2648 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2648/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2648&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":832198,"bill_number":"HB2652","title":"Hawaii Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Students with Disabilities; Nonpublic Special Education School or Program","description":"Establishes the Hawaii tax credit scholarship program to benefit students with disabilities by providing scholarships to cover transportation costs and any other educational fees associated with a student attending a public school that is not in the service area where the student resides or a nonpublic special education school or program. Establishes eligibility criteria for students to apply for the scholarship program, responsibilities of the department of taxation and department of education, and eligibility criteria for nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/16.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2652/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2652&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":832199,"bill_number":"HB2724","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2724/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2724&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":832200,"bill_number":"HB2650","title":"Condominiums; Electricity; Master-meter; Sub-meter; Working Group","description":"Establishes the condominium sub-meter working group within DBEDT to examine installing sub-meters in condominiums. (HB2650 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Luke, Nakashima, Souki excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2650/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2650&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":832202,"bill_number":"SB3056","title":"Domestic Violence; Hotline Numbers; Department of Human Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Posting; Penalty","description":"Requires the department of human services to create a domestic violence call sheet with a domestic violence legal hotline number and domestic violence shelter hotline number. Requires all employers to post the call sheet in the workplace. Requires both departments to make an electronic version available on their websites. Creates a fine of $100 for employers for failure to comply.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HMS/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3056/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3056&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":832203,"bill_number":"SB3071","title":"DLNR; Makai Lands of Kapua; Land Acquisition; Real Property; Negotiation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in negotiations to acquire the makai lands of Kapua, island of Hawaii. Authorizes the acquisition to be made through the purchase, sale, or exchange of other real property. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to report to the Legislature in writing on the status of the negotiations beginning July 1, 2016, and every three months thereafter. Provides that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall attempt to reach an agreement for the acquisition by December 31, 2016; provided that if an agreement is not reached by that date negotiations may continue and the Department shall continue to provide quarterly progress reports. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct due diligence on the makai lands of Kapua and for negotiations to acquire those lands. (SB3071 HD2)","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 628).","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3071/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3071&year=2016","sponsor":"Gilbert Kahele"},
{"bill_id":832204,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Work for a Day Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a three-year Work for a Day Pilot Program to be administered by the City and County of Honolulu that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities. Appropriates funds. Requires matching funds. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. Repeals on 7/1/2019. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-26-16 9:00AM in conference room 229.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2647/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2647&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":832205,"bill_number":"SB3038","title":"Unemployment Insurance; State Additional Benefits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Temporarily extends unemployment insurance benefits for unemployed workers whose regular unemployment benefits are exhausted or whose regular benefits year expires during the period from September 4, 2016, through October 28, 2017. Makes an appropriation. (SB3038 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3038/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3038&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":832206,"bill_number":"HB2688","title":"CIP; 4th Representative District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 4th Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2688/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2688&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":832208,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Crowdfunding; Funding Portal; Stock; Small Business; Securities","description":"Establishes exemptions from Hawaii securities law for limited intrastate investments with Hawaii businesses. (HB2704 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2704/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2704&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":832209,"bill_number":"SB3048","title":"Department of Transportation; Grant-in-Aid; W.H. Shipman, Ltd.; Appropriation ($)","description":"Makes an appropriation for a grant-in-aid to W.H. Shipman, Ltd., for traffic plans and traffic lights in the Shipman Business Park.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3048/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3048&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":832210,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"Taxicab Regulation; Criminal History Background Checks","description":"Authorizes the counties to conduct criminal history background checks of taxicab operators.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2691/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2691&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":832211,"bill_number":"SB3068","title":"Dole Lands; Waialua Farmers' Cooperative; Land Acquisition; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to acquire parcels of land.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3068/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3068&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":832212,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Criminal Justice; Incarceration; Sentencing","description":"Repeals mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses. Establishes a mental health specialist position in the Office of the Public Defender. Authorizes evidence-based sentencing alternatives to incarceration. Requires fiscal impact statement for legislation relating to sentencing and corrections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 7","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2734/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2734&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":832214,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Affirmative Consent Task Force; Campus Safety; Sexual Assault","description":"Requires the UH to adopt policies preliminarily recommended by the affirmative consent task force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Thursday 02-04-16 2:00PM in conference room 309.","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2703/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2703&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":832215,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"Public Education; Physical Education; Working Group; Appropriation","description":"Establishes a working group to assess physical education in kindergarten through elementary grades in public schools and report to the Legislature. (HB2705 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2705/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2705&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":832216,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Child Pornography; Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; Deterrence.","description":"Requires the department of the attorney general to mail a certified letter containing a warning notification to the owner of an internet protocol (IP) address found to have accessed child pornography.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2701/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2701&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":832217,"bill_number":"HB2651","title":"Public Accountancy; Hawaii Attest Work; Peer Review","description":"Defines the term \"Hawaii attest work\". Provides clarification to the term \"peer review\".","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2651/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2651&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":832219,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Health Care Task Force; Fair Labor Standards Act; Direct Services Workers","description":"Establishes a Health Care Task Force to examine the impact of federal rules extending minimum wage and overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act to direct care workers who provide essential home care services to persons with disabilities and older adults.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT/LAB, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2700/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2700&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":832220,"bill_number":"HB2717","title":"Medicaid; Cost of Living Increase; Eligibility","description":"Requires the Director of Human Services to apply annual cost of living increases or federal poverty level increases, whichever are greater, to the asset and income thresholds for Medicaid eligibility. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2717/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2717&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832221,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Criminal Justice Data; Crime Reporting","description":"Requires the Chiefs of Police and state and county agencies that have the power of arrest to report crime incident reports and other crime information to the Attorney General. (HB2671 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-30","last_action":"Act 155, 06/29/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).","last_action_date":"2016-06-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2671/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2671&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":832222,"bill_number":"SB3063","title":"Homeless Persons; Transitional Housing Center; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the department of land and natural resources, in consultation with the office of the governor and the department of human services, to establish a transitional housing center for the homeless at Sand Island state recreation area. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HOU/WLA/HMS, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3063/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3063&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":832223,"bill_number":"SB3108","title":"Underground Storage Tanks; Shoreline; Prohibition","description":"Bans new underground storage tanks within one hundred yards of the shoreline, as of 7/1/2016. Prohibits operation of and renewal of a permit for an underground storage tank within one hundred yards of the shoreline, as of 1/1/2045. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3108&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":832225,"bill_number":"SB3097","title":"Low-income Housing Tax Credit; Tax Credits or Refunds","description":"Amends provisions relating to low income housing income tax credit. Removes eligibility for taxpayers owning a low income building awarded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Allows owners of buildings not to be financed with tax-exempt bonds to claim fifty per cent of the applicable percentage of the qualified basis of each building located in Hawaii. Allows owners of buildings financed with tax-exempt bonds to claim one hundred per cent of the applicable percentage of the qualified basis of each building in Hawaii. Raises the state aggregate housing credit dollar amount from $1.25 to $1.75 multiplied by the state population in the calendar year.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HOU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3097/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3097&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":832226,"bill_number":"SB3093","title":"Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Public Works Construction Project; Joint Contractor; Subcontractor","description":"Provides a bidder of a public works construction project with two working days after the closing of bids to provide the name of each person or firm to be engaged by the bidder as a joint contractor or subcontractor and the nature and scope of the work to be performed by each joint contractor or subcontractor.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-Referred to GVO, CPH/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3093/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3093&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":832227,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Autonomous Motor Vehicles; Research and Testing. ($)","description":"Authorizes for research and testing purposes the operation of autonomous vehicles in the State. Requires department of transportation to establish an application and approval process and report annually to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2687/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2687&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":832228,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"CIP; Eleventh Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Eleventh Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2735/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2735&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":832229,"bill_number":"SB3051","title":"Insurance; Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Contracts","description":"Amends certain provisions relating to unfair or deceptive acts in the business of insurance. Repeals certain provisions relating to insurance contracts.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3051/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3051&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":832231,"bill_number":"HB2702","title":"Transient Accommodations Tax; Counties; Food and Medical Expenses; Fuel Taxes; Excise Tax","description":"Increases TAT. Requires distribution of one-half of TAT revenue collections to each county based on the proportion of TAT revenues generated by each county. Reduces the general excise tax rate for gross proceeds received on the sale of food or on the provision of medical expenses. Requires one-half of TAT revenues after distribution to the counties to be applied to reducing general excise tax on fuel sold to consumer, fuel taxes, and county fuel taxes.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2702/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2702&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":832232,"bill_number":"SB3109","title":"High Technology Development Corporation; Manufacturing Development Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires that the fiscal year 2015-2016 appropriation to HTDC for the manufacturing development program shall lapse by 6/30/17 and not at the end of fiscal year 2015-2016. Appropriates funds for the manufacturing development program for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 065, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3109&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":832233,"bill_number":"SB3083","title":"Rate Filings; Claims Data; Disclosure","description":"Requires the insurance commissioner and health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to make public disclosure of rate filings information prior to a rate increase. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to disclose aggregated claims data to group purchasers upon request.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3083/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3083&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":832234,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries; Paraphernalia; Taxation; Working Group","description":"Requires the department of health and licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to provide aggregated de-identified data to the department of business, economic development, and tourism upon request. Amends various definitions and provisions relating to medical marijuana dispensary background checks, operations, paraphernalia, transport, and testing. Provides that advanced practice registered nurses may certify patients for medical marijuana use. Excludes dispensaries from enterprise zone tax exemptions. Specifies the application and non-application of the Internal Revenue Code to expenses related to the production and sale of medical marijuana and manufactured marijuana products for state income tax purposes. Clarifies that amounts received for the sale of marijuana or manufactured marijuana products are not exempt from the state general excise tax. Establishes definition of marijuana \"plant\". Amends definition of \"enclosed indoor facility.\" Clarifies which medical marijuana dispensary licensees and applicants are subject to background checks. Allows the University of Hawaii to establish medical marijuana testing and research programs that qualify as commercial enterprises to provide testing services for medical marijuana dispensaries. Establishes a legislative oversight working group. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-12","last_action":"Act 230, 07/11/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1339).","last_action_date":"2016-07-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2707/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2707&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":832235,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Legislative Appropriations ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Office of the Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Office of the Ombudsman, and State Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Act 001, 02/23/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101).","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2720/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2720&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832237,"bill_number":"SB3075","title":"Highway Safety; Trailers; Use Tax; Proof of Payment","description":"Requires an owner of a trailer bought out-of-state and subsequently brought into the State to provide proof of payment of the use tax with the application for registration unless otherwise exempt. Eff. 1/1/2017. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3075/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3075&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":832238,"bill_number":"HB2646","title":"Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Monitor Wells ($)","description":"Creates a permanent fuel tank advisory committee to study, monitor, and address fuel tank leak issues. (HB2646 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 244, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2646/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2646&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":832239,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Molokai Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area; Department of Land and Natural Resources","description":"Designates certain state waters surrounding the north coast from Kalaupapa to Halawa head of the island of Molokai as the Molokai Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to OMH/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2760/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2760&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":832240,"bill_number":"SB3052","title":"Independent Medical Examinations; Tort Actions","description":"Requires all liability insurance policies to specify that when an examination of an injured party is requested by the insurance company, the selection of the examining doctor is made by mutual agreement. Authorizes the insurance commissioner or circuit court to select an independent medical examiner in the event a mutual agreement is not reached.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3052/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3052&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":832241,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"CIP; 33rd, 34th, and 35th Representative Districts ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 33rd, 34th, and 35th representative districts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2737/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2737&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":832243,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"School Closures; Student Protection.","description":"Requires unaccredited institutions to post a bond along with their application for registration with the department of commerce and consumer affairs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Re-referred to HED/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2699/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2699&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":832244,"bill_number":"HB2722","title":"Unemployment Insurance; State Additional Benefits; Appropriation ($)","description":"Creates a temporary program limited to Maui County to provide additional benefits to unemployed workers by extending their unemployment insurance benefits. Appropriates funds. (HB2722 CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-21","last_action":"Act 070, 06/17/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171).","last_action_date":"2016-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2722/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2722&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832245,"bill_number":"HB2711","title":"CIP; 1st Representative District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 1st representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2711/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2711&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":832246,"bill_number":"SB3094","title":"Community Care Facilities; Licensing and Certification Fees","description":"Requires the Department of Health to: (1) Charge and collect fees for the licensing, relicensing, certification, and recertification of community care facilities; and (2) Submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2017 Regular Session on implementation of the fees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3094/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3094&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":832247,"bill_number":"HB2686","title":"Education; Pilot Project; Level of Private School Funding ($)","description":"Creates a 3-year pilot program to fund a selected public school at a level of funding equivalent to a private school.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2686/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2686&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":832249,"bill_number":"HB2733","title":"Public Education; Omnibus ($)","description":"Amends laws affecting the public education system in Hawaii, including whole child education, special education, vocational education, facilities, weighted student formula, teacher recruitment and retention, standardized testing, early childhood education, evaluations, classroom supplies, class size, and funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2733/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2733&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":832250,"bill_number":"SB3074","title":"Transportation; Clean Energy Initiative; State Planning Act; Fossil Fuels; Environment","description":"Aims to reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported fossil fuels for electrical generation and ground transportation by 2045 and creates goals and targets in Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative and State Planning Act.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3074/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3074&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":832251,"bill_number":"SB3081","title":"Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company; Dislocated Workers; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to establish, administer, and support on-the-job training for individuals who are unemployed and dislocated due to the closure of Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company on Maui. (SB3081 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3081/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3081&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":832252,"bill_number":"SB3079","title":"District Boundaries; Counties","description":"Grants authority to counties to make district boundary amendments for lands with an area of one hundred acres or less.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3079/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3079&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":832254,"bill_number":"SB3085","title":"Dental Hygienists; Dental Assistants; Licensing; Training","description":"Clarifies the requirements for an individual to become a licensed dental hygienist. Clarifies the allowable and prohibited practices and training requirements for dental assistants. (SB3085 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3085/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3085&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":832255,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Hawaii Community Development Authority; Transit-Oriented Development","description":"Designates the area within a one-half mile radius from any location along the rail corridor of the Honolulu rail transit system as the transit-oriented development district. Excludes areas within the Kakaako community development district from the new district. Add 3 members from the new district to the Hawaii community development authority.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRN/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2747/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2747&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":832256,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Incident Stress Management; Psychological Counseling.","description":"Requires that law enforcement personnel and other employees involved in emotionally traumatic incidents be given access to critical incident stress management counseling.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, LAB, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2643/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2643&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":832257,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Theft of Bicycle; Sentencing","description":"Requires consideration of a defendant's knowledge that a stolen bicycle was the victim's transportation to and from work or was necessary to the victim's employment in imposing a sentence for theft of a bicycle. (HB2645 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The committee on TRE deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2645/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2645&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":832258,"bill_number":"SB3047","title":"Rapid Ohia Death; Ceratocystis; Trees; Research; Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for research to combat rapid ohia death.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3047/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3047&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":832260,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"Science and Technology Research Subzone","description":"Establishes science and technology research subzones and an approval process for future research facilities that incorporates alternative dispute resolution principles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2712/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2712&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":832261,"bill_number":"HB2660","title":"Vexatious Litigants; Qualifications","description":"Amends the definition of vexatious litigant by altering criteria based upon the amount of civil actions brought during a period of time.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2660/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2660&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":832262,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Domestic Violence; Hotline Numbers; Department of Human Services; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Posting; Penalty","description":"Requires the Department of Human Services to create a domestic violence call sheet with a domestic violence legal hotline number and shelter hotline number. Requires both the Department of Human Services and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to make an electronic version available on their websites. Requires all employers to post the call sheet in the workplace. Creates a fine of $100 for employers for failure to comply. (HB2641 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tupola excused (1).","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2641/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2641&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":832263,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Public Housing; Rentals; GO Bonds; Appropriations ($)","description":"Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to establish trust accounts to provide matching funds for tenants who rent dwelling units. Specifies tenancy termination requirements. Authorizes GO bonds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-12","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2638/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2638&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":832264,"bill_number":"SB3045","title":"Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Purchase of Coal for Power Generation","description":"Prohibits electric utility companies from recovering costs from the customer base for the purchase of coal beginning January 1, 2023. Prohibits power purchase agreements from being approved by the public utilities commission if the agreement is for the purchase of coal for the generation of electricity occurring after December 31, 2022.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3045/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3045&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":832266,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Opioid Antagonist; Naloxone Hydrochloride; Opioid Overdose; Prevention; Emergency Response; Medical Immunity","description":"Provides immunity for individuals and harm reduction organizations who prescribe, possess, or administer an opioid antagonist such as naloxone hydrochloride to prevent opioid-related drug overdoses. Authorizes emergency personnel and first responders to administer opioid antagonists. Requires medicaid coverage for opioid antagonists. Exempts individuals and harm reduction organizations from licensure and permitting requirements for storing and distributing opioid antagonists. Allows pharmacists, in accordance with standing orders and protocols, to dispense opioid antagonists to persons and harm reduction organizations without a prescription.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2719/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2719&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832267,"bill_number":"SB3037","title":"DLNR; Maui; Lipoa Point; Management Plan; Implementation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DLNR to implement a management plan for Lipoa point on Maui. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3037/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3037&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":832268,"bill_number":"SB3053","title":"Statute of Limitations; Civil Actions; Sexual Abuse of a Minor","description":"Extends the period during which a victim of child sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3053/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3053&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":832269,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Law Enforcement; Police Evasion.","description":"Establishes the misdemeanor offense of evading law enforcement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2751/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2751&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":832270,"bill_number":"SB3090","title":"Ferry System; Environmental Impact Statement ($)","description":"Requires the department of transportation to implement an intra-island or inter island ferry system.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3090/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3090&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":832272,"bill_number":"HB2678","title":"General Obligation Bonds; Counties; Urban Redevelopment","description":"Authorizes the director of finance to issue GO bonds to the counties for infrastructure construction related to urban renewal projects. Amends allowable number, name, and membership requirements for local redevelopment agencies. Designates agency redevelopment projects as public works. (HB2678 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2678/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2678&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":832273,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Medical Marijuana; Retail Dispensary Locations; Production Centers; Background Checks; Exemptions","description":"Clarifies that qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and government officials and employees, shall not be subject to background checks to enter or remain on the premises of certain medical marijuana facilities for an authorized purpose.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2708/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2708&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":832274,"bill_number":"SB3043","title":"Pesticide Use; Chlorpyrifos; Moratorium","description":"Temporarily bans the use of pesticides containing the active ingredient chlorpyrifos. Repeals 6/30/2017.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3043/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3043&year=2016","sponsor":"Les Ihara"},
{"bill_id":832275,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"CIP; 42nd Representative District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects in the 42nd representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2725/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2725&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":832276,"bill_number":"HB2667","title":"Corporate Income Tax; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; DBEDT","description":"Reduces the corporate income tax rate by fifty per cent. Allocates fifty per cent of corporate income tax revenues to DBEDT and fifty per cent to the general fund.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2667/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2667&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":832278,"bill_number":"HB2690","title":"Arts and Culture Education","description":"Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, requires all elementary, middle, and intermediate public schools to allocate 20 percent of all student hours to arts and culture education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, VMI, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2690/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2690&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":832279,"bill_number":"SB3065","title":"Kaena Point State Park; Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish a system that requires users of Kaena point state park and Kaena point natural area reserve to log in and receive educational information about protected resources of the area. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for additional enforcement officers and on-site educational staff for Kaena point state park and Kaena point natural area reserve to provide monitoring. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3065/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3065&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Riviere"},
{"bill_id":832280,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Dissection; Animals; Students; Department of Education","description":"Authorizes DOE students to decline to dissect animals. Requires schools to provide an alternative to students who have declined.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2759/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2759&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":832281,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board","description":"Authorizes Molokai irrigation system water users advisory board members to designate an agent, officer, or employee. Removes requirement that members be an active general excise tax licensee.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR/WAL, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2654/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2654&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":832282,"bill_number":"HB2729","title":"Capital Improvement Projects; CIP; Department of Water, County of Kauai ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects by the department of water, county of Kauai for the Lihue/Kapaa water system projects and the Haena/Wainiha water system project. (HB2729 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2729/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2729&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":832284,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Condominiums; Common Elements; Limited; Management","description":"Redefines \"common elements\" and \"limited common elements\". Makes statutory definitions of \"common elements\" and \"limited common elements\" supersede the necessity of restating the declaration and bylaws. Requires a vote or written consent of the owners, rather than the board of directors, when restating the declaration and bylaws. Limits the board of directors to requiring the submission of affidavits only once, when owners request certain association documents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2682/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2682&year=2016","sponsor":"Isaac Choy"},
{"bill_id":832285,"bill_number":"HB2680","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Dam and Reservoir Owners; Mary N. Lucas Estate ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist the Mary N. Lucas Estate with the Kaloko reservoir. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-13","last_action":"Act 250, on 07/12/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359).","last_action_date":"2016-07-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2680/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2680&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":832286,"bill_number":"HB2723","title":"Statewide Traffic Code; Mobile Electronic Devices; Pedestrians","description":"Prohibits a pedestrian from crossing a street, road, or highway while using a mobile electronic device. (HB2723 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2723/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2723&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":832287,"bill_number":"HB2653","title":"CIP; 13th Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 13th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2653/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2653&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":832289,"bill_number":"HB2669","title":"Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; TruTag Technologies, Inc. ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for TruTag Technologies, Inc. (SD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-23","last_action":"Act 118, 06/22/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219).","last_action_date":"2016-06-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2669/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2669&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":832290,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Sewage Runoff; Sewage Infrastructure; Task Force; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a Sewage Runoff and Infrastructure Review Task Force in DOH to examine the extent of sewage runoff and sewage infrastructure in each county. Makes an appropriation for the task force. (HB2749 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to EET/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2749/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2749&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":832291,"bill_number":"SB3058","title":"Task Force; Use of Locally Grown Agricultural Products by State Departments; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a temporary task force to discuss how to meet the long-term goal of requiring all state departments to use locally grown agricultural products. Makes an appropriation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on GVO deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3058/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3058&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":832292,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Underground Storage Tanks","description":"Requires DOH to implement standards consistent with federal regulations for the installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of release prevention systems for all metal underground storage tanks and tank systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2743/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2743&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":832293,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Conservation District Use Applications; Public Agencies","description":"Specifies the criteria to be used for evaluating conservation district use applications submitted by public agencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2761/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2761&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":832295,"bill_number":"SB3050","title":"Criminal Justice Data","description":"Requires chiefs of police and agencies of State and county government that have the power of arrest to report crime incident reports to the Attorney General. Counties shall be fined for noncompliance by county police departments.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3050/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3050&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":832296,"bill_number":"SB3101","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a public-private partnership resource agency within DBEDT for all state departments, divisions, and agencies to utilize. Appropriates funds for the study. (SB3101 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3101&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":832297,"bill_number":"SB3099","title":"Education; Hawaii Three to Six Out-of-School Program; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes the Hawaii Three to Six Out-of-school Program and Special Fund for grades kindergarten through twelve. Authorizes the Department of Education to contract with private providers to furnish out-of-school programs for grades kindergarten through twelve, conducted during after-school hours, on weekends, and during inter-sessions. Makes appropriations. (SB3099 HD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"The conference committee deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3099/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3099&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":832298,"bill_number":"SB3076","title":"Transit-oriented Development; Office of Planning; Appropriation ($)","description":"Designates the office of planning as the lead agency to coordinate and advance smart growth and transit-oriented development planning in the State. Requires that the office of planning approve all state agencies' and executive branch agencies' development plans for parcels along the rail transit corridor, including any properties that the State may obtain in the future. Appropriates funds to the office of planning. Effective 7/1/2076. (SD2)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to TRN/WAL, EDB, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3076/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3076&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":832299,"bill_number":"SB3096","title":"Condominium Governance; Real Property; Housing","description":"Requires condominium boards to post board meeting agendas and make board meeting materials available to association members at least seven days prior to each meeting. Requires association members to be provided an opportunity to submit materials and present testimony about any item on the board meeting agenda. Requires board meeting minutes to include the recorded vote of each board member on all motions without exception. Requires boards to make approved minutes available to association members within seven calendar days. Reduces the number of days after the meeting by which the board must make available unapproved final drafts of the minutes of a meeting.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3096/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3096&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":832301,"bill_number":"SB3078","title":"Low-income Housing Tax Credit","description":"Permits developers of low-income housing to apply Hawaii low-income housing tax credits in four years instead of ten years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on HOU deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3078/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3078&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":832302,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Agriculture Workforce; Initiative; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes a K-12 agriculture workforce development pipeline initiative in DLIR to conduct training sessions for teachers and school administrators on agricultural self-sufficiency. Appropriates funds to support the initiative.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to LAB/AGR, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2713/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2713&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":832303,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"General Excise Tax; Department of Education; Special Account ($)","description":"Increases the general excise tax from four per cent to five per cent and requires that additional revenue collected from the general excise tax increase be deposited into a special account in the general fund for department of education operations, including salaries and maintenance costs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2731/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2731&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":832304,"bill_number":"HB2728","title":"Electric Power Generation; Fuel Tax Rate","description":"Restores the definition of \"power-generating facility\" and fuel tax rate for naphtha fuel used in power generation facilities, which were repealed on 12/31/2015. Clarifies that naphtha fuel, used in a power-generating facility, is subject to the fuel tax at a rate of 2 cents per gallon. (HB2728 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2728/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2728&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":832305,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Vehicular Lollygagging; Traffic Safety; Minimum Speed","description":"Requires drivers in the left lane to safely move to the adjacent lane if the driver's vehicle is being overtaken from the rear by multiple vehicles traveling at a higher rate of speed; the driver is proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic; and the driver has three or more vehicles following immediately behind.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2746/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2746&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":832307,"bill_number":"SB3082","title":"Working Disabled Adults Pilot Program; Medicaid Buy-in Program for Workers with Disabilities; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes within the department of human services a two-year working disabled adults pilot program to be repealed on June 30, 2017. Establishes a medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities to be implemented once the pilot program is complete. Appropriates funds for the working disabled adults pilot program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3082/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3082&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":832308,"bill_number":"SB3104","title":"Department of Education; Public Charter Schools; Authorizers","description":"Simplifies the process for an entity to become an authorizer (an entity that approves or denies applications to become a charter school). Establishes a shortened timeline for the release of charter school funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3104&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":832309,"bill_number":"SB3084","title":"Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection","description":"Amends the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit by making it available for cesspools within a tax map key area in which more than one residence is connected to a large-capacity cesspool. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-07-01","last_action":"Act 182, 07/01/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1284).","last_action_date":"2016-07-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3084/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3084&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":832310,"bill_number":"HB2676","title":"Energy Independent Farming Community; Pilot Project; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)","description":"Establishes, within CTAHR's agribusiness incubator program, a five-year energy independent farming community pilot project. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2021. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2676/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2676&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":832311,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Motion Picture Theaters; Accommodation; Open Movie Captioning; Audio Description","description":"Removes the sunset date of Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, thereby making permanent the requirements for a public accommodation that owns, leases, leases to, or operates a motion picture theater in more than two locations in the State to provide open movie captioning during at least two showings per week of each motion picture that is produced and offered with open movie captioning and audio descriptions upon request for all motion pictures for which such accommodations are available and provide public notice if such accommodations are not available for certain movies. (SD1)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:40PM in Conference Room 423.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2727/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2727&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":832313,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Agricultural Land; Dwellings; Employee Housing.","description":"Limits dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land to farmers and immediate family members. Establishes standards for dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to AGR/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2752/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2752&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":832314,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"DLNR; Maui; Lipoa Point; Management Plan; Implementation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires DLNR to implement a management plan for Lipoa point on Maui. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2016-04-08","last_action":"Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-29-16 at 5:00PM in Conference Room 224.","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2721/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2721&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832315,"bill_number":"SB3036","title":"Employment Practices; Discriminatory Practices","description":"Specifies that employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations may take adverse employment action for reasons other than those currently protected under Hawaii's anti-discrimination law. (SB3036 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"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) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3036/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3036&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":832316,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Student Travel; Department of Education (DOE); Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to support the DOE's Student Travel Program. (HB2739 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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 none excused (0).","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2739/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2739&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":832317,"bill_number":"SB3034","title":"Crime Victim Rights; Marsy's Law; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)","description":"Proposes a ballot question for an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide victims of crimes with specific rights related to the criminal justice process. (SB3034 HD2)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-21-16 2:05PM in conference room 325.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3034/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3034&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":832319,"bill_number":"SB3120","title":"Small Farms; General Excise Tax; Exemption","description":"Exempts the gross proceeds of any qualified small farmer from the general excise tax for a maximum of 5 years.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3120&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":832320,"bill_number":"SB3121","title":"Waste-to-energy Power; Renewable Energy; Sustainable Energy; Waste Management; Clean Energy; PQ Energy LLC; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist PQ Energy LLC and to be formed special purpose entities with the development and construction of renewable energy plants within the State of Hawaii. (SD1)","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WAM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3121&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":832321,"bill_number":"HB2766","title":"Rockfall Mitigation; Immunity; State Lands: DLNR","description":"Provides that DLNR shall be immune from liability for any civil action that arises from an act or omission that occurs during the process of conducting rockfall mitigation activities on public lands.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2766/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2766&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":832323,"bill_number":"SB3122","title":"CIP; 7th Senatorial District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3122&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":832324,"bill_number":"SB3107","title":"Small Satellites; Launch and Processing Facility; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the department of business, economic development, and tourism to conduct an economic assessment study on the development and economic viability of a small satellite launch and processing facility on the island of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3107&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":832327,"bill_number":"SB3111","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Moanalua Gardens; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the purchase of Moanalua Gardens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3111&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":832328,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Cybersecurity; Incident Response Plan","description":"Requires the Chief Information Officer to develop and maintain an incident response plan to cyber-attacks for each Executive Branch department in the State. Establishes the scope of an incident response plan. (HB2755 HD2)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2755/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2755&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":832329,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Waianae Baseline Environmental Study","description":"Authorizes an update of the Waianae baseline environmental study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL/OMH, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2768/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2768&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":832330,"bill_number":"HB2771","title":"Rental Housing Projects; Tax Exemptions; Penalties","description":"Requires that rental housing project developers who receive tax and law exemptions and fail to complete a project pay a penalty of no less than the tax exemption amount and comply with the exempted laws. (HB2771 HD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"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) Har, Oshiro excused (2).","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2771/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2771&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":832332,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Planned Community Associations; State Flag","description":"Prohibits planned community associations from preventing members from erecting and using a flag pole to display the state flag on a detached single-family residence or townhouse.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2774/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2774&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":832333,"bill_number":"SB3124","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Employment; Executive Officer; Professional Staff and Other Assistants","description":"Requires the chairperson of the PUC to obtain concurrence of at least one other commissioner in order to appoint, employ, and dismiss an executive officer. Authorizes each commissioner of the PUC to appoint up to five professional staff and other assistants, at least one who shall serve as an attorney to the commissioner.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3124&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":832335,"bill_number":"SB3127","title":"Hawaii Tax Credit Scholarship Program; Students with Disabilities; Nonpublic Special Education School or Program","description":"Establishes the Hawaii tax credit scholarship program to benefit students with disabilities by providing scholarships to cover transportation costs and any other educational fees associated with a student attending a public school that is not in the service area where the student resides or a nonpublic special education school or program. Establishes eligibility criteria for students to apply for the scholarship program, responsibilities of the department of taxation and department of education, and eligibility criteria for nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/16.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3127&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":832336,"bill_number":"SB3117","title":"Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer","description":"Clarifies application of ethics code to technology transfer supported by the University of Hawaii. Requires annual report.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA/EET, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3117&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":832337,"bill_number":"SB3125","title":"CIP; 8th Senatorial District","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 8th senatorial district.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3125&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":832341,"bill_number":"SB3119","title":"Affirmative Consent Task Force; Campus Safety; Sexual Assault","description":"Requires the UH to adopt policies preliminarily recommended by the affirmative consent task force.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HEA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3119&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":832342,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Paralegals; Licensure","description":"Establishes a licensure program for paralegals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPC, JUD, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2775/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2775&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":832343,"bill_number":"HB2765","title":"Pest Control Operators; Honey Bees; Extermination","description":"Requires pest control operators to contact an expert prior to terminating a honey bee colony to determine whether the colony can be safely removed and transported.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2765/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2765&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":832345,"bill_number":"SB3105","title":"Health Care Providers; Financial Interest; Self-referral; Referral Practices; Disclosure","description":"Requires that health care providers who refer patients to facilities in which the provider has a financial interest disclose the financial incentives associated with the referral to patients, and establishes that failure to do so is an unfair or deceptive trade act or practice. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT/CPC, JUD, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3105&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":832346,"bill_number":"HB2770","title":"Environmental Review Process; Environmental Justice; Precautionary Principle","description":"Incorporates the principles of environmental justice and the precautionary principle into the environmental review process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2770/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2770&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":832350,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Voting Rights; Incarcerated Persons","description":"Allows certain incarcerated individuals who were Hawaii residents immediately prior to incarceration to vote in Hawaii elections only by absentee mail in ballot. (HB2773 HD1)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Deferred one day 03-08-16.","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2773/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2773&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":832351,"bill_number":"SB3116","title":"Dam and Reservoir Working Group","description":"Establishes a Dam and Reservoir Working Group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee on WLA deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3116&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":832352,"bill_number":"SB3123","title":"Hawaiian Affairs","description":"Short form bill.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HWN.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3123&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":832353,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Kaena Point State Park; Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for additional enforcement officers and on-site educational staff for Kaena point state park and Kaena point natural area reserve to provide full-time coverage and monitoring.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2754/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2754&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":832356,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"BLNR; Tax Map Key: (1) 4-6-003","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Heeia, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Use, Construction, Maintenance, And Repair Of The Existing Boat Dock Constructed Thereon.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=28&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":832357,"bill_number":"HB2764","title":"Religious Freedom; Public Accommodations; Marriage.","description":"Provides that government should not substantially burden religious exercise without compelling justification. Establishes protections for religious freedom, including in the laws concerning public accommodations and marriage.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2764/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2764&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":832359,"bill_number":"HB2769","title":"CIP; Forty-Fourth Representative District ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the Forty-fourth Representative District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2769/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2769&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":832361,"bill_number":"HB2763","title":"Born Alive Infant; Abortion; Penalties.","description":"Ensures the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of all infants born alive the State. Mandates medically appropriate and reasonable life-saving and life-sustaining medical care and treatment to all born alive infants. Provides civil and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2763/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2763&year=2016","sponsor":"Andria Tupola"},
{"bill_id":832362,"bill_number":"SB3118","title":"Public Accountancy; Hawaii Attest Work; Peer Review","description":"Defines the term \"Hawaii attest work\". Provides clarification to the term \"peer review\".","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3118&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":832365,"bill_number":"HB2767","title":"University of Hawaii; Students; Tuition; Financial Obligation Hold","description":"Prohibits the University of Hawaii from placing a financial obligation hold on a student's financial account due to an unpaid tuition balance, prior to the last day by which students are allowed to drop a course or receive a refund of tuition.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2767/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2767&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":832366,"bill_number":"SB3112","title":"Vietnam War; 50th Anniversary ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3112&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":832367,"bill_number":"SB3114","title":"Veterans; Disabled; Motor Vehicle Taxes","description":"Exempts selected disabled veterans from all motor vehicle taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3114&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":832369,"bill_number":"SB3113","title":"Office of Veterans' Services; Veterans Services Counselor IV; Appropriation ($)","description":"Appropriates funds for the establishment of a veterans services counselor IV position within the Office of Veterans' Services to assist all veterans, with a primary focus on female veterans. Appropriates funds for military and veterans commemoration events. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to VMI, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 26","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3113&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":832371,"bill_number":"SB3126","title":"Public Schools; Emergency Appropriation; Air Conditioning; General Funds ($)","description":"Provides for air conditioning, heat abatement, and related energy efficiency measures at public schools by appropriating general funds to the DOE for these projects. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-11","last_action":"Act 047, 05/05/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148).","last_action_date":"2016-05-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3126&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":832374,"bill_number":"SB3110","title":"Small Business Innovation Research Awards; High Technology Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)","description":"Requires that the fiscal year 2015-2016 appropriation to DBEDT for HTDC to provide grants to businesses with a federal small business innovation research phase II or III award shall lapse by June 30, 2017, and not at the end of fiscal year 2015-2016. Appropriates funds to DBEDT for HTDC to provide grants to businesses with a federal small business innovation research phase II or III award for fiscal year 2016-2017. (CD1)","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-07","last_action":"Act 066, on 06/06/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167).","last_action_date":"2016-06-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3110&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":832375,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"CIP; 45th Representative District; Appropriation ($)","description":"Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 45th representative district.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HB2753/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2753&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":832376,"bill_number":"SB3115","title":"Counties; Transportation; Taxicab Certificates; Criminal History Check","description":"Authorizes the counties to conduct background checks for criminal history on taxicab drivers and applicants for taxicab drivers' certificates. (SD1)","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SB3115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3115&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":833570,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Sister State Relationship; Goa, India","description":"Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii Of The United States Of America And The State Of Goa Of The Republic Of India.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com No. 710).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=20&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":836334,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"US Constitutional Amendment; Citizens United","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose And Pass A Proposed Amendment To The United States Constitution Clarifying That Corporations Are Not People With Constitutional Rights, And That Unlimited Campaign Spending Is Not Free Speech.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=29&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":836407,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Resolution Urging the United States to Support the Republic of China's Participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership","description":"Urging The United States To Support The Republic Of China's Participation In The Trans-pacific Foreign Trade Partnership.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Referred to VMI, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=7&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":836424,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Federal Detention Center, Honolulu; Hawaii Congressional Delegation","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center, Honolulu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=31&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":836441,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Federal Detention Center, Honolulu; Hawaii Congressional Delegation","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center, Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=8&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":836458,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Firefighters; Cancer; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Examine Cancer In The Firefighting Profession.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=32&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":836476,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"Resolution Urging the United States to Support the Republic of China's Participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership","description":"Urging The United States To Support The Republic Of China's Participation In The Trans-pacific Foreign Trade Partnership.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Referred to VMI, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=30&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":836488,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"United States Constitutional Amendment; Congressional Delegation; Citizens United","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose And Pass A Proposed Amendment To The United States Constitution Clarifying That Corporations Are Not People With Constitutional Rights, And That Unlimited Campaign Spending Is Not Free Speech.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 9","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=33&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":836546,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"United States Constitutional Amendment; Congressional Delegation; Citizens United","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose And Pass A Proposed Amendment To The United States Constitution Clarifying That Corporations Are Not People With Constitutional Rights, And That Unlimited Campaign Spending Is Not Free Speech.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=22&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":836598,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Animal Quarantine; Department of Agriculture; Decommission","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Examine The Feasibility Of Both Decommissioning And Relocating The Animal Quarantine Station In Halawa Valley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=34&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":836650,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"Firefighters; Cancer; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Examine Cancer In The Firefighting Profession.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=21&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":836702,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Ala Wai Canal Project; Feasibility Study; EIS","description":"Requesting A Reevaluation Of The Ala Wai Canal Project Draft Feasibility Study With Integrated Environmental Impact Statement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=35&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":837345,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Donations of Excess Energy from Photovoltaic Panels.","description":"Encouraging The Public Utilities Commission To Implement A Program In Which Credits From Excess Energy Received From Residential Photovoltaic Customers May Be Donated To Nonprofit Organizations Or Schools For Their Electricity Bills.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=37&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":837382,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund is requested to review their policies for retirees and its family members.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund To Review Its Health Insurance Coverage For Retirees And Their Family Members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=10&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":837421,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund is requested to review their policies for retirees and its family members.","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Employer-union Health Benefits Trust Fund To Review Its Health Insurance Coverage For Retirees And Their Family Members.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=38&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":837458,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"School Buses; Seat Belt Assemblies","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Equip All School Buses Purchased, Leased, Or Contracted For Use By The State With Seat Belt Assemblies At All Designated Seating Positions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Referred to TRE/EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=23&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":837493,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Task Force to Recommend Uniform Practices For Body and Dash Camera Implementation within Hawaii Law Enforcement","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Convene A Task Force To Recommend Uniform Practices Regarding Body And Dash Camera Implementation Within Hawaii Law Enforcement Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=36&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":838763,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Department of Health; Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council; Hospice","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Palliative Care And Quality Of Life Advisory Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=7&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":838934,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Department of Health; Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council; Hospice","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Palliative Care And Quality Of Life Advisory Council.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=24&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":838936,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Task Force to Work Towards Statewide Ahupua'a Boundary Markers","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Convene A Task Force To Work Towards The Goal Of Erecting Ahupuaa Boundary Marker Signage On All Islands Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Referred to TRN/OMH, FIN, referral sheet 12","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=39&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":843449,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Air Force; Veterans; Retirees; Funerals; Three-Volley Salutes","description":"Requesting That The Secretary Of The Air Force Provide Eight-person Firing Parties (seven Members And The Firing Party Non-commissioned Officer In Charge) At The Funerals Of All Air Force Veterans And Retirees Who Were Discharged Or Released Under Conditions Other Than Dishonorable.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=40&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":843478,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Diwali; Deepavali; Festival of Lights","description":"Requesting Recognition And Celebration Of The Festival Of Diwali In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on VMI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=41&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":846651,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"University of Hawaii; Online Courses; Online Degree Programs","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Plan To Promote Cooperation Between University Of Hawaii Campuses To Increase Online Courses And Degree Programs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=26&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":846675,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"University of Hawaii; Online Courses; Online Degree Programs","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Plan To Promote Cooperation Between University Of Hawaii Campuses To Increase Online Courses And Degree Programs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=9&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":846701,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Wahiawa Center for Community Health; Primary Medical Care Services; Underserved Population","description":"Expressing Strong Support For The Establishment Of The Wahiawa Center For Community Health To Provide Primary Healthcare Services To The Medically Underserved Population Of Wahiawa And Its Surrounding Rural Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=25&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":846727,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Wahiawa Center for Community Health; Primary Medical Care Services; Underserved Population","description":"Expressing Strong Support For The Establishment Of The Wahiawa Center For Community Health To Provide Primary Healthcare Services To The Medically Underserved Population Of Wahiawa And Its Surrounding Rural Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=8&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":847598,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Office of Aerospace Development; Gil Kahele Aero Technology Campus","description":"Requesting The Office Of Aerospace Development To Develop A Plan For The Gil Kahele Aero Technology Campus.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=10&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":847753,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Office of Aerospace Development; Gil Kahele Aero Technology Campus","description":"Requesting The Office Of Aerospace Development To Develop A Plan For The Gil Kahele Aero Technology Campus.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=27&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":847957,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Sunrise Analysis; Brain Injury Insurance Coverage","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Analysis Of Brain Injury Insurance Coverage.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=28&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":851486,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative","description":"Expressing The Legislature's Recognition Of Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative's Organizational Efforts And Desire To Bring The Benefits Of The Cooperative Form Of Ownership To The Critical Electric Utility Infrastructure Of Hawaii Island And Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Assess The Feasibility Of Approving An Energy Cooperative Model For Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=11&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":851514,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative","description":"Expressing The Legislature's Recognition Of Hawaii Island Energy Cooperative's Organizational Efforts And Desire To Bring The Benefits Of The Cooperative Form Of Ownership To The Critical Electric Utility Infrastructure Of Hawaii Island And Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Assess The Feasibility Of Approving An Energy Cooperative Model For Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"The committee on CPH deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=29&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":852898,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Federal Detention Center, Honolulu; Hawaii Congressional Delegation","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center, Honolulu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted. Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) L. Thielen).","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=15&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":852903,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"District of Columbia; Statehood; Budget Autonomy; Legislative Autonomy","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Support Legislation Granting Budget Autonomy, Legislative Autonomy, And Statehood To The District Of Columbia.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 46","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=34&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":852908,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Invasive and Endangered Species; Crop Degradation Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture, In Collaboration With The Department Of Land And Natural Resources, To Document And Collect Data Identifying Economic, Environmental, And Regulatory Consequences Of Crop Degradation Caused By Invasive And Endangered Species In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Lowen, Say, Thielen, Tupola excused (4).","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=42&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":852913,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"The No Wrong Door System Initiative","description":"Supporting The Executive Office On Aging's Efforts To Incorporate A No Wrong Door System Approach Into The Aging And Disability Resource Center Hawaii Network.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-15","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=31&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":852921,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Defamation; Libel; Slander; Internet","description":"Requesting The Federal Government And The Attorney General Of The State To Examine Ways To Remove Defamatory Statements From The Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=35&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":852926,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Defamation; Libel; Slander; Internet","description":"Requesting The Federal Government And The Attorney General Of The State To Examine Ways To Remove Defamatory Statements From The Internet.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=16&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":852931,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Historical Trails and Walking Tours; Cultural Heritage Tourism","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Tourism Authority And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Community Organizations To Assist In The Establishment Of Historical Markers And Trails.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TOU/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=37&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":852936,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"High School Diploma Program for Adult Learners; State Public Charter School Commission; Working Group","description":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing A High School Diploma Granting Public Charter School Program For Adult Learners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=11&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":852941,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Human Papillomavirus Vaccine; Department of Health; Department of Education; Educational Information and Materials","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Health And Education To Collaborate On Educational Information And Materials About The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine That Can Be Provided To Parents Of Public Middle And Intermediate School Children.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=30&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":852949,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Federal Detention Center, Honolulu; Hawaii Congressional Delegation","description":"Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Assist The State In Negotiating With The Federal Government For The Acquisition Of The Federal Detention Center, Honolulu.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=33&year=2016","sponsor":"Clarence Nishihara"},
{"bill_id":852954,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Human Papillomavirus Vaccine; Department of Health; Department of Education; Educational Information and Materials","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Health And Education To Collaborate On Educational Information And Materials About The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine That Can Be Provided To Parents Of Public Middle And Intermediate School Children.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=12&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":852959,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Hawaii Tourism Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Historical Trails and Walking Tours; Cultural Heritage Tourism","description":"Encouraging The Hawaii Tourism Authority And Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Work With Community Organizations To Assist In The Establishment Of Historical Markers And Trails.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=17&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":852964,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"High School Diploma Program for Adult Learners; State Public Charter School Commission; Working Group","description":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing A High School Diploma Granting Public Charter School Program For Adult Learners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 21","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=43&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":852969,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"US Constitutional Amendment; Citizens United","description":"Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Propose And Pass A Proposed Amendment To The United States Constitution Clarifying That Corporations Are Not People With Constitutional Rights, And That Unlimited Campaign Spending Is Not Free Speech.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=36&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":852973,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"The No Wrong Door System Initiative","description":"Supporting The Executive Office On Aging's Efforts To Incorporate A No Wrong Door System Approach Into The Aging And Disability Resource Center Hawaii Network.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=13&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":853882,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Requesting The Governor To Rename A Section Of Kapule Highway In The County Of Kauai As The Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=14&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":853920,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Requesting The Governor To Rename A Section Of Kapule Highway In The County Of Kauai As The Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=32&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":853972,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"DWI Court Program; Hawaii Island; Judiciary","description":"Urging The Judiciary To Examine The Feasibility And Potential Benefits Of Establishing Dwi Court Programs In Kona And Hilo On Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-19","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=44&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":854015,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Invasive and Endangered Species Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Convene A Task Force To Document And Collect Data Identifying Economic, Environmental, And Regulatory Consequences Of Crop Degradation Caused By Invasive And Endangered Species In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"The committee on EET deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=38&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":854062,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"DWI Court Program; Hawaii Island; Judiciary","description":"Urging The Judiciary To Examine The Feasibility And Potential Benefits Of Establishing Dwi Court Programs In Kona And Hilo On Hawaii Island.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=12&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":854673,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"DOT; Airport Security","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Ensure That Any Person It Hires Or Causes To Be Hired, Including Private Security Guards, To Provide Armed Security Services At Airports Presents Proof Of Proper Education, Experience, Training, And Credentials As Determined By The Sheriff Division.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Referred to TRE, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=39&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":854730,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Mobile Interview and Biometric Intake; Resumption of Services; Neighbor Islands; Immigrants and Migrants; Hawaii Coalition for Immigration Rights","description":"United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Mobile Interview and Biometric Intake; Resumption of Services; Neighbor Islands; Immigrants and Migrants; Hawaii Coalition for Immigration Rights","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=18&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":854788,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce  75th Anniversary","description":"Congratulating The Hawaii Korean Chamber Of Commerce On The Occasion Of Its 75th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=13&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":854794,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Petition for Convention for Purpose of Proposing Amendments to the United States Constitution; Elections; Campaign Financing","description":"Petitioning Congress For A Limited Amendments Convention For The Purpose Of Proposing A Free And Fair Elections Amendment To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=40&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":855725,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"Financial Institutions; Marijuana-Related Businesses; State Bank","description":"Requesting The Commissioner Of Financial Institutions To Study The Feasibility Of A State-operated Financial Institution To Service Marijuana-related Businesses In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=47&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":855730,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Requesting the Graduate Assistants at the University of Hawaii to Conduct a Confidential Vote Amongst Graduate Assistants.","description":"Requesting The Graduate Assistants Of The University Of Hawaii System, With The Assistance Of The Hawaii Labor Relations Board, To Conduct A Confidential Vote On Whether They Are In Favor Of Becoming Public-sector Unionized Employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=16&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":855737,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; Extended Library Hours","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Public Library System To Extend Public Library Hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=45&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":855743,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Hawaii State Public Library System; Extended Library Hours","description":"Requesting The Hawaii State Public Library System To Extend Public Library Hours.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=14&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":855750,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"State Capitol; POW/MIA Flag; Korean War; Vietnam War","description":"Requesting The Governor To Order That Whenever The Flag Of The United States Is Flown On A Permanent Flagpole In Front Of The State Capitol Building, The National League Of Families' Pow/mia Flag Shall Be Flown On The Same Halyard.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=15&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":855795,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"State Capitol; POW/MIA Flag; Korean War; Vietnam War","description":"Requesting The Governor To Order That Whenever The Flag Of The United States Is Flown On A Permanent Flagpole In Front Of The State Capitol Building, The National League Of Families' Pow/mia Flag Shall Be Flown On The Same Halyard.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=46&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":855933,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Board of Education; Committee on Weights; Special Education","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Education To Include Within The Committee On Weights At Least One Member Who Is A Representative Of The Special Education Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=42&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":855938,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"High School Diploma Program for Adult Learners; State Public Charter School Commission; Working Group","description":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing A High School Diploma Granting Public Charter School Program For Adult Learners.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-23","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=21&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":855949,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"School Psychologists; Sunrise Analysis; Auditor","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Analysis Of School Psychologists.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=44&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":855960,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Supreme Court Justices; Limited Tenure; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Urging A Constitutional Amendment To Establish Fixed Terms For Justices Of The Supreme Court Of The United States.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Thielen voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=49&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":855971,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"University of Hawaii; National Disaster Preparedness Training Center","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Consider Designating The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, Which Is Funded By The Federal Emergency Management Agency, As An Official University Center.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=50&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":855985,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"High School Diploma Program for Adult Learners; State Public Charter School Commission; Working Group","description":"Requesting The State Public Charter School Commission To Convene A Working Group To Evaluate The Feasibility Of Establishing A High School Diploma Granting Public Charter School Program For Adult Learners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-23","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=43&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":855994,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Requesting the Graduate Assistants at the University of Hawaii to Conduct a Confidential Vote Amongst Graduate Assistants.","description":"Requesting The Graduate Assistants Of The University Of Hawaii System, With The Assistance Of The Hawaii Labor Relations Board, To Conduct A Confidential Vote On Whether They Are In Favor Of Becoming Public-sector Unionized Employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=48&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":856008,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Tree Landscaping; Public Highways","description":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Landscape Hawaii's Public Highways And Roads By Planting More Trees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=19&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":856020,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Board of Education; Committee on Weights; Special Education","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Education To Include Within The Committee On Weights At Least One Member Who Is A Representative Of The Special Education Community.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=20&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856026,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Supreme Court Justices; Limited Tenure; Constitutional Amendment","description":"Urging A Constitutional Amendment To Establish Fixed Terms For Justices Of The Supreme Court Of The United States.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Tupola, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott, Thielen voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=17&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":856041,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Tree Landscaping; Public Highways","description":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Landscape Hawaii's Public Highways And Roads By Planting More Trees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 46","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=41&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":856055,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Seawall Easement; Papakea AOAO; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lahaina","description":"Authorizing Amendment Of Perpetual Non-exclusive Easement For Maintenance And Repair Of Existing Seawall And Landscaping Of Easement Area At Lahaina On The Island Of Maui.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=45&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":856313,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Endorsing and supporting the Ala Wai watershed partnership.","description":"Endorsing And Supporting The Ala Wai Watershed Partnership And Requesting A Report On Progress Made By The Partnership.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=46&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":856345,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"John A. Burns School of Medicine; Working Group; Nutrition and Lifestyle Behavior Changes","description":"Requesting The John A. Burns School Of Medicine To Convene A Working Group Of Interested Parties To Discuss Education On Nutrition And Lifestyle Behavior Changes For The Prevention And Treatment Of Chronic Disease.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=47&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":856506,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"State Capitol; POW/MIA Flag; Korean War; Vietnam War","description":"Requesting The Governor To Order That Whenever The Flag Of The United States Is Flown On A Permanent Flagpole In Front Of The State Capitol Building, The National League Of Families' Pow/mia Flag Shall Be Flown On The Same Halyard.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=48&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":856555,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"State Capitol; POW/MIA Flag; Korean War; Vietnam War","description":"Requesting The Governor To Order That Whenever The Flag Of The United States Is Flown On A Permanent Flagpole In Front Of The State Capitol Building, The National League Of Families' Pow/mia Flag Shall Be Flown On The Same Halyard.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=22&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":856677,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Whole Child Education; Department of Education; Fine Arts; Hawaiian Studies","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support Education In The Fine Arts And Hawaiian Studies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-30","last_action":"Referred to EDN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=52&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856681,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Department of Education; Special Education; Preparation Time; Individualized Education Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Ensure That Special Education Teachers Have Adequate Time To Plan And Prepare Individualized Education Programs For Their Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=50&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856685,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"DLNR; 1965 SurfRider-Royal Hawaiian Sector Beach Agreement; Prohibition on Commercial Activity","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Report To The Legislature On Its Progress Regarding The Resolution Of Conflicts Under The Prohibition On Commercial Activity Under The 1965 Surfrider-royal Hawaiian Sector Beach Agreement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=27&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":856689,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"American Sign Language; Department of Education; High Schools","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Offer Courses In American Sign Language.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=51&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856693,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Body Mass Index; Asian American Residents; Diabetes","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Endorse The \"screen At 23\" Campaign That Screens Adult Asian Americans For Type 2 Diabetes At A Body Mass Index Of 23.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=49&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":856697,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Body Mass Index; Asian American Residents; Diabetes","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Endorse The \"screen At 23\" Campaign That Screens Adult Asian Americans For Type 2 Diabetes At A Body Mass Index Of 23.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-21","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=23&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":856701,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Department of Education; Special Education; Preparation Time; Individualized Education Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Ensure That Special Education Teachers Have Adequate Time To Plan And Prepare Individualized Education Programs For Their Students.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=24&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856705,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Whole Child Education; Department of Education; Fine Arts; Hawaiian Studies","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Support Education In The Fine Arts And Hawaiian Studies.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-30","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=26&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856709,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"DLNR; 1965 SurfRider-Royal Hawaiian Sector Beach Agreement; Prohibition on Commercial Activity","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Report To The Legislature On Its Progress Regarding The Resolution Of Conflicts Under The Prohibition On Commercial Activity Under The 1965 Surfrider-royal Hawaiian Sector Beach Agreement.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Referred to WAL/OMH, FIN, referral sheet 43","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=53&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":856712,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"American Sign Language; Department of Education; High Schools","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Offer Courses In American Sign Language.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=25&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":856987,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"University of Hawaii; Forensic Audit; State Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Forensic Audit Of The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=55&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":857058,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"University of Hawaii; Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Operational Audit To Assess The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of The University Of Hawaii's Operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=56&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":857098,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"DOT; Screening Partnership Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Advisability Of Adopting The Transportation Security Administration's Screening Partnership Program And To Make Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=28&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":857139,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"DOT; Screening Partnership Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility And Advisability Of Adopting The Transportation Security Administration's Screening Partnership Program And To Make Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=54&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":857680,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Environmental Study; Safety Assessment; Lanai Airport Base Yard","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Safety Study On The Lanai Airport Base Yard.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=51&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":857751,"bill_number":"HR18","title":"Environmental Study; Safety Assessment; Lanai Airport Base Yard","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Safety Study On The Lanai Airport Base Yard.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=18&year=2016","sponsor":"Lynn Decoite"},
{"bill_id":857819,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Kaanapali Beach Restoration","description":"Expressing Endorsement And Support For A Unique And Aggressive Approach By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Durable And Temporary Geo-synthetic Materials As Necessary For The Protection Of The Kaanapali Beach Walk From Shoreline Hazards Until The Beach Nourishment Program At Kaanapali Beach Can Be Completed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=19&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":857887,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Kaanapali Beach Restoration","description":"Expressing Endorsement And Support For A Unique And Aggressive Approach By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Durable And Temporary Geo-synthetic Materials As Necessary For The Protection Of The Kaanapali Beach Walk From Shoreline Hazards Until The Beach Nourishment Program At Kaanapali Beach Can Be Completed.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=52&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":858398,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Working Group; Retirement","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Convene A Work And Save Working Group To Investigate The Feasibility And Impact Of Establishing A Retirement Savings Trust Fund For Private-sector Employees In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=20&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":858452,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Okinawa; Reduction of U.S. Military Presence","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States, The United States Department Of Defense, The United States Congress, The Prime Minister Of Japan, The Japan Defense Agency, And The National Diet Of Japan To Take Action To Reconsider The Proposed Military Facilities Expansion In Henoko, Okinawa And Work To Reduce The Disproportionate Concentration Of Military In Okinawa.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=57&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":858508,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Working Group; Retirement","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Convene A Work And Save Working Group To Investigate The Feasibility And Impact Of Establishing A Retirement Savings Trust Fund For Private-sector Employees In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=53&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":858560,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Okinawa; Reduction of U.S. Military Presence","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States, The United States Department Of Defense, The United States Congress, The Prime Minister Of Japan, The Japan Defense Agency, And The National Diet Of Japan To Take Action To Reconsider The Proposed Military Facilities Expansion In Henoko, Okinawa And Work To Reduce The Disproportionate Concentration Of Military In Okinawa.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to TSI/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=29&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":858570,"bill_number":"HR23","title":"Wahiawa Center for Community Health; Primary Medical Care Services; Underserved Population","description":"Expressing Strong Support For The Establishment Of The Wahiawa Center For Community Health To Provide Primary Medical Care Services To The Medically Underserved Population Of Wahiawa And Its Surrounding Rural Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=23&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":858574,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Body Mass Index; Asian American Residents; Diabetes","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Endorse The \"screen At 23\" Campaign That Screens Adult Asian Americans For Type 2 Diabetes At A Body Mass Index Of 23.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=57&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":858578,"bill_number":"HR21","title":"Encouraging Kamehameha Schools to consider land swaps with DHHL.","description":"Encouraging Kamehameha Schools To Consider The Practice Of Land Exchanges To Facilitate The Development Of Hawaiian Homesteads In Locations That Better Serve The Hawaiian People.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=21&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":858582,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Tax Review Commission; Income Tax Credits, Exclusions, Deductions","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Evaluate Income Tax Credits, Exclusions, And Deductions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":858586,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Encouraging Kamehameha Schools to consider land swaps with DHHL.","description":"Encouraging Kamehameha Schools To Consider The Practice Of Land Exchanges To Facilitate The Development Of Hawaiian Homesteads In Locations That Better Serve The Hawaiian People.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=54&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":858590,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Tax Review Commission; Internal Revenue Code Conformity Study","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Study Conformity Of State Income Tax Law With The Internal Revenue Code As It Relates To The Standard Deduction And Personal Exemption.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=59&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":858593,"bill_number":"HR22","title":"Designating President Barack Obama Birthplace Garden and Establishing Working Group to Identify and Dignify the Site.","description":"Designating A State-owned Parcel Of Land Adjacent To The First Home Of President Barack Obama As The \"president Barack Obama Birthplace Garden,\" And Establishing A Working Group To Plan Appropriate Improvements To Identify And Dignify The Site.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Referred to TRN, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=22&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":858599,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Wahiawa Center for Community Health; Primary Medical Care Services; Underserved Population","description":"Expressing Strong Support For The Establishment Of The Wahiawa Center For Community Health To Provide Primary Medical Care Services To The Medically Underserved Population Of Wahiawa And Its Surrounding Rural Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=56&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":858602,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Housing and Urban Development; Section 8","description":"Requesting The Revision Of Federal Regulations So That Housing Subsidies Through The Section 8 Rental Assistance And Homeownership Program Paid Directly To An Applicant Of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Are Excluded From The Calculation Of Household Income To Determine Eligibility For The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=32&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":858606,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Tax Review Commission; Internal Revenue Code Conformity Study","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Study Conformity Of State Income Tax Law With The Internal Revenue Code As It Relates To The Standard Deduction And Personal Exemption.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=31&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":858610,"bill_number":"HR24","title":"Body Mass Index; Asian American Residents; Diabetes","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Endorse The \"screen At 23\" Campaign That Screens Adult Asian Americans For Type 2 Diabetes At A Body Mass Index Of 23.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=24&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":858614,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Housing and Urban Development; Section 8","description":"Requesting The Revision Of Federal Regulations So That Housing Subsidies Through The Section 8 Rental Assistance And Homeownership Program Paid Directly To An Applicant Of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Are Excluded From The Calculation Of Household Income To Determine Eligibility For The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=60&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":858618,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Designating President Barack Obama Birthplace Garden and Establishing Working Group to Identify and Dignify the Site.","description":"Designating A State-owned Parcel Of Land Adjacent To The First Home Of President Barack Obama As The \"president Barack Obama Birthplace Garden,\" And Establishing A Working Group To Plan Appropriate Improvements To Identify And Dignify The Site.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Referred to TRN, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 23","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=55&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":858622,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Tax Review Commission; Income Tax Credits, Exclusions, Deductions","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Evaluate Income Tax Credits, Exclusions, And Deductions.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=58&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":858625,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Authorizing term, non-exclusive easement for TMK (2) 4-8-003: Seaward of 006, Olowalu, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Fronting The Property Identified As Tax Map Key: (2) 4-8-003: Seaward Of 006, Olowalu, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, For The Construction Of A Boulder Fill Revetment To Protect Honoapiilani Highway From Damage Due To Shoreline Erosion.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=58&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":859097,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Department of Education; Emergency Management; Community Emergency Response Team Program","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Promote Increased Participation By Schools In The Community Emergency Response Team Program.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=33&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":859288,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Department of Education; Emergency Management; Community Emergency Response Team Program","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Promote Increased Participation By Schools In The Community Emergency Response Team Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to EDN, PBS, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR61/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=61&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":859482,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Galbraith Estate; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Agricultural Land","description":"Urging The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Develop A Plan For Its Five Hundred Eleven Acres Of The Former Galbraith Estate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR68/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":859483,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Statewide Clean-Up Day; Earth Day","description":"Urging The State To Establish An Annual Statewide Clean-up Day On April 22 To Coincide With Earth Day And Celebrate And Honor Hawaii's Environment And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-22","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR63/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=63&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":859485,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Statewide Clean-Up Day; Earth Day","description":"Urging The State To Establish An Annual Statewide Clean-up Day On April 22 To Coincide With Earth Day And Celebrate And Honor Hawaii's Environment And Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=35&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":859486,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Ombuds Office; University of Hawaii","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish An Ombuds Office Or System Of Ombuds Offices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR67/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=67&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":859488,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"President Barack Obama; Name; School, Building, Road, Park, or Other Property","description":"Requesting The Governor To Coordinate With Various State Agencies To Create A Plan To Name A School, Building, Road, Or Area Under State Control After President Barack H. Obama.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR66/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=66&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":859489,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"Aerospace Development; State Administration; Office of Aerospace Development; Strategic Plan","description":"Recognizing Aerospace As A Strategic And Timely Growth Industry For Hawaii And Requesting The State Administration To Take Proactive, Coordinated, And Sustained Action To Fully Realize The Significant Scientific, Educational, And Commercial Benefits The Aerospace Industry Can Bring To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR65/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=65&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":859491,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Aerospace Development; State Administration; Office of Aerospace Development; Strategic Plan","description":"Recognizing Aerospace As A Strategic And Timely Growth Industry For Hawaii And Requesting The State Administration To Take Proactive, Coordinated, And Sustained Action To Fully Realize The Significant Scientific, Educational, And Commercial Benefits The Aerospace Industry Can Bring To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=36&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":859492,"bill_number":"HR25","title":"Erin's Law Task Force; sexual abuse prevention education","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Erin's Law Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=25&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":859494,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Recognizing aerospace as a strategic and timely growth industry.","description":"Recognizing Aerospace As A Strategic And Timely Growth Industry For Hawaii And Requesting The State Administration To Take Proactive, Coordinated, And Sustained Action To Fully Realize The Significant Scientific, Educational, And Commercial Benefits The Aerospace Industry Can Bring To The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM/EET, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=59&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":859495,"bill_number":"HR26","title":"Recognizing aerospace as a strategic and timely growth industry.","description":"Recognizing Aerospace As A Strategic And Timely Growth Industry For Hawaii And Requesting The State Administration To Take Proactive, Coordinated, And Sustained Action To Fully Realize The Significant Scientific, Educational, And Commercial Benefits The Aerospace Industry Can Bring To The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=26&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Onishi"},
{"bill_id":859497,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"President Barack Obama; Name; School, Building, Road, Park, or Other Property","description":"Requesting The Governor To Coordinate With Various State Agencies To Create A Plan To Name A School, Building, Road, Or Area Under State Control After President Barack H. Obama.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=37&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":859498,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Galbraith Estate; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Agricultural Land","description":"Urging The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Develop A Plan For Its Five Hundred Eleven Acres Of The Former Galbraith Estate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=39&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":859500,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Hawaii Healthcare Innovation Plan","description":"Urging The Office Of The Governor To Expeditiously Implement The State Of Hawaii Healthcare Innovation Plan To Fully Integrate Behavioral Health, Long-term Care, Oral Health, And Complementary And Alternative Medicine Within The Health Care System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR62/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=62&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":859501,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Ombuds Office; University of Hawaii","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish An Ombuds Office Or System Of Ombuds Offices.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=38&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":859503,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Insurance; Sunrise Analysis; Nutrition and Lifestyle Programs; Diabetes and Pre-diabetes; Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Analysis Of Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage For Nutrition And Lifestyle Programs, Including An Analysis Of Mandatory Insurance Coverage For The National Diabetes Prevention Program Offered To Patients Found To Have Abnormal Blood Glucose.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 46","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=64&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":859504,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Hawaii Healthcare Innovation Plan","description":"Urging The Office Of The Governor To Expeditiously Implement The State Of Hawaii Healthcare Innovation Plan To Fully Integrate Behavioral Health, Long-term Care, Oral Health, And Complementary And Alternative Medicine Within The Health Care System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=34&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":859506,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Military; Child Sexual Abuse; Investigation and Prosecution","description":"Encouraging Reform In The Military Investigatory And Prosecutorial Systems Governing Child Sexual Abuse And Increased Transparency In The Military Justice System And Military Reporting Of Criminal Sex Offenses Involving Children.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=40&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":859507,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Military; Child Sexual Abuse; Investigation and Prosecution","description":"Encouraging Reform In The Military Investigatory And Prosecutorial Systems Governing Child Sexual Abuse And Increased Transparency In The Military Justice System And Military Reporting Of Criminal Sex Offenses Involving Children.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on VMI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR69/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=69&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":860174,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Petition for Convention for Purpose of Proposing Amendments to the United States Constitution; Elections; Campaign Financing","description":"Petitioning Congress For A Limited Amendments Convention For The Purpose Of Proposing A Free And Fair Elections Amendment To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=60&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":860329,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Office of Elections; Voter Registration System","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Provide A Status Update On The Implementation Of Hawaii's New Voter Registration System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=41&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":860330,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Office of Elections; Voter Registration System","description":"Requesting The Office Of Elections To Provide A Status Update On The Implementation Of Hawaii's New Voter Registration System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-10-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=70&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":860332,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities","description":"Designating April 28, 2016, As \"workers' Memorial Day\" In Hawaii In Memory Of Workers Killed, Injured, Or Disabled In The Workplace.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=42&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":860333,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities","description":"Designating April 28, 2016, As \"workers' Memorial Day\" In Hawaii In Memory Of Workers Killed, Injured, Or Disabled In The Workplace.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=71&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":860334,"bill_number":"HR27","title":"Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=27&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":860335,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-04","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR62/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=62&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":860336,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"Endorsing and supporting the Ala Wai watershed partnership.","description":"Endorsing And Supporting The Ala Wai Watershed Partnership And Requesting A Report On Progress Made By The Partnership.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR61/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=61&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":860517,"bill_number":"SCR72","title":"Kaanapali Beach Restoration","description":"Expressing Endorsement And Support For A Unique And Aggressive Approach By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Durable And Temporary Geo-synthetic Materials As Necessary For The Protection Of The Kaanapali Beach Walk From Shoreline Hazards Until The Beach Nourishment Program At Kaanapali Beach Can Be Completed.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR72/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=72&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":860558,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Kaanapali Beach Restoration","description":"Expressing Endorsement And Support For A Unique And Aggressive Approach By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Durable And Temporary Geo-synthetic Materials As Necessary For The Protection Of The Kaanapali Beach Walk From Shoreline Hazards Until The Beach Nourishment Program At Kaanapali Beach Can Be Completed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=43&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":860566,"bill_number":"SCR74","title":"Medical Marijuana; Working Group; Edibles","description":"Urging The Legislature To Convene A Working Group To Research, Discuss, And Make Recommendations Regarding Edible Medical Marijuana Products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR74/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=74&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":860584,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Department of Education; Project-based Learning; Advisory Committee","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Best Practices For Project-based Learning.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=44&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":860604,"bill_number":"SCR73","title":"Department of Education; Project-based Learning; Advisory Committee","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Identify Best Practices For Project-based Learning.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR73/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=73&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":860630,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Medical Marijuana; Working Group; Edibles","description":"Urging The Legislature To Convene A Working Group To Research, Discuss, And Make Recommendations Regarding Edible Medical Marijuana Products.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=45&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":860650,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"Requesting a Task Force to Research the Feasibility of Establishing a Mandatory Dispute Resolution Program to Handle Homeowners Associations Disputes","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Conduct A Study On Imposing Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution To Resolve Homeowners Associations Disputes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-04-06","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR63/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=63&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":860673,"bill_number":"HR28","title":"Requesting a Task Force to Research the Feasibility of Establishing a Mandatory Dispute Resolution Program to Handle Homeowners Associations Disputes","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Conduct A Study On Imposing Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution To Resolve Homeowners Associations Disputes.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=28&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":860728,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Housing and Urban Development; Section 8","description":"Requesting The Revision Of Federal Regulations So That Housing Subsidies Through The Section 8 Rental Assistance And Homeownership Program Paid Directly To An Applicant Of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Are Excluded From The Calculation Of Household Income To Determine Eligibility For The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=64&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":860761,"bill_number":"HR29","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Housing and Urban Development; Section 8","description":"Requesting The Revision Of Federal Regulations So That Housing Subsidies Through The Section 8 Rental Assistance And Homeownership Program Paid Directly To An Applicant Of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Are Excluded From The Calculation Of Household Income To Determine Eligibility For The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG/HUS, FIN, referral sheet 25","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=29&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Hashem"},
{"bill_id":861779,"bill_number":"SCR76","title":"DOT; Designating Honolulu International Airport as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Designate Honolulu International Airport As The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR76/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=76&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":861786,"bill_number":"SCR77","title":"State and County Park and Beach Maintenance Using Volunteers","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources And Counties To Coordinate A Comprehensive, Statewide Volunteer Effort To Clean And Beautify All State And County Beaches And State Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR77/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=77&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861794,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"State and County Park and Beach Maintenance Using Volunteers","description":"Encouraging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources And Counties To Coordinate A Comprehensive, Statewide Volunteer Effort To Clean And Beautify All State And County Beaches And State Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=48&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861801,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"High School Health Academies","description":"Requesting The Creation Of High School Health Academies Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=50&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861808,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Department of Education; Finland's Education Model","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Review Finland's Education Model And Incorporate Major Attributes Of The Model Into Hawaii's Educational System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=49&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861817,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"DOT; Designating Honolulu International Airport as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Designate Honolulu International Airport As The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=47&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":861825,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Lands of Kapua; DLNR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Engage In Earnest Negotiations With The Current Land Owners Of The Makai Lands Of Kapua To Acquire Those Lands On Behalf Of The State Or To Lease Those Lands In Perpetuity On Behalf Of The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-05-05","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Ruderman, L. Thielen. Noes, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2016-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=46&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":861832,"bill_number":"SCR80","title":"Education; Multi-Cultural Activities","description":"Urging Public And Private Schools In The State To Develop And Increase The Number Of Activities That Foster Multi-cultural Appreciation And Understanding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR80/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=80&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861839,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Education; Multi-Cultural Activities","description":"Urging Public And Private Schools In The State To Develop And Increase The Number Of Activities That Foster Multi-cultural Appreciation And Understanding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=51&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861848,"bill_number":"SCR78","title":"Department of Education; Finland's Education Model","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Review Finland's Education Model And Incorporate Major Attributes Of The Model Into Hawaii's Educational System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR78/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=78&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861856,"bill_number":"SCR79","title":"High School Health Academies","description":"Requesting The Creation Of High School Health Academies Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR79/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=79&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":861863,"bill_number":"SCR75","title":"Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Deny Any Request To Expand The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument And Oppose Any Action To Expand The Monument.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WLA/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR75/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=75&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":862036,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Native Hawaiian Health Care; Federal Funding","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Amend The United States Code To Ensure That The Programs And Services Of The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Receive Permanent Funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Re-referred to OMH, FIN, referral sheet 35","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR67/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=67&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862047,"bill_number":"HR31","title":"Native Hawaiian Health Care; Federal Funding","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Amend The United States Code To Ensure That The Programs And Services Of The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Receive Permanent Funding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Re-referred to OMH, FIN, referral sheet 35","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=31&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862063,"bill_number":"SCR81","title":"Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force","description":"Establishing A Task Force To Plan And Coordinate The Celebration Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR81/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=81&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":862076,"bill_number":"HR30","title":"Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force; Suicide Reduction","description":"Requesting The Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force To Recommend A Strategic Plan To Reduce Suicides In Hawaii By At Least Twenty-five Per Cent By 2025.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=30&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862086,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force; Suicide Reduction","description":"Requesting The Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force To Recommend A Strategic Plan To Reduce Suicides In Hawaii By At Least Twenty-five Per Cent By 2025.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR66/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=66&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862096,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Sunrise analysis; regulation of certified professional midwives","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Perform A Sunrise Analysis Of The Regulation Of Certified Professional Midwives.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR65/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862104,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force","description":"Establishing A Task Force To Plan And Coordinate The Celebration Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=52&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":862128,"bill_number":"HR38","title":"Tuberculosis; Absences from the State; School Attendance","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Protect Public Health By Updating Its Rules Regarding Tuberculosis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=38&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":862135,"bill_number":"HR36","title":"Military; Child Sexual Abuse; Investigation and Prosecution","description":"Encouraging Reform In The Military Investigatory And Prosecutorial Systems Governing Child Sexual Abuse And Increased Transparency In The Military Justice System And Military Reporting Of Criminal Sex Offenses Involving Children.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to VMI, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=36&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862144,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Paid Family Leave; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Paid Family Leave Task Force To Examine The Benefits And Costs Of A Potential Paid Family Leave Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR69/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=69&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862152,"bill_number":"HR45","title":"Working Group on the Elderly","description":"Convening A Working Group On The Elderly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, HED, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=45&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":862163,"bill_number":"HR40","title":"Department of Education; Pilot Project; Contracts for Services; Students with Disabilities; Block Basis","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Two-year Pilot Project To Implement Contracts For Services For Students With Disabilities On A Block Basis Rather Than On A One-to-one Basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=40&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":862171,"bill_number":"HR32","title":"Transitional programs for incarcerated women.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Public Safety To Continue And Expand Its Community-based Work Furlough Programs To Assist Formerly Incarcerated Female Inmates Transition Back Into Society.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=32&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862180,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Department of Health; Statewide Emergency Management Simulation Exercise","description":"Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Department of Health; Statewide Emergency Management Simulation Exercise","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR80/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=80&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":862189,"bill_number":"HR33","title":"Paid Family Leave; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Paid Family Leave Task Force To Examine The Benefits And Costs Of A Potential Paid Family Leave Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=33&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862199,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Department of Health; Department of Public Safety; Feasibility Study; Hawaii State Hospital's Forensic Unit","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility And Safety Benefits Of Relocating The Hawaii State Hospital's Planned Forensic Unit To The Correctional Facility Planned To Be Built On Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR81/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=81&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":862210,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Fish Labeling; Violations; DOH","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Vigorously Enforce Laws Regarding The Labeling Of Previously Frozen Fish.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR72/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=72&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":862219,"bill_number":"HR44","title":"Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force","description":"Establishing A Task Force To Plan And Coordinate The Celebration Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=44&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":862227,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Resolution To Conduct A Study On The Benefits Of Employing A Luxury Tax In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Whether A State Luxury Tax Would Be Beneficial To Help With Issues Such As Affordable Housing, Homelessness, And Education Costs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR77/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=77&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":862237,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force","description":"Establishing A Task Force To Plan And Coordinate The Celebration Of The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Hawaii State Capitol.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HEA/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR82/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=82&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":862245,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Department of Education; Pilot Project; Contracts for Services; Students with Disabilities; Block Basis","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Two-year Pilot Project To Implement Contracts For Services For Students With Disabilities On A Block Basis Rather Than On A One-to-one Basis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR78/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=78&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":862252,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Department of Education; Heat Abatement; Priority","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include Neighbor Island School Complexes In Heat Abatement Studies, Use Scientific Data And Methods To Determine Heat Abatement Priority Rankings Of Schools, And Increase Transparency In The Methodology Used To Determine Priority Rankings.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR74/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=74&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":862266,"bill_number":"HR41","title":"Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities","description":"Designating April 28, 2016, As \"workers' Memorial Day\" In Hawaii In Memory Of Workers Killed, Injured, Or Disabled In The Workplace.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=41&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":862273,"bill_number":"HR34","title":"Planned Parenthood","description":"Affirming The State Of Hawaii's Support Of Planned Parenthood, Recognizing Its Vital Role In Providing Health Care, And Denouncing Violence Towards Abortion Providers And Their Patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=34&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":862284,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Planned Parenthood","description":"Affirming The State Of Hawaii's Support Of Planned Parenthood, Recognizing Its Vital Role In Providing Health Care, And Denouncing Violence Towards Abortion Providers And Their Patients.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=70&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":862292,"bill_number":"HR39","title":"Resolution To Conduct A Study On The Benefits Of Employing A Luxury Tax In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Whether A State Luxury Tax Would Be Beneficial To Help With Issues Such As Affordable Housing, Homelessness, And Education Costs.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=39&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":862303,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Working Group on the Elderly","description":"Convening A Working Group On The Elderly.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, HED, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR83/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=83&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":862311,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Special License Plates","description":"Urging Appropriate State And County Agencies To Collaborate To Issue Multi-designation Special License Plates To Persons Who Qualify For More Than One Special License Plate.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR73/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":862321,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities","description":"Designating April 28, 2016, As \"workers' Memorial Day\" In Hawaii In Memory Of Workers Killed, Injured, Or Disabled In The Workplace.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR79/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=79&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":862330,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Military; Child Sexual Abuse; Investigation and Prosecution","description":"Encouraging Reform In The Military Investigatory And Prosecutorial Systems Governing Child Sexual Abuse And Increased Transparency In The Military Justice System And Military Reporting Of Criminal Sex Offenses Involving Children.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to VMI, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=71&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862339,"bill_number":"HR37","title":"Department of Education; Heat Abatement; Priority","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Include Neighbor Island School Complexes In Heat Abatement Studies, Use Scientific Data And Methods To Determine Heat Abatement Priority Rankings Of Schools, And Increase Transparency In The Methodology Used To Determine Priority Rankings.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=37&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":862348,"bill_number":"HR43","title":"Department of Health; Department of Public Safety; Feasibility Study; Hawaii State Hospital's Forensic Unit","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility And Safety Benefits Of Relocating The Hawaii State Hospital's Planned Forensic Unit To The Correctional Facility Planned To Be Built On Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=43&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":862359,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Tuberculosis; Absences from the State; School Attendance","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Protect Public Health By Updating Its Rules Regarding Tuberculosis.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR76/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=76&year=2016","sponsor":"Sharon Har"},
{"bill_id":862367,"bill_number":"HR42","title":"Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Department of Health; Statewide Emergency Management Simulation Exercise","description":"Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Department of Health; Statewide Emergency Management Simulation Exercise","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=42&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":862376,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Transitional programs for incarcerated women.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Public Safety To Continue And Expand Its Community-based Work Furlough Programs To Assist Formerly Incarcerated Female Inmates Transition Back Into Society.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR68/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=68&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862384,"bill_number":"HR35","title":"United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Mobile Interview and Biometric Intake; Resumption of Services; Neighbor Islands; Immigrants and Migrants; Hawaii Coalition for Immigration Rights","description":"United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; Mobile Interview and Biometric Intake; Resumption of Services; Neighbor Islands; Immigrants and Migrants; Hawaii Coalition for Immigration Rights","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, McKelvey, Oshiro, Rhoads, Thielen, Ward excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=35&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862391,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Peace Corps Prep Program","description":"Encouraging The Establishment Of A Peace Corps Prep Program At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Re-referred to FIN, referral sheet 39","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR75/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=75&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":862400,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"DOT; Designating Honolulu International Airport as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Designate Honolulu International Airport As The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR88/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=88&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":862401,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Paid Family Leave; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Paid Family Leave Task Force To Examine The Benefits And Costs Of A Potential Paid Family Leave Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=57&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862402,"bill_number":"HR50","title":"DOT; Designating Honolulu International Airport as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Designate Honolulu International Airport As The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=50&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Nishimoto"},
{"bill_id":862403,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Task Force; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Effective Incarceration Policies; Hawaii Correctional System","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Study Effective Incarceration Policies To Improve Hawaii's Correctional System.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR85/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=85&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":862404,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Native Hawaiian Health Care; Federal Funding","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Amend The United States Code To Ensure That The Programs And Services Of The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Receive Permanent Funding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=59&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862405,"bill_number":"SCR84","title":"Transitional programs for incarcerated women.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Public Safety To Continue And Expand Its Community-based Work Furlough Programs To Assist Formerly Incarcerated Female Inmates Transition Back Into Society.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR84/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=84&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":862406,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Requesting DBEDT To Analyze the Impacts of Internet Retail on Hawaii's Economy","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development And Tourism To Conduct A Study Analyzing The Impacts Of Retail On Hawaii's Economy, With A Focus On The Purchase Of Goods Through The Internet.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, McDermott, Thielen, Tupola, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Kong, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Oshiro, Saiki excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR89/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=89&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":862407,"bill_number":"SCR88","title":"Community Care Facilities; Licensing and Certification Fees","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish Fees Through The Rulemaking Process For The Licensure, Certification, And Recertification Of Various Facilities Seeking Licensure Or Certification By The Department.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR88/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=88&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862408,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Transitional programs for incarcerated women.","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Public Safety To Continue And Expand Its Community-based Work Furlough Programs To Assist Formerly Incarcerated Female Inmates Transition Back Into Society.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=55&year=2016","sponsor":"Laura Thielen"},
{"bill_id":862409,"bill_number":"HR48","title":"Constitutional Convention.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Consider Placing On The 2018 General Election Ballot The Question Of Whether A State Constitutional Convention Shall Be Held.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=48&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":862410,"bill_number":"SCR82","title":"Working Group; Retirement","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Convene A Work And Save Working Group To Investigate The Feasibility And Impact Of Establishing A Retirement Savings Trust Fund For Private-sector Employees In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR82/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=82&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":862411,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Tree Landscaping; Public Highways","description":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Landscape Hawaii's Public Highways And Roads By Planting More Trees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR84/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=84&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":862412,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Community Paramedic Program; Working Group; Emergency Medical Services","description":"Requesting The Chief Of The Department Of Health Emergency Medical Services And Injury Prevention System Branch To Convene And Chair A Working Group To Develop A Community Paramedic Program, Including Educational Standards For Certifications, To Alleviate Emergency Services From Responding To Non-emergency Calls.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR90/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=90&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":862413,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Working Group; Retirement","description":"Requesting The Department Of Budget And Finance To Convene A Work And Save Working Group To Investigate The Feasibility And Impact Of Establishing A Retirement Savings Trust Fund For Private-sector Employees In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=53&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":862414,"bill_number":"SCR85","title":"Planned Parenthood","description":"Affirming Support Of Planned Parenthood, Recognizing Its Vital Role In Providing Health Care, And Denouncing Violence Towards Abortion Providers And Their Patients.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR85/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862416,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Energy Cooperative","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Assess The Feasibility And The Potential Merits And Benefits Of The Energy Cooperative Model For The Island Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to EET/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR87/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":862417,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Constitutional Convention.","description":"Urging The Legislature To Consider Placing On The 2018 General Election Ballot The Question Of Whether A State Constitutional Convention Shall Be Held.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 27","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR86/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=86&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":862418,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"State Internet Portal; Report","description":"Requesting The Access Hawaii Committee, Hawaii Information Consortium, And Each State Agency Who Currently Has A Partnership With The Hawaii Information Consortium To Collaborate And Provide The Legislature With A Comprehensive Progress Report Regarding The Activities And Expenses Of The State's Internet Portal.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=54&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":862419,"bill_number":"HR49","title":"Prenatal Health Care Disclosure","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Relating To Counseling Of Pregnant Women Who Have Undergone Prenatal Testing That Establishes Or Is Likely To Establish A Diagnosis Of A Disability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Re-referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 36","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=49&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":862420,"bill_number":"HR47","title":"Legislative Reference Bureau Study; Effective Incarceration Policies; Hawaii Correctional System","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Task Force To Study Effective Incarceration Policies To Improve Hawaii's Correctional System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=47&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":862421,"bill_number":"SCR89","title":"Native Hawaiian Health Care; Federal Funding","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Amend The United States Code To Ensure That The Programs And Services Of The Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Receive Permanent Funding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR89/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=89&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862422,"bill_number":"SCR91","title":"Requesting the auditor to perform a sunrise analysis of the regulation of certified professional midwives.","description":"Requesting the auditor to perform a sunrise analysis of the regulation of certified professional midwives.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR91/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=91&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862423,"bill_number":"SCR83","title":"State Internet Portal; Report","description":"Requesting The Access Hawaii Committee, Hawaii Information Consortium, And Each State Agency Who Currently Has A Partnership With The Hawaii Information Consortium To Collaborate And Provide The Legislature With A Comprehensive Progress Report Regarding The Activities And Expenses Of The State's Internet Portal.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR83/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=83&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":862424,"bill_number":"SCR92","title":"Property Management Companies; Real Estate Brokers; Account Executives; Sunrise Review","description":"Property Management Companies; Real Estate Brokers; Account Executives; Sunrise Review","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR92/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=92&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":862425,"bill_number":"HR51","title":"Requesting DBEDT To Analyze the Impacts of Internet Retail on Hawaii's Economy","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development And Tourism To Conduct A Study Analyzing The Impacts Of Retail On Hawaii's Economy, With A Focus On The Purchase Of Goods Through The Internet.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, McDermott, Thielen, Tupola, Ward voting no (5) and Representative(s) Kong, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Oshiro, Saiki excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=51&year=2016","sponsor":"Derek Kawakami"},
{"bill_id":862426,"bill_number":"SCR86","title":"Paid Family Leave; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Paid Family Leave Task Force To Examine The Benefits And Costs Of A Potential Paid Family Leave Program In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to LAB/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Labor & Public Employment","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR86/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=86&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862427,"bill_number":"SCR90","title":"Community Paramedic Program; Working Group; Emergency Medical Services","description":"Requesting The Chief Of The Department Of Health Emergency Medical Services And Injury Prevention System Branch To Convene And Chair A Working Group To Develop A Community Paramedic Program, Including Educational Standards For Certifications, To Alleviate Emergency Services From Responding To Non-emergency Calls.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR90/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=90&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862428,"bill_number":"HR46","title":"Tree Landscaping; Public Highways","description":"Urging The State Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Landscape Hawaii's Public Highways And Roads By Planting More Trees.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=46&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":862429,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Planned Parenthood","description":"Affirming Support Of Planned Parenthood, Recognizing Its Vital Role In Providing Health Care, And Denouncing Violence Towards Abortion Providers And Their Patients.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD 1). Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard, Kim, Riviere. Noes, 0 (none).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=56&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":862430,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Public Housing; Smoking; Violations","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Document Violations Of Its Prohibition On Smoking In And Around Public Housing.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=58&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":862431,"bill_number":"SCR87","title":"Public Housing; Smoking; Violations","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Document Violations Of Its Prohibition On Smoking In And Around Public Housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HSG, JUD, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR87/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=87&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":862908,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"DOT; C & C Dept. of Transportation Services; Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake Area Traffic Congestion","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Or The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, As Applicable, To Work With The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Traffic Mitigation Plan To Address The Current Aiea-red Hill-moanalua-salt Lake Congestion As Well As Additional Future Congestion After The Completion Of The Moanalua Hillside Development, And To Enable Timely Funding For The Implementation Of That Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR61/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=61&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":862912,"bill_number":"SCR93","title":"Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; Artsakh","description":"Encouraging And Supporting The Nagorno-karabakh Republic's Continuing Efforts To Develop As A Free And Independent Nation And Its Constructive Involvement With The International Community's Efforts To Reach A Just And Lasting Solution To Security Issues In That Strategically Important Region.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TSI, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR93/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=93&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":862916,"bill_number":"HR55","title":"Requesting the Department of Transportation to work with the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to expedite work on the Department of Transportation's H-1 Corridor Study and complete the study by June 2016, in order to develop recommendations to address the Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake congestion and to enable timely funding of critically needed projects.","description":"Requesting the Department of Transportation to work with the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to expedite work on the Department of Transportation's H-1 Corridor Study and complete the study by June 2016, in order to develop recommendations to address the Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake congestion and to enable timely funding of critically needed projects.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=55&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":862918,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Tax Review Commission; Piggyback Income Tax; Study","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Using A Percentage Of A Taxpayer's Federal Individual Income Tax To Calculate The Taxpayer's State Individual Income Tax, And To Determine Why The Current State Individual Income Tax Appears To Be Relatively Regressive, Compared To The Federal Individual Income Tax, With Regard To Taxpaying Households Of Median And Lower Incomes In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR91/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=91&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":862925,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; Artsakh","description":"Encouraging And Supporting The Nagorno-karabakh Republic's Continuing Efforts To Develop As A Free And Independent Nation And Its Constructive Involvement With The International Community's Efforts To Reach A Just And Lasting Solution To Security Issues In That Strategically Important Region.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TSI, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Tourism and International Affairs","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=60&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":862933,"bill_number":"HR53","title":"Maui; Lahaina; Lahaina Bypass; Tourism; Global Positioning System; Car Rental; Road Traffic","description":"Urging The Visitor Industry, Government Agencies, And The Vehicle Global Positioning System Industry To Encourage Use Of The Lahaina Bypass.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Oshiro, Saiki excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":862934,"bill_number":"HR52","title":"Tax Review Commission; Piggyback Income Tax; Study","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Using A Percentage Of A Taxpayer's Federal Individual Income Tax To Calculate The Taxpayer's State Individual Income Tax, And To Determine Why The Current State Individual Income Tax Appears To Be Relatively Regressive, Compared To The Federal Individual Income Tax, With Regard To Taxpaying Households Of Median And Lower Incomes In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=52&year=2016","sponsor":"Bertrand Kobayashi"},
{"bill_id":862940,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Energy Czar; DOE","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Appoint An Energy Czar To Build An Energy Roadmap For The Future And Create An Alignment Across Shareholder Groups To Achieve The Department's Energy Goals As Expeditiously As Possible.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDU/TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR62/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=62&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":862945,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Requesting the Department of Transportation to work with the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to expedite work on the Department of Transportation's H-1 Corridor Study and complete the study by June 2016, in order to develop recommendations to address the Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake congestion and to enable timely funding of critically needed projects.","description":"Requesting the Department of Transportation to work with the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to expedite work on the Department of Transportation's H-1 Corridor Study and complete the study by June 2016, in order to develop recommendations to address the Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake congestion and to enable timely funding of critically needed projects.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR94/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=94&year=2016","sponsor":"Aaron Johanson"},
{"bill_id":862949,"bill_number":"SCR94","title":"DOT; C & C Dept. of Transportation Services; Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake Area Traffic Congestion","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation Or The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization, As Applicable, To Work With The Department Of Transportation Services For The City And County Of Honolulu To Develop A Traffic Mitigation Plan To Address The Current Aiea-red Hill-moanalua-salt Lake Congestion As Well As Additional Future Congestion After The Completion Of The Moanalua Hillside Development, And To Enable Timely Funding For The Implementation Of That Plan.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR94/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=94&year=2016","sponsor":"Donna Kim"},
{"bill_id":862955,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Airline Passenger Seats","description":"Requesting The Secretary Of Transportation To Establish Minimum Dimensions For Passenger Seats On Aircraft.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR93/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=93&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":862956,"bill_number":"HR54","title":"Airline Passenger Seats","description":"Requesting The Secretary Of Transportation To Establish Minimum Dimensions For Passenger Seats On Aircraft.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=54&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":862957,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Maui; Lahaina; Lahaina Bypass; Tourism; Global Positioning System; Car Rental; Road Traffic","description":"Urging The Visitor Industry, Government Agencies, And The Vehicle Global Positioning System Industry To Encourage Use Of The Lahaina Bypass.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Lowen, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Oshiro, Saiki excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR92/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=92&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":862965,"bill_number":"HR65","title":"Feasibility Study for the Creation of a Structural Licensing Board","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Feasibility Study For The Creation Of A Structural Licensing Board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR65/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=65&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":862968,"bill_number":"HR60","title":"Department of Education; Vocational Program; Task Force; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force To Reintroduce Vocational Programs At Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=60&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":862971,"bill_number":"SCR97","title":"Department of Public Safety; Puuhonua Program; Post-Incarceration; Rehabilitation","description":"Urging The State To Establish The Puuhonua Program In The Department Of Public Safety For The Continued Rehabilitation Of Post-incarcerated Persons, Parolees, And Probationers.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR97/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=97&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":862974,"bill_number":"SCR100","title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Management Audit Of The State Of Hawaii Department Of Human Services' Implementation Of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=100&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":862977,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Keiki and Kupuna; Intergenerational Shared Sites","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Early Learning To Collaborate With The Executive Office On Aging To Encourage Care Providers Of Keiki And Kupuna To Create Intergenerational Shared Sites For The Betterment Of Hawaii's Communities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, EDN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=106&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":862980,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Fair Wages For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Support Staff Employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=107&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":862983,"bill_number":"HR61","title":"High School Athletics; Football Leagues","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Explore The Merging Of The Oahu Interscholastic Association And Interscholastic League Of Honolulu High School Football Leagues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDN ,FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR61/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=61&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":862986,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Community Colleges; Sports League Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Working Group To Investigate, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Implementing A Community College Sports League.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=101&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":862989,"bill_number":"SCR98","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fair Wages; Employees","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Fair Wages For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR98/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=98&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":862992,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Kamehameha Highway; Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Perform A Comprehensive Study Of The Kamehameha Highway Along The Windward And North Shores Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=105&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":862995,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"State Archives; New Building; Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Library; Library","description":"State Archives; New Building; Department of Accounting and General Services; Comptroller; Library; Library","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR99/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=99&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":862999,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Department of Health; Science Advisory Group","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Science Advisory Group Of Experts Specializing In The Development Of Tests For Emerging Infectious Diseases.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR98/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=98&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":863002,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Department of Public Safety; Puuhonua Program; Post-Incarceration; Rehabilitation","description":"Urging The State To Establish The Puuhonua Program In The Department Of Public Safety For The Continued Rehabilitation Of Post-incarcerated Persons, Parolees, And Probationers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR65/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=65&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863005,"bill_number":"HR63","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Fair Wages For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Support Staff Employees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR63/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=63&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":863008,"bill_number":"HR64","title":"Keep-Right Driving Law; Enforcement; Education","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Collaborate With County Police Departments To Educate The Public About Vehicular Lollygagging And To Enforce Hawaii's Keep-right Driving Law.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=64&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":863011,"bill_number":"HR62","title":"Keiki and Kupuna; Intergenerational Shared Sites","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Early Learning To Collaborate With The Executive Office On Aging To Encourage Care Providers Of Keiki And Kupuna To Create Intergenerational Shared Sites For The Betterment Of Hawaii's Communities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, EDN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR62/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=62&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":863014,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Keep-Right Driving Law; Enforcement; Education","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Collaborate With County Police Departments To Educate The Public About Vehicular Lollygagging And To Enforce Hawaii's Keep-right Driving Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=108&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":863018,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Department of Education; Vocational Program; Task Force; Repair and Maintenance","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force To Reintroduce Vocational Programs At Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=103&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":863021,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Private Sector Retirement Plans; Task Force","description":"Requesting The Director Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Form A Retirement Security Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR96/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=96&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":863024,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Kona Coffee; Labeling; Economic Impact Study; UHERO","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Convene A Working Group To Establish The Protocol To Be Used And Factors To Be Addressed In A Study Of The Economic Impact On The Kona Coffee Industry From Possible Changes To Coffee Labeling Laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR95/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=95&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":863027,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Urging DLNR to support hunting.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Manage Wildlife To Sustain Game Populations, Provide Greater Public Access To Land For Hunting, And Improve Management To Support Hunting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=100&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":863030,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"High School Athletics; Football Leagues","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Explore The Merging Of The Oahu Interscholastic Association And Interscholastic League Of Honolulu High School Football Leagues.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=104&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":863033,"bill_number":"SCR95","title":"University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Operational And Performance Audit Of The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR95/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=95&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863037,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"PUC; Study","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Requiring Public Utilities To Charge Lower Utility Rates To Lower-income Consumers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=102&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":863040,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Operational And Performance Audit Of The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR63/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=63&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863043,"bill_number":"SCR96","title":"Spirit of Liliuokalani Statue; Hawaiian Alii Memorial Art","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Alii Memorial Art Advisory Task Force.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Received notice of Senate agreement and Adoption (Sen. Com No. 710).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR96/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863046,"bill_number":"HR56","title":"Kona Coffee; Labeling; Economic Impact Study; UHERO","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Economic Research Organization To Convene A Working Group To Establish The Protocol To Be Used And Factors To Be Addressed In A Study Of The Economic Impact On The Kona Coffee Industry From Possible Changes To Coffee Labeling Laws.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=56&year=2016","sponsor":"Nicole Lowen"},
{"bill_id":863049,"bill_number":"SCR99","title":"Nurse-to-patient Ratio; Hospitals","description":"Urging The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules To Establish Minimum, Specific, And Numerical Licensed Nurse-to-patient Ratios By Licensed Nurse Classification And By Hospital Type For All Hospitals In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR99/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=99&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863052,"bill_number":"HR57","title":"Urging DLNR to support hunting.","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Manage Wildlife To Sustain Game Populations, Provide Greater Public Access To Land For Hunting, And Improve Management To Support Hunting.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=57&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":863055,"bill_number":"HR59","title":"PUC; Study","description":"Requesting The Public Utilities Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Requiring Public Utilities To Charge Lower Utility Rates To Lower-income Consumers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=59&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":863058,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Driving under the influence of marijuana. Testing.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Establish A Reliable Scientific Threshold And Testing Protocol For Determining Whether A Person Cannot Safely Operate A Motor Vehicle Due To Being Under The Influence Of Marijuana.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR97/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=97&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":863061,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Feasibility Study for the Creation of a Structural Licensing Board","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Feasibility Study For The Creation Of A Structural Licensing Board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=109&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":863064,"bill_number":"HR58","title":"Community Colleges; Sports League Working Group","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Working Group To Investigate, Evaluate, And Make Recommendations Regarding Implementing A Community College Sports League.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=58&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":863067,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fair Wages; Employees","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Fair Wages For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR66/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=66&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863069,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Spirit of Liliuokalani Statue; Hawaiian Alii Memorial Art","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of An Alii Memorial Art Advisory Task Force.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 2).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=64&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863300,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Post-Doctoral Forensic Training Programs; Forensic Mental Health; Psychologists; Psychiatrists","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate And Make Recommendations For The Design, Establishment, And Implementation Of Accredited Post-doctoral Forensic Training Programs For Psychiatrists And Psychologists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR67/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=67&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863306,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Department of Transportation; Preventing Shipment of Illegal Drugs; Shippers; Working Group","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Create A Plan To Reduce The Amount Of Illegal Drugs Coming Into Hawaii's Harbors And Airports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR68/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=68&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863314,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Department of Transportation; Preventing Shipment of Illegal Drugs; Shippers; Working Group","description":"Establishing A Working Group To Create A Plan To Reduce The Amount Of Illegal Drugs Coming Into Hawaii's Harbors And Airports.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=102&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863324,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Post-Doctoral Forensic Training Programs; Forensic Mental Health; Psychologists; Psychiatrists","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate And Make Recommendations For The Design, Establishment, And Implementation Of Accredited Post-doctoral Forensic Training Programs For Psychiatrists And Psychologists.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH/HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=101&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863334,"bill_number":"HR66","title":"Vietnam Veterans; Recognition and Thanks","description":"Recognizing The Sacrifices And Contributions Of Our Vietnam Veterans As We Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of The Vietnam War.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR66/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=66&year=2016","sponsor":"Bob McDermott"},
{"bill_id":863344,"bill_number":"HR67","title":"Kahuku Red Raiders, Kahuku Facilities Advancement Support Team, Keep Laie Elementary Cool","description":"Congratulating The 2015 State Champion Kahuku High And Intermediate School Red Raiders Football Team And Acknowledging The Community-based Organizations Kahuku Facilities Advancement Support Team And Keep Laie Elementary Cool For Their Efforts To Improve Public Schools In House Of Representatives District 47.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR67/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=67&year=2016","sponsor":"Feki Pouha"},
{"bill_id":863363,"bill_number":"SR78","title":"Liquid or Solid Waste; Inert Fill Material; Licensed Waste Facility; Receipt","description":"Requesting All State And County Agencies To Adopt Procedures Requiring Contracts That Include The Disposal Of Liquid Or Solid Waste Or Inert Fill Material To Include A Receipt From A Receiving Facility Showing That The Waste Was Properly Received And Lawfully Disposed Of Prior To Making Payment To The Contractor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR78/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=78&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863369,"bill_number":"SR77","title":"Artist Relocation Program Study; Art; Culture","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Survey And Evaluation Of Artist Relocation Programs And Their Potential For Creation In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR77/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=77&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":863375,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Requesting the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis on the statutory establishment of flagger certification and training requirements for individuals to provide temporary traffic control in a street, road, or highway.","description":"Requesting the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis on the statutory establishment of flagger certification and training requirements for individuals to provide temporary traffic control in a street, road, or highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=117&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":863381,"bill_number":"HR70","title":"Ewa Beach; Ambulance Station","description":"Urging The Emergency Medical Services And Injury Prevention System Branch Of The Department Of Health To Support Funding For A Centrally Located Ambulance Station In Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=70&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863387,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Governor; Legislature; Congressional Delegation; Wahiawa General Hospital; Solvency","description":"Requesting The Governor And The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide Immediate And Emergent Financial Assistance To Wahiawa General Hospital.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=118&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":863394,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"University Hospital; West Hawaii","description":"Requesting The John A. Burns School Of Medicine At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Conduct A Feasibility Study For A University Hospital In West Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR69/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=69&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863400,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Department of Taxation; E-fairness","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Take Prompt And Decisive Action Addressing E-fairness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=120&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":863406,"bill_number":"HR69","title":"United Nations; Sustainability; Social Justice","description":"Expressing The Support Of, And Requesting The Several Counties To Affirm, The \"17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\" As Components Of A Framework For Addressing And Assessing Hawaii's Efforts Toward Social Justice And Sustainability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR69/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=69&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":863417,"bill_number":"HR75","title":"Department of Taxation; E-fairness","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Take Prompt And Decisive Action Addressing E-fairness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR75/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=75&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":863423,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"United Nations; Sustainability; Social Justice","description":"Expressing The Support Of, And Requesting The Several Counties To Affirm, The \"17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\" As Components Of A Framework For Addressing And Assessing Hawaii's Efforts Toward Social Justice And Sustainability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=112&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":863430,"bill_number":"HR72","title":"Requesting the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis on the statutory establishment of flagger certification and training requirements for individuals to provide temporary traffic control in a street, road, or highway.","description":"Requesting the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis on the statutory establishment of flagger certification and training requirements for individuals to provide temporary traffic control in a street, road, or highway.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR72/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=72&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":863436,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Legacy Tree Reso","description":"Urging Support For The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=121&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":863442,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Habitual offender registry","description":"Urging The Department Of Public Safety To Establish A Habitual Criminal Offender Registry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=111&year=2016","sponsor":"Cynthia Thielen"},
{"bill_id":863448,"bill_number":"HR73","title":"Governor; Legislature; Congressional Delegation; Wahiawa General Hospital; Solvency","description":"Requesting The Governor And The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide Immediate And Emergent Financial Assistance To Wahiawa General Hospital.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR73/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=73&year=2016","sponsor":"Marcus Oshiro"},
{"bill_id":863454,"bill_number":"SCR106","title":"Sepsis Awareness Month; Hawaii Sepsis Day","description":"Recognizing The Month Of September As Sepsis Awareness Month In Hawaii, And The Thirteenth Day In September Of Every Year As Hawaii Sepsis Day.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-19","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=106&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863460,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Sepsis Awareness Month; Hawaii Sepsis Day","description":"Recognizing The Month Of September As Sepsis Awareness Month In Hawaii, And The Thirteenth Day In September Of Every Year As Hawaii Sepsis Day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA, CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR72/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=72&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863472,"bill_number":"SR76","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Title IX; Sex Discrimination","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Affirm Its Commitment To Uphold The Tenets Of Title Ix Of The Education Amendment Act Of 1972.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR76/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863478,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"University Hospital; West Hawaii","description":"Requesting The John A. Burns School Of Medicine At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Conduct A Feasibility Study For A University Hospital In West Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863484,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Campus Center; Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Fiscal Audit Of Financial Reports, Special Financial Reports, And Budgets For The Past Ten Years For The Campus Center At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR73/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=73&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":863490,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Establishing a Mosquito Control Task Force to identify and recommend measures to control and eliminate mosquito breeding sites throughout the state, particularly with regard to water catchment systems.","description":"Establishing a Mosquito Control Task Force to identify and recommend measures to control and eliminate mosquito breeding sites throughout the state, particularly with regard to water catchment systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=116&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":863496,"bill_number":"SCR108","title":"Resolution To Conduct A Study On The Benefits Of Employing A Luxury Tax In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Whether A State Luxury Tax Would Be Beneficial To Help With Issues Such As Affordable Housing, Homelessness, And Education Costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=108&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":863503,"bill_number":"HR68","title":"Homelessness; Programs","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Human Services, Taxation, Health, And Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct Various Initiatives To Address Homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HUS/HSG, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR68/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=68&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":863509,"bill_number":"HR74","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Sublease Deduction; Transient Accommodations; Tax Review Commission.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Analyze General Excise Tax Pyramiding As Applied To Transient Accommodations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR74/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=74&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":863515,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Sepsis Best Practice Group; Department of Health; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Convene A Sepsis Best Practices Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=104&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863521,"bill_number":"SR74","title":"Resolution To Conduct A Study On The Benefits Of Employing A Luxury Tax In The State.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Conduct A Study On Whether A State Luxury Tax Would Be Beneficial To Help With Issues Such As Affordable Housing, Homelessness, And Education Costs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR74/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":863527,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Department of Health; Baseline; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Gather Baseline Information On The Incidence Of Sepsis In Hawaii And The Sepsis Mortality Rate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=71&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863533,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Capitol Security Plan","description":"Requesting The Department Of Public Safety To Consult With The State Capitol Management Committee And To Develop And Implement A Master Security Plan That Will Increase Safety And Security In The State Capitol Building Through The Use Of Metal Detectors, X-ray Scans Of Baggage, And Other Prudent Measures.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=115&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":863540,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Homelessness; Programs","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Human Services, Taxation, Health, And Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct Various Initiatives To Address Homelessness.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HUS/HSG, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=110&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":863546,"bill_number":"SR75","title":"Homelessness; Programs","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Human Services, Taxation, Health, And Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct Various Initiatives To Address Homelessness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Re-Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR75/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=75&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":863552,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Sublease Deduction; Transient Accommodations; Tax Review Commission.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Analyze General Excise Tax Pyramiding As Applied To Transient Accommodations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=119&year=2016","sponsor":"Sylvia Luke"},
{"bill_id":863558,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Statewide Rare Disease Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Statewide Rare Disease Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=122&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":863569,"bill_number":"SCR111","title":"Artist Relocation Program Study; Art; Culture","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Survey And Evaluation Of Artist Relocation Programs And Their Potential For Creation In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=111&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":863576,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Fair Labor Standards Act; Minimum Wage; Overtime Pay; Casual Babysitters; Domestic Service Workers; Essential Home Care Services; Healthcare;","description":"Requesting The Director Of Health To Establish A Fair Labor Home Care Services Task Force To Examine The Impact Of The Federal Regulation Extending Minimum Wage And Overtime Pay Protections Under The Federal Labor Standards Act To Workers Who Provide Essential Home Care Services To Persons With Disabilities And Older Adults.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=114&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863582,"bill_number":"HR71","title":"Establishing a Mosquito Control Task Force to identify and recommend measures to control and eliminate mosquito breeding sites throughout the state, particularly with regard to water catchment systems.","description":"Establishing a Mosquito Control Task Force to identify and recommend measures to control and eliminate mosquito breeding sites throughout the state, particularly with regard to water catchment systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=71&year=2016","sponsor":"Joy San Buenaventura"},
{"bill_id":863588,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Sepsis Best Practice Group; Department of Health; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Convene A Sepsis Best Practices Group.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=70&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863594,"bill_number":"SCR107","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Campus Center; Audit","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Fiscal Audit Of Financial Reports, Special Financial Reports, And Budgets For The Past Ten Years For The Campus Center At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=107&year=2016","sponsor":"Russell Ruderman"},
{"bill_id":863600,"bill_number":"HR76","title":"Statewide Rare Disease Task Force","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Statewide Rare Disease Task Force.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR76/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=76&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":863606,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Department of Health; Baseline; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Gather Baseline Information On The Incidence Of Sepsis In Hawaii And The Sepsis Mortality Rate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=105&year=2016","sponsor":"Josh Green"},
{"bill_id":863611,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Ewa Beach; Ambulance Station","description":"Urging The Emergency Medical Services And Injury Prevention System Branch Of The Department Of Health To Support Funding For A Centrally Located Ambulance Station In Ewa Beach.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=113&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863613,"bill_number":"HR137","title":"Kama'aina Homecoming Commission","description":"Requesting The Governor Of Hawaii To Create A Kama'aina Homecoming Commission For Our Expatriates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=137&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863614,"bill_number":"HR94","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Sepsis Best Practice Group; Department of Health; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Convene A Sepsis Best Practices Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR94/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=94&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863615,"bill_number":"HCR139","title":"University Hospital; West Hawaii","description":"Requesting The John A. Burns School Of Medicine At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Conduct A Feasibility Study For A University Hospital In West Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on HED/FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=139&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863616,"bill_number":"HR119","title":"Department of Transportation; Leeward Bikeway","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Begin Construction Of The Leeward Bikeway In 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=119&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863617,"bill_number":"HR144","title":"Plant Quarantine Branch; Office of the Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial And Management Audit Of The Plant Quarantine Branch Of The Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=144&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863618,"bill_number":"HR89","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Title IX; Sex Discrimination","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Affirm Its Commitment To Uphold The Tenets Of Title Ix Of The Education Amendment Act Of 1972.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR89/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=89&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":863619,"bill_number":"HCR141","title":"Sepsis Awareness Month; Hawaii Sepsis Day","description":"Recognizing The Month Of September As Sepsis Awareness Month In Hawaii, And The Thirteenth Day In September Of Every Year As Hawaii Sepsis Day.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=141&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863620,"bill_number":"HR116","title":"Department of Education; Comprehensive Report; Public School Funding","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide The Legislature With A Comprehensive Report On Public School Funding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=116&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":863621,"bill_number":"HR92","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Department of Health; Baseline; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Gather Baseline Information On The Incidence Of Sepsis In Hawaii And The Sepsis Mortality Rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR92/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=92&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863623,"bill_number":"SR93","title":"Business Mitigation Relief Program; Rail Construction","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Business Mitigation Relief Program To Assist Businesses Negatively Impacted By The Construction Of The Rail Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to TRE/WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR93/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=93&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":863624,"bill_number":"HR122","title":"Veterans memorial in Oneula Beach Park","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Incorporate A Veterans Memorial In Plans To Enhance Oneula Beach Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=122&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863625,"bill_number":"HCR153","title":"Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging And The University Of Hawaii Center On Aging To Establish A Working Group To Review The Department Of Education Adult Education Services, The University Of Hawaii Free Senior Enrollment Opportunities, And The Potential To Provide New Learning Opportunities To Senior Citizens.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN/HED, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=153&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":863626,"bill_number":"SCR160","title":"Airline Passenger Seats","description":"Requesting The Secretary Of Transportation To Establish Minimum Dimensions For Passenger Seats On Aircraft.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Referred to TRN, referral sheet 46","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=160&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863627,"bill_number":"SCR123","title":"Keep-Right Driving Law; Enforcement; Education","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Collaborate With County Police Departments To Educate The Public About Vehicular Lollygagging And To Enforce Hawaii's Keep-right Driving Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=123&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863628,"bill_number":"HR85","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; African Americans","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Fund And Fill The Vacant African American Studies Faculty Tenure Line Position At The College Of Social Sciences.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR85/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=85&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":863629,"bill_number":"SR82","title":"Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division; Request for annual Medicaid enrollment reports for submittal to the Legislature before every regular session.","description":"Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division; Request for annual Medicaid enrollment reports for submittal to the Legislature before every regular session.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR82/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=82&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":863630,"bill_number":"SR89","title":"Keep-Right Driving Law; Enforcement; Education","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Collaborate With County Police Departments To Educate The Public About Vehicular Lollygagging And To Enforce Hawaii's Keep-right Driving Law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR89/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=89&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863632,"bill_number":"SCR126","title":"Jury Service; Exemption; Accommodations; Breastfeeding Mothers; Policies; Judiciary; Report","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Establish And Communicate Policies Regarding An Exemption From Jury Service And Accommodations For Breastfeeding Mothers That Engage In Jury Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=126&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":863633,"bill_number":"HCR140","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Department of Health; Baseline; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Gather Baseline Information On The Incidence Of Sepsis In Hawaii And The Sepsis Mortality Rate.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=140&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863634,"bill_number":"HCR167","title":"State Capitol; Water Dispensers","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Installing At The State Capitol Water Dispensers Designed To Accommodate The Refilling Of Reusable Containers.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=167&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":863635,"bill_number":"HR93","title":"Sepsis Awareness Month; Hawaii Sepsis Day","description":"Recognizing The Month Of September As Sepsis Awareness Month In Hawaii, And The Thirteenth Day In September Of Every Year As Hawaii Sepsis Day.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR93/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=93&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863636,"bill_number":"HR98","title":"Firearm Permits and Registration; Satellite Locations","description":"Requesting The Honolulu Police Department To Open Two Additional Firearm Permit Application And Registration Locations In Kapolei And Kaneohe.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR98/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=98&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":863637,"bill_number":"HCR172","title":"Veterans memorial in Oneula Beach Park","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Incorporate A Veterans Memorial In Plans To Enhance Oneula Beach Park.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR172/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=172&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863638,"bill_number":"HCR182","title":"Chip and PIN Cards; Chip-and-PIN Cards; Electronic Payment; Credit Cards; Debit Cards; Security","description":"Supporting The Adoption Of Chip And Pin Technology By All Financial Institutions To Improve The Security Of Consumer Financial Transactions In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR182/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=182&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":863639,"bill_number":"SCR138","title":"Tax Review Commission; General Excise and Use Tax Increase Evaluation","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Evaluate The Impacts Of General Excise And Use Tax Increases Proposed During The Regular Session Of 2016 And General Excise Tax Pyramiding As Applied To Transient Accommodations.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=138&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":863641,"bill_number":"SR87","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; African Americans","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Fund And Fill The Vacant African American Studies Faculty Tenure Line Position At The College Of Social Sciences.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR87/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=87&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":863642,"bill_number":"HCR143","title":"Transfer of the Licensing and Regulation Program for Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Auditor; Sunrise Review and Feasibility Study","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Sunrise Review And Feasibility Study Of The Transfer Of The Licensing And Regulation Program For Private Trade, Vocational, And Technical Schools From The Department Of Education To The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=143&year=2016","sponsor":"Justin Woodson"},
{"bill_id":863643,"bill_number":"HCR181","title":"Easement; State Submerged Lands; Puamana, Lahaina, Maui","description":"Authorizing The Issuance Of A Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Puamana, Lahaina, Maui, For Various Seawall Structures, A Concrete Groin, And Revetment Footings Of A Historic Swimming Pool.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR181/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=181&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863644,"bill_number":"SCR145","title":"University of Hawaii; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation; Partnership; Intellectual Property; Commercialized Research","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Partner With The Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation And The High Technology Development Corporation To Commercialize Intellectual Property Created By Basic And Applied Research Conducted At The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=145&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863645,"bill_number":"SCR155","title":"Department of Education; Board of Education; High Stakes Teacher Evaluations","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Abolish High-stakes Teacher Evaluations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=155&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863646,"bill_number":"HR148","title":"Health; Pesticide Drift","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Monitor Pesticide Drift.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=148&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":863647,"bill_number":"HR115","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy; Psychopharmacology Program","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Analyze The Validity, Effectiveness, And Ethical Standards Of The Psychopharmacology Program Offered At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College Of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=115&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863648,"bill_number":"SCR131","title":"Farm to School Month; October","description":"Designating The Month Of October Of Each Year As \"farm To School Month\" In Hawaii To Strengthen And Support Farm To School Initiatives In Hawaii's Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Referred to AGR, EDN, referral sheet 42","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=131&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863650,"bill_number":"HR152","title":"REQUESTING THE BOE TO ABOLISH HIGH STAKES TEACHER EVALUATIONS","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Abolish High Stakes Teacher Evaluations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=152&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863651,"bill_number":"HR131","title":"University of Hawaii, West Oahu; State Procurement Office","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii, West Oahu, To Collaborate With The State Procurement Office To Explore, Collect Data, And Report On The Viability Of A Workforce Development Pilot Program In The Field Of Procurement.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=131&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863652,"bill_number":"SCR109","title":"Homelessness; Programs","description":"Requesting The Departments Of Human Services, Taxation, Health, And Labor And Industrial Relations To Conduct Various Initiatives To Address Homelessness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HMS/CPH, JDL/WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Human Services","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=109&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":863653,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Keaukaha Elementary School; Kitchen Equipment; Staffing","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Equipment Necessary For A Full-service Conventional Kitchen At Keaukaha Elementary School And To Provide Necessary Positions To Operate The Kitchen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=105&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaiali'i Kahele"},
{"bill_id":863654,"bill_number":"HR136","title":"Hawaiian Language; Education","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education's Office Of Hawaiian Education To Conduct A Study On How To Provide Access To Instruction In The Hawaiian Language In All Public Schools Statewide.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to OMH, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=136&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863655,"bill_number":"SCR141","title":"Sunrise Analysis; Insurance Coverage for Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Review Of Insurance Coverage For Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=141&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":863656,"bill_number":"HR142","title":"Procurement; Review","description":"Requesting The State Procurement Office To Review Hawaii's Procurement Laws In Comparison With Federal Procurement Laws.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=142&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863657,"bill_number":"SCR151","title":"Filipino World War Two Veterans; United States Congress; Congressional Gold Medal","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Award A Congressional Gold Medal Collectively To Filipino Veterans Of World War Ii.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-30","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 41","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=151&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863659,"bill_number":"SCR133","title":"Hawaii as TPP Headquarters; Trade Agreements; Asia Pacific Region; APEC","description":"Encouraging The Designation Of Hawaii As The Headquarters For The Trans-pacific Partnership And Its Trade Agreements Throughout The Asia Pacific Region And The Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=133&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":863660,"bill_number":"SR126","title":"OEQC; OP; Subdividing Agricultural Lands","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning In Consultation With The Office Of Environmental Quality Control To Review Environmental Assessment Requirements For The Subdivision Of Certain Agricultural Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=126&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863661,"bill_number":"SR118","title":"After-School Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Review After-school Programs In Hawaii's Public Middle And Intermediate Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=118&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863662,"bill_number":"HCR184","title":"University of Hawaii, West Oahu; State Procurement Office","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii, West Oahu, To Collaborate With The State Procurement Office To Explore, Collect Data, And Report On The Viability Of A Workforce Development Pilot Program In The Field Of Procurement.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to GVO/HEA, JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR184/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=184&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863663,"bill_number":"HCR155","title":"Business Mitigation Relief Program; Rail Construction","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Business Mitigation Relief Program To Assist Businesses Negatively Impacted By The Construction Of The Rail Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=155&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":863664,"bill_number":"HR77","title":"State-Province Affiliation; Aklan Province","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Review And Consider The Establishment Of A State/province Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii Of The United States Of America And The Province Of Aklan Of The Republic Of The Philippines.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR77/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=77&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863665,"bill_number":"HCR170","title":"ERS; Fossil Fuels; Sustainability; Renewable Energy; Investment","description":"Urging The Employees' Retirement System To Work In Conjunction With A Reputable Firm Of Investment Consultants To Submit A Report Assessing The Impact On The Employees' Retirement System's Portfolio Of Fossil Fuel Investments To The Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=170&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863666,"bill_number":"HCR151","title":"Resolution Supporting Access to Debt-Free Higher Education","description":"Supporting Access To Debt-free Higher Education At Public Colleges And Universities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HEA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=151&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863668,"bill_number":"SR81","title":"Requesting financial audit of the Department of Taxation","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial Audit Of The Department Of Taxation To Assess The Departments Staffing And Funding Needs For Administration Of The County Surcharge On State General Excise And Use Taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR81/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=81&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":863669,"bill_number":"HR149","title":"Agricultural Commerce; Enclosed Country Stores","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Promote The Expansion Of Agricultural Commerce.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=149&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":863670,"bill_number":"HCR127","title":"Impact on State Government of Decriminalization of Illegal Possession of Drugs; Study","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study On The Potential Impact On Administrative And Judicial Systems Of State Government Of Decriminalizing The Illegal Possession Of Drugs For Personal Use In Hawaii.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 667).","last_action_date":"2016-04-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=127&year=2016","sponsor":"Jarrett Keohokalole"},
{"bill_id":863671,"bill_number":"HCR148","title":"Education; Statewide Suicide Prevention Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Statewide Suicide Prevention Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=148&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":863672,"bill_number":"SCR165","title":"OEQC; OP; Subdividing Agricultural Lands","description":"Requesting The Office Of Planning In Consultation With The Office Of Environmental Quality Control To Review Environmental Assessment Requirements For The Subdivision Of Certain Agricultural Lands.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EET/WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=165&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863673,"bill_number":"HCR137","title":"After-School Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Review After-school Programs In Hawaii's Public Middle And Intermediate Schools.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=137&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":863674,"bill_number":"SR80","title":"Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR80/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=80&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":863675,"bill_number":"SR115","title":"Department of Education; Pilot Project; Contracts for Services; Students with Disabilities; Block Basis","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Two-year Pilot Project To Implement Contracts For Services For Students With Disabilities On A Block Basis In Addition To On A One-to-one Basis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=115&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863677,"bill_number":"SR88","title":"Insurance; Regulation of Insurance Appraisers; Regulation of Insurance Umpires","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Study On Whether The Scope Of Persons Authorized To Work As Insurance Appraisers And Insurance Umpires In The State Needs To Be Further Regulated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR88/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=88&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":863678,"bill_number":"HR139","title":"Hawaiian Electric Company; Reduced Rate for Schools","description":"Requesting The Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. To Provide A Reduced Fixed Electricity Rate To All Public Elementary, Middle, And High Schools In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=139&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863679,"bill_number":"SCR148","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Sublease Deduction; Transient Accommodations; Tax Review Commission.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Analyze General Excise Tax Pyramiding As Applied To Transient Accommodations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR148/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=148&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863680,"bill_number":"HR104","title":"Dispute Resolution; Condominiums; Study","description":"Requesting The Real Estate Commission To Study The Effectiveness Of Its Existing Dispute Resolution Process And Consumer Assistance Program For Condominium Owners And Associations, And Possible Expansion Of These Services To Other Types Of Homeowners Associations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=104&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":863681,"bill_number":"SCR161","title":"Diwali; Deepavali; Festival of Lights","description":"Requesting Recognition And Celebration Of The Festival Of Diwali In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=161&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863682,"bill_number":"HCR188","title":"Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee","description":"Urging The Convening Of A Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR188/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=188&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863683,"bill_number":"HCR142","title":"Sepsis; Septicemia; Sepsis Best Practice Group; Department of Health; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish And Convene A Sepsis Best Practices Group.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=142&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863684,"bill_number":"HR123","title":"Planning and permitting efficiency.","description":"Urging County Planning And Permitting Agencies To Set And Meet Efficiency Goals And Significantly Increase The Number Of Permits Issued Each Year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=123&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863686,"bill_number":"SCR124","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Fair Wages For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Support Staff Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=124&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863687,"bill_number":"SR83","title":"Department of Education; Board of Education; World Language Learning","description":"Urging The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Expand World Language Learning In Public Schools Based On Future Workforce Development Needs Of The State And Nation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR83/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=83&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863688,"bill_number":"HCR132","title":"State-Province Affiliation; Aklan Province","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Sister-state Committee To Review And Consider The Establishment Of A State/province Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii Of The United States Of America And The Province Of Aklan Of The Republic Of The Philippines.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=132&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":863689,"bill_number":"SR110","title":"Taxation; General Excise Tax; Sublease Deduction; Transient Accommodations; Tax Review Commission.","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Analyze General Excise Tax Pyramiding As Applied To Transient Accommodations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=110&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863690,"bill_number":"HCR204","title":"Native Hawaiians; Kamehameha Schools","description":"Encouraging Kamehameha Schools To Consider The Practice Of Land Exchanges To Facilitate The Development Of Hawaiian Homesteads In Locations That Better Serve The Hawaiian People.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to OMH/WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR204/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=204&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863691,"bill_number":"HR86","title":"After-School Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Review After-school Programs In Hawaii's Public Middle And Intermediate Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR86/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=86&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":863692,"bill_number":"SR99","title":"Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging And The University Of Hawaii Center On Aging To Establish A Working Group To Review The Department Of Education Adult Education Services, The University Of Hawaii Free Senior Enrollment Opportunities, And The Potential To Provide New Learning Opportunities To Senior Citizens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA/EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR99/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=99&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863693,"bill_number":"HR91","title":"University Hospital; West Hawaii","description":"Requesting The John A. Burns School Of Medicine At The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Conduct A Feasibility Study For A University Hospital In West Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on HED/FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR91/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=91&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863695,"bill_number":"HR109","title":"Hawaii as TPP Headquarters; Trade Agreements; Asia Pacific Region; APEC","description":"Encouraging The Designation Of Hawaii As The Headquarters For The Trans-pacific Partnership And Its Trade Agreements Throughout The Asia Pacific Region And The Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=109&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863696,"bill_number":"HCR174","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And The University of Hawaii To Create A Traffic Mitigation Plan For The Leeward and Central Area Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And The University of Hawaii To Create A Traffic Mitigation Plan For The Leeward and Central Area Of Oahu.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRE, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR174/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=174&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863697,"bill_number":"HR100","title":"Sunrise Analysis; Sexually Transmitted Disease Screenings","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Analysis Of Mandatory Insurance Coverage For Certain Sexually Transmitted Disease Screenings.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=100&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":863698,"bill_number":"HR141","title":"State Capitol Reflecting Pools; Department of Accounting and General Services; Water Fountains","description":"Requesting That The State Repair And Strongly Consider Installing Water Fountains In The State Capitol Reflecting Pools To Effectively Clean The Pools, Reduce Costs, And Enhance The Historic Value Of The Capitol District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR141/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=141&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":863699,"bill_number":"HR90","title":"Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Amending Chapter 160, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Allow Physicians To Certify Patients For Low Tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) Medical Marijuana For Conditions Beyond Those Included On The Current List Of Debilitating Medical Conditions Approved For Medical Marijuana.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR90/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=90&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863700,"bill_number":"SCR134","title":"Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging And The University Of Hawaii Center On Aging To Establish A Working Group To Review The Department Of Education Adult Education Services, The University Of Hawaii Free Senior Enrollment Opportunities, And The Potential To Provide New Learning Opportunities To Senior Citizens.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA/EDU/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=134&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863701,"bill_number":"SCR125","title":"Kaanapali Beach Restoration","description":"Expressing Endorsement And Support For A Unique And Aggressive Approach By The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Use Durable And Temporary Geo-synthetic Materials As Necessary For The Protection Of The Kaanapali Beach Walk From Shoreline Hazards Until The Beach Nourishment Program At Kaanapali Beach Can Be Completed.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-28","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=125&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863702,"bill_number":"HCR131","title":"Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Deny Any Request To Expand The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument And Oppose Any Action To Expand The Monument.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to OMH, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR131/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=131&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":863704,"bill_number":"HR97","title":"Keaukaha Elementary School","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Equipment Necessary For A Full-service Conventional Kitchen At Keaukaha Elementary School And To Provide Necessary Positions To Operate The Kitchen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR97/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=97&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":863705,"bill_number":"HCR191","title":"Kama'aina Homecoming Commission","description":"Requesting The Governor Of Hawaii To Create A Kama'aina Homecoming Commission For Our Expatriates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR191/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=191&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863706,"bill_number":"SR123","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of The Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=123&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863707,"bill_number":"SR113","title":"DBEDT; Director of Planning for Counties; Urban Development Law; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, City And County Of Honolulu, And Counties Of Hawaii, Maui, And Kauai To Convene A Working Group To Review And Offer Amendments To Chapter 53, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=113&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863708,"bill_number":"SR98","title":"Hawaii as TPP Headquarters; Trade Agreements; Asia Pacific Region; APEC","description":"Encouraging The Designation Of Hawaii As The Headquarters For The Trans-pacific Partnership And Its Trade Agreements Throughout The Asia Pacific Region And The Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Re-Referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR98/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=98&year=2016","sponsor":"Glenn Wakai"},
{"bill_id":863709,"bill_number":"HR117","title":"State Capitol; Water Dispensers","description":"Requesting A Study On The Feasibility Of Installing At The State Capitol Water Dispensers Designed To Accommodate The Refilling Of Reusable Containers.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=117&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":863710,"bill_number":"HCR169","title":"Department of Transportation; Leeward Bikeway","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Begin Construction Of The Leeward Bikeway In 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-25","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=169&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863711,"bill_number":"SCR112","title":"Liquid or Solid Waste; Inert Fill Material; Licensed Waste Facility; Receipt","description":"Requesting All State And County Agencies To Adopt Procedures Requiring Contracts That Include The Disposal Of Liquid Or Solid Waste Or Inert Fill Material To Include A Receipt From A Receiving Facility Showing That The Waste Was Properly Received And Lawfully Disposed Of Prior To Making Payment To The Contractor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=112&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863712,"bill_number":"HCR179","title":"Pesticides","description":"Urging The Implementation Of The Joint Fact Finding Study Group's Recommendations For A Concerted Statewide Effort For Pesticide Monitoring And Oversight.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR179/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=179&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":863714,"bill_number":"SCR121","title":"Vector-borne Illnesses; Response Team; Department of Health","description":"Strongly Urging The Department Of Health To Plan And Address The Need For A Response Team For Vector-borne Illnesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=121&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":863715,"bill_number":"HR151","title":"REDUCE STANDARDIZED TESTING IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Reduce The Use Of Standardized Testing In The Public Education System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR151/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=151&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863716,"bill_number":"HCR129","title":"June 27, 2016, Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day","description":"Designating June 27, 2016, As \"post-traumatic Stress Awareness Day\" To Encourage All Public, Private, And Military Service Providers To Continue Educating Service Members And Veterans And Their Families, Victims Of Abuse, Crimes, And Natural Disasters, And The General Public About The Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment For Post-traumatic Stress Injuries.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=129&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":863717,"bill_number":"SCR146","title":"Kula Kaiapuni O Anuenue; School of Architecture; Department of Education; Gymnasium","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Work With A School Of Architecture To Develop A Proof Of Concept For The Planning And Designing Of A Gymnasium At Anuenue School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=146&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863718,"bill_number":"HR124","title":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And The University of Hawaii To Create A Traffic Mitigation Plan For The Leeward and Central Area Of Oahu.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Department Of Accounting And General Services, And The University of Hawaii To Create A Traffic Mitigation Plan For The Leeward and Central Area Of Oahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=124&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863719,"bill_number":"HCR177","title":"Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring all new vehicles manufactured in the United States to be equipped with anti-crash technology.","description":"Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring all new vehicles manufactured in the United States to be equipped with anti-crash technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR177/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=177&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863720,"bill_number":"HCR205","title":"REDUCE STANDARDIZED TESTING IN PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Reduce The Use Of Standardized Testing In The Public Education System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR205/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=205&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863721,"bill_number":"HR108","title":"Accountable Care Organizations; Direct Primary Care","description":"Requesting The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Conduct A Survey Of The Medical Professional Community To Determine The Extent Of The Development Of Accountable Care Organizations And Direct Primary Care Or \"concierge Medicine\" Within The Community And The Impact Of These Business Arrangements On The Ability Of Patients To Access Primary Care Services In The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=108&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":863723,"bill_number":"HR118","title":"DOE; STEM; STEAM; Arts Education","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Adopt A Steam Curriculum By Implementing Arts-based Courses Into The Existing Stem Curriculum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=118&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863724,"bill_number":"HCR138","title":"Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Amending Chapter 160, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Allow Physicians To Certify Patients For Low Tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) Medical Marijuana For Conditions Beyond Those Included On The Current List Of Debilitating Medical Conditions Approved For Medical Marijuana.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=138&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863725,"bill_number":"HCR166","title":"Department of Education; Comprehensive Report; Public School Funding","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide The Legislature With A Comprehensive Report On Public School Funding.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=166&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":863726,"bill_number":"HR88","title":"Discrimination; Women; State; Counties","description":"Requesting State Departments And The Several Counties To Affirm The Tenets And Principles Found In The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR88/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=88&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":863727,"bill_number":"HCR160","title":"DLNR; DOBAR; Kailua Bay","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Increase Active Patrols Of Kailua Bay, Expand No Wake Speed Zones, And Enforce Boating Safety Rules.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=160&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":863728,"bill_number":"HR128","title":"PUEO HABITAT AREAS","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Preserve Pueo Habitat Areas Across The State And Conduct An Extensive Pueo Habitat Inventory.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=128&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863729,"bill_number":"HCR171","title":"Water Taxi; Funding; Iroquois Point; Pearl Harbor Channel","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Secure Funding To Reinstate The Pearl Harbor Water Taxi Service For The Benefit Of Ewa Commuters And The Surrounding Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN/VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR171/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=171&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863730,"bill_number":"SR108","title":"Kula Kaiapuni O Anuenue; School of Architecture; Department of Education; Gymnasium","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Work With A School Of Architecture To Develop A Proof Of Concept For The Planning And Designing Of A Gymnasium At Anuenue School.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR108/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=108&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863732,"bill_number":"HR80","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Regulatory Structure; Electric Utilities","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Open A Docket To Consider The Appropriateness Of Amending The Regulatory Structure Applicable To Electric Utilities In Light Of Ongoing Developments In The Deployment Of Renewable Energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR80/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=80&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":863733,"bill_number":"HR112","title":"Waipio Valley; Collaborative Stewardship; Preservation","description":"Requesting Collaborative Efforts For Stewardship And Preservation Of Waipio Valley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=112&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":863734,"bill_number":"SR91","title":"Waipio Valley; Collaborative Stewardship; Preservation","description":"Requesting Collaborative Efforts For Stewardship And Preservation Of Waipio Valley.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR91/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=91&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863735,"bill_number":"SCR152","title":"DBEDT; Director of Planning for Counties; Urban Development Law; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, City And County Of Honolulu, And Counties Of Hawaii, Maui, And Kauai To Convene A Working Group To Review And Offer Amendments To Chapter 53, Hawaii Revised Statutes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HOU/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Housing","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=152&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863736,"bill_number":"HCR195","title":"State Capitol Reflecting Pools; Department of Accounting and General Services; Water Fountains","description":"Requesting That The State Repair And Strongly Consider Installing Water Fountains In The State Capitol Reflecting Pools To Effectively Clean The Pools, Reduce Costs, And Enhance The Historic Value Of The Capitol District.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR195/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=195&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":863737,"bill_number":"HR150","title":"Native Hawaiians; Kamehameha Schools","description":"Encouraging Kamehameha Schools To Consider The Practice Of Land Exchanges To Facilitate The Development Of Hawaiian Homesteads In Locations That Better Serve The Hawaiian People.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to OMH/WAL, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=150&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863738,"bill_number":"HR103","title":"Resolution Supporting Access to Debt-Free Higher Education","description":"Supporting Access To Debt-free Higher Education At Public Colleges And Universities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=103&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863739,"bill_number":"SCR159","title":"Accountable Care Organizations; Direct Primary Care","description":"Requesting The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Conduct A Survey Of The Medical Professional Community To Determine The Extent Of The Development Of Accountable Care Organizations And Direct Primary Care Or \"concierge Medicine\" Within The Community And The Impact Of These Business Arrangements On The Ability Of Patients To Access Primary Care Services In The State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=159&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":863741,"bill_number":"HR95","title":"Insurance; Regulation of Insurance Appraisers; Regulation of Insurance Umpires","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Study On Whether The Scope Of Persons Authorized To Work As Insurance Appraisers And Insurance Umpires In The State Needs To Be Further Regulated.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR95/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":863742,"bill_number":"SCR150","title":"Wahiawa General Hospital; Immediate Financial Assistance","description":"Requesting The Governor And The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide Immediate And Emergent Financial Assistance To Wahiawa General Hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=150&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863743,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Staffing","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Enhance Independence And Effectiveness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=101&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":863744,"bill_number":"HR110","title":"Urging","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Honolulu Police Department To Establish An Agreement Authorizing Police Officers To Engage In Routine Enforcement Activities On State Beaches.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD/FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=110&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":863745,"bill_number":"HR101","title":"Requesting a study on participatory budgeting.","description":"Requesting That The Legislative Reference Bureau Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Allocating Funding For Capital Improvement Projects Through A Participatory Budgeting Process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR101/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=101&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863746,"bill_number":"SCR163","title":"Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox; Hawaiian Government","description":"Commemorating And Honoring The Life Of Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox, An Enduring Patriot And Advocate For The Rights Of Native Hawaiians, Who Served As Hawaii's First Elected Representative To The United States Congress.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=163&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863747,"bill_number":"SCR116","title":"Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Amending Chapter 160, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Allow Physicians To Certify Patients For Low Tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) Medical Marijuana For Conditions Beyond Those Included On The Current List Of Debilitating Medical Conditions Approved For Medical Marijuana.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=116&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863748,"bill_number":"HCR202","title":"Health; Pesticide Drift","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Monitor Pesticide Drift.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR202/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=202&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":863750,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Renewable Energy; Ground Transportation; DBEDT Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And The Hawaii State Energy Office, In Consultation With The Department Of Transportation, To Conduct A Study To Examine The Feasibility Of Eliminating Imported Fuels For Ground Transportation By 2045 And Establish Incremental Targets By Which To Gauge Progress.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=106&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863751,"bill_number":"SCR128","title":"Requesting DOT to being construction of the Leeward Bikeway during 2016.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Begin Construction Of The Leeward Bikeway Before The End Of 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=128&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":863752,"bill_number":"HCR144","title":"Insurance; Regulation of Insurance Appraisers; Regulation of Insurance Umpires","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Study On Whether The Scope Of Persons Authorized To Work As Insurance Appraisers And Insurance Umpires In The State Needs To Be Further Regulated.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=144&year=2016","sponsor":"Romy Cachola"},
{"bill_id":863753,"bill_number":"HCR146","title":"Keaukaha Elementary School","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Equipment Necessary For A Full-service Conventional Kitchen At Keaukaha Elementary School And To Provide Necessary Positions To Operate The Kitchen.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=146&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":863754,"bill_number":"HR113","title":"Task Force; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Graywater Systems","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Determine Which Counties And Specific Geographic Areas Within The State Are Suitable For The Use Of Private Individual Wastewater Systems Including Cesspools, Septic Systems, And Graywater Systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=113&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863755,"bill_number":"HR81","title":"Artist Relocation Program Study; Art; Culture","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Survey And Evaluation Of Artist Relocation Programs And Their Potential For Creation In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR81/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=81&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":863756,"bill_number":"SR95","title":"Requesting DOT to being construction of the Leeward Bikeway during 2016.","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Begin Construction Of The Leeward Bikeway Before The End Of 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR95/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=95&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":863757,"bill_number":"HR129","title":"Pesticides","description":"Urging The Implementation Of The Joint Fact Finding Study Group's Recommendations For A Concerted Statewide Effort For Pesticide Monitoring And Oversight.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=129&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":863759,"bill_number":"SCR118","title":"Structural Licensing Board; Auditor Study","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Creating A Structural License Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR118/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=118&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":863760,"bill_number":"HR120","title":"ERS; Fossil Fuels; Sustainability; Renewable Energy; Investment","description":"Urging The Employees' Retirement System To Work In Conjunction With A Reputable Firm Of Investment Consultants To Submit A Report Assessing The Impact On The Employees' Retirement System's Portfolio Of Fossil Fuel Investments To The Legislature.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=120&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863761,"bill_number":"SR125","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Federal Goods and Services;","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, In Consultation With The Department Of Budget And Finance, And Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Economic Impact Of Granting An Exemption For The Sale Of Goods And Services To The Federal Government From The State General Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=125&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863762,"bill_number":"HCR173","title":"Planning and permitting efficiency.","description":"Urging County Planning And Permitting Agencies To Set And Meet Efficiency Goals And Significantly Increase The Number Of Permits Issued Each Year.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=173&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863763,"bill_number":"HR87","title":"Public Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting A Study On The Per-pupil Funding System For Public Charter Schools To Determine Whether The System Fulfills Its Statutory Purpose Of Equalizing Operational Funding Among Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR87/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=87&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":863764,"bill_number":"HR105","title":"Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Aging And The University Of Hawaii Center On Aging To Establish A Working Group To Review The Department Of Education Adult Education Services, The University Of Hawaii Free Senior Enrollment Opportunities, And The Potential To Provide New Learning Opportunities To Senior Citizens.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, EDN/HED, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR105/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=105&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":863765,"bill_number":"HCR176","title":"Urging the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to work in partnership with SSFM International to implement the traffic safety recommendations identified in the Kupuna Loop Sub-Area Corridor Study and to repave all roadways in the Kunia and Village Park area.","description":"Urging the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to work in partnership with SSFM International to implement the traffic safety recommendations identified in the Kupuna Loop Sub-Area Corridor Study and to repave all roadways in the Kunia and Village Park area.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR176/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=176&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863766,"bill_number":"HCR180","title":"Department of Education; Overcrowding; Public Schools; Kapolei, Ewa, and Waipahu","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Further Develop And Implement A Plan To Address Overcrowding In Public Schools In Kapolei, Ewa, Waipahu, Mililani, And Pearl City.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR180/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=180&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863768,"bill_number":"HR133","title":"Waianae Baseline Environmental Study","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Prepare An Update To The 2009 Waianae Baseline Environmental Study And Complete Additional Studies And Monitoring Recommended In The 2009 Study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=133&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863769,"bill_number":"HR130","title":"Department of Education; Overcrowding; Public Schools; Kapolei, Ewa, and Waipahu","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Establish A Task Force To Create A Plan To Address Overcrowding In Public Schools In Kapolei, Ewa, And Waipahu.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=130&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863770,"bill_number":"HCR183","title":"Makua Valley; Military","description":"Requesting The United States Army To Complete The Makua Valley Environmental Impact Statement, Halt All Activities In Makua Valley, And Initiate Clean Up To Return Makua Valley To Families Who Lost Their Homelands Generations Ago.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on VMI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR183/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=183&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863771,"bill_number":"SCR113","title":"Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption from the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act in the noncontiguous domestic trade of Hawaii for large self-propelled oceangoing ships, joined by Alaska and Puerto Rico","description":"Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption from the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act in the noncontiguous domestic trade of Hawaii for large self-propelled oceangoing ships, joined by Alaska and Puerto Rico","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR113/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=113&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":863772,"bill_number":"HR102","title":"US Territories and Commonwealths; Right to Vote for President and Vice President","description":"Urging The United States Congress To Take Any Necessary Action, Including Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, Section 1 Of The United States Constitution, To Extend The Right To Vote In Elections For The President And Vice President Of The United States To American Citizens In Territories And Commonwealths Of The United States.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=102&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863773,"bill_number":"SCR132","title":"Discrimination; Women; State; Counties","description":"Requesting State Departments And The Several Counties To Affirm The Tenets And Principles Found In The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=132&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863774,"bill_number":"SCR110","title":"Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Title IX; Sex Discrimination","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Affirm Its Commitment To Uphold The Tenets Of Title Ix Of The Education Amendment Act Of 1972.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR110/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=110&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863775,"bill_number":"HR125","title":"Urging the Department of Transportation to consider extending the Zipperlane to Kapolei in the vicinity of Kualakai Parkway and the Makakilo on-ramp at Exit 1B and opening a shoulder lane from Kapolei to Waipahu as traffic mitigation measures for West Oahu commuters.","description":"Urging the Department of Transportation to consider extending the Zipperlane to Kapolei in the vicinity of Kualakai Parkway and the Makakilo on-ramp at Exit 1B and opening a shoulder lane from Kapolei to Waipahu as traffic mitigation measures for West Oahu commuters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=125&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863777,"bill_number":"HCR133","title":"After-School Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Review After-school Programs In Hawaii's Public Middle And Intermediate Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR133/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=133&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":863778,"bill_number":"SR120","title":"Department of Education; Public Schools; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide The Legislature With A Comprehensive Report On Public School Funding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=120&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863779,"bill_number":"HCR185","title":"Intra-island Ferry; Leeward Coast Ferry; Waianae Small Boat Harbor","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing An Intra-island Water Ferry Transportation System Along The Leeward Coast Of Oahu With One Ferry Landing Originating From The Waianae Small Boat Harbor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR185/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=185&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863780,"bill_number":"SCR153","title":"Department of Education; Pilot Project; Contracts for Services; Students with Disabilities; Block Basis","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Conduct A Two-year Pilot Project To Implement Contracts For Services For Students With Disabilities On A Block Basis In Addition To On A One-to-one Basis.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=153&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863781,"bill_number":"SR97","title":"Discrimination; Women; State; Counties","description":"Requesting State Departments And The Several Counties To Affirm The Tenets And Principles Found In The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR97/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=97&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863782,"bill_number":"HCR130","title":"Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Requesting The Governor To Rename A Section Of Kapule Highway In The County Of Kauai As The Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=130&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":863783,"bill_number":"HCR192","title":"Spitting Caves; Ban on Jumping and Diving","description":"Urging The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Prohibit Jumping And Diving Into The Ocean At Spitting Caves In Hawaii Kai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR192/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=192&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863784,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"University of Hawaii; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation; Partnership; Intellectual Property; Commercialized Research","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii To Partner With The Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation And The High Technology Development Corporation To Commercialize Intellectual Property Created By Basic And Applied Research Conducted At The University Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=107&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863786,"bill_number":"SCR137","title":"Special License Plates","description":"Urging Appropriate State And County Agencies To Collaborate To Issue Multi-designation Special License Plates To Persons Who Qualify For More Than One Special License Plate.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee on PSM deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR137/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=137&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":863787,"bill_number":"HCR203","title":"Agricultural Commerce; Enclosed Country Stores","description":"Requesting The Department Of Agriculture To Promote The Expansion Of Agricultural Commerce.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR203/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=203&year=2016","sponsor":"Lauren Matsumoto"},
{"bill_id":863788,"bill_number":"HR126","title":"Urging the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to work in partnership with SSFM International to implement the traffic safety recommendations identified in the Kupuna Loop Sub-Area Corridor Study and to repave all roadways in the Kunia and Village Park area.","description":"Urging the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to work in partnership with SSFM International to implement the traffic safety recommendations identified in the Kupuna Loop Sub-Area Corridor Study and to repave all roadways in the Kunia and Village Park area.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863789,"bill_number":"SR85","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Preservation; Pueo Habitat","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Preserve And Expand Pueo Habitat Areas Throughout The State And Conduct An Extensive Pueo Habitat Inventory.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EET.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR85/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=85&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863790,"bill_number":"HR134","title":"Environmental Justice Guidance Document; Office of Environmental Quality Control","description":"Urging The Office Of Environmental Quality Control To Adopt The Environmental Justice Guidance Document As Agency Policy For Use In The State Environmental Review Process.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=134&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863791,"bill_number":"SCR140","title":"Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division; Review","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Review Of The Child And Adolescent Mental Health Division Of The Department Of Health.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"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) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=140&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":863792,"bill_number":"SCR119","title":"University of Hawaii at Manoa; African Americans","description":"Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa To Fund And Fill The Vacant African American Studies Faculty Tenure Line Position At The College Of Social Sciences.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Higher Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119&year=2016","sponsor":"Brian Taniguchi"},
{"bill_id":863793,"bill_number":"HCR190","title":"Hawaiian Language; Education","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education's Office Of Hawaiian Education To Conduct A Study On How To Provide Access To Instruction In The Hawaiian Language In All Public Schools Statewide.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR190/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=190&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863795,"bill_number":"HCR165","title":"University of Hawaii at Hilo; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy; Psychopharmacology Program","description":"Requesting The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents To Analyze The Validity, Effectiveness, And Ethical Standards Of The Psychopharmacology Program Offered At The University Of Hawaii At Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College Of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=165&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863796,"bill_number":"HR99","title":"Education; Statewide Suicide Prevention Program","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop A Statewide Suicide Prevention Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR99/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=99&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":863797,"bill_number":"SCR164","title":"General Excise Tax Exemption; Federal Goods and Services;","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, In Consultation With The Department Of Budget And Finance, And Department Of Taxation, To Conduct A Study On The Economic Impact Of Granting An Exemption For The Sale Of Goods And Services To The Federal Government From The State General Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-26","last_action":"Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-02-16.","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=164&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863798,"bill_number":"HCR168","title":"DOE; STEM; STEAM; Arts Education","description":"Urging The Department Of Education To Adopt A Steam Curriculum By Implementing Arts-based Courses Into The Existing Stem Curriculum.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=168&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863799,"bill_number":"HR132","title":"Intra-island Ferry; Leeward Coast Ferry; Waianae Small Boat Harbor","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Transportation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Establishing An Intra-island Water Ferry Transportation System Along The Leeward Coast Of Oahu With One Ferry Landing Originating From The Waianae Small Boat Harbor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR132/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=132&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863800,"bill_number":"HCR193","title":"Hawaiian Electric Company; Reduced Rate for Schools","description":"Requesting The Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. To Provide A Reduced Fixed Electricity Rate To All Public Elementary, Middle, And High Schools In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, CPC, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR193/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=193&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863801,"bill_number":"SCR122","title":"Insurance; Regulation of Insurance Appraisers; Regulation of Insurance Umpires","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Study On Whether The Scope Of Persons Authorized To Work As Insurance Appraisers And Insurance Umpires In The State Needs To Be Further Regulated.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=122&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":863802,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Public Housing; Smoking; Violations","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Document Violations Of Its Prohibition On Smoking In And Around Public Housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR125/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=125&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":863804,"bill_number":"HCR161","title":"Senator Gilbert Kahele Monument; DLNR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Authorize The Establishment Of A Monument In Hilo On State Land In Honor Of The Late Senator Gilbert Kahele.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=161&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":863805,"bill_number":"SR112","title":"Wahiawa General Hospital; Immediate Financial Assistance","description":"Requesting The Governor And The Legislature Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide Immediate And Emergent Financial Assistance To Wahiawa General Hospital.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR112/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=112&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863806,"bill_number":"HCR135","title":"DCCA Health Care Task Force","description":"Requesting The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish A Health Care Task Force Within The Insurance Division To Develop A Plan To Improve The Delivery Of Health Care In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HLT/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=135&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":863807,"bill_number":"HR143","title":"Plant Quarantine Branch; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Evaluate A Proposal To Move The Plant Quarantine Branch To The Department Of Transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=143&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863808,"bill_number":"SCR117","title":"Department of Land and Natural Resources; Preservation; Pueo Habitat","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Preserve And Expand Pueo Habitat Areas Throughout The State And Conduct An Extensive Pueo Habitat Inventory.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WLA/EET.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=117&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863809,"bill_number":"HCR149","title":"Sunrise Analysis; Sexually Transmitted Disease Screenings","description":"Requesting A Sunrise Analysis Of Mandatory Insurance Coverage For Certain Sexually Transmitted Disease Screenings.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=149&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":863810,"bill_number":"HR79","title":"Public Housing; Smoking; Violations","description":"Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Document Violations Of Its Prohibition On Smoking In And Around Public Housing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Housing","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR79/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=79&year=2016","sponsor":"Karl Rhoads"},
{"bill_id":863811,"bill_number":"HR138","title":"Spitting Caves; Ban on Jumping and Diving","description":"Urging The Department Of Parks And Recreation Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Prohibit Jumping And Diving Into The Ocean At Spitting Caves In Hawaii Kai.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR138/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=138&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863812,"bill_number":"HCR154","title":"Judges","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Evaluate The Establishment Of Separate Medical And Pension Benefit Plans For Justices And Judges.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"The committee on JDL deferred the measure.","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=154&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":863814,"bill_number":"HCR189","title":"Urging the State Department of Transportation, as well as the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Public Works of the County of Hawaii, Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, and Department of Public Works of the County of Kauai,","description":"Urging the State Department of Transportation, as well as the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Public Works of the County of Hawaii, Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, and Department of Public Works of the County of Kauai,","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kobayashi, Kong, Luke, Pouha, Rhoads excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR189/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=189&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863815,"bill_number":"HR140","title":"State Capitol Management Commit tee; Master Security Plan","description":"Requesting The State Capitol Management Committee To Develop And Implement A Master Security Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR140/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=140&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863816,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Tax Review Commission; Distribution of State and Local Tax Burden by Income Class","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Update The Study Of The Distribution Of State And Local Tax Burden By Income Class.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR103/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=103&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":863817,"bill_number":"HR83","title":"Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Requesting The Governor To Rename A Section Of Kapule Highway In The County Of Kauai As The Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR83/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=83&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":863818,"bill_number":"SCR130","title":"Bona Fide Agricultural Producer Task Force","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of A Bona Fide Agricultural Producer Task Force To Create A Definition For The Term \"bona Fide Agricultural Producer\".","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR130/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=130&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":863819,"bill_number":"HCR196","title":"Procurement; Review","description":"Requesting The State Procurement Office To Review Hawaii's Procurement Laws In Comparison With Federal Procurement Laws.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to GVO.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR196/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=196&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863820,"bill_number":"SR86","title":"Structural Licensing Board; Auditor Study","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Creating A Structural License Board.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR86/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=86&year=2016","sponsor":"Kalani English"},
{"bill_id":863821,"bill_number":"HR111","title":"DLNR; DOBAR; Kailua Bay","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Increase Active Patrols Of Kailua Bay, Expand No Wake Speed Zones, And Enforce Boating Safety Rules.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=111&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":863823,"bill_number":"HCR206","title":"REQUESTING THE BOE TO ABOLISH HIGH STAKES TEACHER EVALUATIONS","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Abolish High Stakes Teacher Evaluations.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR206/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=206&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863824,"bill_number":"SR111","title":"Department of Taxation; E-fairness","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Take Prompt And Decisive Action Addressing E-fairness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR111/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=111&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863825,"bill_number":"HR82","title":"June 27, 2016, Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day","description":"Designating June 27, 2016, As \"post-traumatic Stress Awareness Day\" To Encourage All Public, Private, And Military Service Providers To Continue Educating Service Members And Veterans And Their Families, Victims Of Abuse, Crimes, And Natural Disasters, And The General Public About The Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment For Post-traumatic Stress Injuries.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR82/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=82&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":863826,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Senator Gilbert Kahele Monument; DLNR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Authorize The Establishment Of A Monument In Hilo On State Land In Honor Of The Late Senator Gilbert Kahele.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR104/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=104&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaiali'i Kahele"},
{"bill_id":863827,"bill_number":"HR114","title":"Zika Virus","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States, Governor Of Hawaii, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, And Federal Aviation Administration To Proactively Work Toward Prevention And Control Of The Zika Virus.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=114&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863828,"bill_number":"SR84","title":"Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Consider Amending Chapter 160, Hawaii Administrative Rules, To Allow Physicians To Certify Patients For Low Tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) Medical Marijuana For Conditions Beyond Those Included On The Current List Of Debilitating Medical Conditions Approved For Medical Marijuana.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR84/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=84&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863829,"bill_number":"SCR147","title":"Community Technology Workforce Development; DOE","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Partner School Complex Areas With Neighboring Industries To Create K-12 Complex Area Career Pathways.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=147&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863830,"bill_number":"SR92","title":"Jury Service; Exemption; Accommodations; Breastfeeding Mothers; Policies; Judiciary; Report","description":"Requesting The Judiciary To Establish And Communicate Policies Regarding An Exemption From Jury Service And Accommodations For Breastfeeding Mothers That Engage In Jury Service.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR92/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=92&year=2016","sponsor":"Rosalyn Baker"},
{"bill_id":863832,"bill_number":"SR96","title":"Farm to School Month; October","description":"Designating The Month Of October Of Each Year As \"farm To School Month\" In Hawaii To Strengthen And Support Farm To School Initiatives In Hawaii's Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR96/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=96&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863833,"bill_number":"HCR178","title":"PUEO HABITAT AREAS","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Preserve Pueo Habitat Areas Across The State And Conduct An Extensive Pueo Habitat Inventory.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR178/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=178&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863834,"bill_number":"SCR115","title":"Department of Education; Board of Education; World Language Learning","description":"Urging The Board Of Education And Department Of Education To Expand World Language Learning In Public Schools Based On Future Workforce Development Needs Of The State And Nation.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR115/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115&year=2016","sponsor":"William Espero"},
{"bill_id":863835,"bill_number":"HCR162","title":"Waipio Valley; Collaborative Stewardship; Preservation","description":"Requesting Collaborative Efforts For Stewardship And Preservation Of Waipio Valley.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-20","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=162&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":863836,"bill_number":"HR106","title":"Judges","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Evaluate The Establishment Of Separate Medical And Pension Benefit Plans For Justices And Judges.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR106/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=106&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":863837,"bill_number":"SR121","title":"Airline Passenger Seats","description":"Requesting The Secretary Of Transportation To Establish Minimum Dimensions For Passenger Seats On Aircraft.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-06","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=121&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863838,"bill_number":"HCR198","title":"Plant Quarantine Branch; Office of the Auditor","description":"Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Financial And Management Audit Of The Plant Quarantine Branch Of The Department Of Agriculture.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to WLA, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Water, Land, and Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR198/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=198&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863839,"bill_number":"HR96","title":"Task Force; Foster Parents","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services To Create A Task Force To Encourage Communication And Address Concerns Of Foster Parents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR96/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=96&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":863841,"bill_number":"SCR143","title":"Keaukaha Elementary School; Kitchen Equipment; Staffing","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide Equipment Necessary For A Full-service Conventional Kitchen At Keaukaha Elementary School And To Provide Necessary Positions To Operate The Kitchen.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR143/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=143&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaiali'i Kahele"},
{"bill_id":863842,"bill_number":"HCR199","title":"Transportation; Omaopio Road; Kula Highway; Traffic Light","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Perform A Feasibility Study On The Installation Of A Traffic Light At The Intersection Of Omaopio Road And Kula Highway As A Means To Improve Public Safety.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to TRE.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR199/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=199&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863843,"bill_number":"HCR147","title":"Firearm Permits and Registration; Satellite Locations","description":"Requesting The Honolulu Police Department To Open Two Additional Firearm Permit Application And Registration Locations In Kapolei And Kaneohe.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=147&year=2016","sponsor":"Beth Fukumoto Chang"},
{"bill_id":863844,"bill_number":"SCR156","title":"After-School Programs","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Review After-school Programs In Hawaii's Public Middle And Intermediate Schools.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=156&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863845,"bill_number":"HCR145","title":"Task Force; Foster Parents","description":"Urging The Department Of Human Services To Create A Task Force To Encourage Communication And Address Concerns Of Foster Parents.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=145&year=2016","sponsor":"Ryan Yamane"},
{"bill_id":863846,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Taiwan; Endorsement of Taiwan's Participation in International Organizations","description":"Endorsing Taiwan's Participation As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Twenty-third Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-22","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR123/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=123&year=2016","sponsor":"John Mizuno"},
{"bill_id":863847,"bill_number":"SCR129","title":"Department of Agriculture; Tea Industry; Geographical Region Designations; Agricultural Commodity; Proposed Legislation","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Agriculture And The Tea Industry To Collaborate On Proposed Legislation To Define Tea As An Agricultural Commodity Under Chapter 147, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And Establish Standards That Define Geographical Region Designations For Tea Grown In The State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR129/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=129&year=2016","sponsor":"Mike Gabbard"},
{"bill_id":863848,"bill_number":"SCR142","title":"Senator Gilbert Kahele Monument; DLNR","description":"Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Authorize The Establishment Of A Monument In Hilo On State Land In Honor Of The Late Senator Gilbert Kahele.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to VMI, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR142/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=142&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaiali'i Kahele"},
{"bill_id":863850,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Tax Review Commission; General Excise and Use Tax Increase Evaluation","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Evaluate The Impacts Of General Excise And Use Tax Increases Proposed During The Regular Session Of 2016.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-05","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR102/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=102&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":863851,"bill_number":"SCR157","title":"Requesting DOE to reduce reliance on standardized testing in the public education system","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Reduce The Use Of Standardized Testing In The Public Education System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=157&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863852,"bill_number":"HCR152","title":"Dispute Resolution; Condominiums; Study","description":"Requesting The Real Estate Commission To Study The Effectiveness Of Its Existing Dispute Resolution Process And Consumer Assistance Program For Condominium Owners And Associations, And Possible Expansion Of These Services To Other Types Of Homeowners Associations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to CPH.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR152/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=152&year=2016","sponsor":"Scott Saiki"},
{"bill_id":863853,"bill_number":"HCR194","title":"State Capitol Management Committee; Master Security Plan","description":"Requesting The State Capitol Management Committee To Develop And Implement A Master Security Plan.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Legislative Management","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR194/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=194&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863854,"bill_number":"SCR162","title":"Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust","description":"Requesting The Establishment Of The Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=162&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863855,"bill_number":"SR94","title":"Vector-borne Illnesses; Response Team; Department of Health","description":"Strongly Urging The Department Of Health To Plan And Address The Need For A Response Team For Vector-borne Illnesses.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR94/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=94&year=2016","sponsor":"Gil Keith-agaran"},
{"bill_id":863856,"bill_number":"SR117","title":"Department of Education; Board of Education; High Stakes Teacher Evaluations","description":"Requesting The Board Of Education To Abolish High-stakes Teacher Evaluations.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM/JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR117/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=117&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863857,"bill_number":"HCR187","title":"Environmental Justice Guidance Document; Office of Environmental Quality Control","description":"Urging The Office Of Environmental Quality Control To Adopt The Environmental Justice Guidance Document As Agency Policy For Use In The State Environmental Review Process.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to EET/GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR187/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=187&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863859,"bill_number":"HCR197","title":"Plant Quarantine Branch; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Evaluate A Proposal To Move The Plant Quarantine Branch To The Department Of Transportation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":"Agriculture","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR197/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=197&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863860,"bill_number":"HCR128","title":"Artist Relocation Program Study; Art; Culture","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Survey And Evaluation Of Artist Relocation Programs And Their Potential For Creation In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6).","last_action_date":"2016-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR128/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=128&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":863861,"bill_number":"HCR156","title":"Prenatal Health Care Disclosure","description":"Requesting The Department Of Health To Adopt Rules Relating To Counseling Of Pregnant Women Who Have Undergone Prenatal Testing That Establishes Or Is Likely To Establish A Diagnosis Of A Disability.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=156&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Kong"},
{"bill_id":863862,"bill_number":"SCR135","title":"Keiki and Kupuna; Intergenerational Shared Sites","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Early Learning To Collaborate With The Executive Office On Aging To Encourage Care Providers Of Keiki And Kupuna To Create Intergenerational Shared Sites For The Betterment Of Hawaii's Communities.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to HLT/HUS, EDN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=135&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863863,"bill_number":"SCR149","title":"Department of Taxation; E-fairness","description":"Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Take Prompt And Decisive Action Addressing E-fairness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR149/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=149&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863864,"bill_number":"SCR114","title":"Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.","description":"Requesting The United States Congress To Call A Convention Of The States For The Purpose Of Proposing Amendments To The United States Constitution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=114&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":863865,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Auditor; Study; Responsible Special Education Funding; Department of Education","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Study On The Responsible Expenditure Of Special Education Funds By The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=124&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":863866,"bill_number":"HR78","title":"Auditor; Study; Responsible Special Education Funding; Department of Education","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Study On The Responsible Expenditure Of Special Education Funds By The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR78/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=78&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":863868,"bill_number":"SR114","title":"Whitmore Project; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Diversified Agriculture","description":"Recognizing The Whitmore Project's Mission To Revitalize Hawaii's Local Agricultural Industry And Requesting The Agribusiness Development Corporation To Continue Its Efforts To Acquire Land And Provide Local Farmers With Long-term Leases.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR114/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=114&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863869,"bill_number":"SCR154","title":"Public Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting A Study On The Per-pupil Funding System For Public Charter Schools To Determine Whether The System Fulfills Its Statutory Purpose Of Equalizing Operational Funding Among Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"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) Fukumoto Chang, Har, Oshiro, Souki, Ward excused (5).","last_action_date":"2016-04-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=154&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863870,"bill_number":"SCR144","title":"Renewable Energy; Ground Transportation; DBEDT Study","description":"Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And The Hawaii State Energy Office, In Consultation With The Department Of Transportation, To Conduct A Study To Examine The Feasibility Of Eliminating Imported Fuels For Ground Transportation By 2045 And Establish Incremental Targets By Which To Gauge Progress.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR144/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=144&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863871,"bill_number":"HCR136","title":"Discrimination; Women; State; Counties","description":"Requesting State Departments And The Several Counties To Affirm The Tenets And Principles Found In The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=136&year=2016","sponsor":"Linda Ichiyama"},
{"bill_id":863872,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Regulatory Structure; Electric Utilities","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Open A Docket To Consider The Appropriateness Of Amending The Regulatory Structure Applicable To Electric Utilities In Light Of Ongoing Developments In The Deployment Of Renewable Energy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Consumer Protection & Commerce","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR126/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=126&year=2016","sponsor":"Calvin Say"},
{"bill_id":863873,"bill_number":"SR100","title":"Keiki and Kupuna; Intergenerational Shared Sites","description":"Requesting The Executive Office On Early Learning To Collaborate With The Executive Office On Aging To Encourage Care Providers Of Keiki And Kupuna To Create Intergenerational Shared Sites For The Betterment Of Hawaii's Communities.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR100/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=100&year=2016","sponsor":"Suzanne Chun Oakland"},
{"bill_id":863874,"bill_number":"HR84","title":"Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument","description":"Urging The President Of The United States To Deny Any Request To Expand The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument And Oppose Any Action To Expand The Monument.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to OMH, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR84/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=84&year=2016","sponsor":"James Tokioka"},
{"bill_id":863875,"bill_number":"SR90","title":"Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage","description":"Requesting A Study To Determine Fair Wages For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Support Staff Employees.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Judiciary and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR90/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=90&year=2016","sponsor":"Maile Shimabukuro"},
{"bill_id":863877,"bill_number":"HCR186","title":"Waianae Baseline Environmental Study","description":"Requesting That The Department Of Land And Natural Resources Prepare An Update To The 2009 Waianae Baseline Environmental Study And Complete Additional Studies And Monitoring Recommended In The 2009 Study.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR186/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=186&year=2016","sponsor":"Jo Jordan"},
{"bill_id":863878,"bill_number":"HCR150","title":"Department of Education; Civil Rights Compliance Office; Audit","description":"Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Civil Rights Compliance Office Of The Department Of Education.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"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) Har, Ing, Kong, Luke, Saiki, Thielen, Tokioka excused (7).","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR150/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=150&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863879,"bill_number":"SR116","title":"Public Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting A Study On The Per-pupil Funding System For Public Charter Schools To Determine Whether The System Fulfills Its Statutory Purpose Of Equalizing Operational Funding Among Public Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR116/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=116&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863880,"bill_number":"HCR175","title":"Urging the Department of Transportation to consider extending the Zipperlane to Kapolei in the vicinity of Kualakai Parkway and the Makakilo on-ramp at Exit 1B and opening a shoulder lane from Kapolei to Waipahu as traffic mitigation measures for West Oahu commuters.","description":"Urging the Department of Transportation to consider extending the Zipperlane to Kapolei in the vicinity of Kualakai Parkway and the Makakilo on-ramp at Exit 1B and opening a shoulder lane from Kapolei to Waipahu as traffic mitigation measures for West Oahu commuters.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR175/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=175&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863881,"bill_number":"HCR159","title":"Urging","description":"Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And The Honolulu Police Department To Establish An Agreement Authorizing Police Officers To Engage In Routine Enforcement Activities On State Beaches.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to WAL, JUD/FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Water & Land","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=159&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":863882,"bill_number":"SR79","title":"Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption from the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act in the noncontiguous domestic trade of Hawaii for large self-propelled oceangoing ships, joined by Alaska and Puerto Rico","description":"Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption from the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act in the noncontiguous domestic trade of Hawaii for large self-propelled oceangoing ships, joined by Alaska and Puerto Rico","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRE/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR79/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=79&year=2016","sponsor":"Sam Slom"},
{"bill_id":863883,"bill_number":"SCR136","title":"Public Utilities Commission; Staffing","description":"Urging The Public Utilities Commission To Enhance Independence And Effectiveness.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR136/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=136&year=2016","sponsor":"Lorraine Inouye"},
{"bill_id":863884,"bill_number":"SR122","title":"Diwali; Deepavali; Festival of Lights","description":"Requesting Recognition And Celebration Of The Festival Of Diwali In Hawaii.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to HEA.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Higher Education and the Arts","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR122/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=122&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863886,"bill_number":"SR109","title":"Community Technology Workforce Development; DOE","description":"Encouraging The Department Of Education To Partner School Complex Areas With Neighboring Industries To Create K-12 Complex Area Career Pathways.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR109/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=109&year=2016","sponsor":"Donovan Cruz"},
{"bill_id":863887,"bill_number":"SCR139","title":"Tax Review Commission; Distribution of State and Local Tax Burden by Income Class","description":"Requesting The Tax Review Commission To Update The Study Of The Distribution Of State And Local Tax Burden By Income Class.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to FIN, referral sheet 47","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR139/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=139&year=2016","sponsor":"Jill Tokuda"},
{"bill_id":863888,"bill_number":"HCR164","title":"Zika Virus","description":"Requesting The President Of The United States, Governor Of Hawaii, Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, And Federal Aviation Administration To Proactively Work Toward Prevention And Control Of The Zika Virus.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863889,"bill_number":"SCR120","title":"Boards and Commissions; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Work With The Office Of The Governor And Boards And Commissions Office To Obtain The Information Necessary To Create And Maintain A Comprehensive List Of All State Boards And Commissions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR120/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=120&year=2016","sponsor":"Ronald Kouchi"},
{"bill_id":863890,"bill_number":"HCR134","title":"Public Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau","description":"Requesting A Study On The Per-pupil Funding System For Public Charter Schools To Determine Whether The System Fulfills Its Statutory Purpose Of Equalizing Operational Funding Among Public Schools.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR134/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=134&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":863891,"bill_number":"HCR157","title":"Accountable Care Organizations; Direct Primary Care; Concierge Medicine; Insurance Division","description":"Requesting The Insurance Division Of The Department Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Collaborate With The Medical Professional Community On A Survey To Determine The Extent Of The Development Of Accountable Care Organizations And Direct Primary Care Or Concierge Medicine Within The Community And The Impact Of These Business Arrangements On The Ability Of Patients To Access Primary Care Services In The State.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-04-21","last_action":"Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 663).","last_action_date":"2016-04-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":863892,"bill_number":"SR124","title":"Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox; Hawaiian Government","description":"Commemorating And Honoring The Life Of Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox, An Enduring Patriot And Advocate For The Rights Of Native Hawaiians, Who Served As Hawaii's First Elected Representative To The United States Congress.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR124/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=124&year=2016","sponsor":"Brickwood Galuteria"},
{"bill_id":863893,"bill_number":"HR127","title":"Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring all new vehicles manufactured in the United States to be equipped with anti-crash technology.","description":"Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation requiring all new vehicles manufactured in the United States to be equipped with anti-crash technology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=127&year=2016","sponsor":"Ty Cullen"},
{"bill_id":863895,"bill_number":"HCR163","title":"Task Force; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Graywater Systems","description":"Requesting The Convening Of A Task Force To Determine Which Counties And Specific Geographic Areas Within The State Are Suitable For The Use Of Private Individual Wastewater Systems Including Cesspools, Septic Systems, And Graywater Systems.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Energy & Environmental Protection","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=163&year=2016","sponsor":"Richard Creagan"},
{"bill_id":863896,"bill_number":"HR107","title":"Business Mitigation Relief Program; Rail Construction","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Business Mitigation Relief Program To Assist Businesses Negatively Impacted By The Construction Of The Rail Project.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDB, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Economic Development & Business","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR107/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=107&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
{"bill_id":863897,"bill_number":"SCR158","title":"Department of Education; Public Schools; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Provide The Legislature With A Comprehensive Report On Public School Funding.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to EDU, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR158/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=158&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863898,"bill_number":"HR121","title":"Water Taxi; Funding; Iroquois Point; Pearl Harbor Channel","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Secure Funding To Reinstate The Pearl Harbor Water Taxi Service For The Benefit Of Ewa Commuters And The Surrounding Community.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to TRN/VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR121/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=121&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":863899,"bill_number":"SR119","title":"Requesting DOE to reduce reliance on standardized testing in the public education system","description":"Requesting The Department Of Education To Reduce The Use Of Standardized Testing In The Public Education System.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Ways and Means","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SR119/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=119&year=2016","sponsor":"Michelle Kidani"},
{"bill_id":863900,"bill_number":"HCR158","title":"Hawaii as TPP Headquarters; Trade Agreements; Asia Pacific Region; APEC","description":"Encouraging The Designation Of Hawaii As The Headquarters For The Trans-pacific Partnership And Its Trade Agreements Throughout The Asia Pacific Region And The Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to VMI, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR158/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158&year=2016","sponsor":"Gene Ward"},
{"bill_id":863901,"bill_number":"HR135","title":"Urging the State Department of Transportation, as well as the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Public Works of the County of Hawaii, Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, and Department of Public Works of the County of Kauai,","description":"Urging the State Department of Transportation, as well as the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Public Works of the County of Hawaii, Department of Transportation of the County of Maui, and Department of Public Works of the County of Kauai,","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Referred to OMH, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 28","last_action_date":"2016-03-14","committee":"Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR135/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=135&year=2016","sponsor":"Kaniela Ing"},
{"bill_id":863902,"bill_number":"SCR127","title":"Business Mitigation Relief Program; Rail Construction","description":"Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A Business Mitigation Relief Program To Assist Businesses Negatively Impacted By The Construction Of The Rail Project.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Report adopted, referred to TRE/WLA.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":"Transportation and Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/SCR127/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=127&year=2016","sponsor":"Breene Harimoto"},
{"bill_id":863905,"bill_number":"HR147","title":"Department of Accounting and General Services; Repair and Maintenance; Priorities; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Identify And Prioritize Repair And Maintenance Projects For All State Buildings Based On The Highest Health And Safety Needs.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR147/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=147&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863907,"bill_number":"HR145","title":"Transportation; Omaopio Road; Kula Highway; Traffic Light","description":"Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Perform A Feasibility Study On The Installation Of A Traffic Light At The Intersection Of Omaopio Road And Kula Highway As A Means To Improve Public Safety.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR145/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=145&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863909,"bill_number":"HR146","title":"Reentry Commission Skills Training Program.","description":"Requesting The Reentry Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing The Reentry Academy For Training And Entrepreneurial Resources (rafter) Training And Mentoring Program For Inmates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR146/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=146&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863911,"bill_number":"HCR200","title":"Reentry Commission Skills Training Program.","description":"Requesting The Reentry Commission To Study The Feasibility Of Establishing The Reentry Academy For Training And Entrepreneurial Resources (rafter) Training And Mentoring Program For Inmates.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":"Public Safety","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR200/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=200&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":863912,"bill_number":"HCR201","title":"Department of Accounting and General Services; Repair and Maintenance; Priorities; Report","description":"Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services To Identify And Prioritize Repair And Maintenance Projects For All State Buildings Based On The Highest Health And Safety Needs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-04-07","last_action":"Referred to GVO, WAM.","last_action_date":"2016-04-08","committee":"Government Operations","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HCR201/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=201&year=2016","sponsor":"Kyle Yamashita"},
{"bill_id":864784,"bill_number":"HR154","title":"Congratulating AccesSurf, 10th Anniversary; PATH (People Advocacy for Trails Hawaii) 30th Anniversary, and Hawaii Bicycling League 40th Anniversary.","description":"Congratulating Accessurf On The Occasion Of Its 10th Anniversary, Path (peoples Advocacy For Trails Hawaii) On Their 30th Anniversary, And Hawaii Bicycling League On Their 40th Anniversary.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR154/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=154&year=2016","sponsor":"Cindy Evans"},
{"bill_id":864846,"bill_number":"HR153","title":"Induction into the Bandworld Legion of Honor","description":"Congratulating Chadwick Kamei On His Induction Into The Bandworld Legion Of Honor.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR153/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153&year=2016","sponsor":"Gregg Takayama"},
{"bill_id":865431,"bill_number":"HR155","title":"Iolani School Varsity Boys Wrestling Team 2016 State Champions","description":"Iolani School Varsity Boys Wrestling Team 2016 State Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-16","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR155/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=155&year=2016","sponsor":"Ken Ito"},
{"bill_id":866022,"bill_number":"HR156","title":"Congratulating Winston Sakurai as the 2016 NASSP Hawaii Principal of the Year, Malaea Wetzel as the 2015 NAESP Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, Dean Cevallos as the Recipient of the 2016 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, and Kaelepulu Elementary School, Hahaione Elementary School, and Palisades Elementary School as 2015 Hawaii Blue Ribbon Schools.","description":"Congratulating Winston Sakurai as the 2016 NASSP Hawaii Principal of the Year, Malaea Wetzel as the 2015 NAESP Hawaii National Distinguished Principal, Dean Cevallos as the Recipient of the 2016 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, and Kaelepulu Elementary School, Hahaione Elementary School, and Palisades Elementary School as 2015 Hawaii Blue Ribbon Schools.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR156/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=156&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":866134,"bill_number":"HR157","title":"Congratulating the 'Iolani High School Team as the 2016 Lifesmarts Hawaii State Champions","description":"Congratulating The iolani High School Team As The 2016 Lifesmarts Hawaii State Champions.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR157/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=157&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":866354,"bill_number":"HR158","title":"2016 State Teacher of the Year and District Teachers of the Year","description":"Congratulating Stephanie Mew As The 2016 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year, Alicia Chang As The 2016 Honolulu District Teacher Of The Year, Lynn Yoshioka As The 2016 Central District Teacher Of The Year, Kathy Lin As The 2016 Leeward District Teacher Of The Year, Darryl Yagi As The 2016 Hawaii District Teacher Of The Year, Joy Aulani Takatsuka As The 2016 Maui District Teacher Of The Year, And David Paul Braun, Jr., As The 2016 Kauai District Teacher Of The Year.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR158/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=158&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":866375,"bill_number":"HR159","title":"Congratulating the Winners of the Hawaii: Next 50 Contest.","description":"Congratulating the Winners of the Hawaii: Next 50 Contest.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR159/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=159&year=2016","sponsor":"Mark Nakashima"},
{"bill_id":866789,"bill_number":"HR160","title":"Congratulating Michael Sana as the recipient of the 2015 Milken Educator Award, Wrayna Fairchild as the 2015 Voya Unsung Heroes Award Recipient, Jan Kamiya as the 2015 Public Librarian of the Year, Anna McCormick as the recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Service Award, and Orren Smith, Britnee Akau, Phillip Palmore, and Anna Kimata as recipients of the 2016 Prudential Spririt of Community Award.","description":"Congratulating Michael Sana as the recipient of the 2015 Milken Educator Award, Wrayna Fairchild as the 2015 Voya Unsung Heroes Award Recipient, Jan Kamiya as the 2015 Public Librarian of the Year, Anna McCormick as the recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Service Award, and Orren Smith, Britnee Akau, Phillip Palmore, and Anna Kimata as recipients of the 2016 Prudential Spririt of Community Award.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-21","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR160/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":867262,"bill_number":"HR161","title":"Perry and Price; KKSK-FM","description":"Recognizing And Commending The Perry And Price Show For Their Achievements And Contributions To The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR161/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=161&year=2016","sponsor":"Joseph Souki"},
{"bill_id":867321,"bill_number":"HR162","title":"Honolulu Shriners Hospital for Children; Aloha Shriners","description":"Recognizing And Commending The Collaboration Between The Honolulu Shriners Hospitals For Children And The Aloha Shriners.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-22","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR162/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=162&year=2016","sponsor":"Daynette Morikawa"},
{"bill_id":867786,"bill_number":"HR163","title":"Teach for America-Hawaii's Tenth Anniversary in the State of Hawaii.","description":"Honoring And Congratulating Teach For America-hawaii On The Organization's Tenth Anniversary In The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-23","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR163/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=163&year=2016","sponsor":"Roy Takumi"},
{"bill_id":868701,"bill_number":"HR165","title":"RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ABENEL \"TIGER\" WONG FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.","description":"RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ABENEL \"TIGER\" WONG FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR165/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=165&year=2016","sponsor":"Chris Lee"},
{"bill_id":868749,"bill_number":"HR164","title":"CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION'S 16TH ANNUAL AWARDS.","description":"CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION'S 16TH ANNUAL AWARDS.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-28","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR164/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=164&year=2016","sponsor":"Takashi Ohno"},
{"bill_id":869031,"bill_number":"HR167","title":"Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; Honor; Recognition","description":"Honoring And Recognizing The Nagorno-karabakh Republic.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR167/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=167&year=2016","sponsor":"Angus McKelvey"},
{"bill_id":869059,"bill_number":"HR166","title":"Congratulating the 2015 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes","description":"Congratulating The 2015 Hawaii Healthcare Heroes For The Outstanding And Exemplary Care They Have Delivered To Patients And Their Loved Ones Across The State.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-29","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR166/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=166&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
{"bill_id":869313,"bill_number":"HR169","title":"Recognizing The Honorees And Distinguished Finalists Of The Boys And Girls Clubs  State Of Hawaii's 2016 Youth Of The Year Awards.","description":"Recognizing The Honorees And Distinguished Finalists Of The Boys And Girls Clubs  State Of Hawaii's 2016 Youth Of The Year Awards.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR169/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=169&year=2016","sponsor":"Clift Tsuji"},
{"bill_id":869353,"bill_number":"HR168","title":"RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DR. ROGER AMES AND DR. GEOFFREY BANNISTER FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND ABROAD.","description":"RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DR. ROGER AMES AND DR. GEOFFREY BANNISTER FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND ABROAD.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-30","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR168/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=168&year=2016","sponsor":"Matthew Lopresti"},
{"bill_id":869560,"bill_number":"HR170","title":"Rockne Freitas Congratulatory Resolution","description":"Commends And Congratulates Rockne Freitas On His Accomplishments And Contributions To The University Of Hawaii And The State Of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-31","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR170/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=170&year=2016","sponsor":"Della au Belatti"},
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{"bill_id":869893,"bill_number":"HR173","title":"Recognizing and Commending Waipahu High School for having the first nationally recognized model academies in the State of Hawaii.","description":"Recognizing and Commending Waipahu High School for having the first nationally recognized model academies in the State of Hawaii.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-04-04","last_action":"Resolution adopted in final form.","last_action_date":"2016-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/HI/bill/HR173/2016","state_link":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=173&year=2016","sponsor":"Henry Aquino"},
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